Tests from 2023 to catch drivers under drug influence: Transport State Minister

29 Nov 2022

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Tests would be conducted beginning next year to detect drivers who are under the influence of drugs other than alcohol-such as cocaine and heroin, Transport State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna said.

Ayurdedic physicians thumbs up for Ganja

29 Nov 2022

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Ayurveda physicians who attended the Heladiwa Prasdadini Award Ceremony yesterday at Matale Rest House raised their hands and commended the proposal to legalize Ganja cultivation.

Cabinet, P’ment should question CB over decisions on economy:

Cabinet, P’ment should question CB over economy: Bandula

29 Nov 2022

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Both Cabinet and Parliament should question Central Bank officials about the recent decisions they have made with regards to the economy, Minister Bandula Gunawardena told Parliament yesterday.

Another ’Dark July’ possible if no coal brought before April 2023: CEB Engineers

29 Nov 2022

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If the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) would not get the 38 shiploads coal by April 15 next year, the country would experience the longest power outage in July and August next year, the Independent Engineers’ Association of the CEB said.

144,989MT damage caused by wildlife;

28 food crops incl. 93mn coconuts destroyed in first half of 2022: Ministry

29 Nov 2022

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It was reported that wild animals have destroyed 144,989 metric tonnes of 28 food crops, including paddy and 93 million coconuts, in the first half of 2022, the Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation Ministry said.

Three cricketers enter wedlock

28 Nov 2022

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Three Sri Lankan cricketers who are part of the Sri Lanka team that is playing against Afghanistan in Pallekele, Kandy, got married today in three separate ceremonies held in Colombo.

Stop Bottom Throwing

28 Nov 2022

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The Vinivida Foundation organized a protest today at the Galle Face to stop bottom throwing, which is affecting the local fishing community. The protest was organized by the Foundation’s general secretary, a public interest litigation activist, and attorney-at-law Nagananda Kodituwakku. Pix by Pradeep Pathitrana

Law, rules bury innocent lives under ’soil’

28 Nov 2022

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The United Environmental Organization held a silent protest in front of the Environment Ministry in Baththaramulla today, demanding that the law should be strictly applied against the officials who are destroying the Mahaweli. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana

State, private media ownerships should be broad-based

28 Nov 2022

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Ownership of both state and private media should be broad-based, a former media minister told Parliament today.

People in North, East leaving country due to dire economic situation: Ali Sabry

28 Nov 2022

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People in the North and East tend to leave the country due to the dire economic situation where some have gone to Tamil Nadu, Vietnam and Ukraine in the last six months.

Keelakarai councillor in TN held for trying to smuggle fertiliser to Sri Lanka

28 Nov 2022

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The Mandapam marine police in Tamil Nadu, India arrested a panchayat ward councillor and two others on the charge of attempting to smuggle fertilizer to Sri Lanka on Monday.

176 Specialist doctors go before Court against 60 years compulsory retirement

28 Nov 2022

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Filing a writ petition before Court of Appeal, about 176 consultant specialist doctors have challenged the government’s decision to reduce their compulsory retirement age to 60 years.

China donates 1,000MT of rice for students

28 Nov 2022

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The Chinese Embassy in Colombo today announced that 1,000 metric tons (100,000 packs) of rice donated by the Chinese authorities to Sri Lankan students reached the Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) last night (27).

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Easter Sunday accused hacked to death

28 Nov 2022

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A 38-year old man who was arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday attack and released on bail was hacked to death this afternoon at Mattakkuliya.

80% school attendance a must for A/L exam from 2023

28 Nov 2022

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The Education Ministry announced today that 80% school attendance is mandatory for students appearing for the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination from next year.

SriLankan flight to Madurai lands five minutes after take off

28 Nov 2022

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A SriLankan Airlines flight that left BIA for Madurai, India, this afternoon, was forced to land again at the airport five minutes after takeoff due to a technical fault, the airport duty manager said.

CB governor in a campaign to be Common Candidate at next Presidential Poll: RW Advisor

28 Nov 2022

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Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe is currently campaigning to be the Common Candidate at the next presidential election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Advisor on Parliamentary Affairs, Professor Ashu Marasinghe said.

Three SL cricketers enter wedlock

28 Nov 2022

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Three Sri Lankan cricketers who are part of the Sri Lanka team that is playing against Afghanistan in Pallekele, Kandy, got married today in three separate ceremonies held in Colombo.

Sri Dalada Maligawa electricity bill settled, Rs.1.3 million paid

26 Nov 2022

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While rejecting reports circulating on social media, Sri Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela stated that the electricity bill received for the Sri Dalada Maligawa was paid using the facility provided by the chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL).

Circular on dress code for govt. workers from next week

26 Nov 2022

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From next week, it will be mandatory for all government officers to report to work according to the recommended dress code as per the institution’s policies, the Public Administration Ministry said.