EC to restrict cost of LG polls

05 Jan 2023

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The Election Commission (EC) will take all efforts possible to restrict the cost of conducting the Local Government (LG) polls under Rs.8 billion and not to exceed Rs.10 billion or more as suggested by certain political parties and groups, The Chairman of the Election Commission, Nimal G.Punchihewa said yesterday.

President to keep away from local polls campaign

05 Jan 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has officially informed the UNP that he will not participate in any campaign for the local government election which is expected to be held some time this year.

Enjoy life, Gota style!

04 Jan 2023

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Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who is currently on a holiday in UAE, visited the Fame Park by Saif Belhasa. He was forced out of office in June last year.

COVID has become a neglected health topic in Sri Lanka: Kumudesh

04 Jan 2023

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The COVID-19 has become a neglected health topic in Sri Lanka, and health officials and the public have paid less attention to it, Academy of Health Professionals (AHP) President Ravi Kumudesh said.

Media barred from reporting on Dinesh Schaffter’s death

04 Jan 2023

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The Magisterial inquiry into the death of Janashakthi Insurance Company director Dinesh Schaffter was scheduled to be taken up in open Court before Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya of Court No 2 today.

Due to large-scale environmental destruction

Forest density shrinks to 16%, 395 elephant deaths reported in 2022: CENS

04 Jan 2023

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Due to large-scale environmental destruction in Sri Lanka, the forest density, which was 83% in 1882, has shrunk to 16%, and the number of elephant deaths in the country between January and December 5, 2022, is 395, the Centre for Environment and Nature Studies (CENS) said.

MR, Sampanthan discuss Tamil National issue

04 Jan 2023

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited Leader of the Tamil National Alliance, R. Sampanthan at the latter’s residence today to inquire into his wellbeing and also discussed the Tamil National issue.

Senior citizens’ bank interest income below Rs.100,000 exempt from WHT

04 Jan 2023

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The Finance Ministry has decided to exempt withholding tax (WHT) from senior citizens who earn below Rs. 100,000 from their bank interests, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

LITRO to lower gas prices tomorrow

04 Jan 2023

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The chairman of Litro Gas Lanka Ltd announced today that the prices of 12.5 kg domestic LITRO gas cylinders will be reduced from tomorrow night.

Calling to end Ranil-Rajapaksa regime

04 Jan 2023

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A protest was held today by the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) in front of the Fort Railway Station calling to end the Ranil-Rajapaksa regime, which they accused of committing economic crimes and plunging the nation into crisis. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

’Mindfulness’ pilot program launched

04 Jan 2023

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The pilot program of launching the Mindfulness Program in schools by the Education Ministry commenced this morning at Ananda College, Colombo by the Education Minister Susil Premajayantha.

Magisterial inquiry into the death of Dinesh Schaffter held in-camera

04 Jan 2023

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The journalists were today unable to cover magisterial inquiry into the death of businessman Dinesh Schaffter since court decided to hold the inquiry in-camera, upon a request made by the relatives of the deceased.

Govt. to seek AGs advice over LG Polls

04 Jan 2023

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Government has decided to seek the Attorney General’s advice with regard to holding the local government election, government sources said.

Tax incentives to encourage electricity production from renewable energy sources.

04 Jan 2023

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The inverters needed to generate electricity will be exempt from the port and airport development tax, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Sureties to be charged for failure to produce Kanjipani Imran in court

04 Jan 2023

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Three sureties who failed to produce alleged underworld kingpin Kanjipani Imran at court in respect of an ongoing magisterial inquiry were today noticed to appear before court by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s court.

Commemoration of the killing of 5 students in Trinco

04 Jan 2023

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The 17th commemoration of the killing of five students in Trincomalle was held at the Center for Religion and Society yesterday. A candlelight vigil was held to mark the occasion. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana

Annul payable tax revision...

04 Jan 2023

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The Professionals and employees attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday engaged in obtaining signatures for a public petition against the government’s move to impose the payable tax revision. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

’Mindfulness’ pilot program launched: Minister

04 Jan 2023

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The pilot program of launching the Mindfulness Program in schools by the Education Ministry commenced this morning at Ananda College, Colombo.

Dare-devil escapades for years

04 Jan 2023

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For nearly two decades Ken Block wowed fans with his exhilarating tricks and dangerous stunts making him an internet sensation as well as a professional rally car driver. (Daily Mail)

SL Rubber Industry express concern over State Minister Siyambalapitiya’s statement

03 Jan 2023

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The Sri Lanka Society of Rubber Industry (SLSRI) has expressed concern about the statement made by State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya that amid the strict import control regime on rubber, Sri Lanka’s natural rubber prices are stabilizing.