Govt. to get tough on those speaking against religions

30 May 2023

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In the wake of the recent derogatory and inflammatory statements made by certain individuals against Buddhism and other religions, the Government is mulling enacting stronger laws to ensure that religious harmony is properly safeguarded and upheld in the country.

Grade Five 2022 exam results will be release after considering appeals

29 May 2023

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The Examinations Department announced today that the 2022 Grade Five scholarship examination results will be released after considering the appeals received.

Call for examinor applications for 2022 (2023) O/L exams

29 May 2023

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The Examinations Department today called for applications for marking examiners for the 2022 (2023) GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examinations.

MPs’ privileges to arrive from VIP terminals without inspection must be removed: Amaraweera

29 May 2023

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While condemning Parliamentarian Ali Sabri Rahim using his parliamentary privileges, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said privileges given to members of parliament to arrive without inspection from the VIP terminals of the airport should be removed.

Uva Wellassa University’s Medicine Faculty to start end of this year: Minister

29 May 2023

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The new Medicine Faculty of the Uva Wellassa University in the Uva province will begin its academic activities before the end of this year, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

Celine Dion cancels 2023-24 shows over health condition

27 May 2023

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Celine Dion has cancelled all her remaining live shows, telling fans she is not strong enough to tour after being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder.

Proposal to Cabinet on interest-free loans for private uni education

27 May 2023

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A proposal to provide interest-free loans for private university education will be submitted to the Cabinet next week, acting Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

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Country has no intelligent politicians to develop economy: Merinchige

25 May 2023

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The country has no intelligent politicians to hear our proposals for the betterment of the economy, Vehicle Importers’ Association of Lanka (VIAL) President Indika Sampath Merinchige said.

Ranil meets former Japanese PM

25 May 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe met former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga a short while ago in Japan, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

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Schaffter’s remains exhumed

25 May 2023

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The remains of businessman late Dinesh Schaffter are currently being exhumed under judicial supervision at the General Cemetery in Borella.

Lankans celebrate Avurudu in Kuwait

25 May 2023

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Two New Year celebrations organized by various organizations of Sri Lankans living in Kuwait and the Sri Lankan Embassy were held at two sports grounds in the country. The Sri Lankan Funeral Aid Fund and Social Service Association held their new year festival at the ’Philip Abasia’ area playground, and the Kuwait-Sri Lanka Cultural Association held their event in the ’Abuhalifa Saheel’ grounds. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila

Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83

25 May 2023

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Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar, has died at the age of 83.

Gota’s shift to organic farming led to 50% drop in rice yield during 2021/22 Maha season: HARTI

25 May 2023

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The sudden shift to organic farming in 2021 by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resulted in a drop of more than 50 percent in paddy yield in the 2021/2022 Maha season, according to a research.

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Politicians make decisions according to their whims and fancies, not on data: Former PUCSL Chairman

24 May 2023

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The former Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said today the politicians in this country make decisions according to their whims and fancies and not based on data and now the politicians do not have to face that barrier.

Prices of locally-made schoolbag, shoes to go down by 10%

24 May 2023

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The local schoolbag and shoe manufacturers have agreed to reduce their prices by 10% beginning from July 15, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

CID has commenced investigations against Pastor Jerome Fernando - AG tells SC

24 May 2023

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The Attorney General today informed Supreme Court that the CID has already initiated investigations against Pastor Jerome Fernando over his hate remarks against religious harmony in the country.

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“My gut feeling is that I won’t be removed”

24 May 2023

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The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake expressed confidence that he will not be removed, ahead of the parliamentary vote to remove him from the institution.

Why is GR’s staff still heading a unit at President’s Office?

24 May 2023

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Just over a year since former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned from office following nationwide protests demanding him to step down, evidence has come to light that the former president’s staff who are mostly political appointees continue to be recruited in the President’s Office under a newly created unit called ’special projects’.

Refugees urge speeding up of resettlement procedure...

23 May 2023

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Refugees detained at the UNHRC Refugee Agnecy at Rosmead Place, Colombo 7, today staged a protest in front of the agency, demanding to speed up their resettlement procedures as the centre is to be removed from the location. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Forcibly entering SLRC premises: Mervyn Silva appears in Court

23 May 2023

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The Magisterial inquiry against former Minister Mervyn Silva over an incident that took place at Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) in 2007 was today fixed for November 7 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.