Customs, PNB, Postal joint effort seize Rs.85Mn worth Hashish at CME

05 Sep 2023

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In a joint operation conducted by Sri Lanka Customs, Police Narcotic Bureau and the Postal Department authorities seized 15 unclaimed parcels containing Rs.85 million worth Hashish at the Central Mail Exchange (CME) sent through airmail.

India to be renamed ’Bharat’?

05 Sep 2023

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The Narendra Modi-led government is likely to bring a resolution for changing India’s official name to ’Bharat’ during the special session of Parliament, scheduled from September 18-22, reported Times Now on Tuesday.

5th anniversary of Ayana Sea

05 Sep 2023

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The Ayana Sea Boutique Hotel in Wadduwa recently celebrated its 5th anniversary at its hotel premises. The hotel has become one of the leading boutique hotels in the Wadduwa area of southern Sri Lanka. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila

Consider drinking water supply as urgent, priority requirement till sufficient rainfall received: Bandula

05 Sep 2023

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The Cabinet approved a proposal to consider the supply of drinking water as an urgent and priority requirement until sufficient rainfall is received and to act on national water resources, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Badula Gunawardane said.

Govt. to allocate 2024 budget to achieve its 2048 development goals

05 Sep 2023

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The government has decided to provide budget allocations for the year 2024 by prioritizing the projects that can contribute to the achievement of the government’s 2048 development goals.

Vocational education for students who finish O/L, A/L exams

05 Sep 2023

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The government has decided to initiate a programme for the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level (O/L) and Advanced Level (A/L) students to provide an opportunity to complete a curriculum covering five basic areas related to vocational education, while still keeping them in the school system.

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Int’l probe on Channel 4 disclosures a must: Sajith

05 Sep 2023

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An international-level probe on the Channel 4 disclosure over the Easter Sunday attacks is a must, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament today.

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Cabinet approves amendments to Motor Vehicle Act to register electric tricycles

05 Sep 2023

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Cabinet approval was granted to amend the Motor Vehicles Act by removing the tare weight, which should not exceed 500 kg, and the gross weight, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

Investors allowed to purchase 200 electric buses for operation in WP

05 Sep 2023

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Investors have been allowed to purchase 200 electric buses for operations in the Western Province (WP), Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Bandula Gunawardena said.

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for Covid-19

05 Sep 2023

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First lady Jill Biden tested positive for Covid-19 Monday, the White House announced.

Water levels in Kalu, Ging, Nilwala rivers, Attanagalu Oya rising

05 Sep 2023

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The water levels in Kalu Ganga, Ging Ganga, Nilwala Ganga and the Attanagalu Oya are significantly rising, Irrigation (Hydrology) Director Eng. S.P.C. Sugeeshwara said.

Ban on transfer or sale of Rs 620 million worth properties of Onmax DT’s director

05 Sep 2023

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Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis has prohibited the transfer and sale of 620 million rupees worth of 20 properties belonged to Sampath Sandaruwan, a Director of the Onmax DT’ private company’, who has been banned by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka for illegal pyramid transactions, until further notice.

Experts pick holes in committee appointed to oversee drug procurement

05 Sep 2023

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The five-member committee appointed to examine issues related to drug procurement has faced criticism from medical experts and professional bodies regarding its relevance and composition.

President seeks KDU VC’s resignation after Daily Mirror expose

05 Sep 2023

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Following the Daily Mirror expose on May 8, under the heading ‘KDU under Scrutiny’, where allegations were levelled against Vice Chancellor Kotelawala Defence University, Maj. Gen. Milinda Peiris, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has sought for his resignation, the Presidential Secretariat told Daily Mirror.

Fuss over availability of contact lens and surgical delays

05 Sep 2023

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Health officials have made conflicting statements regarding the availability of contact lenses within the hospital system, as well as the potential for delays in surgeries

A/L results; Pramodhi, Maneth, Kavidini and Samuditha become island’s first

05 Sep 2023

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Students from Colombo, Matara and Galle have obtained the best results in the island for the main four streams at the 2022 GCE Advanced Level examination that was released last evening.

’Choon Paan’ seller remanded for uploading threatening Facebook post on President

04 Sep 2023

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A 19-year-old ’Choon Paan’ seller arrested for allegedly uploading and sharing a threatening Facebook post on President Ranil Wickremesinghe, was ordered to be remanded till September 8 after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

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People getting what they asked for from President: SLPP general Sec.

04 Sep 2023

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Even though we have not agreed as a party, the people are getting what they have asked for from President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said at the weekly media briefing.

2022 A/L results released

04 Sep 2023

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The results of the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examination 2022 have been released a short while ago, the Education Ministry said.

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No one is interested in killing Sajith: UNP

04 Sep 2023

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UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara While responding to a comment by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on a threat to his life, UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara told a media conference that no one is interested in killing Mr. Premadasa.