SLBFE staff surround GM’s office demanding bonus

12 Jan 2023

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The staff members of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) today surrounded the office of the General Manager for not paying their annual bonus, as the company over-profited during the past year.

Adarsha Karandana granted bail for alleged sextortion charges

12 Jan 2023

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Adarsha Karandana arrested for allegedly blackmailing former Parliamentarian Prof. Ashu Marasinghe after threatening to post sexually-explicit videos on websites was ordered to be released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

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Easter Sunday attack: SF calls for imprisonment of former President

12 Jan 2023

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Former President Maithripala Sirisena must accept total fault for the Easter Sunday Attacks, MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said.

Kelanitissa might be disabled tomorrow due to lack of naphtha: CEB

12 Jan 2023

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Due to the lack of ’’Naphtha’’ to operate the Kelanitissa Power Station (KPS), it might be disabled from tomorrow morning (13), Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Chairman Nalinda Ilangakoon said.

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No eggs can be imported from India or Pakistan due to bird flu

12 Jan 2023

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According to the existing legal provisions in Sri Lanka, eggs cannot be imported from India or Pakistan as outbreaks of bird flu have been reported from both countries recently, Animal Production and Health Department Director General Dr. Hemali Kothalawala said.

IRD releases details on withholding tax

12 Jan 2023

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The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released information on withholding tax imposed by the government.

4 Lankans arrested for stealing 4.6mn INR from car

12 Jan 2023

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The Police recovered more than 4.6 million (₹46.50 lakh) Indian rupees (INR) from the possession of the accused, who speak Tamil. They said that the accused live in temporary shanties in Delhi and other different states and have conducted multiple thefts in the past.

CBSL urges China and India to reduce its debts

12 Jan 2023

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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has urged China and India to agree a write-down of their loans as soon as possible.

Airlines hope for return to normal Thursday after FAA outage snarls U.S. travel

12 Jan 2023

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The U.S. aviation sector was struggling to return to normal on Wednesday following a nationwide ground stop imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over a computer issue that forced a 90-minute halt to all U.S. departing flights.

Grade 5 exam results expected this month

11 Jan 2023

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The Examination Department said that arrangements have been made to release the 2022 Grade 5 Scholorship Examination results within this month.

SLFP forms alliance for LG polls

11 Jan 2023

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An event was organized at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) headquarters for the SLFP to join hands with several parties including the SLPP independent group for the upcoming election. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Millions at risk of flooding as fierce storm lashes California

11 Jan 2023

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At least 14 people have died in California as a fierce storm brings torrential downpours, high winds and flooding to the state.

Vocational Training targeting jobs in Automobile sector in Japan

11 Jan 2023

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Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara today said that the Japanese government has agreed to help Sri Lanka to establish a vocational training centre targeting the automobile industry to train local youth for jobs in the automobile industry in Japan.

Egg producers say Minister’s move to import eggs similar to what Johnston did

11 Jan 2023

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The government’s move to import eggs will be an utter failure and will be a waste of foreign exchange as the present shortage of eggs will be rectified in two months, the All Island Egg Producers Association (AIEPA) said today. Sources within the industry also alleged that the decision to import eggs was done with ulterior motives best known to those in charge.

Adarsha Karandana arrested

11 Jan 2023

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Adrasha Karandana, who held a media briefing along with former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra against Prof. Ashu Marasinghe was arrested by the Police Computer Crime Division over a complaint lodged by Prof. Marasinghe.

Power cut schedule for tomorrow announced

11 Jan 2023

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today approved a two hour and 20-minute power cut for tomorrow (12).

Bring down bank interest rates immediately

11 Jan 2023

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The Government Service Trade Union Collective (GSTUC) yesterday staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway station, demanding the government bring down the increased bank interest rates immediately. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

42 train services cancelled from tomorrow until further notice

11 Jan 2023

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Due to the absence of train-running staff, the Railway Department has decided to cancel 42 train services, including office trains and passenger services from tomorrow until further notice.

SJB goes before Supreme Court to proceed with LG Election

11 Jan 2023

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today filed a writ petition in Supreme Court seeking an order quashing Cabinet Decision

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GMOA declares ‘Black Week Protest’ against tax policies

11 Jan 2023

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The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to declare the ’Black Week Protest’ from January 23 as scheduled earlier due to the government’s failure to remove recent tax policies.