Third sour banana export processing factory in Hambantota

13 Sep 2023

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The Agriculture Ministry has decided to set up a third sour banana export processing factory at Muravesihena in Hambantota.

President leaves for Cuba, USA

13 Sep 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe left Katunayake Airport early this morning for a visit to Cuba and the USA.

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Hold local probe monitored by foreign bodies: Church

13 Sep 2023

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Whilst highlighting that two Commitees are to be appointed to probe Channel 4 allegations on Easter Sunday attacks, the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka yesterday called for an independent probe monitored by recognised foreign bodies and individuals.

Train strike claims two lives, injures one

13 Sep 2023

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The abrupt trade union action by the railway trade unions on Tuesday night resulted in several unfortunate incidents where two commuters lost their lives and one sustained injuries after falling off the train.

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40 train services to operate today despite strike

13 Sep 2023

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In light of the current train strike, the Railways Department has made an announcement regarding today’s scheduled train services.

Customs seize Rs. 125Mn worth Cocaine parcel at BIA air cargo village

13 Sep 2023

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Sri Lanka Customs yesterday detected a parcel containing cocaine worth over Rs.125 million, which had arrived at the air cargo village of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) sent from Brazil.

Railway trade union action to continue tomorrow

12 Sep 2023

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The Sri Lanka Railways Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union has just announced that they will be continuing their trade union action tomorrow.

Railway strike cancels 118 trains so far

12 Sep 2023

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Due to trade union actions, a total of 118 scheduled train services were cancelled, causing inconvenience to the public, the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) said.

Gambling with life...

12 Sep 2023

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Many people were inconvenienced by the railway trade union action and the risks they are forced to take are clearly seen through the pictures of people travelling on the roof of these train compartments. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi, Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Kithsiri de Mel

E-motoring system likely by end of this year: Bandula

12 Sep 2023

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The government is to launch the proposed e-motoring system by the end of this year after overcoming various issues, Cabinet spokesman and Transport and Highways Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

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Cabinet approves project to improve water quality of Beira Lake

12 Sep 2023

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Cabinet approval was granted for the implementation of a pilot project with several government agencies to improve the water quality of Beira Lake using micro-nano bubble technology, carbon fiber biofilm technology and environmentally friendly enzymes.

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Railways to be declared as essential service from midnight today: Bandula

12 Sep 2023

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Following the death of the Katubedda Technical college student, Cabinet spokesman and Transport Minister, Bandula Gunawardana, said today that he is to request the President to issue a gazette notification declaring the Railway Department as an essential service from midnight today.

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Railways Department must take full responsibility for death of university student: SMs’ Union

12 Sep 2023

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The Railways Department must bear the responsibility for the sudden death of the Katubedda Technical College student, Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) president Sumedha Somaratne said.

Eastern Libya authorities say 2,000 dead in flood, thousands missing

12 Sep 2023

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Authorities in eastern Libya said at least 2,000 people were killed and thousands more were missing after a massive flood ripped through the city of Derna following a heavy storm and rain.

First evaluation of IMF from September 14–24: Siyambalapitiya

12 Sep 2023

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The first evaluation of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Comprehensive Credit Scheme will be conducted from September 14 to 24, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Thick mist covers Colombo

12 Sep 2023

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Colombo was coverded with a thick mist in the morning with cloudy skys. According to the National Meteorological Centre showers would occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western Provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

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45 trains cancelled during the day due to strike

12 Sep 2023

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At least 45 scheduled train services have been cancelled during the day due to trade union action launched by the Sri Lanka Railways Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union, the Railways Department said.

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Train strike claims life of engineer student

12 Sep 2023

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An engineer student attached to the Katubedda Technical college who was travelling on the roof of the Kandy-Colombo train died after falling off the train at Horape, the Railways Department said.

54th Session of the Human Rights Council

SL slams OHCHR; says the report based on ‘unsubstantiated sources’

12 Sep 2023

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While expressing concern over the ever-increasing mandate of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in making sweeping and intrusive comments on all aspects, Sri Lanka yesterday rejected all Conclusions and Recommendations including references to targeted sanctions pursuant to HRC Resolution 51/1.

GR to back new political party?

12 Sep 2023

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Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who has maintained a stark silence since his resignation in July last year is now eyeing to recapture and strengthen his failed image through a new political party which is now led by one of his close aide’s and media owner who declared his entry into politics yesterday.