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Rupavahini to telecast ‘Bak Maha Deege’ on April 14

LocalTags: Print EditionUnder the programme of the Mass Media Ministry to telecast award-winning Sinhala movies which have made a lasting impact on Sri Lankan cinemagoers, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation will telecast the film Bak Maha…

Navy joins efforts to set up a ferry service between Sri Lanka and India

LocalTags: Print EditionAccording to a press release by the Sri Lankan Navy, the Sri Lanka Navy has joined efforts by the Sri Lankan government to launch a passenger ferry service between the port of Kankasanthurai, Sri Lanka and…

Liquor shops are to be closed for the new Year

LocalTags: Print EditionThe Excise Department says that liquor shops across the island will be closed tomorrow (13 April) and the next day (14April) for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year. In addition, the department further states…

No coal shortage to run Norochcholai plant – Minister

LocalDharma Sri AbeyratneTags: Print EditionPower and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera assured that there will be no shortage of coal to operate the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant. The Ceylon Coal Company has completed the…

No Coal shortages for this season

LocalTags: Print EditionMinister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has stated via a Twitter message that there are enough coal stocks in the country contrary to the speculations by the CEB Unions and Media. He made this statement by…

Weather Report

LocalTags: Print EditionShowers or thundershowers are expected to occur in a few places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-Western provinces during the afternoon or night. A few Showers may also be seen in the Batticaloa…

Legal action against 1,500 retail shops for unethical trading practices

LocalAnura PremalalTags: Print EditionThe Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has so far identified 1,500 retail shops which have sold goods at higher prices and hoarded stocks during raids conducted these days. The CAA will take legal action…

No evidence of mobile phone robbery at BIA – AASL Chairman

LocalT.K.G. KapilaKatunayake Corr.Tags: Print EditionAirport and Aviation Services Limited (AASL) Chairman Major General (Retd.) G.A. Chandrasiri yesterday said that security services footage at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)…

Danger of firecrackers highlighted

LocalSandhya KarunaratneTags: Print EditionChildren and adults should take steps to avoid lightning firecrackers while holding them by hand and be cautious about firework displays during the festive season, said Kelaniya University Senior…