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UNICEF commends the Government of Sri Lanka for its decision to reopen primary school grades 1-5 for in-person learning from 21st October and urges for swift steps towards a full resumption of all schools across the country, while…
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The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of National Meteorological Department has issued an advisory of rough sea and strong winds. According to the advisory, "Wind speed can be increased up to 70 kmph in the sea area off south…
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Cement companies has decided to increased the price of a 50kg cement bag by Rs 93 and the new price is Rs. 1098. Meanwhile, the Prima and Serendib Company have increased the price of wheat flour by Rs. 10 per kg from today
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Laugfs Gas has also decided to increased the price of Laugfs gas cylinders. The price of a 12.5 kg Laugfs domestic gas cylinder has been increased by Rs. 984 and the new price will be Rs. 2,840. The 5 kg mini cylinder has been…
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The headline ‘Writ Petition filed by former SP Governor dismissed’ that appeared on page 2 of the Daily News of Saturday, October 9, 2021 is incorrect and should be corrected as ‘AG requests dismissal of Writ Petition’. In this case,…
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Production,Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals State Minister Prof.Channa Jayasumana said the risk of spreading COVID-19 has not died down despite the reduction in the number of deaths. He said the vaccination programme in…
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Chilaw Bishop Rt.Rev.Valence Mendis has been appointed as the Bishop of Kandy and will simultaneously function as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Chilaw. This appointment was made by Pope Francis on October 9…
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The price of a 12.5 Kg domestic cylinder of Litro Liquid Petroleum (LP) Gas was increased by Rs.1,257 with effect from last night. The new price will be Rs.2,750 per 12.5 Kg cylinder, Litro stated. The prices of other cylinder sizes…
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The Bourse ended the week on a positive note this week with ASPI increasing by 236.59 points (or 2.51%) to close at 9,678.89 points, while the S&P SL20 Index also increased by 73.59 points (or 2.08%) to close at 3,613.14 points.…
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As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on Sri Lanka’s healthcare system, AIA Insurance has come forward to provide much-needed support to frontline hospitals treating COVID patients. As part of the insurer’s ongoing…
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