Education Minister meets German MP

19 Jul 2023

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Education Minister Susil Premajayantha met German Member of Parliament Ms. Ria Schroder today at the Parliament.

Country is self-sufficient: Minister

19 Jul 2023

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Since the country has become self-sufficient in rice, green gram, cowpeas, black gram, kurakkan and groundnuts there is no need to import these items again this year, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Tripitaka will be accessible to whole world through internet: Minister

19 Jul 2023

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The Sambuddha Jayanti Tripitaka book series, which has been declared a National Heritage will be written in English, published on the internet and then printed, Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayake said.

US soldier facing disciplinary action flees into North Korea

19 Jul 2023

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An American soldier facing disciplinary action fled across the inter-Korean border into North Korea on Tuesday and was believed to be in North Korean custody, U.S. officials said, creating a fresh crisis for Washington in its dealings with the nuclear-armed state.

SMEs say Govt. officials blocking USD 135mn credit facility from Lloyds Bank

19 Jul 2023

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Some government officials are blocking a USD 135 credit facility from Lloyds Bank Insurance, a group of SME entrepreneurs charged yesterday.

Group in search of son shoots his father to death in Ambalantota

19 Jul 2023

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A 62-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a house at Koggalla in Ambalantota early this morning.

SL foreign service crippled by dearth of career diplomats

19 Jul 2023

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The Sri Lankan Foreign Service is crippled without the adequate number of career diplomats triggered by non-recruitment for a long time, apparently to reserve vacancies for political appointments, Daily Mirror learns.

Recommendations against burial of Muslim Covid victims

Legal action to be taken against Committee of Experts: Hakeem

19 Jul 2023

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Relatives of the Muslim Covid-19 victims whose bodies were cremated, following recommendations of the Committee of Experts, were preparing to file lawsuits against members of the Committee of Experts, SJB MP Rauff Hakeem said today.

Wheat flour price down by Rs. 10 from tonight

18 Jul 2023

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Wheat flour manufacturing companies have decided to reduce the retail price of a kilogram of wheat flour by Rs. 10 from tonight and said all agents have been informed of this.

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Embarkation levy of 50% on Jaffna Int’l Airport extended for another 6 months

18 Jul 2023

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The government today approved the extension of the 50% Embarkation Levy for Jaffna International Airport (JIA) for another six months.

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Government approves revisions to water, sewerage fees

18 Jul 2023

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The government has approved the revision of water and sewerage fees, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

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Warm welcome to Int’l Boxing Association

18 Jul 2023

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International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev, his spouse and the former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Roy Jones Jr visited the country to support the development of boxing in Sri Lanka. They were warmly welcomed at the Mount Lavinia Hotel. The first international will be hosted in September and October this year. The event was organized by Sri Lanka Boxing Federation President Dian Gomes. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

First school-term ends Friday

18 Jul 2023

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The second phase of the first school term would end this Friday, July 21, while the first phase of the second school term would begin on Monday, July 24, the Education Ministry today announced.

Man climbs on court roof claiming unfair treatment by police

18 Jul 2023

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A person climbed onto the roof of the Kurunegala court complex this morning alleging that he was treated unfairly by the Malsiripura police.

Two Singapore lawmakers resign after admitting to ‘inappropriate relationship’

18 Jul 2023

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Singapore’s government was dealt a further blow on Monday, following the resignations of two lawmakers from the ruling party who admitted to an “inappropriate relationship” with each other.

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Driver killed, six injured in Wellawaya bus accident

18 Jul 2023

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A man was killed and six others were injured after a bus carrying a group of ten employees of the Uma Oya project, skidded off the road and fell down a 10 metre precipice at Idda Ara in Wellawaya this morning.

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Protesters go at MP Rasamanickam over checking bus permits

18 Jul 2023

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Heated arguments arose between the bus owners and Batticaloa District Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam soon after he instructed the authorities to check bus route permits with the help of the Police yesterday.

Risk of damage to 45,000 acres of paddy due to drought: Minister

18 Jul 2023

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There is a risk of damage to 45,000 acres of paddy cultivation in Hambantota district, and the paddy harvest in several other districts could be trimmed due to the drought, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

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Phosphate Co employee tries to assault Executive Officer in presence of State Minister

18 Jul 2023

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A tense situation prevailed when Industries State Minister Chamara Sampath Dasanayake visited the Sri Lanka State Phosphate Company in Eppawala for an inspection yesterday.

Sri Lanka attempts to join the world largest trade bloc to heal economy

18 Jul 2023

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In its bid to revive the economy in the long run, Sri Lanka has initiated steps to join the world’s largest free trade zone called ’Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) ’, a trade grouping of countries including key world economies such as China, Australia and Japan.