LRT Project: Japanese embassy says Project loans depend on debt restructuring

While conveying his heartfelt condolences to the Prime Minister and the people of India following the tragic multiple train collision in Odisha, President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured support for India during this difficult time.

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The Airport and Aviation services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) marked another historical milestone by launching its own Ground Handling Services Training Wing at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) with the aim of providing ground handling services for international flight operations.

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe said although all political parties in Parliament are united, none of them currently possess a 50% voter base.

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Lanka IOC (LIOC) are continuing to distribute fuel islandwide and there will be sufficient fuel stocks available in all fuel stations by tomorrow (Sunday), Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is upset at Sri Lankan board expressing its desire to host the entire Asia Cup and has declined the latter’s offer to play an ODI bilateral series in the island nation.

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The tally of Dengue cases reported for 2023 has surpassed the 40,000 mark, indicating that Sri Lanka is not out of the woods yet.

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Heavy rains exceeding 100 mm is expected in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in Galle, Matara and Kalutara districts due to the South-West monsoon which is likely to be gradually established across the island during next few days, the Department of Meteorology said today.

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The price of a 12.5 kg domestic LP gas cylinder is expected to be reduced by about Rs. 350 with effect from midnight tomorrow (4), LITRO Chairman Muditha Peiris said today.

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Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said it has recorded a total of 5,503,198 international passengers movements while receiving a revenue of Rs. 27,647 million and a net profit after tax of Rs. 4,803 million.

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Over 200 people were killed and 900 were injured when a passenger train hit the derailed coaches of another train in Odisha’s Balasore Friday evening. A third freight train was also involved in the accident, Odisha Chief Secretary PK Jena told NDTV.

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Leading social media influencer Khalid Al Ameri, who is based in the Middle East, yesterday announced his visit to Sri Lanka.

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Responding to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s televised address to the nation on the economic progress and way forward on Thursday , Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harshana Rajakaruna said yesterday that inflation had dropped as a consequence of reduced consumption but not an economic achievement.

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Ali Sabry Raheem who was recently nabbed trying to smuggle mobile phones and gold is not eligible to remain as an MP, the March 12 Movement which is an organization committed for clean politics said yesterday.

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Thirty people were killed and 300 were injured when a passenger train hit the derailed coaches of another train in Odisha’s Balasore this evening. Many are feared trapped and the casualties may rise, officials said. A third freight train was also involved in the accident, Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena told NDTV.

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The USA is suddenly witnessing an uptick in cases of a viral respiratory disease called human metapneumovirus, or HMPV for which no vaccines or Anti-Viral drugs are currently available for treatment, foreign media reported.

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Right-handers Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah cracked half-centuries laying the foundation for Afghanistan to ease to a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first ODI played at the Sooriyawewa Stadium today.

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will call for a debate on President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s special statement on Thursday where he came up with an economic road map, Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella said.

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The National Organizer of SJB youth, Chamith Wijesundera today (02) lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) against MP Wimal Weerawansa over his alleged comments made on the Sri Lanka Army and their connection to the US Ambassador in his recently launched book titled ‘Nine: The Hidden Story’.

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Pakistan has left Sri Lanka behind and has recorded the highest inflationary pressure in Asia at 38 per cent in May 2023.

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All teachers who have completed their service by Dember 31, 2021 and have received transfer letters should report to their workplaces by June 12 (Monday), the Education Ministry announced.

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Instructions have been given to Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) to continue fuel deliveries on Saturday and Sunday this week, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said today.

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A total of 440 prisoners are to be released tomorrow (03) on a presidential pardon in line with the Poson Poya Day, Prisons spokesman Chandana Ekanayake said.

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Charith Asalanka narrowly missed out on a second career ODI century with Sri Lanka bowled out for 268 in the first ODI against Afghanistan in Hambantota a short while ago.

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A solution will be provided to reduce the price of chicken in the local market in the next two to three days, Trade, Commerce, and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando said.

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Trade, Commerce, and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando yesterday said he expects the price reduction of 50 kg bags of cement and concrete steel rods in the next few days.

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The Government is set to ease import restrictions on about 300 to 400 items, effective from next week, State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said today.

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US President Joe Biden has tripped and fallen while handing out diplomas at a graduation ceremony for the US Air Force Academy in Colorado.

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Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field first in the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Hambantota.

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The Central Bank yesterday delivered a surprise policy rate cut, bringing nearly two years long tightening cycle to a close and left open the door for further rate cuts in the next few months among other measures to ease remaining restrictions on imports to reverse the prolonged economic contraction.

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The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) said today it had a discussion with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to obtain at least 50 low-floor electric buses to add to the existing fleet.

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President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake had informed the Secretary Ports and Aviation Ministry to hold an inquiry and punish those who are responsible for keeping Venerable Ajan Brahim Thera for 12 hours.

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A tax file will be opened by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for all those above the age of 18 from January 1, 2024, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said yesterday.

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his televised address to the nation, asserted that his government would not hesitate to replace the heads of the state institutions such as the Ceylon Electricity Board, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and SriLankan Airlines unless they improved their performance in conformity with the restructuring plan for public enterprises.

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Sri Lanka is showing a ’’strong commitment’’ to implementing economic reforms but must continue this momentum amid a challenging economic environment, International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura said on Thursday.

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Elon Musk has reclaimed his title as the world’s richest person, knocking the boss of luxury goods giant LMVH, Bernard Arnault, off the top spot.

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Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka fell below the 100,000 mark for the first time this year due to the drop in momentum in the month of May,

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