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.

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Excise tax of Rs. 10 imposed on toddy when produced

14 Jul 2023

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The government has decided to impose an excise tax of Rs. 10 per liter when tapping toddy to prevent illegal toddy production, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said today.

SJB to bring no-confidence motion against Keheliya

14 Jul 2023

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is contemplating bringing a no-confidence motion against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, a party senior said today.

Price of MOP fertiliser to be reduced by Rs.1,000 from tomorrow

14 Jul 2023

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The price of a 50-kilogramme bundle of MOP fertiliser will be reduced by Rs.1,000 from tomorrow, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Swiss Embassy Case:

Ganiya Bannister sentenced to two-years suspended imprisonment

14 Jul 2023

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Swiss Embassy employee Ganiya Bannister Francis was today sentenced to two-years imprisonment suspended for five years by the Colombo High Court after she pleaded guilty to the charges relating to making a false claim that she has been abducted and sexually harassed in 2019.

Local, foreign unpaid leave for Govt officials: Ministry

14 Jul 2023

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The Cabinet approved the granting of domestic and foreign unpaid leave to government officials without affecting their seniority or pensions, the Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government Ministry said.

SL to introduce 'Plea Bargaining procedures' to ease backlog of cases in courts: Wijeyadasa

14 Jul 2023

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The Justice Ministry is in the process of introducing ’Plea Bargaining procedures’ in Sri Lanka to ease backlog of a large number of cases in Courts and to ensure justice is delivered through the judicial system, Justice Minister Wijeyedasa Rajapakshe said yesterday.

NMRA employee dies due to alleged infection

14 Jul 2023

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An employee attached to the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has died due to an alleged infection developed after being administered a drug via cannula, sources confirmed to Daily Mirror

Sajith appoints committee of Parliamentarians to probe terror in health sector

13 Jul 2023

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Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has appointed a committee comprising several MPs to look into issues pertaining to various sectors and to come up with possible solutions, the Opposition Leader’s office said.

Central Bank Amendment Bill to be taken up for debate next week

13 Jul 2023

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Parliament is to take up the second reading debate on the Central Bank Bill on July 20, a statement from the House quoted Secretary-General Kushani Rohanadeera said today.

Tax hike on imported milk powder will not affect local prices: Association

13 Jul 2023

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The customs tax on imported milk powder was increased yesterday, the Milk Powder Importers’ Association said.

Elon Musk announces new AI start-up

13 Jul 2023

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Tesla boss Elon Musk has announced the formation of an artificial intelligence startup. The new company is called xAI, and includes several engineers that have worked at companies like OpenAI and Google.

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Nothern railway line up to KKS opens

13 Jul 2023

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The renovated northern railway line from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai (KKS) will be open to the public from Saturday (15), Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

Applications called for 2024 Grade One admissions

13 Jul 2023

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The Instructions relating to the admission of students to Grade One for the Year 2024 in State schools had been released today, the Education Ministry said.

Measles infection cases at LRH increasing: Paediatrician

13 Jul 2023

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With the increase in the number of measles infections reported from the country in the past few days, consultant pediatrician at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children Dr. Deepal Perera said the infection could even cause sudden deaths.

Govt. to take over neglected paddy lands in WP: Minister

13 Jul 2023

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The government has decided to take over cultivable paddy lands that are left uncultivated in the Western Province (WP) by amending the Govijana Development Act, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.