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Mandatory vaccine administration to Hajj pilgrims unregulated

21 Jun 2023

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The mandatory Meningococcal vaccine is reportedly being administered to Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims through unregulated means, Secretary of the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) Dr. Haritha Aluthge said.

SL reports HIV cases among transgender for first time

21 Jun 2023

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Sri Lanka has recorded HIV cases among transgender people for the first time, according to the National STD/AIDS Control Programme.

Free women....

20 Jun 2023

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Several members of the Women’s Movement for Freedom staged a protest today in front of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) over the risks that Sri Lankan women have to face when being employed in Middle Eastern and other foreign countries. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Mahinda Kahandagama remanded for alleged Rs.7mn fraud

20 Jun 2023

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Former Colombo Municipal Councilor Mahinda Kahandagama was today ordered to be remanded till June 22 by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly defrauding Rs.7 million.

Continuous SriLankan flight delays a serious issue in sending workers to Korea: Manusha

20 Jun 2023

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Due to the continuous delay of SriLankan Airlines flights, sending workers for Korean jobs has become a serious problem, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.

74th birthday of former President

20 Jun 2023

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A religious ceremony was held at the Gouthama Viharaya, Narahenpita to mark the 74th birthday of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa under the patronage of Venerable Dr. Itthepane Dhammalankara Thero. Anunayake Reverend Vedaruve Upali Thero of the Asgiri Chapter conducted religious observances with the participation of members of the Maha Sanga and others. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

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Price of bread, other bakery items will be reduced by Rs. 10 from tonight

20 Jun 2023

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The All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) has decided to reduce the price of a 450g loaf of bread and other bakery items by Rs. 10 with effect from midnight today.

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Dengue Prevention Assistants to be absorbed into permanent cadre: Keheliya

20 Jun 2023

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Steps will be taken to absorb the Dengue Prevention Assistants to the permanent cadre, though the Department of Management Services has objected to making them permanent, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today.

Death of Dinesh Schaffter: Court calls for Govt. Analyst’s reports

20 Jun 2023

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The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today issued an order directing the CID to obtain the Government Analyst’s reports on the productions referred to him by court regarding the investigations into the death of businessman Dinesh Schaffer.

Validity period of driving licenses extended for two years: Comm. Gen.

20 Jun 2023

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The Motor Traffic Department (DMT) has decided to extend the validity period of driving licenses for two years.

Gothami Balika celebrated 77th anniversary

20 Jun 2023

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The Gothami Balika Vidyalaya today celebrated its 77th anniversary. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Direct flights between Seychelles, Colombo begin tomorrow

20 Jun 2023

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Air Seychelles will launch direct flights between the Republic of Seychelles and Colombo from tomorrow, the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said.

48-hour free animal clinic to eradicate rabies

20 Jun 2023

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A 48-hour no-sleep animal clinic will be launched at the Anuradhapura Municipality as the first step of the pilot project to eradicate rabies from the country by humane means.

Navy helps devotees engaged in ‘Paada Yaathra’

20 Jun 2023

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The Sri Lanka Navy began providing assistance to devotees who are marching the annual foot pilgrimage, known as ‘Paada Yaathra’ from Jaffna to Sella Kathragama. The Navy looked into the requirements of the pilgrims marching the segment from the entrance of Kumana National Park to Kumbukkan Oya.

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Titanic tourist submersible goes missing with search under way

20 Jun 2023

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A massive search and rescue operation is underway in the mid Atlantic after a tourist submarine went missing during a dive to Titanic’s wreck on Sunday.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Service - a den of political appointees

20 Jun 2023

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In recent years, Sri Lanka’s foreign service has made questionable and disappointing appointments especially to some of the key countries, resulting in an entire collapse of the foreign service system.

Doctor takes head-on approach to resolve official matter

19 Jun 2023

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A doctor attached to the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, who sustained serious injuries in his head in an assault by another doctor, has been admitted to a ward in the same hospital, the Police said.

Harassed by parents; boy flees home

19 Jun 2023

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A 15-year-old boy who sneaked out from his house to escape harassments of his parents, were taken charge of by the Hatton police when he was liotroing at the Hatton railway station in the early hours of last morning.

Three arrested with over 1,227 kgs of Cannabis

19 Jun 2023

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Three persons have been taken into custody along with 1,227 Kgs of Cannabis during a raid on a house in Embilipitiya.

Drug bought through Indian Credit Line suspected to have caused two deaths

19 Jun 2023

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The anaesthetic drug suspected to have been the cause of two deaths that occurred at the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital has been received through the Indian Credit Line, Sri Lanka’s top drug regulatory body said.