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The government came under local and foreign pressure to hold Provincial Council elections. Hence, it has agreed to hold the Provincial Council elections under Proportionate Representation (PR) system. Tamil Progressive Alliance…
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The High Commissioner of the United Kingdom, Sarah Hulton, called on the Minister of Public Security, Rear Admiral Dr. Sarath Weerasekera (Retired), recently at the Minister’s office in ‘Suhurupaya’, Battaramulla. During the…
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The Presidential Task Force on Green Economy which provides solutions to climate change appointed by the President to combat climate change, has decided to focus on utilizing uncultivated land owned by plantation companies for about 25…
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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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