Issuing of vehicle revenue license in Eastern, Central Provinces suspended

26 Sep 2023

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The issuing of vehicle revenue licenses in the Eastern and Central Provinces will be temporarily suspended due to an ongoing computer system upgrading, the Provincial Chief Secretaries said.

Government approves programme to prevent, control forest fires

26 Sep 2023

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Cabinet approval has been granted for the implementation of a programme to prevent forest fires and extinguish forest fires.

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2.4 magnitude tremor recorded in Buttala

26 Sep 2023

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A minor earth tremor of 2.4 magnitudes on the Richter scale was recorded by the Seismic Monitoring Center at the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) last night.

A fair number of organized’ criminals still operating from UAE: Minister

26 Sep 2023

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Sri Lanka remains engaged with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to nab the ‘fair number of organized’ criminals living there and bringing them here for legal action, a Minister said.

Health Ministry demands unprecedented payment from medical specialists

26 Sep 2023

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Concerns are rising among medical specialists following an incident in which the Ministry of Health instructed a neurologist to repay the salary earned during his postgraduate training period in Sri Lanka.

Three Sri Lankans found dead in Sentul murdered by suffocation: Police

25 Sep 2023

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The three Sri Lankans found dead at a premises in Sentul were believed to have been suffocated to death using plastic bags.

Lotus Tower to go Green and White on Prophet Muhammed’s birthday

25 Sep 2023

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The Lotus Tower will be lit up in Green and White on 28 September 2023 in celebration of Milad Un Nabi (Holy Prophet Muhammed’s birthday), the Lotus Tower Management said.

Illegal migration to greener pastures continues

Two airlines refer their dodgy passengers to Immigration Dept.

25 Sep 2023

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Unlawful migration to greener pastures by producing forged travel papers continued as two leading airlines referred their suspicious passengers with bogus documents to the immigration authorities at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) during the weekend.

Innovative Business Models Fuel Sri Lanka-India Grid Link

25 Sep 2023

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Sri Lanka and India will explore various business models to lay the transmission line connecting the two national electricity grids once the joint working group (JWG) chaired by the two power secretaries approves the detailed project report, a top source familiar with the project said.

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PHIs to ensure stringent regulation of school canteens

24 Sep 2023

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The Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union today said they will resort to strict inspections on school canteens as there is an increase in the spread of communicable diseases among children, PHI union President Upul Rohana said.

SL receives USD 890,000 interim compensation for damages by X-Press Pearl

24 Sep 2023

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The Treasury has received an interim compensation of USD 890,000 for the damages caused by the ship X-Press Pearl, Minister of Judicial, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, Dr. Wijayadasa Rajapaksa said.

Busy buying vegetables..

24 Sep 2023

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Since the prices of vegetables have decreased these days, many customers have come to the Delkanda Sunday Market to buy their favourite vegetables. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

British Car Day in Colombo...

24 Sep 2023

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The British Car Day was held again at the Colombo 80 Club under the patronage of the British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick. The owners had brought a number of classic cars from the best British brands in the country. An interesting convoy rode from Torrington Square to the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombi. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

All agriculture sector authorities agree to work together to cultivate 13 crops for Maha season

24 Sep 2023

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All agriculture sector authorities have agreed to work together to prepare for the cultivation of 13 food crops during the upcoming Maha season, the Agriculture Ministry said.

Textbooks to be distributed before schools start next year: Minister

23 Sep 2023

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Arrangements have been made to ensure the distribution of textbooks among school children for next year before the commencement of the school year 2024, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Finance Ministry to remove import restrictions except on vehicles from Oct .1

23 Sep 2023

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The Finance Ministry has taken measures to remove the import restrictions on all currently restricted items, except on private vehicles, from October 1, Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe said.

A 12-hour water cut in Colombo

23 Sep 2023

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Water supply will be interrupted for twelve hours from today at 6.00 p.m. in Colombo due to repairs to the Ambatale water distribution line, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

Keep intelligence matters private or risk security, international ridicule: Vajira

23 Sep 2023

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Emphasizing the need for discretion in intelligence matters, Government MP Vajira Abeywardane stressed that achievements or failures of the intelligence authorities should not be debated in public no matter what.

Take immediate steps to prevent Nipah virus entering country: Amaraweera advises DAPH

23 Sep 2023

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In order to prevent the deadly Nipah virus disease from entering Sri Lanka, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera today advised the Animal Production and Health Department (DAPH) Director General Dr. Hemali Kotalawala to start appropriate disease surveillance activities immediately.

Healthcare system 'in ICU'…

23 Sep 2023

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Health professionals staged two protests outside the National Hospital and the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo today in protest of the government’s sluggish moves to address a spate of issues that have brought the healthcare sector in Sri Lanka to its knees. Px by Waruna Wanniarachchi