Central Bank rejects money printing claims

15 Feb 2023

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The Central Bank rebuffed the claims of money printing in recent times to settle government bills or even for the payment of interest payments of previous borrowings and pointed at the mostly successful bill auctions in which it managed to raise the full amount offered from the market itself.

Final tariff system recommended by PUCSL rejected by three commission members: Chairman

14 Feb 2023

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The final tariff system recommended by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) was approved today by the PUCSL chairman, but it was not approved by the other three members of the commission, PUCSL Chairman Janaka Rathnayake said.

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct

14 Feb 2023

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Sri Lanka’s Anushka Sanjeewani has been fined 15 percent of match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.

SJB unveils updated economic blueprint

14 Feb 2023

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today unveiled the updated economic blueprint during an economic forum organized by the party’s economic council. Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa was the chief guest at this event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrusksana

EP farmers request fire arms to protect crops from elephants

14 Feb 2023

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The farmers in Gomarankadawala in the Trincomalee district requested today that Eastern Province (EP) Governor Anurada Yahampath should provide firearms to protect their crops from elephants.

On Valentine’s Day, a fresh red rose costs Rs. 600

14 Feb 2023

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The florists in the Ven Baddegama Wimalawansa Mawatha in Town Hall, Colombo, claimed today that they had received plenty of customers to buy roses for Valentine’s Day.

Writ petition against holding LG Election: Army Colonel seeks earlier court date

14 Feb 2023

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The retired Army Colonel who filed a writ petition seeking an order quashing the decision of the Election Commission to hold the Local Government elections has sought an earlier court date from Supreme Court to further support his application.

Postal voting for LG polls postponed indefinitely

14 Feb 2023

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The postal voting for the 2023 local government election has been postponed until further notice, Election Commissioner General Saman Sri Rathnayake announced today.

If Deep Jungle festival is held, legal action will take against those responsible: CEJ

14 Feb 2023

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If the Deep Jungle festival is held as planned, the Center for Environmental Justice (CEJ) said that legal action will be taken against the organizers of the music festival, the police, the Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation Department, and the District Secretariat.

Discussions between PUCSL, CEB regarding electricity bill ends inconclusive

14 Feb 2023

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The discussion on the electricity bill between the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) ended without agreement, the National Council said today.

Man has his testicles cut off due to land dispute

14 Feb 2023

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In a matter of serious concern, two men who got into a serious confrontation over a land issue in Badulla yesterday resulted in one of them cutting off the testicles of his opponent in anger, police said.

Who is funding the NPP? Handunnetti says finances will be made transparent

14 Feb 2023

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The National People’s Power today said that the finances for its election campaigns would be made transparent soon following rising queries from the government and opposition MPs as to how it was pulling in so much funds.

Local Government polls to be postponed?

14 Feb 2023

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In what seems to be an indication that the local government election may be postponed, the Election Commission Chairman Nimal Punchihewa has informed Party General Secretaries that it will not be possible to distribute postal vote ballot papers from tomorrow (February 15).

Saudi Arabia to send its first woman into space

14 Feb 2023

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A Saudi Arabian woman will reach space for the first time a few months from now, if all goes according to plan.

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South Asia’s first ever aircraft dismantling yard in Mattala

14 Feb 2023

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South Asia’s first-ever aircraft dismantling yard is to be established at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) soon, officials said.

Mattala getting busier...

14 Feb 2023

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Once idling Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) is getting busier by the day with several carriers, specially from Russia, deciding to start operations to the airport in the country’s deep south. Russian carrier Red Wings and another aircraft brought in about 800 tourists to the island last Friday. Pic by Nimalsiri Edirisingha

’Chocolate mixed with cannabis for Valentines Day’ - Ayurveda Dept. to take legal action

13 Feb 2023

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The Ayurveda Department said today that legal action would be taken against the company that manufactured and released chocolates mixed with cannabis, Dr. P. Tharanga of the Ayurveda Department said.

Have no doubt about Prabhakaran’s death; SL Army responds

13 Feb 2023

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While refuting the claim by Tamil nationalist leader Pazha Nedumaran who said that LTTE Leader Velupillai Prabhakaran was alive, the Sri Lanka Army said that there is no need to have any doubt regarding Prabhakaran’s death.

Man rapes teenage girl: Complainant elopes with suspect while case pending in court

13 Feb 2023

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A 14-year-old girl who had been raped by a 55-year-old man is alleged to have eloped with the suspect while the case against him was pending.

Nepalese business tycoon visits SL to discuss investment opportunities

13 Feb 2023

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Nepali billionaire Binod Chaudhury paid an official visit to Sri Lanka and held discussions on potential investment opportunities with a key focus on distribution, retail, leisure, financial services and manufacturing.