Stop the genocide...

16 Oct 2023

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A protest was held in front of the United Nations (UN) head office in Colombo today, demanding to free Palestine, to stop the genocide and to free all war prisoners. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

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Brain tumour removed without anesthesia

16 Oct 2023

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A marvel of medical science was created by a team of neurosurgeons at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital by removing a brain tumour without anaesthetizing the patient.The surgeons had removed the tumour controlling the functioning of the right side of the body.

NASA launches Psyche mission to rare metal asteroid

15 Oct 2023

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NASA has launched a mission to a rare asteroid covered in metal that is two billion miles (3.6bn km) and six years’ travel time away from Earth.

Facing the first hurdle...

15 Oct 2023

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The 2023 Grade Five scholarship exam was held this morning. Children were running like birds to their parents near schools this afternoon as the burden of the exams was relieved from their minds. Pix By Kithsiti De Mel

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Call for peace in Gaza Strip

13 Oct 2023

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Friends of Palestine - Sri Lanka, a pro-Palestine local organization held a ptotest in front of the Davatagaha Mosque calling for peace in the Gaza Strip and for Israel to stop hostilities which began on October 8. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Protect Israelis visiting Sri Lanka

13 Oct 2023

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The Associations of Tour Guides and Tour Drivers who visit Sri Lanka along with Israeli nationals held a peaceful protest at Independence Square urging the authorities to protect the Israeli nationals visiting Sri Lanka these days. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

UN says Israel wants 1.1 million Gazans moved south

13 Oct 2023

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Israel’s military chief said ’’Now is the time for war’’ as his country amassed tanks near the Gaza Strip ahead of a planned ground invasion to annihilate the Palestinian militant Hamas group that rules the enclave and was behind deadly weekend attacks.

Mannar, Madurai identified as Indo-Lanka grid connectivity points

13 Oct 2023

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Mannar in north-western Sri Lanka and Madurai in southern India have been identified as the connecting points of the proposed electricity transmission line between the two countries, a source familiar with the process said.

Evacuation of Sri Lankans in Israel considered in Cabinet

13 Oct 2023

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The Cabinet yesterday discussed at length the evacuation of Sri Lankan workers from Israel if an emergency arises due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, according to informed sources.

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End of a remarkable chapter...

12 Oct 2023

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Veteran actor Jackson Anthony was laid to rest at St. Peter & Paul’s Church in Ragama, with family members, relatives, artists, and a large crowd in attendance on Thursday (12). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Leading businessmen taking to politics a positive development: SJB MP

12 Oct 2023

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The decision by some leading local businessmen to take to politics is a positive move, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP said today.

Two eclipses in October

12 Oct 2023

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Two eclipses will occur this month. The Solar Eclipse is not visible to Sri Lanka but the Lunar Eclipse will be visible this month, Director of the Astronomy and Space Science Unit of the Colombo University, Prof. Chandana Jayaratne said.

Issuing driving license in Anuradhapura suspended for two days

12 Oct 2023

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Issuing of driving licenses only at the Anuradhapura district office has been suspended for two days, the Motor Traffic Department (DMT) said.

Professionals discussion draft Constitution

12 Oct 2023

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A professional discussion was held on the draft Constitution at the Foundation Institute. President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva, President’s Counsel and Constitutional Lawyer Manohara R. De Silva, President’s Counsel Sanjeeva Jayawardena, President’s Counsel Samantha Ratwatte and President’s Counsel Navin Marapana participated in the discussion. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

President takes swift action to support stranded Sri Lankans in Israel

12 Oct 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the authorities to ensure that assistance is provided to all Sri Lankans stranded and affected by the attacks in Israel, the President Media Division (PMD) said.

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Road to World’s End closed

12 Oct 2023

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The Ambewela-Raindapola road in Welimada leading to the World’s End was closed in the wake of a massive earth slip last morning at the 3km post.

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Upper Kotmale, Wimalasurendra reach spill level

12 Oct 2023

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Due to heavy rains in the catchment areas, the spill gates at the Upper Kotmale and Wimalasurendra reservoirs were opened today.

Rare deep-sea fish found

12 Oct 2023

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A rare deep-sea fish species was found by a group of fishermen engaged in fishing in the sea area off Nainamadama.

Sri Lanka does not have a system to change: Dhammika Perera

12 Oct 2023

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Although Sri Lanka requires a system change, it does not have one and that system change should start with developing the education sector, business tycoon and former parliamentarian Dhammika Perera said.

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University hostels to be checked at night to prevent ragging

12 Oct 2023

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The Supreme Court has been directed that university hostels be checked at night to prevent incidents of ragging in hostels, Higher Education State Minister Suren Raghavan said.