Doctor placed on interdiction after making statement on malnutrition: SC reserves Judgment in FR petition

07 Mar 2023

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The Supreme Court today reserved its judgment in the Fundamental Rights petition filed by a doctor who was interdicted following his statement to media regarding malnutrition among children in Suriyawewa area.

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IUSF protesters tear gassed

07 Mar 2023

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Police have fired tear gas and water cannons on Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) protestors who were protesting between Colombo Campus and the Thummulla Junction.

IUSF protest begins causing traffic jam

07 Mar 2023

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Several roads in the Town Hall area near the Nelum Pokuna Theatre and Independence Square reported heavy traffic due to a protest march by the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) against the incumbent government, the police said.

Fr. Cyril Gamini requests for a fuller bench to hear Maithripala’s writ petition

07 Mar 2023

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Filing a motion before the Court of Appeal, Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando today sought a fuller or a divisional bench to hear the writ petition filed by former President Maithripala Sirisena. In his writ application former President Sirisena had challenged the magisterial inquiry and issuance of summons against him in connection with the Easter Sunday attack incidents.

Father in Vavuniya commits suicide after killing family

07 Mar 2023

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In yet another incident of the head of family committing suicide, a family of four were found dead in Vavuniya today with police suspecting that the two children may have been poisoned.

Lumpy skin disease spreading among cattle in Mullaitivu

07 Mar 2023

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The Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) spreading among cattle in Mullaitivu district these days is due to a virus spreading among cattle, the Agriculture Ministry said.

Trade union professionals meet to discuss today

07 Mar 2023

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The Federation of Trade Unions of Professionals (FTUP) including the ports, fuel, water and electricity is to have a discussion today to get rid of unfair taxes implemented by the government.

China backs Sri Lanka debt plan, sources say, paving way for IMF loan: Report

07 Mar 2023

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China has given assurances that it will support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring, clearing the biggest hurdle for the South Asian nation to secure a $2.9 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund.

Major trains cancelled for the first time in history due to lack of crew

06 Mar 2023

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Major train services in remote areas are now in the process of being cancelled for the first time in history, Locomotive Engineering Operators’ Union Chairman K. A. U. Konthasinghe said.

Amitabh Bachchan injured while filming action scene

06 Mar 2023

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Amitabh Bachchan, one of India’s most famous actors, has said he was injured on set, resulting in “painful” movement and breathing.

Price of bread should reduce to Rs.100: Bakery Owners

06 Mar 2023

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There are no plans to increase the prices of bakery items other than decreasing them, and it was further said that the price of a loaf of bread is expected to be reduced to 100 rupees, All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) chairman N.K. Jayawardena said.

SL records 107,639 inbound tourists; MRIA with 11,926 with 72 aircraft movements: AASL

06 Mar 2023

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While Sri Lanka’s tourism industry recorded 107,639 international tourist arrivals in February 2023, the MRIA has facilitated 11,926 international tourist movements (6259 arrivals and 5667 departures) over 72 international aircraft movements, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said.

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Hikkaduwa is my favourite movie shooting location: Actor Ryan Reynolds

06 Mar 2023

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The Canadian-American-born actor Ryan Reynolds recently said that Hikkaduwa is his favorite movie shooting location of all time.

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Rs.500 million loss for private buses due to protests in WP since January

06 Mar 2023

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Since January this year, there has been a loss of around Rs. 500 million in income for the private buses due to protests held in the Western Province (WP), Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijerathne said.

Daily payment assigned for A/L exam duties insufficient: Stalin

05 Mar 2023

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The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) today said that the daily payment assigned for examiners to check the 2022 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) must increase to Rs.3,000.

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World’s largest aircraft touches down at BIA

05 Mar 2023

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The world’s largest passenger aircraft A-380 operated by Emirates airlines landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning for the third time.

No revision in gas prices for March: LITRO Head

05 Mar 2023

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LITRO Gas Lanka Ltd., has decided not to increase the prices of domestic gas, its Chairman Muditha Peiris said.

60,000 MT of coal to arrive tomorrow

04 Mar 2023

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A shipment with 60,000 metric tonnes of coal is scheduled to arrive in the country tomorrow, the chairman and managing director of Lanka Coal Company, Shehan Sumanasekara said.

Massive short supply of ingredients for Ayurvedic medicines: GAMOA

04 Mar 2023

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The Government Ayurveda Medical Officers’ Association (GAMOA) today claimed that there is a shortage of the supply of at least 130 essential ingredients used for manufacturing ayurvedic medicines.

LITRO to announce gas price revision tomorrow: Chairman

04 Mar 2023

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Considering the current gas price increase in the world market, the decision on domestic gas price revision will be announced tomorrow, LITRO Lanka Chairman Muditha Peiris said.