95 Octane petrol shortage due to not placing orders, refinary functunal: CPC employees’ union

10 Jun 2023

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) General Employees’ Union today denied the reports circulating in several media regarding the halting of the refining of 95 Octane petrol at the Sapugaskanda oil refinery.

Tough decisions on chicken meat price, eggs scarcity to be taken at next cabinet meeting: Amaraweera

10 Jun 2023

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Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera today said that the government will take stern decisions related to the hike in the price of chicken meat and the scarcity of eggs.

Organic fertilizer import scam: Scam Billions Lost, probe demanded

10 Jun 2023

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Education Minister Susil Premajayantha, the Leader of the House, has proposed that the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) should conduct a special investigation into the importation of organic fertilizer from China and Nano Nitrogen from India.

Boris Johnson resigns: Ex-PM quits Parliament over Partygate report

10 Jun 2023

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Boris Johnson, Britain’s former prime minister and one of the most divisive leaders of his generation, has resigned as a member of Parliament after accusing a committee of attempting to “drive me out,” he said in a letter on Friday.

Time for issuing train season tickets for school children extended

09 Jun 2023

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Due to the start of the third phase of the first school term on Monday (12), the Railways Department has decided to extend the period for school children to obtain their train season tickets.

Culinary Art Food Expo at BMICH

09 Jun 2023

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’Cafe 2023’, the Culinary Art Food Expo International Processed Food and Hospitality Exhibition, was launched today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The exhibition will be held until Sunday (11) from 11.00 am to 7.00 pm. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

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Child’s body with wounds found at construction site

09 Jun 2023

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The body of a five-and-a-half-year-old child was found with injuries suspected to have been caused by broken glass bottles, was found in front of a construction site Halbarawa in Mulleriyawa, police said.

South-West monsoon active, heavy rains expected

09 Jun 2023

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The Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre today announced that the South-West monsoon has become active over the island.

2.5 kg gold smuggled from Sri Lanka seized in Tamil Nadu

09 Jun 2023

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About 2.5 kg gold bars were seized by the customs department at Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu on Monday.

Now THAT’S a deep sleep!

09 Jun 2023

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A hotel that claims to be the deepest in the world has opened 1,375ft (419m) below the mountains of Snowdonia in Wales. (Daily Mail)

Value of a perch in Galle Fort increased to Rs. 22mn

09 Jun 2023

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More than one hundred buildings, located within the Galle Fort, have been purchased by foreigners, increasing the value of one perch to Rs 22 million, the Galle Heritage Foundation said.

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Tourists Encounter Wild Elephant during National Park Visit

09 Jun 2023

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Foreign tourists exploring Sri Lankan wilderness had a close encounter with a wild elephant during their visit to a national park in Polonnaruwa. The group were traveling in three-wheelers when they came across the wild elephant near the roadside.

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Over 20 injured in head-on collision at Hanwella

09 Jun 2023

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At least 21 persons were injured after a lorry travelling from Colombo towards Avissawella collided head-on with a Colombo bound bus from Akkaraipattu at Embulgama, Hanwella early this morning.

Kala Keerthie Iranganie Serasinghe turns 96

09 Jun 2023

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Iranganie Serasinghe (nee Medeniya), the doyenne of Sinhala cinema, celebrates her 96th birthday today. Considered a living example of values, culture and discipline, Mrs. Serasinghe has inspired the younger generation to play a more dignified role in the field of arts.

GSMB Chairman denies COPE revelation

09 Jun 2023

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Responding to the allegation leveled against the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) during the recent Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) meeting that GSMB seeks minister’s approval for issuance of licenses, GSMB Chairman R. Sanjeepan clarified that applications related to mining and exploration activities are never sent to the Minister for his approval.

Govt. to import 176,000 hatching eggs from Netherlands instead of parent hens

08 Jun 2023

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The Agriculture Ministry is ready to import 176,000 hatching eggs instead of parent hens to solve the current shortage of chicken meat and eggs in the country, National Livestock Development Board (NLDB) Chairman Prof. H.W. Cyril said.

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NPP demands LG polls

08 Jun 2023

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A large number of National Peoples’ Power (NPP) supporters and candidates who have submitted nominations to contest the LG polls staged a protest outside the Elections Commission in Rajagiriya urging the Elections Commission to intervene to hold the LG polls. Pix by Gayan Amarasekara

Government signs fuel agreement with RM Parks and Shell

08 Jun 2023

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The government has signed an agreement with United States based RM Parks Inc. in collaboration with Shell PLC for a long-term contract to enter the Sri Lanka petroleum business today.

Legal action against fuel station owners who fail to maintain min. stocks

08 Jun 2023

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Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera today advised taking legal action against the fuel station owners who failed to maintain the minimum stocks of fuel within the sheds.

Prices of mobile phones, accessories still high: ACCOA

08 Jun 2023

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The All Ceylon Communication Owners’ Association (ACCOA) said they are unable to pass on the benefits of the appreciation of the rupee against the US dollar through the sale of mobile phones and accessories.