Do not prepare for teaching exams after attending tuition classes: Minister warns

01 Feb 2023

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Graduate teacher candidates were told not to attend extra tuition classes and prepare for the teacher exam, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Wasantha Mudalige released over three more cases

01 Feb 2023

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Convener of Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Wasantha Mudalige was today released on bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilana Gamage in connection with three more cases. Pix by Jaymal Chandrasiri

What China has offered SL is not enough: US

01 Feb 2023

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US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland said her country expects China as the largest bilateral creditor to Sri Lanka to give credible assurance to Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring in keeping with the IMF.

No necessity to take action against SLC until Auditor General’s report received: Sports Minister

01 Feb 2023

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Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe through his lawyer today informed the Court of Appeal that there is no necessity to take action against Sri Lanka Cricket until a comprehensive report from the Auditor General on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) T20 world cup-2023 expenditure is received.

Over 100,000 tourists arrive in January: Harin

01 Feb 2023

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More than 100,000 tourists arrived in the country in January, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said today.

Travel ban on Minister Keheliya temporarily lifted

01 Feb 2023

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The Colombo High Court today permitted Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella to travel abroad from February 21 to May 20.

Depression over SW Bay of Bengal likely to reach east coast this morning

01 Feb 2023

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The depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to move west- southwestward and reach the east coast of Sri Lanka this morning, the Meteorology Department said.

CID initiates probe into fake Chinese embassy letter

01 Feb 2023

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The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has initiated an inquiry into the complaint about a ‘fake’ letter with the Chinese Embassy Letter head, claiming that China is unable to amortise Sri Lanka’s debts, a minister said.

January recorded highest dengue cases than 2017, 2019: Dr. Samaraweera

01 Feb 2023

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The country had the highest number of dengue cases in January this year, compared to the number of positive cases reported in 2017 and 2019, the head of the National Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said.

2022 (2023) O/L applications can be submitted online only from Feb. 1 to 28: Exam Dept.

31 Jan 2023

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The Examination Department announced today that it had decided to call applications for the 2022 (2023) GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examination, which will be conducted only online.

Unanimous decision made not to implement interim tariff revision with retrospective effect: PUCSL

31 Jan 2023

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The members of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) have decided not to implement an interim tariff revision.

Edu. Ministry paid Rs.2.4bn for caterers at the provincial level

31 Jan 2023

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Under the School Nutrition Programme, the government had paid a total of Rs. 2.4 billion to the food suppliers at the provincial level for November and December last year, the education ministry said.

Immediate action to prevent illegal imports of mobile phones: Siyambalapitiya

31 Jan 2023

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The Finance Ministry has decided to take immediate measures to prevent the illegal importation of mobile phones, State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Election Commission want fuel quota increased

31 Jan 2023

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Chairman of Election Commission Nimal Punchihewa today said he has sought an increase of fuel quota to officers who will be put in charge of conducting the local government elections.

Over 50 lives saved by bus driver

31 Jan 2023

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The lives of over 50 passengers were saved today due to the bravery of a driver who prevented a bus from falling into a precipice, following a brake failure in Beragala.

MV X-Press Pearl:

Remaining components will be removed by end of this week: MEPA

31 Jan 2023

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The remaining parts of the vessel ‘MV X-Press Pearl’ that caught fire in Sri Lankan waters and sank in 2021 will be removed by the end of this week, Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) Chairman, Mrs. Dharshani Lahandapura said.

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SC granted leave to proceed against Deshabandu Tennakoon and others

31 Jan 2023

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The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed against Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennekoon and eleven other police officers over the arrest of Social media activist and the admin of ’GoHomeGota2022’ Facebook page Thisara Anurudhdha Bandara.

Wasantha Mudalige freed

31 Jan 2023

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Convener of Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Wasantha Mudalige was today released by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court in connection with a case filed for allegedly committing offenses under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

123 trains cancelled early this month: Station Masters’ Union

31 Jan 2023

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The Railway’s Department had decided to cancel 123 train services early this month due to various reasons and due to a staff shortage, the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) said.

Shehan responds to Sajith over IMF deals

31 Jan 2023

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In response to the remarks by opposition leader Sajith Premadasa that Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is not obliged to support deals with the International Monetary Fund or any other international funding agency, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe, said that it is sad to see how an opposition leader tries to misuse the economic crisis over his political agenda.