Cattle slaughtering, transporting, sale of beef in Kekirawa suspended: MOH

27 Jun 2023

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The slaughtering of cattle and the transport or sale of beef in the Kekirawa MOH division has been suspended by health authorities until further notice to prevent the spread of a cattle plague.

Rs. 310 million released for Mahapola Trust Fund: Ministry

27 Jun 2023

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A total of Rs. 310 million has been released from the Mahapola Trust Fund for the Mahapola scholarships support of university students, the Education Ministry said.

Specialist doctors’ retirement age increased to 63 years: Attorney General

27 Jun 2023

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The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today that the health authorities have taken a decision to raise the retirement age of Consultant Specialists Doctors to 63 years.

Police fire warning shots to control tense situation in Hanguranketha

27 Jun 2023

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Police fired several rounds of warning shorts into the air after more than 200 people surrounded the Hanguranketha police station for not arresting a group of suspects.

’Mahawanshaya’ declared a Word Documentary Heritage by UNESCO

27 Jun 2023

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The ‘Mahawanshaya’, one of the world’s longest unbroken historical accounts presenting Sri Lanka’s history in chronological order from the 6th century BCE, has been included by UNESCO in the list of the 64 new items of documentary heritage inscribed on the Memory of the World International Register in 2023.

Titanic mysteries

27 Jun 2023

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The French explorer who perished on the Titan submersible’s journey to the Titanic spent decades working with a controversial company which recovered thousands of relics from the shipwreck.

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Story behind heated showdown between German tourist and local officers

27 Jun 2023

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A recent video in which a disgruntled German Tourist and Local Officers were seen having a heated showdown over the refund of a ticket issued by the Department of Wildlife Conservation for a boat ride to Pigeon Island went viral like wildfire, and Daily Mirror has uncovered the actual reason for the entire incident.

Retirement age of specialists to be extended to 63

27 Jun 2023

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The retirement age of specialist doctors is slated to be extended to 63 from 60, Daily Mirror learns.

Two SriLankan aircrafts undergoing C-checks will add to fleet soon

27 Jun 2023

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The two aircraft undergoing C-checks will finally return to operations next week, a statement from SriLankan Airlines said.

Education Minister to visit Canada

27 Jun 2023

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Education Minister Susil Premajayantha is on a visit to Canada to participate at the 40th meeting of the Board of Governors of the ’Commonwealth of Learning (COL)’, which takes place in Vancouver, Canada on June 28 and 29.

Removing, killing animal species directly affects balance of nature: Veterinary associations

26 Jun 2023

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Removing or killing animals to control their population is not correct and it directly affects the balance of nature, advisor to the Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population, Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara said.

Debt restructuring

Chinese EXIM Bank pledges to engage SL negotiators

26 Jun 2023

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The Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM), a key lender to Sri Lanka, assured that it would hold talks with Sri Lanka’s negotiators to attain debt sustainability, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said.

Monkeys to be sterilised in future

26 Jun 2023

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A pilot programme has been planned to conduct sterility surgeries on Sri Lankan toque monkeys, the Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population Advisor Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara said.

No military agreement with China, we are a neutral country: President

26 Jun 2023

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There are no military agreements with China and there won’t be any military agreements, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said during a media interview to the ’France 24’ website.

5th SL Army contingent ready to serve UN

26 Jun 2023

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The 5th Combat Convoy Company (CCC) is now ready to undertake UN Peacekeeping Mission responsibilities in the United Nations Multi-dimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Prior to their departure from the country, presented a ceremonial salute to Lt. General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP NDU, Commander of the Army at the Regimental Headquarters parade ground of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) at Ambepussa on Friday (23).

Decision on monkey exports to China will be halted - AG

26 Jun 2023

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The Attorney General today informed the Court of Appeal that the decision to export 100,000 of Toque Macaque monkeys to China will be stopped.

Joint initiative to curb harassment by beggars at Galle Face Green

26 Jun 2023

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A decision has been taken to relocate beggars from the Galle Face Green in Colombo to the Social Services Rehabilitation Center in Ridiyagama in the Hambantota District, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

Dengue controllers against temporary employment

26 Jun 2023

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Members of the National Dengue Control Unit gathered at the Health Ministry today for a discussion with Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella on granting permanency to its members who are employed on temporary basis to prevent the spread of dengue. Pix By Pradeep Dilrukshana

Dansala to feed Hindu devotees

26 Jun 2023

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A dansela to feed Hindu devotees performing Paada Yaatra from the North and East to Kataragama for the Esala festival has been held for the past ten days in the midst of the Yaala jungle (Block 2 section of the National Park). According to the organizers they have already fed more than 30,000 devotees and will function until the end of the festival on July 03.

President returns after concluding European tour

26 Jun 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived this morning at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after finishing his Europe tour, the Airport Duty Manager said.