More than 100mm rains after 2 p.m today

28 Oct 2023

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Atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of afternoon rain, and heavy showers of about 100mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts after 2 p.m., the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

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Remains of Anula Jayathilake to arrive this morning

28 Oct 2023

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The remains of Sri Lankan national Anula Jayathilake, who died in the Hamas-Israel conflict, will be brought to Sri Lanka this morning, said spokesman for the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLBFE) Deputy General Manager Gamini Senarath Yapa.

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Prices of bakery items likely to rise if govt doesn’t reconsider electricity tariff: Bakery owners

27 Oct 2023

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If the government does not reconsider the electricity tariff increase, it will affect the bakery industry and result in a price increase of bakery products in the future, All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) Chairman N.K. Jayawardana said.

A judge declines to hear Sanath Nishantha’s contempt cases

27 Oct 2023

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Court of Appeal Justice Chamath Morais today recused himself from hearing three contempt of court cases filed against State Minister Sanath Nishantha over his alleged contemptuous statement.

Rs. 2bn necessary to repair 30 dilapidated bridges countrywide

27 Oct 2023

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While participating in the opening ceremony of the replaced dilapidated bridge at the Bambalapitiya railway station, Transport and Highways Minister Bandula Gunawardana claimed that there are 30 dilapidated bridges around the country, and the Road Development Authority has estimated that more than Rs. 2,000 million is needed for their repairs to be completed.

Temporary access way erected to Bambalapitiya railway station

27 Oct 2023

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Transport and Highways Minister Bandula Gunawardana claimed that there are 30 dilapidated bridges available around the country, and the Road Development Authority has estimated that more than Rs. 2,000 million is needed to complete the repairs. Accordingly, a temporary access way to the Bambalapitiya railway station was erected within 10 days on the directives of the President. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Fukushima workers exposed to nuclear-contaminated water, two hospitalized

27 Oct 2023

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The Tokyo Electric Power Company announced on Thursday that two male workers in their 20s and 40s, who were exposed to nuclear-contaminated water while cleaning pipes at the Advanced Liquid Processing System at the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, have been hospitalized for decontamination and observation.

India steps up border drone defense to wade off Hamas-like attacks

27 Oct 2023

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India is setting up a surveillance system with drones across its borders to wade off surprise attacks like the one from Hamas in Israel, according to people familiar with the matter.

Sacked SLMC Vice President seeks justice

27 Oct 2023

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Prof. Jayantha Jayawardane who was removed as the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) Vice President recently called for a reasonable hearing over his arbitrary removal.

Former Chinese premier, dies at 68

27 Oct 2023

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Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, once seen as reform-minded contender to the country’s top leadership role, died of a sudden heart attack early Friday in Shanghai, state media reported.

Korean Ambassador highlights Colombo Port’s strategic significance

27 Oct 2023

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Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Miyon Lee, yesterday emphasized the importance of Colombo Port as a strategic location in the region as the Gateway to South Asia, a maritime hub that has brought together many nations in their venture for new trade routes and investments.

New access road to Horton plains to be declared open

27 Oct 2023

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A new access road through Diyagama to the Horton Plains is to be opened tomorrow by the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Foreign Ministry awaits Defence Ministry clearance for permission on research

27 Oct 2023

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The Foreign Ministry still awaits instructions from the Defence Ministry to decide on granting permission for the Chinese vessel “Shi Yang 6’ to carry out any research in Sri Lankan waters, the Daily Mirror learns.

Security surveillance beefed up to crack down on organized criminals

27 Oct 2023

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Security surveillance has been beefed up islandwide to crack down on organized criminals, particularly in the Southern and Western Provinces, amid the escalating wave of killings and robberies across the country.

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Fishing community’s case demanding compensation fixed for Dec 13

27 Oct 2023

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A lawsuit filed by the fishing community demanding compensation from the owners, operator, and insurer of the vessel M.V. X-Press Pearl and the responsible authorities in Sri Lanka for failure to discharge their duties to avoid X-Press Pearl Maritime Disaster was yesterday fixed for December 13 by the Colombo Commercial High Court.

No scanner to scan Seetha’s chest cavity: Prof. Dangolla

26 Oct 2023

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No scanner can scan inside the chest cavity (in the lungs or near the heart) of the Seetha elephant, Peradeniya University Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Faculty Prof. Ashoka Dangolla said.

Anyone except Keheliya good as Health Minister: Rajitha

26 Oct 2023

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Anyone except Keheliya Rambukwella is suitable to take the Health Minister Portfolio, Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Dr Rajitha Senaratne said.

Make recruitments for 210 existing vacancies in IRD: Siyambalapitiya

26 Oct 2023

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Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya directed that necessary arrangements be made for the immediate recruitment of the 210 existing vacancies in the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

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SLPP has not learned a lesson after Aragalaya yet: Rajitha

26 Oct 2023

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The members of the Sri Lanka Podujan Peramuna (SLPP) have not learned a lesson even after the Aragalaya incident, and they only speak about their party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr Rajitha Senarathne said.

Arrest, detention of writer Shakthika: FR petition fixed for argument

26 Oct 2023

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The Fundamental Rights petition filed by award-winning writer Shakthika Sathkumara challenging his arrest and detention over an allegation that he had propagated religious hatred through a short story titled ’’Ardha’’ (Half) has been fixed for argument by the Supreme Court.