More than 18,000 visitors view Lotus Tower

04 Jul 2023

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A total of 18,728 foreigners visited the Lotus Tower during the past long weekend, its management said.

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SF adamant on not joining hands with RW

04 Jul 2023

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While saying that Sri Lanka has descended into a state of chaos, MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka reiterated that he will not join hands with the government.

Shah Rukh Khan injures nose while shooting in Los Angeles

04 Jul 2023

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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has undergone a minor surgery after he met with an accident in Los Angeles, US. The actor was in the US for a shoot where he ended up hurting his nose.

Esala festival ends with water cutting ceremony

04 Jul 2023

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The Esala festival in Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala ended after the water cutting ceremony last morning at Jeewamali ferry in Menikganga. The Kapurala performing the rite was brought to the venue of the ceremony in a palanquin. The first pot of water collected from the site was taken to Valliamma Devala after performing traditional rites. Pix by Nisal Baduge

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Lack of vocational training in elephant care caused Muthu Raja to be sent to Thailand

04 Jul 2023

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Due to a lack of vocational education in taking care of elephants Muthu Raja, also known as Sak Surin, was sent to Thailand, Venerable Pahiyangala Ananda Sagara Thera said.

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LITRO gas price to be slashed from tonight

04 Jul 2023

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The prices of 12.5kg domestic LITRO gas cylinders will be reduced by Rs.204 from midnight today, LITRO Lanka Chairman and CEO Muditha Peiris said.

Final procession of Kataragama Devalaya held

04 Jul 2023

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The final procession of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya was paraded through the streets, last night, Esala Full Moon Poya Day. The annual Kataragama Esala Perahera festival started on June 19. The Perahera festival will end today (4) with the water-cutting ceremony. Here President Ranil Wickremesinghe placing the casket containing the sacred relic on the perahera’s chief elephant last night. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Air China resumed services

04 Jul 2023

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Air China resumed services between the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Colombo and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport with three flights a week from Chengdu-Colombo-Chengdu yesterday (3), Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said.

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Air China resumes services to Colombo

04 Jul 2023

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Air China resumed services between the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Colombo and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport with three flights a week from Chengdu-Colombo-Chengdu yesterday (3), Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said.

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Over 100mm rain expected today

04 Jul 2023

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Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Students get spot admissions to foreign universities in two hours

04 Jul 2023

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A special programme organized by the International Centre for Foreign Studies (ICFS), was held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel to issue spot admissions to students seeking higher education in foreign countries.

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Remove sunk containers from Sri Lankan waters: Cardinal

03 Jul 2023

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Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith urged the authorities to remove containers from the ship X-Press Pearl which caught fire in the sea off Sri Lanka.

Nine leading liquor companies in SL to get license suspended

03 Jul 2023

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Nine leading liquor manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka will get their license suspended, if they fail to settle a massive tax arrears of Rs.6.2 billion within a 14-day ultimatum granted by the Department of Excise with effect from last week, the Daily Mirror learns.

Electricity tariff reduction will not affect bakery product prices

03 Jul 2023

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Even though the overall electricity tariff reduction is 14.2 percent, the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) said it is not a reason for them to reduce the prices of bakery items including bread.

Advisory for strong winds and rough seas

03 Jul 2023

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Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant when engaging in activities on the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankesanthurai to Pottuvil via Mannar, Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambanthota, the Meteorology Department said.

Relief to old vehicles to return to road

03 Jul 2023

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It has been proposed to issue revenue licenses on a concessional basis to old vehicles that have been parked unused for many years without obtaining the revenue license, Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) Commissioner General Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe said.

Electricity tariff increase in February based on wrong data: Fmr PUCSL chairman

03 Jul 2023

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The reduction of the current electricity tariffs proves that the increase in electricity tariffs in February was based on wrong data, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Ratnayake said

Kataragama Perahara - 14th day..

03 Jul 2023

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The annual perahera of the Kataragama Maha Devalaya was held for the 14th day last night with a large crowd witnessing the procession. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Seeking blessings on Esala Poya day

03 Jul 2023

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Today is Esala full moon Poya day, which is celebrated by Buddhists island wide. Esala Poya is significant to Buddhists as the day Buddha preached his first dhamma sermon, the ’Dhamma Chakka Pavattana Sutta’. The picture shows devotees at the Kiri Vehera at Kataragama taking part in religious observances. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Litro gas prices to be reduced tomorrow: Chairman

03 Jul 2023

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The price of a 12.5 kg cylinder of Litro domestic LP gas is expected to cost less than Rs. 3,000 once the price reduction is implemented with effect from midnight tomorrow (4), Litro Gas Chairman Muditha Peiris said today.