2021 – Page 484 – FrontPage

Cabinet allocates additional provisions for payment of widows, widowers & orphans’ pensions

The Cabinet of Ministers took into account that measures have been taken to grant the allocation of Rs.19,000 million under the vote of the Department of Pensions through the special rules authority permit (supplementary) signed by the…
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Government decides to eliminate teacher-principal salary anomalies

Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena today stated that the Government has decided to eliminate the salary anomalies in teacher-principal services under several phases within the next four years. Speaking at the weekly Cabinet…
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Government to provide indigenous medicines island-wide

The Government has taken measures to provide indigenous immune strengthening medicines and porridge to all families in the country with the intention of controlling the current Covid 19 pandemic. Accordingly, the Cabinet of…
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Twin elephant birth reported at Pinnawala

Surangi the elephant at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage gave birth to twins today. The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela was established on February 16, 1975, and so far 71 baby elephants have been born in captivity at…
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Dale Steyn announces retirement from all forms of cricket

South African fast bowler Dale Steyn on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Taking to Twitter, the 38-year-old brought an end to a 17-year career, which saw him play in 93 Tests, 125 ODIs and 47 T20Is for the…
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“No COVID deaths reported at Ayurvedic hospitals so far”

Around 5,858 COVID-positive patients have received ayurvedic treatment so far in Sri Lanka and 4,720 of them have been totally recovered, said the State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Promotion, Rural and Ayurvedic Hospitals…
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Dialog Axiata Congratulates the Historic Win for Sri Lanka Sports

The official sponsor of the National Paralympic team for over two decades, Dialog Axiata PLC, congratulates the extraordinary achievement accomplished by Gold Medalist and new Javelin F46 world recordholder Dinesh Priyantha Herath…
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4,221 COVID-19 positive cases reported in Sri Lanka today

A total of 4,221 COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Sri Lanka, stated the Epidemiology Unit. The total count of positive coronavirus cases found in Sri Lanka currently sits at 440,302
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Steyn announces retirement from all cricket

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has announced his retirement from cricket after an 18-year career. Announcing his decision on social media, the 38-year-old said he felt “bitter sweet but grateful”. Steyn, often considered…
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