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Boat capsizes: Six fishermen saved

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A sailing vessel that was launched from Dodanduwa Fishing Harbour on its way to deep sea for fishing capsized in the middle of the sea yesterday afternoon (7) and the six fishermen who were on board had clung on to the overturned boat…
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NPP against Kotelawala University Bill

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The National People’s Power (NPP) yesterday registered its objections to the General Sir John Kotelawala National Defence University Bill which is to be taken up in Parliament on Thursday. Addressing a press conference at the JVP…
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Several areas isolated

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Several areas were isolated with effect from 6am today, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak. The following areas were isolated until further notice. ●.Kalutara District Dodangoda police area…
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Showers expected in several provinces

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Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, Southern and Central provinces, stated the Meteorology Department. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm can be expected at some places. Showers…
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343 quarantine law violators arrested

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343 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, said the Police Media Spokesperson Ajith Rohana. The DIG stated that 47,922 suspects have been arrested since October 30…
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PMB to purchase harvest of Yala season

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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to implement a Paddy Purchasing Program for the Yala Season of 2021. The estimated paddy harvest for this Yala season is 1,500,000 metric tons. The Paddy Marketing Board (PMB)…