Talks with NTC on bus fare revision ended in stalemate: Bus Assn.

09 Jan 2023

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Discussion between the private bus associations and the National Transport Commission (NTC) about the possibility of reducing bus fares after the recent diesel price reduction, ended without a solution.

Cabinet gives consent to implement cost effective electricity tariff from Jan.

09 Jan 2023

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Kanchana Wijesekera, Minister of Power and Energy stated that cabinet approval has been granted to amend the general policy guidelines for the electricity industry and to implement a cost-effective electricity tariff beginning from January 2023

Fully implementing Constitution, political solution to feature during TNA - Prez talks today

09 Jan 2023

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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) will meet with President Ranil Wickremesinghe tomorrow evening for a discussion aimed at fast tracking the release of military occupied lands in the north, full implementation of the provision of the Constitution and evolution of a political solution, a party spokesman said.

People who feed wild elephants will be arrested: Wildlife

09 Jan 2023

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Wildlife officials have been advised by their director general to arrest people who feed wild elephants and those cause harm to them, after increasing incidents have been reported.

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Leopards on the nocturnal prowl, villagers live in fear

09 Jan 2023

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Residents of Agarapathana area in Thalawakele are living in constant fear of any possible danger from leopards that roam into their villages and enter their homes.

Man appeared in Rajitha’s “white van” media conference arrested over alleged murder in Kelaniya

09 Jan 2023

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Watareka Gamage Athula Sanjeewa Madanayake alias Undial Athula, one of the two men who had appeared in the “white van” media conference led by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, had been arrested over the murder in Pethiyagoda, Kelaniya.

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Govt. suspends PAYE tax, circular will be issued this week: Siyambalapitiya

09 Jan 2023

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The government has decided to suspend paying of PAYE tax by government or semi-government institutions, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Ministry to import 200,000 hatching eggs

09 Jan 2023

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Considering the delay in egg production for eleven months, if mother hens are imported, the Agriculture Ministry has decided to import 200,000 hatching eggs.

Handunnetti’s FR against alleged Sugar Fraud fixed for May 6

09 Jan 2023

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The Fundamental Rights petition filed by former JVP Parliamentarian Sunil Handunnetti seeking an order to recover a sum of Rs.15.9 billion from persons responsible for the alleged sugar fraud that took place when importing sugar in 2020 was today fixed for support by Supreme Court.

Education Ministry to make permanent teacher appointments in 2023 academic year

09 Jan 2023

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Based on the recommendations of the Public Service Commission and by the start of the first term of the school’s academic year in 2023, the Education Ministry is planning to make permanent appointments to the teachers who have obtained the teaching diploma.

SWRD Bandaranaike's 127th birth anniversary commemorated

09 Jan 2023

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The 127th birth anniversary of late Prime Minister S.W.R.D Bandaranaike was commemorated near his statue at the Galle Face Green today. Former President Chandrika Bandaranayake, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardana and several ministers offered floral tributes to the late PM’s statue. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Sri Lanka-Thai FTA talks on January 9, 10

07 Jan 2023

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Sri Lanka and Thailand will have the third round of negotiations on the proposed Free Trade Agreement on January 9 and 10, an official said. Currently, the bilateral trade value stands at US $ 550 million, with a balance heavily in favour of Thailand.

New Excise Chief gets highest revenue target of Rs.217bn for 2023

07 Jan 2023

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Newly appointed Chief of the Department of Excise Saman Jayasinghe has got the department history’s highest tax revenue target of Rs.217 billion for 2023. Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS) Special Grade officer Saman Jayasinghe had been appointed as the new Excise Commissioner General this week by the Minister of Finance.

6th coal ship reaches port

07 Jan 2023

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The sixth ship carrying coal MV Darya Rama, which was scheduled to arrive in the country this morning, has docked at Norochcholai, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

A/L tuition classes prohibited after Jan. 17

07 Jan 2023

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Conducting coaching classes or tuition targeted at the 2022 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be prohibited after January 17, the Department of Examinations said.

18-hour water cut for many areas in Colombo

07 Jan 2023

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There will be an 18-hour water cut will from 10:00 pm today (7) in many areas of Colombo, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board announced.

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Prez. asks EC whether they consulted: Education Ministry

07 Jan 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe is reported to have asked the members of the Election Commission whether they consulted all relevant sectors in deciding elections to the local authorities at this juncture.

Sri Lanka on alert for new XBB.1.5 COVID variant from USA

07 Jan 2023

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Sri Lanka’s health authorities are on alert for the new XBB.1.5 variant which has emerged in the USA and now seems to be rapidly spreading in the countries it has been detected in, senior health officials told Daily Mirror yesterday.

Customs seize smuggled brown sugar worth Rs.241mn

07 Jan 2023

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A smuggled brown sugar consignment which had been smuggled into the country concealed in bulk and declared as white sugar worth of Rs.241 million was detected by Sri Lanka Customs and displayed to the media yesterday.

Vivaha 2023 at BMICH

06 Jan 2023

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The ’Vivaha 2023’ bridal exhibition was launched today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conferance Hall (BMICH) as the first event in the year. The exhibition will continue until Sunday (6). The exhibition will offer amazings price discounts on packages and many more exciting offers for to be couples. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel