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Asian Athletics champions return

18 Jul 2023

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The victorious team of athletes who won medals at the 25th Asian Athletics Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila

Stock of toffees and chocolates with expired date of use seized in Kandy

18 Jul 2023

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A large stock of toffees and chocolates with expired date of use was seized by the Municipal Health Department authorities during a raid on a leading business establishment in Kandy.

Samples sent to MRI to ascertain death of four-month old infant

18 Jul 2023

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The samples of the four-month-old baby girl who died after the alleged administration of the Pentavalent vaccine have been sent to the Medical Research Institute (MRI) for further investigation, according to health officials.

SLMA urges public not to panic over recent health concerns

18 Jul 2023

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Irrespective of the recent unfortunate incidents involving the quality of medicines, the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) urged the people not to be carried away by such incidents and thereby lose trust on the free healthcare services.

Two-week ultimatum to settle arrears Rs. 6.2Bn ends yesterday

Pay arrears within three months or lose license - Excise Chief warns nine liquor companies

18 Jul 2023

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Considering the progress of payment, the Chief of Excise yesterday granted a three-month new payment schedule to the nine leading liquor manufacturing companies to settle its staggering tax arrears of Rs.6.2 billion and warned to revoke their license if they failed to pay the dues fully within the period, the Daily Mirror learns.

Cost effective lighting system for annual Esala Perahera proposed: Diyawadana Nilame

17 Jul 2023

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The administration of the Sri Dalada Maligawa (The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) is in the process of arranging a cost-effective lighting system for the annual Esala Perahera.

Eleven officers of NHDA found to have misused housing loan funds

17 Jul 2023

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A number of officers attached to the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) are in hot water for misusing Rs 7.8 million which has been set aside for providing housing loans for people.

Falling of Crudia zeylanica tree:

Cabinet Ministers should be arrested; historic opportunity for Police: Gammanpila

17 Jul 2023

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The Sri Lanka Police must take action to arrest all the cabinet Ministers for removing the Crudia zeylanica tree, which blocked the construction of the Colombo-Kandy Expressway, MP Udaya Gammanpila said.

Russia pulls out of Ukraine grain deal, in potential blow to global food supplies

17 Jul 2023

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Russia said Monday it was suspending its participation in a crucial deal that allowed the export of Ukrainian grain, once again raising fears over global food supplies and scuppering a rare diplomatic breakthrough to emerge from Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

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Poultry farmers request for hatching eggs, but govt. shows no concern

17 Jul 2023

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The All-Island Poultry Association (AIPA) today requested the minister provide at least 13,500 freshly hatched chicks, as the hatching eggs were imported to Sri Lanka recently and also they requested to make them available through their association.

Banking Act to Parliament this week to strengthen customers: Siyambalapitiya

17 Jul 2023

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No matter what economic problems arise in the country or what situation the banks are facing, the purpose of the Banking (Special Provisions) Act to be presented to Parliament this week is to strengthen the customer 100 percent, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Party Leaders approve appointing a select committee to probe ex-election EC members

17 Jul 2023

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Party Leaders today approved a motion to appoint a select committee to ascertain whether the privileges of MPs have been violated by the actions of former members of the Election Commission and to make suitable recommendations.

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BIA welcomes 100,000th Russian tourist

17 Jul 2023

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A special ceremony was held at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning for the marking of the arrival of the 100,000th Russian tourist.

Protest near GR’s Mirihana residence: SC dismisses protestors’ FR petitions

17 Jul 2023

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Three Fundamental Rights petitions filed by three protesters against the alleged violation of their Fundamental Rights during a protest held near former President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa’s residence in Mirihana on March 31, 2022, was dismissed today by the Supreme Court.

Schools to get fiber optic connections

17 Jul 2023

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The Education Ministry has decided to provide fiber optic connections and adequate electricity facilities to selected schools in order to enhance communication facilities, Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

SL placed 4th at Asian Athletics Championships

16 Jul 2023

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Sri Lanka finished in the fourth place on the medal table of Asian Athletics Championships with three Gold medals, two Silver medals, and three Bronze medals.

Receiving estimate bills from CEB before every Esala Perahera is normal: Diyawadana Nilame

16 Jul 2023

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When inquired about the estimated electricity bill to settle the condition of providing a continuous electricity supply to the Esala Perahara, Sri Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela said receiving such an estimated bill is a normal procedure that CEB does before every annual Esala Perahera.

Another variety of chemical fertilizer to paddy farmers for next Maha season

16 Jul 2023

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A decision has been taken to provide another variety of chemical fertilizer free of charge to paddy farmers for the next Maha season, the Agriculture Ministry said.

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Deposit Rs. 13mn for uninterrupted power for Kandy Esala Perahera: CEB tells Nilames

16 Jul 2023

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MP Lakshman Kiriella said the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has informed the Nilames and organizers of the Kandy Esala Perahera to deposit a sum of Rs. 13 million in order to supply an uninterrupted power supply for the festival.

Anuradhapura-Omanthai train service resumes

15 Jul 2023

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With the resumption of train services between Colombo Fort and Kankesanturai (KKS) on the northern railway line, the renovated section from Anuradhapura to Omanthai wll be open to the public from today, the Railways Department said.