Take better precautions when organizing dansalas due to risk of spreading diarrhea: PHI union

29 Apr 2023

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The Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union today requested organizers to pay more attention to health advice when organizing dansalas for the upcoming Vesak festival.

Pakistan is the largest recipient of ADB loans in Asia

29 Apr 2023

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Pakistan has become the largest recipient of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded programmes/projects in the year 2022, reported Pakistan Today.

Suspected drone strike triggers massive fire in Russian-occupied Crimea

29 Apr 2023

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A fire broke out at an oil storage facility in Sevastopol, Crimea allegedly following a drone attack by Ukraine. Crimean authorities said the fire has been contained.

Power disruption in Colombo due to breakdown at Athurugiriya sub-station

29 Apr 2023

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The electricity supply to several areas around Sri Jayawardenepura, Malabe and Hokandara has been disrupted due to a breakdown at the Athurugiriya sub-station, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

Severe lightning alert issued for 18 districts: Met Dept.

29 Apr 2023

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An advisory accompanied by severe lightning was issued today for 18 districts by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department.

Countrywide DS offices organising Avurudu Utsawa To refrain staffers from attending May Day rallies?

29 Apr 2023

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A number of Divisional Secretariats countrywide organising in-house ‘Avurudu Utsawa’ on Monday, May 1st have raised concerns of many, as it was an attempt to prevent government employees from attending the May Day rallies, the Daily Mirror learns.

Ensure safety of foreign tourists, prepare environment to travel freely: Sagala

29 Apr 2023

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The President’s Chief of Staff and National Security Advisor Sagala Ratnayake has given instructions to the security forces to ensure the safety of foreign tourists coming to Sri Lanka and prepare the necessary environment for them to travel freely.

Beware of crocodiles in the Menik Ganga

29 Apr 2023

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The crocodile population in the Menik Ganga in Kataragama has reportedly increased, the Wild Life Department said.

Another heavy rain alert issued for 12 districts as rains intensify: Met. Dept.

29 Apr 2023

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An amber colour alert (Be prepared) for heavy deluges issued for 12 districts, the Meteorology Department said today.

Beware of fake Hela Bojun food outlets! Agriculture Minister warns people

29 Apr 2023

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The Agriculture Ministry yesterday issued a statement requesting people not to be misled by fake private food stalls and wayside eateries operating under the brand ‘Hela Bojun’ since the authentic ones are run by it only to promote rice flour.

Increase in afternoon thunderstorms, heavy rains today

29 Apr 2023

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A significant increase in thunderstorm activity with more than 100mm rainfall is expected in the afternoon, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Bad weather diverts flight to Mattala

28 Apr 2023

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A passenger flight scheduled to land at the Katunayake International Airport has been diverted to the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), Mattala this evening due to bad weather conditions around the airport area, the Katunayake airport Duty Manager said.

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Chicken, egg prices will decrease within next two weeks: Poultry farmers

28 Apr 2023

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During the next two weeks, consumers will benefit from the reduction of the prices of chicken and eggs, All-Island Poultry Farmers’ Association chairman Ajith Gunasekara said.

Motor show exhibition at BMICH

28 Apr 2023

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A motor show exhibition is underway today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) by the Automobile Association of Ceylon (AAC). The exhibition will be held until Sunday (30). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Duty-free allowances to expatriate workers at airport increased from May 1: Minister

28 Apr 2023

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Duty-free allowances for expatriate workers given at the airport will be increased from May 1, and a circular notifying this has been issued, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.

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Heavy rains likely after 2 pm today too

28 Apr 2023

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Thundershowers will occur in most parts of the country after 2 pm today as well, the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

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Inspecting CATVs

28 Apr 2023

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The Sri Lanka Navy Marine Corps presented three special Combat All-Terrain Vehicles (CATVs) to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (27). The CATVs were produced locally by Ideal Motor Company and are a part of the new concept of the Sri Lanka Navy Marine Corps to combat illegal activities, terrorist activities, and various smuggling activities along the coast of Sri Lanka. (PMD)

Closure of liquor shops for an extra day for Vesak

Would cause staggering Rs.337Mn revenue loss to Govt. - Excise

28 Apr 2023

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A decision taken to close liquor shops for an extra day in addition to the two standard holidays for Vesak this year would cause a staggering loss of Rs.337 million per day as revenue to the government, the Department of Excise said yesterday.

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’Donkey talk’ leads to more ’donkey talk’ in Parliament

27 Apr 2023

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An effort made by members of Parliament today to stop an argument that flared up over the use of unparliamentary language ended up with MPs using more unparliamentary language.

Discussions held to promote Chinese events, and cultural tourism in SL

27 Apr 2023

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A discussion on promoting cultural tourism between Sri Lanka and China was at the Religious and Cultural Affairs Ministry recently.