Archives 2023-03-30
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News1 day agoStudents should be equipped with modern technology to take over the country by 2048 – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was the chief guest at the 135th Annual Prize Giving ceremony of Ananda Vidyalaya in Colombo said that it is crucial for...
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Armed soldiers forcing CPC employees to act against their will – Unions
By Rathindra Kuruwita The government was threatening petroleum workers and forcing them to work against their will, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) trade union leaders said, protesting...
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First International Zero Waste Day to be celebrated in SL today
By Ifham Nizam Turkish Ambassador to Sri Lanka R. Demet Sekercioglu will attend the first-ever celebration of International Zero Waste Day today at 9.30 am at...
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Sri Lanka, Thailand discusses FTA as the country tries to enhance economic relations with ASEAN
The fourth round of negotiations on the proposed Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) was held in Colombo from 27 to 29 March 2023 in with...
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Fuel queues partially due to Minister’s big mouth: Official
By Shiran Ranasinghe A significant number of fuel filling station owners had stopped placing orders with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) due to an announcement by...
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The government intensified its crackdown on dissent in 2022 – Amnesty International
The government intensified its crackdown on dissent as thousands of people protested against the dire economic situation, Amnesty International said in its latest annual world report....
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JVP calls for nonviolent struggle to pressure govt. to hold elections
… asks people to march on Colombo By Saman Indrajith JVP trade union wing leader and former MP K.D. Lalkantha has called on all those who...
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Army vacates camp at Mullaitivu
By Dinasena Ratugamage The army on Tuesday (28) removed a camp located on a land belonging to Road Development Authority (RDA) at Manawalan on the Mankulam...
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Fuel prices reduced from midnight yesterday
The government on Wednesday announced that fuel prices would be reduced from midnight yesterday. The price of a litre of 92 Octane petrol will be reduced...
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Significant risks in investing in cryptocurrency – CB
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has warned the public that there are significant risks associated with using and investing in cryptocurrency. Issuing a press...
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Ex-political prisoner marries girlfriend who waited 23 yrs
By Dinasena Ratugamage A Tamil political prisoner who was released recently after 23 years in detention has married his longtime girlfriend within a week of being...
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Steps to be taken against trade activities carried out by foreigners in tourist areas
During the recent Ministerial Consultative Committee meeting on Tourism and Land Affairs, chaired by Tourism and Lands Minister Harin Fernando, a committee was appointed at the...
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EU supports development of Sri Lanka’s wellness tourism industry
As part of the European Union’s (EU) response to support the revitalisation of the Tourism Industry in Sri Lanka, two Train the Trainer workshops were held...
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Govt. moves to appoint private advisors to sell shares of SOEs
By Shyam Nuwan Ganewatta The government has decided to appoint advisors on the sale of shares of State Owned Enterprises like Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC,)...
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CID arrests beautician , two others for forging letterhead, seal of AG
By Norman Palihawadane The CID on Tuesday nabbed three persons including a beautician at Katugastota, Kandy for forging letterheads of the Attorney General’s Department. The CID...
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Marikkar thanks President for exposing nudity of Pohottuwa politicians
SJB Colombo District MP S.M. Marikkar has said he is thankful to President Ranil Wickremesinghe for exposing the true faces of the Pohottuwa politicos. Addressing the...
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A Magnificent Holy Week Choral Presentation
The much awaited Lenten choral presentation by St. Cecilia’s Choir of St. Joseph’s College will take place at 6.00 pm on Wednesday, 5th April 2023 at...
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Business1 day ago
Sri Lankans vote Dialog as Telecommunication Brand of the Year for 12th consecutive year
Sri Lankan consumers voted Dialog as the ‘Telecommunication Brand of the Year’ for a record twelfth year running at the prestigious SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2023. Voted...
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Business1 day ago
Occidental Paradise Dambulla and Sri Lanka Cricket team up for a winning initiative
Secluded amidst the wild jungles of historical Dambulla and in close proximity to a UNESCO Heritage site, Occidental Paradise Dambulla is a call to a luxurious...
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SLIIT Faculty of Computing introduces innovative pathways for next-generation tech leaders
Recognised and renowned as a pioneer in offering world-class IT education, SLIIT’s Faculty of Computing has launched two new unique IT pathways – BSc (Hons) in...
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TikTok reaffirms commitment to safety with new Community Guidelines
TikTok has announced their refreshed Community Guidelines, reaffirming their commitment to safety. TikTok’s Community Guidelines are the rules and standards for being part of the TikTok...
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FIA Region II Ideas Forum held in Bangkok
Federation Internaionale De L’Automobile (FIA) Region II organized an Ideas Forum for its members in Thailand from March 23rd to 25th. This was a one day...
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SLT-MOBITEL partners with Prime Group’s ‘The Grand’ in the essence of smart living with SLT-MOBITEL Fibre
SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider signed an agreement recently with Prime Lands Residencies PLC to provide comprehensive ICT solutions with SLT-MOBITEL Fibre connectivity for its...
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Rs. 700 million Horana Plantations crossing boosts CSE
By Hiran H.Senewiratne The CSE persisted in its bearish run yesterday amid poor investor sentiment and resultant low activity despite the boost from the government’s deal...
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Sports1 day ago
Sri Lankan Paralympians vie for Gold in Australia
Sri Lanka’s Para Javelin stars, Dinesh Priyantha (F46) and Samantha Dulan (F44) and shot put (F42) national para record holder, Palitha Bandara will be competing for...
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Holy Cross, Kalutara take on unbeaten St. Sebastian’s, Katuneriya
Under 19 Division II Tier ‘A’ Cricket Final After having already secured their deserving places in the Division I tournament, St. Sebastian’s, Katuneriya and Holy...
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Excitement as Chameera returns to domestic cricket
by Rex Clementine There was excitement yesterday as fuel prices came down and you may say that there was an equal amount of joy as fast...
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Opinion1 day ago
Plan for setting up nuclear power plants in SL
An open letter to President Ranil Wickremesinghe Recent articles in the local press have publicised the government plans for introduction of nuclear power plants to Sri...
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Opinion1 day ago
SCREEN ADDICTION: AN UPSHOT THAT IS EVEN WORSE THAN OUR WORST NIGHTMARES
by Dr B. J. C. Perera MBBS(Cey), DCH(Cey), DCH(Eng), MD(Paed), MRCP(UK), FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Lon), FRCPCH(UK), FSLCPaed, FCCP, Hony FRCPCH(UK), Hony. FCGP(SL) Specialist Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior...
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Foreign News1 day ago
Surprise delay to Indonesia elections labelled unconstitutional
Aljazeera reported that Indonesia’s presidential and general elections have been thrown into jeopardy following a surprise ruling to delay voting by a court in Jakarta, prompting...
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Foreign News1 day ago
Israeli missile attack on Syria’s Damascus area wounds 2 soldiers
Israel has conducted air attacks on targets in the Damascus area with loud explosions heard over the capital city at approximately 1:20am local time (22:20 GMT),...
