PUCSL declines to approve CEB’s demand management program during A/L exam

28 Jan 2023

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has declined to approve the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) demand management program as it violates and affects the Advanced Level (A/L) Examination.

Journos commemorate ‘Black January’

27 Jan 2023

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Journalists and media activists gathered at the Viharamahadevi Park this evening to commemorate the slain and disappeared media personalities, during a ‘Black January’ remembrance programme organised by the Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA). Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Met. Dept. warns of a low-pressure disturbance centred in Southeast Bay of Bengal

27 Jan 2023

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Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea due to the formation of a low-pressure atmospheric disturbance over the Southeast Bay of Bengal today, the Meteorology Department said.

Notify PUCSL about unauthorized power cut by CEB

27 Jan 2023

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) again reiterated that no permission was given to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to impose power cuts during the Advanced Level (A/L) Examination and until the end of the examination on February 17.

Chicken and hen sounds expected on Independence Day

27 Jan 2023

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The current egg issue should be solved by the 75th anniversary of Independence on Feb.4 or else people will hear the sounds of chickens and hens, the All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) said.

Manusha intervenes to stop smuggling unregistered mobile phones

27 Jan 2023

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Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara is to intervene to put an end the organised smuggling of unregistered mobile phones which cause a threat to the country’s national security.

Maithri arrives at Colombo Fort Magistrate

27 Jan 2023

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Former President Maithripala Sirisena arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s office this morning.

Uzbekistan Airways to start operations from Mattala today

27 Jan 2023

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Uzbekistan Airways today initiated its first flight service at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), MRIA duty manager said.

No change in power cuts, says CEB Chairman

27 Jan 2023

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No decision has been taken not to have scheduled power cuts or not to have power cuts in view of the ongoing Advanced Level (A/L) examination, the CEB Chairman Nalinda Illangakoon said.

2022 Yala yields 3,207kg paddy per hectare: Report

27 Jan 2023

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A total of 3,207kg of paddy per hectare has been recorded in the 2022 Yala season, the Agriculture Department said citing a report presented at a progress review meeting recently.

CID arrests man for sharing threatening post on FB over Independence Day Celebrations

27 Jan 2023

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A 40-year-old man who shared a post on FB which is likely to pose threat to the 75th Independence Day Celebrations, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

Six arrested for sexual exploitation of 13-year-old girl

27 Jan 2023

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Panadura North Police have arrested four men and two women in connection with sexually exploiting a 13-year old girl from Panadura.

SL Army raked in over Rs. 1.5 b for nation-building tasks in 2021

27 Jan 2023

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The Government allocated over Rs. 1.5 billion for the Army in the year 2021 for nation-building tasks which included the construction of buildings for State institutions, flyovers for schools, and ‘Sangawasa’ for temples, documents tabled in Parliament revealed.

CEB failed to settle renewable energy industry bill for 13 months: Solar Industries Assn.

26 Jan 2023

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The Solar Industries Association (SIA) said today that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has not settled their bills for the renewable energy procurements amounting to Rs. 40 billion for the past 13 months.

PUCSL warns CEB of any power outages until February 17

26 Jan 2023

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said today that legal action will be taken against the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) if they fail to provide continuous power supply as promised.

CB Executives protest against tax hike, spiraling CoL

26 Jan 2023

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The Central Bank Executive Officers’ Association (CBEOA) today staged a protest in front of the Central Bank against increasing taxes unfairly and to bring down the high cost of living. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Ranjan begins free laptop distribution

Hard to restore country until current generation ends: Ranjan

26 Jan 2023

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Former Minister Ranjan Ramanayake stated that it would be difficult to restore the country until the end of the present generation due to the country’s debt of nearly Rs. 14 trillion.

Deshbandu Tennakoon noticed to appear in court as an accused

26 Jan 2023

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The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today issued summons on Western Province Senior DIG Deshbandu Tennakoon to appear before Court on February 16 over a criminal accusation that he had allegedly aided and abetted to commit criminal breach of trust with regard to Rs. 17.8 million recovered by protesters inside the President’s House on 9th July.

US$2,500mn saved so far through restriction on imports: Minister

26 Jan 2023

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From the day where the imports of certain goods into the country were restricted, we have been able to save US$ 2,500 million, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siambalapitiya said.

India's 74th Republic Day celebrated

26 Jan 2023

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The 74th Republic Day of India was celebrated today at the residence of the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo. Several cultural events took place during the celebration. The flag-hoisting ceremony was held at 8.30 am today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel