Distorting National Anthem at LPL opening: Minister mulls legal action

31 Jul 2023

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Referring to the brouhaha over the video circulating on social media in which a popular singer Umara Sinhawansa was mispronouncing a key lyric whilst performing the National Anthem at the 2023 LPL opening ceremony, Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayake warned legal action against the incident.

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France ready to engage China for common agreement

31 Jul 2023

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French President Emmanuel Macron, during his meeting with the Sri Lankan counterpart, is reported to have said that his country will strive to engage China for a common agreement on Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring.

Beating and arrest of Journalist Tharindu Uduwaragedara

HRCSL to summon everyone linked for inquiry

31 Jul 2023

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Saying that they had immediately intervened in the incident of Journalist Tharindu Uduwaragedara being beaten and arrested by police, the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) yesterday said they will summon everyone linked to the case for inquiry.

Along with Japan and India, China can join debt relief effort for Sri Lanka: Nirmala Sitharaman

30 Jul 2023

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As a large creditor to Sri Lanka, China is welcome to join the effort steered by Japan, India and France to help the island nation cope with its debt distress, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.

SJB ally welcomes Indo Lanka land link

30 Jul 2023

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An Indo Sri Lanka land link will be economically beneficial to Sri Lanka to have cheaper and quicker access to the world’s fifth largest economy, leader of the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), which is an ally of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), said yesterday.

Tally of those registered for Fuel Pass QR Code tops 6.5 mn

29 Jul 2023

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The number of members registered with the National Fuel Pass QR Code has reached 6.5 million as of today, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

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Wish to see Sri Lanka developed like Korea by 2048: President

29 Jul 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe said he wishes to see Sri Lanka become a developed country like South Korea by 2048 while addressing the delegation of Sri Lankan Scouts participating in the 25th World Scout Jamboree to be held in South Korea.

Indian Navy Ship‘Khanjar’ visits Trincomalee

29 Jul 2023

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Indian Naval Ship ‘Khanjar’, an indigenously built Missile Corvette of the Khukri-class, is scheduled to visit Trincomalee from July 29 to 31, the Indian High Commission said.

Dates for 2022 (2023) GCE (O/L) practicals announced

28 Jul 2023

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The Examinations Department today announced the dates for holding the practical exams for 2022 (2023) GCE Ordinary Level (O/L), Commissioner General H.J.M.C. Amith Jayasundara said.

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First school term for 2024 begins on February 21

28 Jul 2023

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While gradually restoring the delay caused by the closure of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, the first term of the 2024 school academic year will begin on February 21, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

France’s finest bread maker reads Daily Mirror after arrival

28 Jul 2023

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Darshan Selvaraj, who has been awarded the contract to supply his bakery products to the French President’s House for a period of one year after being elected as the best ’’Baguette’’ bread producer in France in 2023, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport this morning.

Opposition divided on 13A?

27 Jul 2023

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Opposition parties expressed different ideas on devolving power to Provincial Councils in the aftermath of the All Party Conference which was held on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka’s worst ever home Test defeat

27 Jul 2023

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Sri Lanka suffered their worst Test defeat at home when they lost to Pakistan by an innings and 222 runs at the SSC grounds. Pakistan also won the first Test last week, sweeping the two Test series. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Excess screen time impacts children’s health: Health officer

27 Jul 2023

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Many physical, mental, social, spiritual and health problems have arisen among the children of the country by their looking at digital screens like computer, smartphone screens, etc., Health Education Officer of the Health Promotions Bureau, Mrs. Kumari Ilukpitiya said.

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Locally-made schoolbag, shoes to go down by 10% from today

27 Jul 2023

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Local schoolbags and shoes manufacturers have agreed to reduce their prices by 10% from today, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Allow implementation of regulations passed by legislature

27 Jul 2023

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A protest was held in front of the Labour Ministry demanding that the authorities allow the independent implementation of regulations passed by the legislature. The protest was held by the officials of the Labour Ministry, Labor Department and other government institutions.

SL to become motor vehicle supply chain in Asia by 2035: Minister

27 Jul 2023

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The Industry Ministry has planned to prepare an electronic vehicle policy called e-mobility in the future together with the Environment Ministry and the Transport Ministry, Plantation Industries and Industries Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said.

UNESCO calls for global ban on smartphones in schools

27 Jul 2023

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UNESCO’s report on technology in education urges countries to carefully consider how technology is used in schools.

Sak Surin to get a welcoming ceremony

27 Jul 2023

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The National Resource and Environment Ministry will hold a Bai Sri Su Khwan welcoming ceremony for Thai elephant Sak Surin after his 30-day quarantine finishes, minister Varawut Silpa-archa says.

Let us continue with our performances...

27 Jul 2023

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Several artists and musicians held a media briefing yesterday and urged the government and relevant authorities not to stop the music festival which is currently being held in Track 18 at Rajangana. They claimed that they were unaware why the musical event organized by Aura Lanka Entertainment (Pvt.) Ltd is being stopped. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe