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LocalTags: Print EditionCess levied on imported cement has been increased with effect from 17th June onwards. Accordingly, the cess of 3 rupees imposed on 1 kg of artificially colored or uncolored white cement has been increased to 5…

LocalMinister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay and Secretary, Education Ministry M.N Ranasinghe, at the exchanging of diplomatic notes yesterday. Tags: Print EditionIndian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay and…

LocalDharma Sri AbeyratneSabaragamuwa Province Chief Secretary Mahinda S. Weerasuriya discussing the moves being taken to promote tourism facilities in connection with the Balangoda Hadagiriya new access road to Udawalawe National…

LocalDharma Sri AbeyratneWomen and Child Affairs State Minister Geetha Kumarasinghe handing over educational equipment to a pre-school teacher, while PS Secretary Bandula Abeysekara looks on. Tags: Print EditionArrangements will be made to…

LocalTags: Print EditionIn anticipation of the historic Esela Festival at Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya decision had been made to prohibit sale of liquor in the area.  The Department of Excise has made a firm commitment to maintain a "no…

LocalTags: Print EditionFormer Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Rohitha Bogollagama has been appointed as the High Commissioner of the United Kingdom. The appointment has been made with effect from the 1st of August. He was served as the…

LocalTags: Print EditionThe ninth International Day of Yoga organised by the High Commission of India together with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre was held at the Independence Square despite the drizzle that fell on Saturday (17).…

LocalRasula Dilhara GamageTags: Print EditionThe administration of the Jaffna University has decided to re-instate 28 of the 31 students of the Jaffna University whose studentships were suspended on the charge of brutally assaulting a group…

LocalTags: Print EditionOpposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that there is a conspiracy going on to undermine the work of Buddhists who dedicate themselves to safeguarding Buddha Sasana and social and religious well-being. He said that…

LocalTags: Print EditionA group of Hindu devotees from the North on the yearly pilgrimage ‘Pada Yathra’ making a long trek of over 92 kilometers through Yala and Kumana National Park to reach the historical Kataragama Devalaya. Picture by…