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Woman killed after being struck by train near Wellawatte station

Police have launched an investigation after a woman was struck and killed by a train near the Wellawatte Railway StationContinue Reading The post Woman killed after being struck by train near Wellawatte station appeared first on Newswire.
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Japan funds $1.33 million project to revive Eastern Province freshwater fisheries

A USD 1.33 million (approximately Rs. 436 million) project aimed at restoring livelihoods and strengthening the freshwater fisheries sector inContinue Reading The post Japan funds $1.33 million project to revive Eastern Province freshwater…
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Police investigate double death incident in Nikadhalupotha

Police have launched an investigation into a double death incident reported from a residence in the Nikadhalupotha area within theContinue Reading The post Police investigate double death incident in Nikadhalupotha appeared first on…
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No bus fare revision despite diesel price hike: NTC

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has confirmed that there will be no revision of bus fares despite the recent increaseContinue Reading The post No bus fare revision despite diesel price hike: NTC appeared first on Newswire.
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UNP raises JVP’s past killings of monks in criticism of Buddhist reforms

The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over the Government’s proposed reforms relating to Buddhist institutions, including discussions onContinue Reading The post UNP raises JVP’s past killings of monks in criticism of Buddhist…
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Five new mammography machines to boost breast cancer detection in state hospitals

The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has launched a programme to strengthen Sri Lanka’s public health system by introducingContinue Reading The post Five new mammography machines to boost breast cancer detection in state hospitals appeared…
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Sri Lanka bans single-use plastic water bottles in state institutions

Sri Lanka has banned the purchase and use of single-use plastic water bottles in all state institutions with immediate effect,Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka bans single-use plastic water bottles in state institutions appeared first on…
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Private bus operators call for increase in minimum fare to Rs. 32–33

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association has requested the National Transport Commission to implement an interim revision of bus faresContinue Reading The post Private bus operators call for increase in minimum fare to Rs. 32–33 appeared…
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Sachin Tendulkar proposes 3 new rules for IPL

Indian Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has proposed three changes to address what he believes is an increasing bat-ball imbalance inContinue Reading The post Sachin Tendulkar proposes 3 new rules for IPL appeared first on Newswire.
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