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Kawadi dance modernised at Beliatta perahera

13 Jun 2023

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A video going viral on social media showing a group of foreigners dancing at the Beliatta main bus stand revealed they were participating in the Beliatta temple’s annual perahera.

Adani to complete 500 MW Renewable Energy Project by Dec. 2024

13 Jun 2023

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The progress of the 500 MW Renewable Energy Project in Mannar and Pooneryn was discussed with Anil Sardana, MD and CEO of Adani Transmission Ltd and project management team yesterday morning at the Ministry of Power and Energy, Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.

Politicians, senior cops hindering Regulation of Private Bus Operations

13 Jun 2023

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Regulation of private bus operations remains a challenge since there are influential people like politicians, senior police officers, and officials of the Inland Revenue Department and Customs among bus owners, a Minister charged yesterday.

Children represent 30 percent of total Dengue cases

13 Jun 2023

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About 30 percent of the total culminated Dengue cases reported in 2023 are in the age category between one and 18, according to health experts.

CJ nominates Trial-at-Bar to hear Amarakeerthi Athukorala murder case

12 Jun 2023

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The Chief Justice has nominated a 3-member Trial-at-Bar to inquire into the murder of former Polonnaruwa District SLPP Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala.

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Will boycott buying chicken meat next week if prices are not slashed: AICOA

12 Jun 2023

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If the government does not take any action against the chicken meat traders, the All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) warned today that they would launch a programme to boycott the buying of chicken meat from next week.

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Country’s economic growth will see positively in last quarter of this year: Siyambalapitiya

12 Jun 2023

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The economic growth rate of the country will take a positive stand in the last quarter of this year, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya today said.

Patients suffer as MRI Scanner lies defunct at Anuradhapura Hospital

12 Jun 2023

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The MRI scan machine at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital is non-functional, forcing the hospital authorities to send patients to other hospitals.

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SLBFE signs MoU with Korean shipbuilding industry

12 Jun 2023

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A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), the Sri Jinaratana Institute affiliated with the Gangaramaya Temple and Korean Cluelife Institute to establish a training center to train Sri Lankan’s for employment in the Korean shipbuilding industry.

UL returns Airbus A 330-200 after lease expiry

12 Jun 2023

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The first A 330-200 aircraft of the Sri Lankan Airline leased from France 23 years ago is to be returned to the company of origin on the expiry of the lease.

150th national day of Philippines

12 Jun 2023

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The 150th national day of the Philippines was marked with a ceremony held at Marino Beach, Colombo, with the participation of Consul General Honorem Huch Sri Lala Dissanayake as the Chief Guest. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

President to visit India on July 20, grid connectivity agreement before that

12 Jun 2023

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India - Sri Lanka grid connectivity agreement is to be signed ahead of President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to New Delhi, next month, Daily Mirror learns.

SLR to set up an e-gate system

12 Jun 2023

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The Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) is to set up an e-gate system at nearly 400 unprotected level crossings in the railway network around the country to put an end to fatal railway accidents that kill nearly 200 people annually and maim about 400, Transport Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardana said.

Keheliya admits Govt.’s failure in drug price reduction

12 Jun 2023

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Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said while expressing his protest and disappointment over the exorbitant price of medicinal drugs in the market despite sharp and steady depreciation of the dollar against the rupee admitted that the government or the health ministry were helpless to do anything about it.

Master Shi Fa Zhao of Singapore felicitated

11 Jun 2023

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A special felicitation ceremony was held at the BMICH today to honour Master Shi Fa Zhao, the Chief Abbot of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum and the Golden Pagoda Buddhist Temple in Singapore, in appreciation of many years of his service to Buddhism and Sri Lanka, which was attended by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Gangaramaya Chief Prelate Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thera. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Third phase of first school term starts tomorrow

11 Jun 2023

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The third phase of the first school term of the 2023 academic year, the government and government approved private schools will start tomorrow (12), the Education Ministry announced.

AI should be considered as IA, it has potential to augment productivity, creativity: Susil

11 Jun 2023

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be considered as IA (intelligence augmented), which we must use smartly as it has the potential to augment our productivity and creativity. This is, of course, easier said than done, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Automated Border Control to be established at BIA

10 Jun 2023

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An agreement was signed to establish an Automated Border Control (ABC) system at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to provide an efficient service to passengers.

Mobile phone dealers decide to reduce retail prices by 20%

10 Jun 2023

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Considering the appreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee against the USD, the Sri Lanka Telephone Dealers’ Association has decided to reduce the current mobile phone prices by 20 percent.

Chicken price can be brought down to Rs.1,200 within 3 months: Poultry owners

10 Jun 2023

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Following a discussion with the Agriculture Minister, the poultry producers said that a kilogramme of chicken meat can be brought down to Rs.1,200 within three months, the poultry owners said.