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LITRO increases LP gas prices

04 Oct 2023

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The price of 12.5kg domestic LITRO gas cylinders has been increased by Rs. 343 with effect from today.

Sudden train strike launched

04 Oct 2023

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A sudden train strike was launched a short while ago, demanding the suspension of duties of a security officer who had allegedly assaulted an under-guard, the Railways Department said.

Respect the media!

04 Oct 2023

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Journalism is one of the most powerful careers, with the pen holding more power than even the highest position in any country.

Killing of wild elephants going on unchecked

04 Oct 2023

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President of the Sri Lanka Janatha Workers’ Front, Chamira Perera said a secret ploy was being hatched by the government to exterminate the wild elephant population in the country as a short cut to resolve the human-elephant conflict.

Sri Lanka, China yet to see eye to eye on timeline

04 Oct 2023

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China insists that its research vessel “Shi Yang 6’ should visit Sri Lanka in October despite Sri Lanka’s preference to defer it to next month, and President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to discuss it, among others, with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to Beijing, Daily Mirror learns.

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Danushka Gunathilaka returns

04 Oct 2023

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Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka who was found not guilty by a Sydney Court on a sexual assault case in Australia, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night. He said that he will soon engage in the necessary training to play cricket in Sri Lanka again. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila

Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote

04 Oct 2023

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his leadership position in a historic vote on Tuesday after a far-right revolt over his reliance on Democrats to pass funding to avert a government shutdown.

Sanath Nishantha to pay electric bills of SLPP low-income families

04 Oct 2023

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After settling the controversial electricity bill of MP Namal Rajapaksa, State Minister for Water Supply Sanath Nishantha has decided to pay the electric bills of low-income families of members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).

CPC chairman resigns today

04 Oct 2023

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Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) Chairman Mohomed Uwais Mohomed resigned today.

New revenue license system from Saturday

04 Oct 2023

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The new system for issuing motor vehicle revenue licenses will be implemented on Saturday (7), Technology State Minister Kanaka Herath said

Over 25,000 affected in 10 districts due to inclement weather

03 Oct 2023

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As the prevailing showery condition in the southwestern part of the island is likely to continue further due to active southwest monsoon conditions over the island, a total of 25,863 people from 6,250 families belonging to ten districts have been affected, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

JVP brainwashing youth, like Saharan’s destruction: Ven, Gnanasara Thera

03 Oct 2023

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While condemning the statement by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) MP Bimal Ratnayake, Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera said today that the JVP is engaging in actions that are detrimental to the country by brainwashing young people.

Breast Cancer Awareness month

03 Oct 2023

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The Colombo Municipal Council was illuminated in vibrant pink for the fourth consecutive year on October 3, symbolizing the unwavering support for the Breast Cancer Awareness Month in sync with the Global Landmark Illumination Campaign initiated in 2000, gracing over 140 countries. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

University entrance due date announced

03 Oct 2023

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) today announced the due date for accepting applications for university admissions for the years 2022–2023.

State land on lease basis for 100 MW solar energy project

03 Oct 2023

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The government approved a proposal for the acquisition of about 219.72 hectares of land in the Siyambalanduwa Divisional Secretariat Division of the Moneragala District by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority for a 100 MW solar energy project.

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Rs. 42 million worth hashish found in container

03 Oct 2023

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A consignment of hashish worth Rs. 42 million was found in a container at the Orugudawatta Sri Lankan Customs Terminal, the Sri Lankan Customs said.

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Seetha undergoes several scanning tests

03 Oct 2023

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The female elephant ’Seetha’, who was injured following a shooting incident by a wildlife officer, underwent several scanning tests, including three thermal imaging scans, Wildlife Conservation Department Health Director Tharaka Prasad said.

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RW slams western media, says no to Int’l probe

03 Oct 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe slammed the Western media for their attitude towards Sri Lanka and rejected an international inquiry into the Easter Sunday blasts.

Recent flight delays due to trade union actions, not due to technical faults-SriLankan

03 Oct 2023

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Contradicting recent claims that technical faults in the planes caused recent flight delays, Sri Lankan airlines yesterday revealed that recent delays in several Sri Lanka flights were due to a work-to-rule campaign by some trade unions of Sri Lankan Airlines, a statement said.

Death sentence a barrier for nabbing SL criminals hiding in Europe

03 Oct 2023

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The existence of capital punishment in statutory books, though not implemented, remains a hindrance when seeking the extradition of Sri Lankan organized criminals hiding in European countries, a top government source said.