Nawala Road railway crossing on Kelani Valley line closed for maintenance

04 Sep 2023

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The Nawala Road railway crossing between Narahenpita and Nugegoda on the Kelani Valley (KV) Railway Line will be closed for two days, the Railways Department said.

Rajapaksa officials ‘linked to Easter Sunday Sri Lanka bombs’: Report

04 Sep 2023

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Sri Lankan officials loyal to the Rajapaksa family were complicit in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed more than 250 people, including eight British tourists, whistleblowers have alleged.

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LITRO increases LP gas prices

04 Sep 2023

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The prices of 12.5kg domestic LITRO gas cylinders has been incresed by Rs. 145 with effect from today, LITRO Lanka Chairman Muditha Peiris said.

Only 98 persons affected by heavy rains

04 Sep 2023

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A total of 98 persons from 28 families have been affected due to fallen trees and high winds following heavy rains experienced in the Galle, Kalutara and Ratnapura districts, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

Those who left for foreign jobs this year jumps to over 200,000

04 Sep 2023

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More than 200,000 people have left for foreign employment by yesterday, following registrations with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), the Bureau said.

UK’s Channel-4 says it will unveil shocking revelations about Easter bombings

04 Sep 2023

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A video based on a statement by Pillayan’s former media secretary is scheduled to be aired tomorrow

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Govt. to intensify raids on liquor bottles with fake security stickers: State Fin. Min.

04 Sep 2023

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The government is planning to intensify countrywide raids on liquor factories using fake security stickers, after authorities seized 100, 000 such bottles in the past week alone, Finance State Minister said.

Litro gas prices likely to increase tomorrow: Chairman

03 Sep 2023

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Litro Gas Lanka Chairman Muditha Peiris is set to announce the new domestic gas price revision tomorrow (04) as it recorded the highest price per metric ton of gas in the world market.

Youfenglai Selenium brings high-quality rattan tea

03 Sep 2023

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Hubei Youfenglai Selenium Ecological Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on the cultivation and production of high-quality Laifengteng tea. At present, the company focuses on creating ’’three products and one standard’’ high-quality rattan tea, and has obtained 899 acres of organic certified tea garden and 380 acres of green base certification.

Advisory for heavy rain warning issued for eight districts

02 Sep 2023

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Advisory for heavy rains above 100 mm in was issued for the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern Provinces, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department said.

Chicken with skin at Rs.1,250 per kilo from today

02 Sep 2023

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The Poultry Producers’ Associations have agreed to sell chicken with skin at a price of Rs.1,250 per kg in all supermarkets from today (02), while reducing the price by more than a hundred rupees.

India launches rocket towards the sun

02 Sep 2023

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Ten days after India’s success in landing the first ever spacecraft on the southern side of the moon, the country has launched ’Aditya L1’, its first mission to study the sun.

Container transport fees up from last night

02 Sep 2023

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With the increase in fuel prices by the government, the All Island United Container Transport Owners’ Association (AIUCTOA) has decided to increase the import and export container transport fees from last night.

Bus fares up by 4%; minimum fare unchanged

01 Sep 2023

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The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced a 4% increase in bus fares with effect from tomorrow following the recent diesel price increase.

Sinopec Lanka announces fuel retail prices

01 Sep 2023

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Sinopec Lanka today published their latest fuel retailing prices with effect from today.

University dons to be charged bond fee when leaving overseas?

30 Aug 2023

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It has been proposed to introduce a procedure under which university dons will have to pay a bond fee when going overseas for studies and research to prevent them from remaining in those countries.

Final Randoli procession commences tonight

30 Aug 2023

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The final Randoli procession in the Kandy Esala festival this year is scheduled to take placetonight, coinciding with Nikini full moon Poya day. The procession will set off from Sri Dalada Maligawa at the auspicious hour of 7.03pm and proceed along Dalada Veediya, Yatinuwara Veediya, Kande Veediya, D.S. Senanayake Veediya and return to Sri Dalada Maligawa along Raja Veediya. The final Randoli proces

NZ agrees to establish Immigration Resource Centre in SL

30 Aug 2023

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The New Zealand (NZ) government has agreed to provide support and necessary funds for the establishment of an Immigration Resource Centre in Sri Lanka, the Labour and Foreign Employment Ministry said.

More than 10,000 lakes completely dried: Amaraweera

28 Aug 2023

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More than 10,000 lakes in the island have dried up completely due to the current drought and the water level in all the main reservoirs has decreased by 35–40 percent, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Heat in nine districts between 39 and 45 degrees Celsius today

28 Aug 2023

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Following today’s heat index, nine districts of the country will be at a level that will be noticed by the human body, the Meteorology Department announced.