Updated 2024-03-09 08:01:57
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Showers or thundershowers are expected in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts in the evening or night today. Mainly dry weather will prevail in other areas of the island. Misty conditions can be expected in the same areas during the morning. [adaderanalk]
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A search operation has been launched for a trawler missing since March 06, 2023, from Kalpitiya with three fishermen aboard, aged 21, 37, and 38, residents of the Ichchankaduwa area. [adaderanalk]
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Sri Lanka has experienced a significant surge in HIV/AIDS cases in 2023, recording close to 700 cases, marking a 13% increase compared to 2022. [dailymirrorlk]
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Sri Lanka plans to call tenders for a 50 MegaWatt wind plant in the North Eastern Mannar area next week, as investor interest increases amid economic stability. [economynextcom]
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Sri Lanka is still negotiating the power purchase price with India’s Adani group for a wind power project, with a proposed price of 9.7 US cents per kiloWatt hour, which has been reduced further to below 30 Sri Lanka rupees per unit during evaluation. [economynextcom]
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Sri Lanka Police are seeking public assistance to apprehend a suspect involved in a robbery in Hikkaduwa on January 21, where a foreign woman's house was burgled, stealing around Rs. 760,000 in cash, 02 ATM cards, and several other valuables. [adaderanalk]
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Sri Lanka has logged 694 HIV/AIDS cases in 2023, with 91 males and five females aged 15-24, and the remaining cases are individuals above 25 years old. The male-to-female ratio of reported HIV cases in 2023 stands at 7.5:1. [dailymirrorlk]
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Sri Lanka is in the process of revising the Electricity Act and plans to present the Bill to Parliament next month after Cabinet approval. The revision aims to integrate the Siambalanduwa project into the national grid by the second half of 2025, enhancing capacity by 100 MW at an affordable rate. [dailyftlk]
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Sri Lanka has seen an uptick in HIV/AIDS cases in 2023, with a total of 694 cases reported, reflecting a 13% increase compared to 2022. [dailymirrorlk]
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Sri Lanka is negotiating with India’s Adani group for a wind power project, with a proposed sale price of 9.7 US cents per kiloWatt hour, which has been reduced further to below 30 Sri Lanka rupees per unit during evaluation. The price negotiations are for plants in Mannar and Pooneryn. [economynextcom]
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2024-03-09 07:32:00
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts in the evening or night, the Meteorology Department says.
Mainly dry weather will prevail in the other areas of the island.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
2024-03-09 07:11:00
A 19-year-old student from Sri Lanka has been charged with stabbing six Sri Lankans living in Ottawa, Canada, killing five of them including a two-and-a-half-month old infant, in Ottawa, Canada.
Ottawa Police have identified the six victims killed in Barrhaven, a suburb of Ottawa, which included a family of five who were newcomers from Sri Lanka. The tragic incident is now being treated as a mass killing by Ottawa Police.
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2024-03-09 07:10:00
Three men were killed and two women were injured by a hit-and-run driver in Rambewa, Anuradhapura early this morning (March 09), the police said.
The speeding vehicle, which had been returning from a musical show, had fled the scene after knocking down the pedestrians.
Two women who were injured in the accident are currently being treated at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital.
2024-03-09 06:57:00
Three terrifying cases have passed away from Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura.
The police said that the accident had occurred today (09).
The accident occurred when a group of a cab traveled by a cab.
The accident had occurred after a musical show.
The victims were killed in the accident and two women were injured and admitted to the Anuradhapura hospital.
The police said that the cab was fruited.
2024-03-09 06:22:00
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Galle and Matara districts, the Met Department said.
In some places, in some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Province, in some places, in some places, have been announced in the morning.
Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology was announced yesterday that the temperature of several parts of the island will increase to a level today (09).
Accordingly, in the North Western, Southern and North and North Central and North Central and provinces, the heat of the human body will be focused on a lowest level of warmth.
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2024-03-09 06:04:00
Skipper Sineth Jayawardena and Ovina Ambanpola came to the rescue of Royal College on day two of the 145th Battle of the Blues Big Inter-School Match against the traditional rivals. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
2024-03-09 06:02:00
Colombo, March 08 (Daily Mirror) - UNP Chairman and Member of Parliament Vajira Abeywardene yesterday announced that he will launch another book shortly which relates how the incumbent President Ranil Wickremeisnghe became President of Sri Lanka after the ‘ Aragalaya’( mass protests) in 2022.
This book follows “Press vs the Prez” and the memo of Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa “The conspiracy to oust me” which were launched on Thursday.
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2024-03-09 05:52:24
The motorcycle suddenly caught fire on the Mannar Thirukkadeeswaram temple on Friday evening (08), along the Jaffna -Mannar main road to observe Shivaratri in Mannar.
During this time, the two men who were traveling on the motorcycle jumped off the motorcycle and survived.
The incident has taken place at the Jaffna -Mannar main road.
2024-03-09 05:40:06
There was an incident where the bus was running on the railway track as a private bus was torn apart.
The incident took place on Friday afternoon at the Kanemulla Railway Station. A top official of the Railway Department said the bus had damaged the railway line.
The official said that the railway line to Colombo has been damaged and the railway traffic has been blocked.
The official said that the bus was running on the railway line at around 6.55 pm and the train was stopped on the main road.
2024-03-09 00:30:00
The Maha Shivaratri Pooja event was held on Friday (08) at the Swayambu Lingeshwara Shiva Temple in the Komarangadawala (Kumarasan Kadavai) forest in the Komarangadawala (Kumarasan Kadavai) forest. The anointing and pooja events for the Swayambu Lingam were also held and the Pongal event was held.
2024-03-09 00:00:00
Investing in women also includes actively addressing discrimination and ensuring laws, policies, budgets and investments that respond to their needs
It is time that Sri Lanka prioritizes women’s empowerment and recognizes that gender equality is not only a matter of rights but the bedrock of an equitable, peaceful and prosperous society. However, it takes investment to build inclusive communities and societies with the full participation of women and girls from all backgrounds
When global crises such as climate disasters, poverty, and hunger occur, women and girls are affected the most
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2024-03-09 00:00:00
The question of whether the current president can invoke a presidential election after 4 years in office poses a legal challenge
The Wickremesinghe of today is different from the one in the past; demonstrating strategic acumen due to his maturity
This article has been prepared based on a discussion with K. B. Gunaratne, Former Director of Agriculture, who worked directly with three presidents of this country.
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2024-03-09 00:00:00
Despite the executive colliding head on sometimes with the Parliament and some other times with judiciary, the Constitutional Council and “independent Commissions in the recent past, the former has emerged victorious always, sometimes at the expense of the rules of the duel.
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Harin Fernando is right Sri Lanka is part of civilizational India and should aspire to be part of economic India
2024-03-09 00:00:00
Every attempt by successive Sri Lankan governments to open up the local economy to the world has been obstructed by a minority of individuals and groups with vested interests. The picture shows Colombo Port City, a project funded by China, and these groups have been skeptical of such foreign investments
Those days, I noted, when the queues get shortened, the country would revert to the old habits
How much of a window to India that Sri Lanka could now aspire to be is open to question
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2024-03-09 00:00:00
Parents of university students are a worried lot at present. This is because there is speculation that their children in university may be featuring in a number of protests throughout March, according media reports.
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2024-03-08 23:37:00
Nearly 93 percent of the Rs. 23,000 million fertilizer credit owed by farmers to the private sector that was left unpaid for five years was paid on their behalf last year, Agriculture and Plantation Industries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.
The minister told journalists recently that until 2021, due to the purchase of fertilizer on credit, the Ministry of Agriculture was supposed to pay farmers’ arrears amounting to Rs.23,000 million to the private sector.
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2024-03-08 23:37:00
Cey-Nor Foundation Limited, Sri Lanka’s sole government entity specializing in boat and marine equipment manufacturing, proudly unveils its revamped website, signaling a strategic move towards global outreach and enhanced digital engagement. Entrusting their digital transformation to SLT DIGITAL SERVICES highlights Cey-Nor’s progressive vision to adapt and thrive in today’s digital age.
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2024-03-08 23:36:00
Uber Eats Sri Lanka has announced the introduction of a service fee on orders on the popular food and grocery delivery app. From February 29, customers will notice a restructuring in fees, aimed at sustaining a reliable and efficient food delivery service.
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2024-03-08 23:36:00
In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2024, TikTok announced an initiative aimed at empowering female business owners in Sri Lanka. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by women-led businesses in emerging markets, TikTok has designed a specialized workshop program, where informative webinars are designed to provide comprehensive guidance on leveraging the platform for business growth and visibility.
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2024-03-08 23:28:00
Colombo, March 08 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka is navigating a delicate balance between its support for the two-state solution in Palestine and its efforts to strengthen ties with Israel, as evidenced by recent developments such as the opening of a Honorary Consulate in Haifa , participation in Red Sea operations and opening a fund for children affected by the conflict in Gaza .
The government always articulates Sri Lanka’s traditional stand on the two - state solution to the Palestinian issue , and at the same time, seeks to enhance ties with Israel .
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2024-03-08 23:16:00
The motorcycle suddenly caught fire on the Mannar Thirukkadeeswaram temple on Friday evening (08) through the Jaffna -Mannar main road to observe Shivaratri in Mannar.
During this time, the two men who were traveling on the motorcycle jumped off the motorcycle and survived.
The incident took place on Friday evening (8) at the Mannar Main Road, Jaffna.
2024-03-08 23:11:00
President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (March 08) unveiled plans to introduce two significant bills aimed at advancing gender equality and women empowerment, with both slated for presentation to Parliament in May.
Addressing the National Celebration of International Women’s Day at the Water’s Edge, Battaramulla, the President outlined the key provisions of these legislative initiatives.
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2024-03-08 22:48:00
The Muther Radhosavam of the historic Jaffna Nakulambigai Samadha Nakuleswarar Devasthanam was held on Friday (8).
In the sanctum sanctorum, Nakuleshwar Nakulambigai, Murugan Valli and Deivanai were special, Abhishekam, and in the Vasantha Mandapam. Then, through the outskirts, Therari came to the pilgrimage and offered his blessings to the devotees.
Devotees who visited many parts of the country participated in the event and obtained their exquisite.
2024-03-08 22:40:00
The “Presidential Scholarship” program proposed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe holds immense potential to provide crucial assistance to economically disadvantaged students, says State Minister for Education Aravindh Kumar.
This initiative is geared towards supporting 100,000 students during the 2024/2025 academic year, he added.
The state minister expressed confidence that this program would play a pivotal role in facilitating the successful completion of education for these students.
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2024-03-08 22:40:00
The “Presidential Scholarship” program proposed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe holds immense potential to provide crucial assistance to economically disadvantaged students, says State Minister for Education Aravindh Kumar.
This initiative is geared towards supporting 100,000 students during the 2024/2025 academic year, he added.
The state minister expressed confidence that this program would play a pivotal role in facilitating the successful completion of education for these students.
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2024-03-08 22:38:09
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Commercial Bank offers attractive home loan packages for John Keells Properties’ latest project – ‘VIMAN’ Ja-Ela
2024-03-08 22:16:00
Offering an unprecedented opportunity to prospective homeowners and investors to own a part of its latest residential project, ‘Viman’ Ja-Ela, John Keells Properties has entered into a strategic collaboration with Commercial Bank to offer attractive housing mortgage solutions. As part of this partnership, John Keells Properties hosted an exclusive event on 15th February for customers of Commercial Bank.
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2024-03-08 22:16:00
The Event Management Association (EMA), the only professional industry body in Sri Lanka for event management, with a membership of over 50, sheds light on the often unseen, yet crucial role that professional event managers play in creating and delivering successful events and fostering a thriving industry within the country and the region. They aim to raise awareness among corporates and individuals about the significant benefits they stand to gain when working with a member, endorsed by EMA.
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2024-03-08 22:16:00
The pilgrims have been excluded from the Sri Pada Uda Maluwaluwa has collects about three tons of plastic water supplied.
The Maskeliya Pradeshiya Sabha Secretary Sarajavaren said that the plastic water bottles were added to the Nallathaniya to Sri Padawatha.
He said that though, some pilgrims were mounted to dispose of plastic water bottles carrying pilters.
The Secretary further stated that the added plastic water bottles will be taken to the recycling center of Nallathan.
2024-03-08 22:15:00
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) announces the launch of its first research publication ‘Second Volume: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva’. Edited by Sharmini Pereira and Kaumadi Jayaweera, the publication explores the groundbreaking work of architect Minnette De Silva (1918–1998) within the context of the Watapuluwa Housing Scheme, Kandy (1958).
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2024-03-08 22:14:00
Jaffna in the second innings. Central College lost 9 wickets for 140 runs at the end of the second day of the second day on Friday (08). Sen still in a wicket -handed place. Only 69 runs are more leading than Jones College.
The Great War of the North. Central College - Sen. Jones College Teams 117th Cultivation Tournament on Thursday (7) Jaffna. Started at the Central College Ground.
Jaffna won the currency cycle. Central College first played. In the first innings, the team lost all wickets in 56.5 overs and scored 157 runs. Of these, Sayanthan scored a maximum of 55 runs.
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2024-03-08 22:06:00
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves inched up to 4,517 million US dollars in February 2024 from 4,496 million US dollars in January, official data showed.
Gross official reserves include fiscal balances which are usually borrowed – unless they are privatization proceeds – and monetary reserves, which are a central bank asset.
A reserve collecting central bank is expected to buy them against the note issue (which is a perpetual interest free liability) or by purchasing them by selling down domestic assets outright.
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2024-03-08 21:59:00
Hindu devotees are seen engaged in religious observances at a Hindu temple in Colombo, today to mark Maha Shivaratri. Maha Shivarathri is a Hindu festival celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva and in particular signifies the night when Shiva performs the heavenly dance. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
2024-03-08 21:56:00
Colombo, March 08 (SLC) - Seamer Matheesha Pathirana will not be available for selection for the 3rd T20I against Bangladesh, as the player has sustained a Grade 1 hamstring injury on his left leg.
Pathirana suffered the injury while bowling in the 2nd T20i game.
2024-03-08 21:50:00
Colombo SSC. Royal College at the stadium. Sri Lanka's 19 -year -old World Cup captain and Royal team captain Sineet Jayawardene recovered a half -century in the 145th cricketing of the 145 -year -olds between Toma College and recovered Royal from the fall.
Thursday, the initial day of the competition. The Toma team scored 297 runs in the first innings and lost all the wickets in the first innings.
On the second day of the match, the Royal team was dismissed for 234 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their first innings and scored 234 runs.
The match is now seen as an equally clashed when looking at the total number of two teams.
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2024-03-08 21:46:00
March 8 (Reuters) - Gold prices surged to a fresh record high on Friday as data showing a rise in the U.S. unemployment rate boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve could begin cutting interest rates soon.
Spot gold rose 0.7% to $2,173.49 per ounce by 10:42 a.m. ET (1542 GMT), while U.S. gold futures added 0.7% to $2,180.50.
Bullion was on track to post its biggest weekly percentage increase since mid-October.
Gold reached an all-time high of $2,185.19 after a report showed a rise in the U.S. unemployment rate and a moderation in wage gains despite job growth acceleration in February.
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2024-03-08 21:23:00
Shivaratri Pooja on Friday evening (08) at the Vedukkunni Mountain. This has resulted in the arrest of many and the attack.
While the Shivaratri pooja was being held at the Vedukkunni hill, the police told them to end all the worship with six o'clock in the evening.
Meanwhile, many people were arrested by MP Selvarasa Gajendran and Velan Swamis and the women who participated in the worship have been evacuated.
2024-03-08 21:22:00
Our correspondent said that the accident had occurred when a car had traveled at high speed and parked bus.
Another van and a car were damaged in the accident.
2024-03-08 20:48:00
Today, Ada Derana reports a heavy police person who has defended the honor of the motherland with insight and active wisdom.
2024-03-08 20:38:00
Part of the road to Galle Road has been closed at the junction near WA Silva Mawatha.
A part of the road has been closed due to a massive pit with about 4 feet in diameter, police said.
Due to this, buses and other heavy vehicles traveling from Galle to Colombo have been arranged to Colombo via the sea road.
2024-03-08 20:31:00
Mar. 9 (AFP) - Sri Lanka takes on Bangladesh in the third and last game of the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet tomorrow.
The series is locked at 1-1 at this moment. Sri Lanka edged Bangladesh past by three wickets following a thrilling contest in the first match while the hosts took sweet revenge in the second game, thrashing the visitors by eights in comprehensive fashion.
Overall Bangladesh won five and lost 10 in the 15 matches between the two sides in this format.
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2024-03-08 20:19:00
Rharrana and Ukrainians who have come to Sri Lanka on tourist visa have revealed Ada Derana yesterday (07).
The local tourism industry alleges that foreign tourists are currently in Sri Lanka.
The Ada Derana was explored in the Southern Province.
There he was seen that the Russians and Ukrainians are engaged in tourism in social media accounts.
Another number of evidence has been made to the eye at the search of exploration carried out in the Southern Province.
A tourist couple who arrived in the island have been found that a foreigner who has come to Sri Lanka to a guided place.
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2024-03-08 20:10:00
Canada’s Barrhaven residents and members of Ottawa’s Sri Lankan community say they are struggling to process the horrific mass killing of four young children, their mother and a family acquaintance.
Their bodies were found in their home in Barrhaven, about 15 kilometres south of Ottawa’s downtown core, on Wednesday night.
Only the children’s father survived. He was injured in the attack with an edged weapon and was taken to hospital.
“We are all shocked, no doubt about that,” said Bhante Suneetha, who met the family at a local Buddhist monastery, and described them as sweet and kind.
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2024-03-08 20:09:03
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has taken steps to allow the party leaders who are recognized to discuss the International Monetary Fund's proposals.
Accordingly, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Leader of the TNA leader Sivagnaganam Sividharan has been invited to attend the leader Sivagneam Sirasharan.
The Chairman of the Committee of Parliament has also been informed to participate in this regard.
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2024-03-08 19:27:00
KADUNA, Nigeria, March 7 (Reuters) - Gunmen in Nigeria kidnapped more than 200 school pupils in the northern town of Kuriga on Thursday, a teacher, local councillor and parents of the missing children said, in the biggest mass abduction from a school since 2021.
Police in Kaduna state did not respond to requests for comment on the abductions, which happened shortly after morning assembly at the Local Government Education Authority School in the town of Kuriga.
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2024-03-08 19:09:00
The mother of the four killed in the capital city of Canada was a resident of Sri Lanka.
The mother of 35-year-old Dillynika Ekanayake told Ada Derana
"I felt that something would happen. I just got some of the grave boxes. I thought there was no big trouble. Mother says something to go.. Everywhere thinks of Buddhism. Oh, how many temples went ... "
The massacre is in a house where a Sri Lankan family living in the area of the town of Canada.
At the time of the incident, there were a 35-year-old mother, four children, and two other Sri Lankans with their residents.
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2024-03-08 18:45:00
Gold prices hit record highs for a fourth consecutive session on Friday on growing speculations over June interest rate cuts ahead of key U.S. jobs data due later in the day.
Spot gold rose 0.4% to $2,168.28 per ounce as of 1057 GMT, while U.S. gold futures added 0.5% to $2,175.50.
Gold reached a new all-time high of $2,170.99 earlier in the session and has gained more than 4.1% so far this week, setting it on track to post its biggest weekly percentage increase since mid-October.
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2024-03-08 18:37:35
Galle Street Wellawatte WA. A part of the road to Galle is closed at the junction near Silva Mawatha.
The police said that a large hole with a diameter of about 4 feet has occurred.
As a result, buses and other heavy vehicles traveling from Galle to Colombo were allowed to travel to Colombo.
2024-03-08 18:31:00
The highest price in history has been recorded so far and 99 cents reported.
2024-03-08 18:26:32
A leopard cub has been rescued in the Katugala estate belonging to the Talawakelle police division.
Talawakelle police arrested a worker on Friday (08) on suspicion of causing the leopard's death.
The worker who was arrested on suspicion was produced at the Nuwara Eliya District Magistrate's Court.
Nuwara Eliya District Magistrate Prabhudika Lanka has ordered the suspect to be remanded until Tuesday 12th of this month.
It has been repeatedly said that there are leopards in the Talawakkalai and Tukkalai plantation sect.
In this case, the plantation worker set up a nest and kept outside the house.
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2024-03-08 18:25:00
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his message for International Women’s Day, asserted that the government is actively engaged in amplifying the role of women in propelling sustainable development.
He emphasized that special focus is directed towards empowering women entrepreneurs in fast-growing sectors such as digital and green economies.
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2024-03-08 18:25:00
Colombo, March 08 (Daily Mirror) - It was revealed in parliament that more than Rs. 2.5 billion is paid annually as rental for vehicles acquired by government agencies.
This was revealed by the Finance Ministry in reply to a question raised by SLPP MP Kokila Gunawardene on vehicles acquired by public institutions.
It was revealed that 4,427 vehicles have been acquired by the public institutions on rental basis and that Rs. 2,562 million is paid as annual rent for the said vehicles.
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2024-03-08 18:15:00
The 92-year-old Rupert Murdock, a well-known media manner, has been engaged in the sixth consecutive year.
According to foreign media reports, Eliyan origin, a 67-year-old retired molecular biologist, has been engaged in a 67-year-old retired.
Accordingly, their marriage is scheduled to be held at California next June.
Ruptons Murdoch was engaged with a radio announcer last year, but it was over a year.
2024-03-08 18:14:27
Officials say that the air quality index in Colombo is 158 (PM2.5) and if the index worsens, it should be paid serious attention.
The Department of Meteorology has further stated that the situation in Akurana, Jaffna and Kandy, besides Colombo, is worse.
The Presidential Education Scholarship Program will be a great help for students in the financial crisis: Aravindakumar
2024-03-08 18:10:00
Minister of State for Education Aravindakumar said that the 'Presidential Education Scholarship' program proposed for 2024/2025 will be a great commitment to successfully complete the education of school students in the economic crisis.
The Minister of State also stated that 20 new Zonal Education Offices will be set up aimed at the future of the future.
Minister of State for Education Aravindakumar made this statement at a media briefing held at the Presidential Media Center on Friday.
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2024-03-08 18:00:00
ECONOMYNEXT – Fitch Ratings said it has affirmed Singer Finance (Lanka) Plc’s (SFL) National Long-Term Rating of ‘BBB(lka)’. The outlook is stable.
Fitch also affirmed SFL’s outstanding senior unsecured debt at ‘BBB(lka)’ and outstanding subordinated
“SFL’s rating is based on our expectation of support from its parent, consumer-durable retailer, Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC (Singer, A(lka)/Stable),” the rating agency said.
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2024-03-08 17:54:47
The public was carrying out a temple darshan, walking 5 kilometers away from the Vavuniya Vettu Nirimalai.
The chief priest of the temple and the administrator of the temple were arrested by the Nedungeni police on Thursday (07).
Subsequently, the Special Task Force and Police have been deployed around the temple and the police road has been laid to the main road to the temple.. Only the residents of the area were allowed inside after the police investigation.
Meanwhile, the civilians who came from far away places for the Mahasivaratri worship were on the main road so that they could not go in.
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2024-03-08 17:54:47
The public was carrying out a temple darshan, walking 5 kilometers away from the Vavuniya Vettu Nirimalai.
The chief priest of the temple and the administrator of the temple were arrested by the Nedungeni police on Thursday (07).
Subsequently, the Special Task Force and Police have been deployed around the temple and the police road has been laid to the main road to the temple.. Only the residents of the area were allowed inside after the police investigation.
Meanwhile, the civilians who came from far away places for the Mahasivaratri worship were on the main road so that they could not go in.
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2024-03-08 17:54:47
The public was carrying out a temple darshan, walking 5 kilometers away from the Vavuniya Vidunarimalai.
The chief priest of the temple and the administrator of the temple were arrested by the Nedungeni police on Thursday (07).
Subsequently, the Special Task Force and Police have been deployed around the temple and the police road has been laid to the main road to the temple.. Only the residents of the area were allowed inside after the police investigation.
Meanwhile, the civilians who came from far away places for the Mahasivaratri worship were on the main road so that they could not go in.
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2024-03-08 17:48:00
Three of the company manager, agencies and traders sold in Batticaloa have been fined.
The Batticaloa Magistrate's Court in response to the Eravur Tourism Court on Thursday (7) ordered the public health inspectors to seize and destroy the juice bottles that were sold in trade centers.
Kottamunai Public Health Inspector led by Dr. Sukunan, Director of Regional Health Services in Batticaloa. A team of public health inspectors such as S. Amirtab and J. Yasodharan carried out raids last December.
During this time, a trade center seized juice bottles and sent it to the Analysis Department in Colombo.
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2024-03-08 17:43:00
The Parliament for the evolution of the upcountry plantation community was established in the ninth parliament by the efforts of the Tamil Progressive Alliance. At the same time, Kandy district parliamentarian Velu Kumar was unanimously elected as the President of the Union.
Vice Presidents Sujith Sanjaya Perera, Nayana Vasalake and Udayakumar were elected as Vice Presidents. Leaders of many parties and senior MPs were present at the event.
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The National People's Power should unite in the widespread political alliance - the Freedom People's Council
2024-03-08 17:42:00
The broader political coalition headed by the main opposition United People's Power will be established on the 15th.
Dylan Perera, a representative of the Independent People's Council and a Member of Parliament, said the national people should join this political coalition.
He was speaking at a media briefing held at the Independent People's Council office in Colombo on Friday (08).
Members of the Ministry of PA, which are not in the ministry, are opposed to the government and the Ministry of State for the Ministry of State and the Ministry of State for alliance with the United National Party.
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2024-03-08 17:33:15
I refer to the front page headlined news report in the Daily News paper of 29th February 2024 and wish to express my independent, objective views as a free thinker.
Indian Ocean as the name suggest is virtually India’s Ocean, because India is the predominant country in the region. The security of the Indian Ocean is a major concern of India, as much as those of the other littoral countries, including Sri Lanka. In this light, saying that Sri Lanka will remain neutral is preposterous. Sri Lanka’s security is also tied up with the Indian Ocean Security. Therefore, it cannot remain neutral and do nothing about it.
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2024-03-08 17:23:00
A foreign woman who was traveling to the sea at the Mirissa Beach in the Kotawila Police Division has been hacked to a break.
Police said the police officers attached to the police tourist area on duty at the time.
The officers of the 72167 Manjula, Police Constable 20373 Lahiru and Police Constables have rescued.
2024-03-08 17:21:00
A total of 47 laymen from Thailand were temporarily ordained at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo today (08). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
2024-03-08 17:18:00
Colombo, March 08 (Daily Mirror) - The vehicular movement on Galle Road has been hampered due to a sinkhole in Wellawatta near Station Road.
Accordingly, police have restricted vehicular movement along the Galle Road to one lane.
Motorists commuting to Colombo are advised by the police to consider utilizing the Marine Drive route as an alternative.
Both the Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women will be presented in Parliament - the President
2024-03-08 17:04:00
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said both the Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women would be tabled in Parliament in May.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said this while addressing the National Women's Day National Event on Friday (08).
Meanwhile, the President further stated that the law of empowerment for women was published in the Gazette yesterday and the Gender Equality Act will be published in the Gazette next week.
2024-03-08 17:02:00
Colombo, March 08 (Daily Mirror) - The entire Board of Directors of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), including its Chairman, has tendered their resignations.
According to Trade Minister Nalin Fernando, the 15-member Board, led by Chairman Attorney-at-Law Shantha Niriella has stepped down in response to a directive issued by the ministry.
The resignations come following a notification from the ministry, compelling the Board to vacate their positions. The specific reasons behind the directive remain undisclosed.
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2024-03-08 17:01:00
A small sinkhole near the Station Road in Wellawatta has disrupted vehicular movement on Galle Road.
The police have advised the motorists travelling to Colombo to use the Marine Drive for the time being.
2024-03-08 16:57:00
The public was carrying out a temple darshan, walking 5 kilometers away from the Vavuniya Vedukkunnarimalai.
The chief priest of the temple and the manager of the temple were arrested by the Nedungeni police on Thursday night (07) night.
They have been arrested on the basis of allegations of infringement in the state forest area and are being tried to the Vavuniya Magistrate today.
Subsequently, the Special Task Force and Police have been put up around the temple today and the police road has been laid on the main road to the temple.
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2024-03-08 16:57:00
ECONOMYNEXT – Two bills, aimed at advancing gender equality and empowering women, will be presented to Parliament in May, Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said.
“It is imperative that women’s rights go beyond mere rhetoric; therefore, it is crucial to enact appropriate legislation, a task that has been neglected for far too long,” Wickremesinghe said at an International Women’s Day event at the Water’s Edge, Battaramulla on Friday.
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2024-03-08 16:53:36
Railway employees and other persons built in lands belonging to the Railway Department
The masses have been carried out and the residents of the lands have been a long-lectured basis
Minister of Transport Bandula who permission to be permitted to be held on further land
Minister Bandula Gunawardena was told by Nawalapitiya Railway
Speaking further Minister Bandula Gunawardena said
Agriculture is conducting agriculture in certain areas of the Railway Department.
An assessment record of those lands for more than ten years
Acquired by obtaining a long-term lease basis
An Assistant Commerce Office limited to Colombo (08)
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2024-03-08 16:49:00
The Meteorological Department says that the temperature of several areas on the island will continue to pay attention tomorrow (09).
Accordingly, in the North Western, Southern and North and North Central and North Central and provinces, the heat of the human body will be focused on a lowest level of warmth.
The Department has informed the health advice including adequate water, the rest of the shadow, and the stress of the outdoors.
2024-03-08 16:36:00
The Meteorology Department has issued a heat Index Advisory for Saturday (March 09) for five districts in the country.
Accordingly, the heat index, the temperature felt on the human body, is expected to reach ‘Caution Level’ in parts of Ratnapura, Anuradhapura, Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts tomorrow.
As per the advisory, under this level of temperature, fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and activity, while continuing activity could result in heat cramps.
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2024-03-08 16:30:00
ECONOMYNEXT- Sri Lanka wants to introduce more foreign languages to the school curriculum to make it easier for school leavers to get jobs, but there is a shortage of teachers, State Minister for Education, Aravindh Kumar, said.
Sri Lankans are already seeking jobs in Japan and Korea where local language skills are a requirement.
“We are planning on introducing foreign languages such as Japanese, Chinese and Korean in order to create jobs for local people,” Kumar said to reporters Friday.
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2024-03-08 16:27:00
It is reported that the Galle Road, Wellawatte and Railway Station Road have been reported from the area.
As a result, the road from Wellawatte is limited to one lane.
It is reported that the buses will travel to Colombo using the coastal road and Colombo to Galle.
2024-03-08 16:26:00
The Board of Directors including the Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) have resigned.
Trade Minister Nalin Fernando mentioned that the 15-member Board of Directors including Shantha Niriella have resigned in this manner.
Reportedly, they have taken this step in compliance with a notification made by the minister.
When inquired by Ada Derana, Minister Fernando said that accordingly the new board of directors would be appointed on Monday.
2024-03-08 16:14:00
The trader of the ice cream business in Vettukkanarimalai caused confusion in the temple premises due to the dissolution of the police.
Various inconveniences were created by the police for the public who went to worship the Shivaratri worship at Vettu Nirimalai today.
The public, who walked 5 kilometers, faced discomfort without water.
Meanwhile, a dealer involved in the ice cream business in the temple premises removed the temple premises demanding that the police not be selling.. This caused confusion between the public and the police.
2024-03-08 16:09:00
More than two hundred students have been abducted by an armed group in Nigeria, a teacher and local people said.
The incident took place on Thursday in the state of Kaduna in the northwestern region of Nigeria.
Local government officials of Kaduna State have confirmed the incident. However, they said they were investigating how many were abducted.
Local resident Muhammad Adam said the number of kidnappers is more than 280.
2024-03-08 16:04:19
The Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera recently presented the sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy to successfully completion and dispersal the dive courses.
2024-03-08 15:59:00
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested while in possession of narcotics including crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’).
The arrest was made in Semmannodai village in Valaichchenai, based on a tip-off received by the Valaichchenai STF camp.
Accordingly, the STF officers managed to impound 53 grams of ‘Ice’, 24 grams of Kerala cannabis, 2,950 narcotic pills and Rs. 86,000 in cash upon searching a house in the village.
The female suspect has been handed over to the Valaichchenai Police for further investigations.
2024-03-08 15:55:25
The story of the no-confidence motion against the Speaker. Parliamentarian Iran Wickramaratne strongly denies.
He said that he was in the forefront of questioning Parliament on behalf of the Hon.
He was signed the no-confidence motion at the Speaker's Office, Ja. J. The speech is the 47th Member of Rice and the story of the general public.. He accused the misunderstanding of misconceptions that there was a division.
Iran Wickramaratne further explained that the questions asked by the Speaker of Parliament to act impartially in Parliament.
2024-03-08 15:51:03
2023-2024 The Maskeliya Pradeshiya Sabha Secretary Sarajavaren said that the pilgrims have been excluded from the Nallathaniya to Sri Dallawaway to the Sri Padawala court in three months.
The Secretary stated that some pilgrims have been excluded to dispose of plastic water bottles carrying pilgrims.
The Secretary claims that the pilgrims have been instructed to eaten the pilgrims and disposal the garbage prepared and disposal of calves.
The Secretary said that the plastic water bottles excluded by Sri Pind pilgrims would be taken to the recycling center of Nallathanna.
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2024-03-08 15:51:00
A man who fled with a packet of heroin to escape the police, has died after the packet got stuck in his throat.
The post mortem report has revealed that the suspect involved in drug trafficking had died of suffocation.
The post mortem was performed by the JMO of the Chilaw General Hospital Dr. Ilangaratne Banda.
The deceased, Mirissa Pathirage Prabhath Abeyweera was a resident of Ratnauyana in Chilaw.
The suspect who had previous convictions for drug offences had fallen down and died when the police gave chase to arrest him.
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2024-03-08 15:47:00
ECONOMYNEXT — Sri Lanka needs to work on its morality before it solves its economic issues, opposition National People’s Power (NPP) legislator Harini Amarasuriya said.
“We have a government that is utterly unconcerned with what the people want. They’re behaving now as if the people are their enemy,” the MP said speaking at an event.
“They’re confronted with a public that does not accept them or listen to them. They’re acting with a feeling that the people need to be suppressed,” she said.
The NPP is a leftist formation led and effectively controlled by the formerly revolutionary Marxist-Leninist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP).
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2024-03-08 15:42:00
Nearly 31,000 Palestinians have died in due attack on the Gaza core.
Others, internationally, is an influence of a ceasefire at Gaza until the risk of famine.
International critics say that a humanitarian crisis has been caused by the wars of the war for 5 months.
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, attended a ceremony at a Military Training School yesterday (07), said that military operations continue in Gaza.
Although the international pressure is rising, Israel must be able to stand up with the efforts to stop the war.
The Palestinians of Khan Yunis in the North and Central Gaza are now staying in RAFA in RAFA.
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2024-03-08 15:31:00
The Chairman and the Board of Directors has resigned from the Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Authority.
Minister of Trade Minister Nalin Fernando said that the board of directors of Shantha Nirella and 15 were resigned.
According to the Minister, they have taken this step.
The new Board of Directors is to be appointed on Monday, "Trade Minister Nalin Fernando said.
2024-03-08 15:12:00
Kim Jong has joined the shooting rehearsal of his artillery, reflecting that North Korea is ready for war.
The North Korean Kingdom News Service stated that the fleet of the South Korean border has experimented with the hostile capital.
It is reported that there is power to attack South Korea, who lives in a crowd.
The North Korean Kingdom News Service said that it was able to meet an important military rehearsal and to manipulate his war energy.
However, North Korea has launched these attacks on South Korea, not to South Korea.
The rehearsal was at the South Korean Staff Office yesterday (07).
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2024-03-08 14:47:00
The US military will construct a port in Gaza to get more humanitarian aid into the territory by sea, President Joe Biden has announced.
The temporary port will increase the amount of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians by “hundreds of additional truckloads” per day, officials say.
However, Mr Biden said the initiative will not include US troops on the ground in Gaza.
The UN warns that a quarter of the population is on the brink of famine.
The president made the official announcement during his State of the Union address on Thursday.
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2024-03-08 14:44:00
Colombo, March 08 (Daily Mirror)- Two new legislations which ensure women’s rights and economic empowerment were announced by the government today as the country marked the International Women’s Day with the rest of the world.
Addressing the International Women’s Day celebration today, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that two bills focusing on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment will be introduced to Parliament in May.
The Women's Empowerment Act was officially gazetted yesterday and the Gender Equality Act is set to be gazetted next week.
2024-03-08 14:44:00
A 107 -year -old man died yesterday (07) in Chavakachcheri in Jaffna.
He was born in 1917. He recently celebrated his 107 -year -old birthday. He has 10 children, 75 grandchildren, 25 lockups and 5 grandchildren.
He has died for the past 1 month.It is noteworthy that he worked during the British period in Sri Lanka.
2024-03-08 14:36:00
A ceremony organized by the UNP women’s wing 'Lak Wanitha Peramuna' to mark International Women’s Day was held at a hotel in Kotte. Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayake, UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara and Lak Vanitha Peramuna President Shanthini Kongahage were aslo present. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
2024-03-08 14:31:00
Special Task Force has made a drug raid in the Valachchenahnonda village, along with investigations into the Eastern Province.
A 23-year-old woman was arrested with ice drugs.
Police Inspector of the Special Task Force of the Police Special Task Force. G. L. Kumara's raid was raided by information.
Accordingly, inspecting a house in the village, 53 grams of ice, 240 grams of ice, 24 milligrams of Kerala cannabis and Rs. 86,000.
The Valachchenai has been handed over to the Valachchenai Police for the later suspect and drug advancement.
2024-03-08 14:24:03
Awareness program organized by the Wiodone (Win Win) organized by the International Women's Day and women with women and girls in Sri Lanka was held on March 8.
'Masterpiece of abuse' is a sculpture of violence and violent women, using pressing the violent events and abuses of womenThe sculpture is created.
It was advisable to represent the "art of dropping than the congratulations of the media in the women's day alone.
These problems, as well as women who faced women around the country, were brought to the public about difficult challenges in everyday life.
2024-03-08 14:12:00
The Pricing Form prepared to determine the price of imported milk
Deputy Secretary, A. K. Mr. Seneviratne commented on the Government Finance of the Government.
"The tax reduced by the tax has not reduced. We have done this from the idea of obtaining it and to make some income as the government. "
"If you get January 2023, the CIF value of Rs. 1550 has come. In the past February was reduced to Rs. "
An officer of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Food Protection - "will not be a price to milk powder."
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2024-03-08 14:09:00
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a meeting with leaders of ‘accepted’ political parties to discuss the proposals put forth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation.
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader S Sridharan have been invited to participate in these deliberations, the president’s media division said in a statement.
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2024-03-08 14:05:00
The Maskeliya Pradeshiya Sabha said that three tonnes of plastic bottles have been collected in three months since the beginning of 2023 to 2024.
Pilgrims who go to the pilgrimage have been placed in garbage bins to discharge plastic water bottles. However, some pilgrims throw plastic water bottles into the environment without putting it in trash.
Although the Pradeshiya Sabha is advised to dispose of food items in the garbage bins, it is not followed by pilgrims.
The collected plastic bottles will be taken to the center of garbage collection and then sold to the private sector.
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2024-03-08 13:40:00
Today, today, the International Women's Day was reported to Derana today.
Lila Gunaratne was a part of the Sri Lanka Women's Police Station Lila group.
The Sri Lankan Police, who started from the men in 1866, feel the need for women's officials after eight decades.
Accordingly, four officials recruited four officers to try the women's police officers in 1953.
With its success, a police constable who participated in the recruitment of the female police constables, a police constable who joined the service was spent on the village of Vanagastota village.
Born in 1935, Lyla Gunaratne is a daughter of five brothers and sisters.
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2024-03-08 13:37:00
The incident took place in the United States yesterday when an international plane's wheel fell.
The wheel was off from the United Airlines flight from the San Francisco International Airport to Japan.
After a Boeing 777, the wheel fell off the ground, and the wheel fell into the airport's vehicle.
United Airlines said that there were 249 people in the city of Osaka, Japan.
United Airlines said that there are 6 wheels in each wheel block of the Boeing 777 aircraft, and if any wheel is damaged or lost, the aircraft is designed to land safely.
May the light of the Sri Lankan people light light on the lives of the people of Sri Lanka - President
2024-03-08 13:33:00
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in his congratulations that the light of the Hindu people on Maha Shivaratri Day will be light in the lives of the entire Sri Lankan people.
The prayer of Lord Shiva remembered by Hindu devotees around the world to release all lives from suffering.
Hindu devotees around the world are praying to spread the wisdom to help eliminate the Mamat and the arrogance of human beings.
In the last two years, the government has been very committed to rescue the people affected by the unprecedented economic crisis.
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2024-03-08 13:32:26
Chilaw divisional poisoning unit of Chilastic poisoning unit in the Madampe Police Division has passed a drug raid on the 6th and had fled to the arrest of two suspects.. One suspect has fallen on the ground while the officials have fallen to the ground and later arrested the suspects.
The suspects were admitted to the Chilaw Hospital due to unconsciously survived the suspect.. The suspect has been told that he had died by checked doctors. The delade was a 37 year old resident of Chilaw.
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2024-03-08 13:18:00
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that two new bills will be brought to parliament in May for the betterment of women in Sri Lanka.
The President was speaking at the Women's Day's Day Day Celebrations today (08).
"The Bill of Empowerment Act and Gender and Equality Bill of Gender and Equality. Two important drafts. "
This year its international theme is to "invest in women - speed up the progress".
President Ranil Wickremesinghe was chaired by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the country, organized for the International Women's Day.
Opportunities for opposition leaders to discuss with the high -level committee of the International Monetary Fund
2024-03-08 13:18:00
The Presidential Media Unit said that steps have been taken to provide an opportunity to discuss the proposals of the International Monetary Fund with its high -level committee.
Accordingly, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for a meeting at the Presidential Office on Monday to give this opportunity to the leaders of the opposition parties approved in Parliament.
2024-03-08 13:10:00
ECONOMYNEXT — President Ranil Wickremesinghe was responsible for his predecessor Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s exit since he could’ve contained the Aragalaya protests and resolved the crisis while remaining Prime Minister if he wanted to, opposition MP Ashok Abeysinghe said.
Responding to questions raised by a YouTube channel on Thursday March 07, Abeysinghe said Rajapaksa’s recent “tell-all” book about an alleged conspiracy to oust him should’ve made references to what the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) claimed was Wickermesinghe’s decisive role in the former president’s unceremonious departure.
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2024-03-08 13:02:00
Rami Gandhi was guilty of the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and was released from imprisonment to 2022. Sri Haran alias Murugan, Madharasha High Court has filed a petition in the Meadium High Court demanding the opportunity to obtain aviation documents he needs to go to England.
He has asked for permission to go to the Sri Lanka Consulate in Chennai and allows the interview to make visa to create their flights and to go to England.
It is reported that his purpose is to go to England and applying for refuge.
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2024-03-08 12:50:54
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2024-03-08 12:45:40
Saman Wickramarachchi is a literary that feeds in a number of Sinhala literature.
The novels of 'Astandipalat' and 'Agrate' and 'Father' were assessed.
As a literary critic, a translator and a short-story, is by means of trying to advance Sinhala literature from its limits.
I talk to him with the objective of understanding his feelings and writing when he joined him as a novelist.
The questions I hear in this discussion is currently published by I have published 'Nimna's History' (2019) and writes from this linkker '(2014) and the experiences I have faced.
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2024-03-08 12:38:15
BJP and Modi commenced their electoral journey earlier this time than in 2014 and 2019. Yet to be on terra firma the opposing formation has still not pulled its act together. To forecast with fair accuracy, diligent study is of the essence. Both political and electoral dynamics together with statistical data need to be keenly recognized. In the forthcoming elections, growing disarray of the opposition formations have inevitably placed difficulties in the facile movement of the BJP. An examination of Lok Sabha elections from 1991 would show how party alliances have become an important part of seat trading.
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2024-03-08 12:18:00
Femina Women’s Expo 2024, Sri Lanka’s largest women’s exhibition was launched today at the BMICH Colombo. It will be held till Sunday (10). This unique event is dedicated to honouring and celebrating Sri Lanka’s women and coincides with International Women’s Day 2024, which is marked worldwide on March 8. The Chief of Police in charge of the Child and Women Abuse Prevention Division, DIG Renuka Jayasundara participated in the event. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
2024-03-08 12:14:09
The LTTE has been admitted to the Puttalam Base Hospital with serious injuries and bones in the face of the work of the Puttalam Palace and another monk.
The victims were beaten by the owners of Walakana boundaries and the owners of Walapana
The Palvana Buddhist Cultural Center has commenced a year ago and there are the Higher who will be raised from the start of itself.
The Athroka assaulted assaulces have been reported on a continuous dispute between a group of people.
The owners of the ownership went back to the Viharaya and came back to the temple due to the dispute due to the dispute and returned to the temple.
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2024-03-08 12:07:00
Kalpitiya Police has received a complaint about a trawler that had set sail from Kalpitiya for fishing activities on Wednesday (March 06) and remains missing ever since.
This complaint has been made by the owner of the fishing vessel, saying that they have not return to the island.
As per reports there have been three Sri Lankan fishermen aboard the vessel in question. They were identified as residents of the Ichchankaduwa area, aged 21, 37 and 38 years.
Police said that a search operation was initiated after informing the Sri Lanka Navy base in Kalpitiya.
2024-03-08 11:59:28
The Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara said that the CEB has been referred to the legal clearance of the CEB.
The Minister said that the partners summoned the stakeholders about the price formula and promptly to reduce the fuel prices.
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara was speaking at a press conference held at the Presidential Media Center yesterday (07).
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2024-03-08 11:58:00
Colombo, March 8 (Daily Mirror) - In February, expatriate workers sent a total of USD 476.4 million to the country, marking a 14 percent increase compared to the same month last year, the Labour and Foreign Employment Ministry said.
They said during the past period, an amount of 9691.4 million US dollars has been sent to this country.
The Labour and Foreign Employment Ministry says that there has been a good response to the requests to expatriate workers to send money to the country through legal systems.
2024-03-08 11:49:00
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his message for ‘Maha Shivaratri’ celebrated today (March 08), says it is imperative for everyone to collectively help advance the future of Sri Lanka, without ego and arrogance.
Recalling the government’s commitment over the past two years to redeeming the country’s people affected by the unprecedented economic crisis, the Head of State said this effort is now on the verge of success, fulfilling hopes of prosperity.
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2024-03-08 11:46:00
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Softlogic Holdings Plc is planning to raise 10 billion rupees in equity including through a rights issue to shareholders, a stock exchange filing said.
Directors of Softlogic have decided to issue 298,135,802 ordinary shares of the company to raise 2,981,358,020 rupees, and 178,881,481 warrants in the ratio of 3 warrants for every 5 rights shares, to raise 1,878,255,550 rupees.
The balance 5,140,386,429 rupees is to be raised in “in a manner to be decided by the Board of Directors of the Company upon completion of aforesaid”.
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2024-03-08 11:41:00
Sweden officially joined the NATO system last night. Sweden is the 32nd member of NATO.
Sweden, who was a long -term non -alignment country, applied to join NATO after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Later, the two countries expressed their consent, and Sweden joined NATO.
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulve Christterson, who welcomed Sweden's merger in Nate NH, said it was a victory for independence.
2024-03-08 11:29:00
Colombo, March 8 (Daily Mirror)- President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a party leaders meeting on Monday to discuss the International Monetary Fund's proposals with its high level delegation, the President's Media Division (PMD) said.
The meeting has offered a chance to accepted opposition party leaders in Parliament to discuss the International Monetary Fund's proposals with its high level delegation, the PMD added.
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2024-03-08 11:29:00
Colombo, March 8 (Daily Mirror)- President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a party leaders meeting on Monday to discuss the International Monetary Fund's proposals with its high level delegation, the President's Media Division (PMD) said.
The meeting has offered a chance to accepted opposition party leaders in Parliament to discuss the International Monetary Fund's proposals with its high level delegation, the PMD added.
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2024-03-08 11:26:00
The Sri Lankan youth, including five members, including five members of the largest family of five members of the land of Canada, has been produced in court.
The suspect had little spoken very little and only before the back of the court, his name and birthplace were mentioned.
Foreign media reports that the suspect has been accused of six murders and trying to kill murder.
However, the cause of the Wickremesinghe family is yet to be reported yet.
The court ordered the suspect not to speak to them.
One of them is Dhanushka Wickremasinghe who was hospitalized and hospitalized.
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2024-03-08 11:10:00
President Joe Biden has announced that the US will construct a port along the Gaza coast for distributing humanitarian aid products.
President Baidan also said that Israel should allow Gaza to allow more and more expenses.
2024-03-08 11:08:00
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has taken steps to hold a discussion with the International Monetary Fund's proposals.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has summoned a meeting at the Presidential Secretariat on Monday (11) at the Presidential Secretariat.
2024-03-08 11:06:00
A ceremony was held today at Nalanda College in view of International Women's Day by the Community Police Unit in Colombo. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon participated at the event. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
2024-03-08 11:05:49
Ramya Wanigasekara, a veteran radio announcer and Rangana, has been deternated this morning.
The age of 88 years of the age of 88, 1936, in general area, Kegalle, Kegalle.
In 1974, Vedaka was connected to theater and joined the radio in 1980. From 1981 since 1981, she served as a retreating horticide announcement. After taking the source of events, she served on a contract basis for its contract basis.
As well as her abilities were rantized in the performance. So she was close to the audience along with teledrama and movies.
Later, she had died this morning while she was receiving treatment at the National Hospital.
2024-03-08 11:01:00
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a meeting on Monday (March 11) with the leaders of opposition parties in parliament and the visiting high-level delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
During the meeting, scheduled to be held at the Presidential Secretariat, the opposition party leaders will be given the opportunity to discuss the IMF’s proposal with the high-level delegation.
2024-03-08 11:01:00
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a meeting on Monday (March 11) with the leaders of accepted opposition parties in parliament and the visiting high-level delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
During the meeting, the opposition party leaders will be offered the chance to discuss the IMF’s proposals with the delegates.
In a proactive move, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader S. Sridharan have been invited to participate in these deliberations.
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2024-03-08 11:01:00
V Sriharan alias Murugan, key convict in former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case who was freed in 2022, has moved India’s Madras high court for permission to attend visa interview for travel to the United Kingdom, and also to visit Sri Lanka consulate in Chennai to process his travel documents.
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2024-03-08 10:49:02
The mother of the woman who died of losing his daughter and her children, his daughter and her children, told the BBC Sinhala.
'My child who has lived with the Buddha. What must you feel? '
Internationally, six members of a Sri Lankan family, including four children and four children in Ottawa, is also internationally involved.
The mother of the woman who died of her daughter and her children, Jayanthi Ekanayake commented on BBC Sinhala service.
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2024-03-08 10:38:00
Tamil National People's Front media spokesman Kanagaratnam Sukash has announced that the protest is abandoned due to the removal of the Buddha statue in Chiripuram.
The Buddha statue was called for a protest on Friday, demanding the removal of the statue of Buddha.
In this case, the statue of the Buddha in Chiripuram is abandoned, he said.
Forty. We believe that those who cannot achieve anything by the struggles will join us anymore. We will fight for the end of the race, ”he added.
2024-03-08 10:30:00
The owner of the vessel has complained to the Kalpitiya Police stating that a fishing vessel in the sea for fisheries in Kalpitiya.
Three fishermen of this vessel have traveled and residents of the Evtatoadaka area in the ages of 21, 37 and 38.
The Navy has educated the Navy in this regard and investigations have commenced investigations.
2024-03-08 10:28:00
Two persons, including Buddhist Thera, have been arrested with a Valambisang worth Rs.
The Special Task Force (STF) has been arrested on Thursday night in the Kalkuda area, Kalkuda police said.
The police said that steps have been taken to produce in court after the investigation.
2024-03-08 10:27:20
Ramya Wanigasekara: The massive voice personality and excellent performance go out
Ramya Wanigasekara's voice was extinguished by the Sri Lankan radio prisons for a massive voice personality.
She passed away from the Colombo National Hospital.
It is a huge personality in a huge personality as a synagogue actor, a senior news announcer and background.
Wanigasekara was born on 17 July 17 July 1950 in the Kotiyakumbura area in Kegalle.
Her father was an estate superintendent of the Hettimulla and a woman born in Eheliyagoda area.
Ramya Wanigasekara began his primary education at the Hotel College, Kotiyakumbura Maha Vidyalaya.
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2024-03-08 10:16:00
Sri Lanka Police have requested public assistance to apprehend a suspect who is wanted in connection with a robbery in Hikkaduwa.
The suspect is accused of breaking into a house in the Wavulagoda area of Hikkaduwa on January 21, where a foreign woman was residing and stealing around Rs. 760,000 in cash, 02 ATM cards and several other valuables.
Thus, the public has been requested to provide any available information about the suspect (pictured below) by contacting any of the following telephone numbers:
2024-03-08 10:15:00
Two persons were injured in a motorcycle collision with a lorry in front of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha on Thursday afternoon at the Nanuoya Police Division, Nanuoya Rathalla Cross Road.
Police said the lorry driver had been arrested for treatment of two motorcyclists in the accident.
The injured were reported to be from Thalawakelle and Kotakkalai, aged 27 and 28.
Police said the motorcycle traveling from Nuwara Eliya to Talawakelle and a lorry from Nanuoya Ratalla to Nuwara Eliya collided.
2024-03-08 10:15:00
Maskeliya, March 8 (Daily Mirror) - Three tons of plastic bottles discarded by pilgrims visiting Sri Pada have been collected within three months since the beginning of the Sri Pada season this year,Maskeliya Pradeshiya Sabha announced.
Secretary of the maskeliya Pradeshiya Sabha S. Rajaweeran said garbage bins have been installed to dispose of plastic water bottles carried by pilgrims travelling along that route.
He said, however, some pilgrims just throw plastic water bottles into the environment without putting them into garbage bins.
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2024-03-08 10:15:00
Maskeliya, March 8 (Daily Mirror) - The Maskeliya Pradeshiya Sabha announced today that within three months of the 2023–2024 Sri Pada season commencing, they have successfully gathered three tons of plastic bottles discarded by pilgrims visiting Sri Pada.
Pradeshiya Sabha Secretary S. Rajaweeran said garbage bins have been installed to dispose of plastic water bottles carried by pilgrims travelling along that route.
Some pilgrims just throw plastic water bottles into the environment without putting them into garbage bins.
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2024-03-08 10:15:00
Maskeliya, March 8 (Daily Mirror) - The Maskeliya District Council announced today that within three months of the 2023–2024 Sri Pada season commencing, they have successfully gathered three tons of plastic bottles discarded by pilgrims visiting Sri Pada.
District Council Secretary S. Rajaweeran said garbage bins have been installed to dispose of plastic water bottles carried by pilgrims travelling along that route.
Some pilgrims just throw plastic water bottles into the environment without putting them into garbage bins.
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2024-03-08 10:08:00
A golden sword has been arrested in a raid conducted by a tip off received by the STF.
The raid was carried out by the Kataragama Police Special Task Force yesterday evening yesterday (07).
The golden sword was transported by a cab.
The suspect arrested with the sword was a 62 year old Dickwella area.
2024-03-08 09:40:00
An executive member of the Vavuniya Vedukkunni Temple, who was involved in the organizing of Shivaratri Pooja, was arrested by the Nedungeni police yesterday.
It is reported that steps have been taken to produce the two of them in the Vavuniya court today.
2024-03-08 09:38:00
The All Ceylon Saiva Mahasabha has strongly condemned the arrest of the priest Sivathiru Mathimukha Raja, who went to the Maha Shivaratri Pooja of the Vedukkunni Mountain Adi Shiva Temple.
Shivaratri is the most classic first fasting of the Saivites around the world.
Accordingly, the worship of the Adi Shiva Temple, which is worshiped by the Tamil Saivan Temple in the Vavuniya district of Vavuniya in the Vavuniya Sivapu region, was the worst arrests of the worship of the Adi Shiva Temple and the worship of the devotees of the devotees.
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2024-03-08 09:36:58
Members of the Tame Elephants Association have been opened to open a private hospital with the first time in the island and a private hospital with a private hospital with tame elephants.
The headship has been taken by the Maharagama S.. N. Tama Elephant Association says that according to the concept of Roshan
The Sitha was taken to this hospital in Habarana to shoot at Mahiyanganaya and recovered from the Habarana.
It is noteworthy that a Shraid of Raja to bring about their first natural collection process with the opening of the breeding center.
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2024-03-08 09:34:00
The suspect, who had fled the floor, has been identified after hospitalization.
The post mortem was conducted at the Chilaw Hospital yesterday.
The post mortem report has been issued by the Chilaw Hospital Specialist Judicial Court (S) Extestant Extetent Court Officer of the Chilaw Hospital.
2024-03-08 09:31:00
Hamas on Thursday left Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo where there was no sign of progress just days before the start of Ramadan, while the U.S. said the onus was on the Palestinian militant group to strike a deal on Israeli hostages.
Israel and Hamas blamed each other for the lack of agreement after four days of talks mediated by Qatar and Egypt about a 40-day ceasefire amid fears violence could escalate during the Muslim fasting month.
Egyptian security sources said talks, taking place without an Israeli delegation in Cairo, would resume on Sunday, the expected start of Ramadan.
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2024-03-08 09:26:00
Colombo, March 8 (Daily Mirror) - The declaration by Defense State Minister Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon in Parliament yesterday regarding the population of stray dogs in the country is baseless and it is asserted that the State Minister issued this statement without possessing accurate data on the subject, advisor to the Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population, Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara said.
The State Minister said that some 6.2 million stray dogs are roaming in different parts of the country and that this situation has caused serious issues in tourist areas such as Sigiriya.
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2024-03-08 09:25:00
Veteran actress, journalist and radio news anchor Ms. Ramya Vanigasekara has passed away at the age of 73 years old.
2024-03-08 09:15:00
Six Sri Lankans have been identified from the same family who have been assassinated in the capital of Canada, Ottawa.
They were attacked by a sharp weapon in a house on Wednesday in the suburbs of Barhevan in south Ottawa.
The mother and her four children and a 40 -year -old man who lived in the house died in the incident.
The four children who died are under the age of seven. The mother of 35 -year -old Darsani Bandaranaike, 07 -year -old Inuga Wickremesinghe, 04 -year -old Aswini Wickremesinghe, 02 -year -old Rinyana Wickremesinghe and Keli Wickremesinghe, 02 months.
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2024-03-08 09:10:00
The police said that the suspect who entered a house where a national woman had lodged in a house was stolen.
2024-03-08 09:04:00
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka plans to call tenders for a 50 MegaWatt wind plant in the North Eastern Mannar area, next week Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said as investor interest increased amid economic stability.
“A lot of investors are showing interest,” Minister Wijesekera told reporters Thursday. “Accordingly, we plan to call tenders for 10 wind and solar plants from local and foreign investors.”
“Next week we plan to advertise tenders for a 50MW wind plant in Mannar.”
Mannar is an area with a Ceylon Electricity Board wind plant with proven plant factor of around 45 percent which sharply reduces the costs per unit.
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2024-03-08 09:01:00
Ramya Wanigasekara has passed away.
She also served as a journalist and a radio news.
2024-03-08 08:55:00
ECONOMYNEXT – Five local and international investors have responded to a request for proposals to divest Sri Lanka Insurance, the island’s State Enterprises Restructuring Unit said.
LIC (Lanka) Limited, Union Assurance PLC and Asiri Hospital Holdings PLC have responded to the sale of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Life Limited.
Euro Exim Bank Limited, Fairfirst Insurance Limited, have submitted proposals to Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited.
Sri Lanka Insurance was split ahead of the sale to keep to legal requirements which were not followed earlier.
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2024-03-08 08:53:00
Veteran actress, journalist and former radio news presenter Ramya Wanigasekara passed away on Friday morning (March 08), family sources told Ada Derana.
Wanigasekara made her debut stage drama appearance in 1976 with a minor role in the stage drama ‘Hasthiraja Mahaththaya’. She had her breakthrough role in the 1978 stage drama ‘Mana Ranjana Weda Warjana’.
She also acted in many other stage dramas, including ‘Kelani Palama’, ‘Ahasin Wetunu Minissu’, ‘Jailer Unnahe’, ‘Raja Kathawa’, ‘Muhudu Puththu’, and ‘Siri Sangabo’.
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2024-03-08 08:48:00
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2024-03-08 08:46:45
International news reports that 6 Sri Lankans have been killed by a sharp weapon in the Canadian capital Ottawa last night.
The casualties include four children, including a two -month infant.
The victims have been identified as new visits to Canada, a top police officer of the country said.
While the mother and children have died in the incident, the father has been severely injured.
It is reported that a close man with the family died in the shooting incident.
A 19 -year -old suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident. The person is also said to be a Sri Lankan.
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2024-03-08 08:26:00
The Attorney General has stated in the Supreme Court that the police witnesses have been threatened by the Supreme Court.
It was reported that the Attorney General had made this notice when he was called by a former police Narcotics Bureau.
Senior State Counsel Shamitry Wickrema appeared for the Attorney General
He said that a group of officers had been deployed to the safety of the victims and the Witnesses to protect the victims.
The State Counsel has stated that a leading witness has been killed by the criminal inquiries of the Criminal Investigations Department.
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2024-03-08 08:03:00
The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit in Canada arrested a 19-years-old Sri Lankan student who was involved in last night’s homicide where six including five members of a Sri Lankan family were killed.
According to the immediate release issued by the Ottawa police, the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has charged a man in relation to the homicides on Berrigan Drive that left six persons dead and one injured.
Febrio De-Zoysa, 19-years-old, has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.
He is a Sri Lankan national who is believed to be in Canada as a student.
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2024-03-08 08:03:00
The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit in Canada arrested a 19-years-old Sri Lankan student who was involved in last night’s homicide where six including five members of a Sri Lankan family were killed.
According to the immediate release issued by the Ottawa police, the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has charged a man in relation to the homicides on Berrigan Drive that left six persons dead and one injured.
Febrio De-Zoysa, 19-years-old, has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.
He is a Sri Lankan national who is believed to be in Canada as a student.
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2024-03-08 08:01:00
Six people belonging to the same family who were identified as Sri Lankans were killed in a shooting at a house in Ottawa, the capital of Canada.
The mother and children have died and the father has been admitted to the hospital with serious injuries.
Ottawa police said that a suspect was arrested in connection with the crime.
2024-03-08 07:48:00
Colombo, March 08 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka has experienced a significant surge in HIV/AIDS cases in 2023 recording close to 700 cases.
According to the National STD/AIDS Control Programme, Sri Lanka has logged 694 cases reflecting a 13 per cent increase compared to the year 2022, which saw 607 cases.
Out of the cases reported in 2023, 91 males and five females fall within the age range of 15-24, while the remaining cases are individuals above 25 years old.
The male-to-female ratio of reported HIV cases in 2023 stands at 7.5:1
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2024-03-08 07:26:00
Hindu devotees around the world have been honored with great devotion to the great Shiva Nighty.
This is the righteous feast of Hindu devotees who will sacrifice to Shiva.
The night sacrificing sacrifices to Shiva and sacrifice to Siva Handsion, Hindus devotees will engage in charity.
2024-03-08 07:26:00
Colombo, March 8 (Daily Mirror) - The meeting among President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) leaders Mahinda Rajapaksa and Basil Rajapaksa ended with no final decision on the formation of an alliance ahead of the pending national elections, Daily Mirror learns .
The three leaders met yesterday to discuss outstanding political matters ahead of the presidential elections slated to be conducted later this year .
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2024-03-08 06:53:47
The Polonnaruwa Criminal Investigation Department said that five persons, including the president's award, were arrested with equipment and modern car used for digging archaeologies in a garden in Valegadai area in Polonnaruwa.
The arrested suspect is the resident of Kadawatha and the other suspects are resident of Bandarawela, Galewela, Kandala and Mirigama, and they are aged 30 to 50 years.. Said Bandara.
Bandara said that a 46 -year -old suspect, who was arrested with the scanning machine to see if there were materials underneath, hails from the Bandarawela area who received the President's award in 1999.
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2024-03-08 06:50:00
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has acknowledged his shortcomings in appointing key defence personnel, including General Shavendra Silva and General (Retd.) Kamal Gunaratne in his tell-all memoir “The Conspiracy to Oust Me” launched yesterday (March 7).
Rajapaksa recounts the dramatic circumstances which led to his ousting in 2022, describing it as a first-hand experience of an internationally-sponsored regime change operation.
Rajapaksa who recalls several of his failures, most notably the organic farming initiative, also interestingly points out failures in the national security apparatus under his own administration.
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2024-03-08 06:45:00
In Canada's home, 6 more information about the killing of 6 persons with a Sri Lankan family.
Foreign reports said that the mother and her four children died in the incident as well as a 40-year-old man who lived in the house.
Fourteen children have been identified as seven years old.
The Chief of Ottawa Police said that the suspect was a Sri Lankan who was studying in Canada, 19-year-old Farbrean de Zoysa.
The incident was first known as a shooting but later stated that a weapon was killed.
The Mayor has said that this is the first time in Ottawa, about three decades.
2024-03-08 06:42:15
Two persons, including a Buddhist Thera, have been arrested for sale from Matara for sale.
The Special Task Force (STF) has been arrested on Thursday night in the Kalkuda area and handed over to them, Calcutta police said.
On the advice of the Special Task Force Commander Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Varuna Jayasundera, Ampara Batticaloa Police Director of the Batticaloa Police, Under the guidance of the Ampara Batticaloa Police.
In this case, the Special Task Force, who observed that two men, including Buddhist Thera had been abducted for sale, were arrested and arrested and rescued a Valamburi conch worth Rs 1 crore.
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2024-03-08 06:30:00
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is still negotiating the power purchase price with India’s Adani group, Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said, amid concerns about the government procurement without tender.
Adani Group had proposed to sell a unit of wind power at 9.7 US cents per kiloWatt hour.
That is about 30 to 31 Sri Lanka rupees at our exchange rates,” Minister Wijesekera said. “During the evaluation it has been reduced further to below 30 rupees. That price also we have not yet agreed, the evaluation is still ongoing.”
The price will apply to plants in Mannar and Pooneryn which are coming as a single project.
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2024-03-08 06:30:00
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is still negotiating the power purchase price with India’s Adani group, Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said, amid concerns about the government procurement without tender.
Adani Group had proposed to sell a unit of wind power at 9.7 US cents per kiloWatt hour.
That is about 30 to 31 Sri Lanka rupees at our exchange rates,” Minister Wijesekera said. “During the evaluation it has been reduced further to below 30 rupees. That price also we have not yet agreed, the evaluation is still ongoing.”
The price will apply to plants in Mannar and Pooneryn which are coming as a single project.
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2024-03-08 06:27:00
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts in the evening or at night today, the Meteorology Department says.
However, mainly dry weather will prevail in the other areas of the island.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
Mainly fair weather will prevail in sea areas around the island.
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2024-03-08 06:16:02
"I invited the Chanakyan MP to take the Prime Minister safely to the Lift (Mutt)," said Rohitha Abeygunawardena, former state MP and former minister.
Rohitha Abeygunawardena said this while urging the Deputy Speaker to investigate the immediate investigation through the Private and Disciplinary Committee on Chanakyan's allegation.
Chanakyan MP urged the MP to investigate through the Private Committee and the disciplinary committee, saying that I was trying to attack the Prime Minister.. I will appear before that inquiry. I have no problems.
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2024-03-08 06:11:00
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the evening or night in the evening or night.
The latest announcement issued by the Department of Western and Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Galle and Matara districts.
In some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Province, some locations are expected in the morning.
2024-03-08 06:10:00
Six people including a mother, her four young children and a family acquaintance were killed inside a townhouse in the south Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven late Wednesday night.
During a media briefing Thursday afternoon, Ottawa police Chief Eric Stubbs said there were initially two calls to 911 around 10:52 p.m. Wednesday.
He said first responders arrived within minutes to the home on Berrigan Drive near Palmadeo Drive, a residential area close to two schools.
Police have identified five of the victims as a family of newcomers to Canada from Sri Lanka. They are:
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2024-03-08 06:07:36
2024-03-08 06:07:18
In Sri Lanka, companies that have embraced gender equality and diversity have reaped the rewards of a diverse workforce. For example, MAS Holdings, a leading apparel manufacturer in Sri Lanka, has prioritsed gender diversity and inclusion in its workforce, with women occupying key leadership positions across the organization
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2024-03-08 06:02:01
The International Women's Day (IWD) is a global celebration of achievements of women in a multitude of spheres – economic, social, cultural, and political. As we celebrate IWD 2024 with the theme #InspireInclusion – “Count Her In”, it may be worthwhile to reflect upon what ‘inclusion’ means.
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2024-03-08 05:58:57
The Power of Women as Entrepreneurs needs special recognition, and the government needs to facilitate them to find new export markets and financial assistance to expand their businesses. We all know that the private sector especially, the SME sector is the engine of growth, and most of the businesses are severely affected due to ongoing economic conditions and new Tax systems discourage small businesses from competing with other players in the business.
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2024-03-08 05:53:26
We have given up hope of escaping from this bondage because we have tried many times and failed every time
With the disappearance of queues for essential items, and the steadfast repression of any descent, it appears as if most of us have settled down to the realities of economic hardships with resignation and despondency. This being a society that was dominated by colonisers for centuries and shaped by beliefs in fate and mystic powers for millennia that kind of thinking can be expected. But giving up any hope of overcoming this adversity and bracing things to get worse as if we are in an inescapable bondage of sort is inexcusable.
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2024-03-08 05:51:38
NPP’s bird cage economy would be realistically grounded on a rejuvenated real sector rather than on an IMF stabilised financial sector
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2024-03-08 05:46:51
Reports of substantial salary hikes at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) raise concerns regarding the economic implications of these decisions. Led by Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, the CBSL has defended these raises as lawful under the Central Bank Act, citing the need for competitive salaries to retain skilled personnel. However, several economic arguments suggest that these salary increases may not be in the best interest of economic stability in the nation.
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2024-03-08 05:45:00
Bogawantalawa Teas prioritizes social responsibility in its tea cultivation, manufacturing, and marketing. This commitment is embedded in its Sustainability Policy, focusing on employee, community, and societal well-being. The company implements initiatives aligned with the UN Women Empowerment Principles, aiming to enhance gender equality and women’s rights in tea plantation communities.
The company ensures fair labour practices, promoting equal treatment and pay for all employees. It actively prevents child labour, supports women’s freedom to associate, and offers training for career advancement.
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2024-03-08 05:45:00
Marking International Women’s Day, Hemas Hospitals has unveiled “HER MARCH”, an initiative dedicated to sparking discussions and action on women’s wellness and the critical role of preventive healthcare. With a steadfast commitment to enhancing the health and wellbeing of women across Sri Lanka, underscored by patient-centric care, Hemas Hospitals introduces an array of specially curated packages for women. These comprehensive health assessments are provided at attractive prices, and are available through various banks and a widely available digital healthcare platform, for a limited time.
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2024-03-08 05:45:00
Peter Dooley Naval Institute of Germany has expressed its willingness to provide technical training for Sri Lankan seafarers.On March 6, Rainer Sterk, the training manager of that institution, informed Minister of Ports and Shipping Nimal Siripala de Silva about the project at the minister’s office.
Stark said that at present, the Peter Dooley Naval Institute provides technical training to seafarers in many countries, including the Philippines, and 15 youths have been trained as merchant marine cadets, jointly with the Central Marine Institute of Sri Lanka.
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2024-03-08 05:44:05
Use of technology in education has notably enhanced productivity and resilience in the educational sector
‘’Currently an assessment could be deployed in about 5 minutes, in class, student responses are instantaneous and so are the results (he doesn’t need to grade them separately). Traditional assessment usually takes 3-4 hours each’’ -- an assistant teacher at a Composite School in India who has been using Class Saathi, an Ed-tech initiative which is a Bluetooth clicker-based smart classroom solution that makes formative assessment easy and fast.
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2024-03-08 05:36:53
Aims to present Bill to Parliament next month after Cabinet approval
Expresses willingness to engage stakeholders in discussions to further reduce fuel prices via transparent pricing formula
Heavy rainfall alleviates power generation challenges, partially offsetting 2022 loss of over Rs. 270 b
Ministry aims to integrate Siambalanduwa project into national grid by second half of 2025, enhancing capacity by 100 MW at an affordable rate
Several large-scale wind and solar projects in pipeline, with plans to release tender notice for a 50 MW in Mannar next week
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2024-03-08 05:33:07
From left : CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland and President Ranil Wickremesinghe
From left : State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama and CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland
Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Chairman Lord Marland concluded a successful 3-day visit to Sri Lanka as part of a larger trip to South and South East Asia. The visit presented a significant opportunity to foster further ties between the Government, business sector and the CWEIC.
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2024-03-08 05:29:44
Parliament unveils special photo wall with photographs of all women MPs from 1931 to date
Former female Parliame-ntarians were felicitated during a special felicitation program organised by Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus, held yesterday in Parliament ahead of the International Women’s Day 2024.
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2024-03-08 05:28:27
Speaker of the House Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana revealed the lists of members appointed to 36 committees for the fifth session of the ninth Parliament.
The appointments were made in accordance with the motions approved by Parliament on 9 February.
Ministerial Consultative Committee on Finance, Economic Stabilisation and National Policies
Ministerial Consultative Committee on Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment
Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms
Ministerial Consultative Committee on Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development
2024-03-08 05:28:00
Cargills Food & Beverages Limited, renowned for producing a wide range of food and beverages under the trusted Sri Lankan brand KIST, is launching an exotic sauce collection in an easy-to-use squeezable bottle named ‘KIST Squeeasy Buddy.’ This collection embodies the concept of a culinary companion, designed to support day-to-day cooking needs.
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Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council chairman Lord Marland’s Sri Lanka visit a resounding success
2024-03-08 05:28:00
Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Chairman Lord Marland concluded a successful 3-day visit to Sri Lanka as part of a larger trip to South and South East Asia. The visit presented a significant opportunity to foster further ties between the government, business sector, and the CWEIC.
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2024-03-08 04:40:38
Sri Lankan family, including four children, is 'mass murder' in Canada
The Canadian police say that the deaths of a Sri Lankan family, including four children, including four children.
Police say that the victims have recently arrived in Canada and the youngest youngerly from the victims.
The murder had been accused of a 19-year-old student who lived with the family.
"This is a futility violence," this is a futility violence, "said Thursday (yesterday).
Police officers responded to emergency calls on Wednesday in the State of Ottawa, Ottawan.
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2024-03-08 04:36:50
The Amendment Electricity Board Bill has been sent to the Attorney General's Department for approval and the approval of the Cabinet will be presented in Parliament in April, said Power and Energy Minister Kanjana Wijesekera.
The Minister said this at a media briefing held at the Presidential Media Center yesterday. He further stated that
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