Wasantha Mudalige released from the case:

Magistrate says charges under PTA cannot be maintained

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 offences under Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

China’s Sichuan frees unmarried people to legally have children

31 Jan 2023

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Health authorities in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan will allow unmarried individuals to raise a family and enjoy benefits reserved for married couples, in the latest effort to bolster a falling birth rate.

Heavy rains over 150mm expected: Met. Dept.

31 Jan 2023

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Heavy rains of up to 150mm forecast today in the Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces, as well as the Polonnaruwa district, due to a depression over the Southeast and adjoining Southwest Bay of Bengal, the Meteorology Department said.

Journalist dies after falling from express train in Dehiwala

31 Jan 2023

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A 30-year old man from Kilinochchi who is a freelance journalist died after he fell from a moving train in Dehiwala yesterday.

Despite economic crisis, Treasury allocates billions for Offices of President, PM, Ministers

31 Jan 2023

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Sri Lanka is still in the midst of its worst-ever economic crisis and just a few months ago defaulted on its debt payments for the first time in history.

Sepal Amarasekara signals public apology to Buddhist community

30 Jan 2023

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Popular Sri Lankan YouTuber Sepal Amarasinghe who was held in remand custody for allegedly making disrespectful comments about the Temple of the Tooth Relic has announced through his lawyer that he is ready to deliver a public apology to the Buddhist community living all over the world.

Dewmi Vihanga in ICC U19 World Cup Team of the Tournament

30 Jan 2023

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All-rounder Dewmi Vihanga was the only Sri Lankan in the inaugural ICC Under 19 Women’s T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament, named by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.

NPP books highest number of buses for poll campaigns, from where do they get their funds? Gemunu

30 Jan 2023

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While commenting on spending money on private buses to transport people to political campaigns, the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) today said the highest number of buses were hired by the National People’s Power (NPP) party, which intends to contest the upcoming election under the compass symbol.

CEB online payment system re-launched with enhanced security

30 Jan 2023

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The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced today that their online payment gateway, which had been temporarily shut down due to a cyber attack, had been successfully re-launched, CEB Additional General Manager (Corporate Strategy) K. A. K. Kolonne said.

Traffic cops thwart Rs.2mn robbery in Medawachchiya

30 Jan 2023

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Two suspects including a soldier who were fleeing after robbing Rs. 2 million from a businessman on a motorcycle in Medawachchiya were arrested by the police officers of the Kebithigollewa Division Traffic Unit today.

No association with any political party: Dasun

30 Jan 2023

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Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka insisted that he has no links to any political party in the country.

Murder of female university student: boyfriend further remanded till Feb. 13

30 Jan 2023

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The university student who was held in remand custody for allegedly murdering his girlfriend with a sharp weapon at Race Course grounds in Colombo was today ordered to be further remanded till February 13 by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

No power cuts for two days

30 Jan 2023

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The decision to provide uninterrupted power supply will be made on February 1 for the rest of the days until the A/L exam is over, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Rathnayake said.

Sri Lanka still spending lavishly to maintain cabinet under RW - SJB member

30 Jan 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe should think of its future generations before worrying about the world’s perception on Sri Lanka, an SJB candidate contesting the local government election said today.

Vedda community likely to boycott Independence day celebration

30 Jan 2023

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The Vedda community is debating whether to participate in the 75th Independence Day celebrations because they are undervalued by all governments, Vedda Chief Uruwarige Wannila Aththo said.

Odisha Minister shot in the chest by cop dies hours later at hospital

30 Jan 2023

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The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Naba Kisore Das was shot dead by an assistant sub inspector of police in western Odisha town of Brajarajnagar on January 29.

Withdraw new income tax...

30 Jan 2023

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Several port trade unions today staged a protest march in Colombo against the new income taxes imposed by the government. The protest was organised during the lunch hour. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Water released from reservoirs to generate enough hydropower

30 Jan 2023

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The Water Management Secretariat of the Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has agreed to release adequate volume of water from the reservoirs in order to generate sufficient hydropower for the next couple of days, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said today.

AG recommends suspending Danushka Gunathilaka

30 Jan 2023

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The Attorney General has recommended the Minister of Sports to suspend Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka from domestic and international cricket with immediate effect until a verdict is reached in the court case against the cricketer in Australia.

Heavy rain from February 1: Met. Dept.

30 Jan 2023

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Rainy conditions over the country will prevail from this evening due to a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal, the Meteorology Department said.