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Two years after its seventh edition was held at Foreign Training Node in Pune, the eighth edition of India-Sri Lanka bilateral joint exercise, Mitra Shakti, will be conducted at Combat Training School, Ampara in Sri Lanka from October…
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The Board of Governors of the Peradeniya University has dismissed three persons, including the University’s Registrar Saman Rajapaksa. Among those expelled from services are the University’s works engineer, Pushpika Panditharatne and…
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Foreign nationals and Dual Citizens holding foreign passports are no longer required to obtain Civil Aviation Authority and Foreign Ministry approval to arrive in the country. Health Services Director General Dr.Asela Gunawardena…
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Chief Opposition Whip and SJB Kandy district MP Lakshman Kiriella said Party leader Sajith Premadasa had a discussion with MP Chaminda Wijesiri and the issue has been solved to a great extent. MP Wijesiri at a recent press conference…
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The Fisheries Ministry stated that the Fisheries Act will be amended on the advice of the European Commission to obtain GSP concessions. The Fisheries Ministry issuing a statement said that as per the request of the European…
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The ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa left Ahungalla Pulinathalaramaya today morning (Oct 02) amidst religious blessings. Accordingly, two revered articles on parade will reach the day’s destination, the…
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Two persons have been arrested while transporting 9kg and 920g of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) worth over Rs. 79 million by the Sri Lanka Navy during a special operation conducted in Murunkan, Mannar yesterday. As an extension…
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The National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI), which was temporarily closed due to the pandemic situation in the country, will be reopened on October 4. Clients are urged to make appointments in advance via hotlines 225 (for…
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561 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 458,646 , the Epidemiology Unit confirmed .
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A trio of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships named KAGA – a multi-purpose operation destroyer and MURASAME and FUYUZUKI - two other destroyers arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit today (02nd October 2021).…
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