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The Department of Meteorology has warned that if El Niño conditions develop during the southwest monsoon season, Sri Lanka couldContinue Reading The post El Niño could trigger prolonged drought until September – Met Dept appeared first on…
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The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has highlighted the urgent need for stronger tobacco taxation, citing alarmingContinue Reading The post Over 12,300 Sri Lankans die annually from Tobacco – IPS Sri Lanka appeared first on…
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The Parliament of Sri Lanka has passed the motion to approve the Public Security Ordinance, which includes provisions for EmergencyContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Parliament passes extension of state of emergency appeared first on…
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Sinopec increased the price of Super Diesel by Rs. 28 per litre to Rs. 600, effective from midnight last night.Continue Reading The post Sinopec further increases Super Diesel price appeared first on Newswire.
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The sun will be directly overhead across parts of Sri Lanka from April 5 to April 15 due to itsContinue Reading The post Sun directly overhead in 8 areas including Dehiwala today appeared first on Newswire.
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Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that Police units have been permitted to conduct raids in any Police Division,Continue Reading The post Police permitted to conduct raids beyond jurisdictions – Public Security Minister…
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The Cabinet has granted approval to provide fuel subsidies aimed at easing the burden on Sri Lanka’s fishing community. UnderContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves Fuel Subsidy Scheme for Fisheries Sector appeared first on Newswire.
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By Dr. Dayanath Ranatunga, Assistant Representative, UNFPA On this World Health Day (7 April), we are reminded of a simpleContinue Reading The post Together for Health. Stand with Science: What I’ve Learned About Health Beyond Hospitals…
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The Sri Lanka Navy has conducted a training exercise on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) emergency response at theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Navy boosts Chemical Emergency Readiness appeared first on Newswire.
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Police have arrested two suspects in separate raids for illegally storing fuel without the required licenses.  Both operations were carriedContinue Reading The post Two arrested for illegal fuel storage in Ududumbara and Nawagamuwa appeared…
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