SLPP to run for LG polls under Pohottuwa symbol: Sagara

02 Jan 2023

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All political parties that were in alliance with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will compete in the upcoming local government elections under the Pohottuwa symbol, SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said.

Malaysian High Commission moves to new premises

02 Jan 2023

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The new premises of the Malaysian High Commission in Colombo which is situated in Barnes Place, Colombo 7 was declared open by Dr. Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam, the Governor of Melaka in Malaysia. Malaysian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Tan Yang Thai also attended this event. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Measuring performance of officials, politicians is an essential factor: Susil

02 Jan 2023

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Measuring the performance of children alone is not enough; measuring the performance of officials as well as politicians is also an essential factor in the development of a country, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Petition challenging holding Law College Exams in English medium dismissed

02 Jan 2023

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A writ petition filed challenging the Council of Legal Education’s decision to conduct all study courses of Sri Lanka Law College in English medium and hold examinations gradually in English medium was dismissed by Court of Appeal.

Won’t tolerate cabinet approval of electricity price hike: PUCSL

02 Jan 2023

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The Public Utilities Commission would not hesitate to go to the extremes to stop and revoke the cabinet approval to increase electricity tariff rates, PUCSL Chairman Janaka Rathnayake said at a New Year’s Eve event at the Commission today.

96 trains cancelled yesterday and today

01 Jan 2023

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As many as 96 trains were off the tracks yesterday and today due to absence of railway workers, the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLTSMU) said.

Devotees throng Sri Ponnambalavaneshwara kovil

01 Jan 2023

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Devotees were seen coming in nbers to Shri Ponnambalam Vaneshwaran kovil Kochikade to engaged in religious observances. Engaging in religious observances to mark the New year is a norm in Sri Lanka. Pic by Nisal Baduge

Welcoming 2023.....

01 Jan 2023

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Devotees seen engaged in spiritual observance at the Gangarama Temple in Colombo today in view to welcome the year 2023. Chief prelate of the temple Ven. Kirinde Assaji and other monks exhorted those present. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at age 95

31 Dec 2022

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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century and the first pope to resign from office in nearly 600 years, has died at the age of 95, the Vatican announced.

Retirement after 60 years for railway employees announced

31 Dec 2022

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The President’s Secretary informed the Railway General Manager today about the retirement upon reaching the age of 60 years on December 31.

Importing eggs temporarily can bring prices down to Rs.30: Bakery Owners

31 Dec 2022

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If it is unable to produce sufficient eggs to meet the demand, eggs could be imported as a temporary measure to control the escalating prices, the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) said.

The past week - In pictures

31 Dec 2022

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Demerit point system for drivers to be introduced before March

30 Dec 2022

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The Europe-style new demerit points system for the driving licence will be introduced before March next year, Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) Commissioner General Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe said today.

Mainly fair weather prevails over the island

30 Dec 2022

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The Meteorology Department today said that misty conditions could be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning. Apart from that, fair and sunny weather could be expected to prevail over the island.

Heeraben Modi: Indian PM Modi’s mother dies aged 99

30 Dec 2022

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother, Heeraben, died in the early hours of Friday. She was 99.

Pele: Brazil football legend dies aged 82

30 Dec 2022

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Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82.

New Demerit points system will create disciplined drivers – DMT Chief

29 Dec 2022

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A Europe style new Demerit points system for vehicles that will create more law abiding disciplined drivers in Sri Lanka was the notion of the recently appointed Commissioner General for the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT).

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ITAK, TNA’s dominant alliance, declines to accommodate Tamil parties

29 Dec 2022

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Ilankai Tamil Arashu Katchchi (ITAK), the dominant party of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), declined a request to accommodate other Tamil parties except its traditional allies to form a broad political alliance, an official said.

18 children dead due to cough syrup made by Indian firm, says Uzbekistan

29 Dec 2022

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The Health Ministry of Uzbekistan on Tuesday said 18 children, with acute respiratory disease, have died from taking excessive doses of a cough syrup, Doc-1 Max, manufactured by Marion Biotech, an Indian firm.

Dengue cases at an all-time high after 2 years: Experts

29 Dec 2022

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Dengue cases are at an all-time high after two years in Sri Lanka, Sri Jayawardenepura University Immunology and Molecular Medicine, Dengue Research Centre Director, and Medical Science Department Faculty Head Prof. Neelika Malavige said.