2021

South Korean electronics giant, LG, has always been at the forefront of introducing innovative products featuring the latest in technology, as part of their mission to help people lead comfortable and convenient lifestyles.…
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UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has shouldered the arduous task of revamping the United National Party (UNP) established in 1946 with the contribution of all ethnic groups of the country, UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardana stated.…
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The Sri Lankan Tokyo 2020 Paralympics team returned to the country yesterday afternoon to a red carpet welcome. Here the team led by F46 Javelin Gold Medallist and new World Record holder Dinesh Priyantha Herath, flanked by Javelin F64…
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The Cabinet on Monday (06) decided to impose a tax of Rs.40 per kilo on imported big onions to ensure a fair price for local big onion producers. Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said the tax came into effect from…
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Energy Minister Gammanpila Udaya Gammanpila yesterday stated that the USD 267 billion worth of oil and gas resources hidden in the Mannar Basin could generate three times the total debt of the country. The Minister stated the aforesaid…
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Travel restrictions now in effect can be lifted once the targets of the national vaccination programme for COVID-19 are met, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said. “The aim of the vaccination programme is building herd…
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The Commissioner General of Essential Services (CGES) has the full authority to issue instructions to relevant officials including District Secretaries and Divisional Secretaries. The Secretary to the President yesterday elaborated…
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273 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division. So far 66,003 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining…
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Veteran singer, musician and leader of the popular band ‘Gypsies’, Sunil Perera has passed away. He was 68 at the time of his demise. He had passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.
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MP Rishad Bathiudeen, his wife and father-in-law were ordered to be remanded till September 17 by the Colombo Magistrate Court over the death of a 16-year-old domestic worker. MP's brother-in-law and broker have been released on…
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