At least 79 people drown after migrant boat sinks off Greek coast

15 Jun 2023

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At least 79 people died after a migrant boat carrying hundreds of people sank off the Greek coast in the early hours of Wednesday, that country’s Coast Guard said, as fears mount that there could be more fatalities.

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Some groups trying to grab power through sabotage: Ruwan

15 Jun 2023

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There are groups including those from the opposition to grab power as the country had reached some stability, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Customs and CTC to destroy largest fag haul in SL history today

15 Jun 2023

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Sri Lanka Customs along with the Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) will destroy the largest haul of illicit cigarettes detected in the country’s history, which is over 200 million sticks came in 21 containers in 2021 with an estimated value of Rs.9.7 billion, in Muthurajawela today.

Felicitation for Master Shi Fa Zhao

14 Jun 2023

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Another felicitation ceremony was held at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to honor Master Shi Fa Zhao, the Chief Abbot of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, and the Golden Pagoda Buddhist Temple in Singapore. Packs of dry rations were distributed among low-income families, and school bags and books were distributed among schoolchildren in view of the birthday of the Thera. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

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Beware of buying whitening creams online: Dermatologist

14 Jun 2023

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Consultant Dermatologist Dr. Indira Kahawita today warned the public about the widely sold skin-whitening creams and other products online.

UNP launches digital app

14 Jun 2023

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The UNP digital app was launched at the party’s Central Bala Mandala meeting in Gunasinghepura, Colombo. UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara and National Organizer Sagala Ratnayake were present during the launch. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

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’Where were these experts four years ago to predict country’s economy reaching zero?’ asks Susil

14 Jun 2023

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While rejecting reports on Sri Lanka’s growing food insecurity and child labour, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha questioned on where these experts were four years ago and why they failed to predict that the country’s economy would come to zero.

Over 5,000 graduate teachers will be absorbed to education sector soon: Minister

14 Jun 2023

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New appointments will be given on June 16 to 7,500 teachers from Colleges of Education and 5,500 graduate teachers in all three mediums of language, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

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People now can apply for passports online

14 Jun 2023

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Fifty-one divisional secretariats across the island will start issuing passports via online from tomorrow (15), Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said.

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US$ rate reaches Rs.300; in-depth study on vehicle imports stressed: Siyambalapitiya

14 Jun 2023

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In a situation where the US dollar, which is overvalued by 78%, has been devalued by about 20%, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that the proposal to give permission to import vehicles should be studied in depth.

Pada Yatra pilgim trampled to death by jumbo

14 Jun 2023

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An elderly woman in a group of pilgrims on Pada Yatra through the Yala sanctuary to attend the Kataragama Esala festival was trampled to death by a wild elephant last evening (13).

Donate blood, saves lives

14 Jun 2023

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A blood donation campaign conducted at the Education Ministry today in line with World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The campaign was organised by the Transport division of the ministry. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Thai elephant in SL: Ailing elephant’s return flight date not locked in

14 Jun 2023

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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand will decide on June 28 if the ailing male Thai elephant in Sri Lanka is ready to take a six-hour flight to Chiang Mai.

Expert says 7.5 Mn starving in SL, Govt. says no

14 Jun 2023

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The Government yesterday (13) rejected claims by an expert that at least 7.5 million Sri Lankans are in acute food insecurity.

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Army doctors enter Guinness World Records

14 Jun 2023

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A group of Army doctors has removed a large size kidney stone from a man, which is said to be the world’s largest and heaviest kidney stone (calculus) removed following a major operation, the Army said.

To the deities, against closing down CWE

13 Jun 2023

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The CWE United Trade Union Alliance dashed coconuts today at the Modara Hindu temple against the attempt to close the Cooperative Wholesale Establishment (CWE) by Trade, Commerce and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando.

Urea price to be reduced from June 15: Minister

13 Jun 2023

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Cabinet approval has been received to reduce the price of a 50 kg bag of urea fertilizer to Rs.9,000 from June 15, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Royal Park murder case

Monks, MPs, a catholic priest requested MS to free Shramantha Jude

13 Jun 2023

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Ven. Athuraliye Ratana Thera, former MPs Ven. Baddegama Samitha Thera, Sarath Kongahage, a Catholic priest and several others had met then President Maithripala Sirisena and pleaded to grant presidential pardon to Shramantha Jude Jayamaha, who was convicted for the killing of a young woman in Royal Park, it was revealed before the Supreme Court through a letter submitted by a then presidential assistant secretary, yesterday.

Turkish Airlines will operate direct flights to SL in October

13 Jun 2023

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After 10 years of operations in Sri Lanka, Turkish Airlines is going to operate direct flights between Colombo and Istanbul from October, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said.

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There will be a snap general election within six months: SJB MP

13 Jun 2023

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Growing dissension between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will result in a snap general election within six months, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) spokesman and MP S.M. Marikkar said today.