Colombo residents should be vigilant on COVID and other diseases: CMC

29 Dec 2023

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While assuring that there is no outbreak of COVID or any other infectious diseases in Colombo city at the moment, an official from Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) said residents of the city should take precautions to prevent any outbreak.

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Prepared to work with government if proper action is taken on many issues :Cardinal

28 Dec 2023

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The Church is prepared to work with the government to resolve burning issues if it makes an attempt to resolve issues as decided upon by the judiciary, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said.

Leadership Council for UNP during the New Year

27 Dec 2023

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The UNP is to appoint a leadership council to run the party during the new year, with party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe expecting to hand over some powers to the new body.

Fr. Cyril Gamini denies reports that he sought assistance from Acting IGP after a road accident

24 Dec 2023

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Referring to media reports that he had sought the help of Acting IGP Deshabandu Tennekoon after allegedly knocking down a person while driving his vehicle, member of communication unit Archdiocese of Colombo Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando today said he had not asked for assistance from any senior police officer to obtain bail.

SJB organizer nabbed with drugs

21 Dec 2023

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Referring to media reports that a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) organizer in the Kurunegala District has been nabbed with drugs, an MP from the party, Hector Appuharmy said such action is welcomed.

Sajith will be SJB’s Prime Ministerial candidate in snap general election: SJB MP

20 Dec 2023

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa will be the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Prime Ministerial candidate in the event a snap general election is held, SJB MP Kabir Hashim said today.

I did inform former President not to appoint Ali Sabry as Justice Minister: Cardinal

19 Dec 2023

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Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today said he did inform former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa not to appoint Ali Sabry as the Minister of Justice in his cabinet.

Ranil should be allowed to run the country for 12 years: Vajira

18 Dec 2023

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People should give the incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe the mandate to govern the nation for 12 more years, UNP MP Vajira Abeywardana said today in the coming year.

Dullas says his group holds different ideas on forming alliance with SJB

18 Dec 2023

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Member of Parliament Dullas Alahaperuma said members of his parliamentary group hold ideas on forming an alliance with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).

Tailor-made exercise books for schools on subsidised rates

13 Dec 2023

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A plan is underway to provide customised exercise books for schools at a subsidised rate, State Minister of Media Shantha Bandara said today.

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IMF second tranche secured but difficult times are far from over: President

13 Dec 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe who officially announced the IMF decision to grant the second tranche under the extended fund facility in Parliament today, stressed that Sri Lanka still has a difficult journey ahead.

ICC does not take SL Parliament seriously: Harin

13 Dec 2023

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) does not consider what is said in Parliament on Sri Lanka’s cricket as they have a certain way of doing things, Minister of Sports Harin Fernando told Parliament today.

Roshan Ranasinghe denies crossover reports

13 Dec 2023

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Former Minister Roshan Ranasinghe today denied reports that he is to cross over to the Opposition during the vote on the third reading of the budget.

Sajith, Kanchana showdown on power tariff reduction discussions

12 Dec 2023

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Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa and Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera talked in Parliament today over electricity tariff reduction.

SL known as nation which exports stolen timber: Head of Consultation Committee on Environment

12 Dec 2023

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It has become difficult for Sri Lanka to export timber, especially to Europe as it is perceived that local exporters are supplying stolen timber, Chairman of the Consultative Committee on Environment Ajith Mannapperuma told Parliament today.

Excessive cloud gathering enhances intensity of rains: Meteorology Department

12 Dec 2023

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Excessive cloud gathering had increased the intensity of rains which Sri Lanka is experiencing currently, the Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

Parliament greenlights VAT amendment debate today with 51-vote majority

11 Dec 2023

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A resolution to take up the debate on the VAT amendment was approved in Parliament by a majority of 51 votes, with 92 members voting for and 41 against.

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Government faces headwinds in Parliament

11 Dec 2023

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The government faced headwinds in Parliament yesterday in its attempt to boost revenue by enacting a piece of legislation to reduce the VAT-exempted list from 138 categories of items to 97, a move that will have a two percent inflationary effect.

Security personnel deployed at Mihintale to be withdrawn

10 Dec 2023

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It has been decided to withdraw the security personnel deployed at the historical Minintale temple if the chief Incumbent thinks that the military presence is a threat to his life, State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennekoon told Parliament today.

CEB, Power and Energy Ministry probe power failure

10 Dec 2023

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Both the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the Power and Energy Ministry are carrying out investigations to determine the cause of the sudden island-wide power blackout yesterday, State Minister Indika Anurudda said.