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Do not mislead public on vehicle imports - Minister urges importers

Despite advertisements by vehicle importers claiming that vehicle imports will soon be allowed, Cabinet

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Suspension of Parate executions extended till March 2025

The Cabinet has approved an extension of the suspension on 'Parate executions' till March 31 of next year, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa

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Digital driving licenses coming soon

The government has approved the issuing of digital driving licenses to replace the current ones, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.

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Speaker to make statement on his doctorate soon - Dr. Jayatissa

Speaker Dr. Ashoka Ranwala will make a statement in a few days regarding various reports on his doctorate,

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China to provide entire requirement of school uniform fabric for 2025 as grant

- China is to provide the entire requirement of school uniform fabric for schoolchildren for the year 2025 as a grant, the Education Ministry said.

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Govt. approval granted to receive 22 diesel engines from India

The Indian Railways have agreed to provide 22 American Locomotive Company (ALCO) diesel engines to Sri Lanka

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8 suspects in remand custody over Club Wasantha shooting granted bail

Eight suspects, including the owner of the tattoo shop in Athurugiriya, who had been remanded over the double

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NDF nominates Faizer Mustapha as National List MP

The New Democratic Front (NDF) has submitted the name of Faizer Mustapha as its

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Jayasuriya laments batting failures after Sri Lanka’s series defeat to Proteas

Valiant efforts from Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis went in vain as Sri Lanka succumbed

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CEA urges Sri Pada visitors to avoid dumping polythene, plastic waste

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) urges devotees visiting Sri Pada to refrain from disposing

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Discussions begin for preparation of 2025 Budget

The government has initiated preliminary ministerial-level discussions for the preparation of the 2025 Budget under

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General Elections - Over 900 fail to submit expense reports

Over 900 candidates who contested the General Elections have failed to submit their income and expenditure

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Easier for govt. to take legal action against Udayanga, Kapila - Dr. Jayatissa

In the wake of United States imposing sanctions and visa restrictions on former CEO of SriLankan Airlines Kapila

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Jaffna MP demands to be called ‘Sir’

A video has surfaced on social media allegedly showing controversial Jaffna MP Archchuna

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Maximum wholesale, retail prices for local rice varieties issued

A gazette notification (2414/02) was issued yesterday by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), specifying the

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US imposes sanctions on Kapila Chandrasena, Udayanga Weeratunga

The United States has imposed sanctions and visa restrictions on two Sri Lankans — Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines

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Former CCD director Nevil Silva arrested

Former Director of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), Assistant Superintendent of Police Nevil

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Maharaj bowls South Africa to 109-run win, sweep of Sri Lanka

Left-arm spinner Maharaj picked up 5-76 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 238. They lost their remaining five wickets for 33 runs on Monday.

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Air quality in all urban areas reaches slightly adverse levels

Air quality across all urban areas of the island has reached slightly adverse levels today, according to reports.

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Sufficient stocks of eggs to meet market demand

The Sri Lanka Association of Animal Production announced today that sufficient stocks of eggs have been released to the market to prevent any shortages.

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Podi Lassie granted bail

Underworld figure Arumahandi Janith Madushanka Silva alias Podi Lassie was released on bail by Balapitiya Magistrate R.D. Janaka.

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Sri Lanka’s ‘Ava’ gang leader arrested in Canada on murder charges

A man believed to be the head of a Sri Lankan motorcycle gang is facing extradition to France to face murder

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Mobile phone, accessories recovered behind Podi Lassi’s cell in Boossa

A mobile phone and some mobile phone accessories have been recovered while hidden close to the special cell

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Sri Lanka logs over 850 Dengue cases in eight days

A total of 858 cases of Dengue were reported over the past eight days, indicating a notable uptick in the outbreak.

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Lohan Ratwatte granted bail

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte was granted bail today over a road accident caused

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Woman killed in crash involving MP Ponnambalam’s vehicle

A woman was killed after a vehicle belonging to All Ceylon Tamil Congress (ACTC) Parliamentarian

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High coconut prices - No Sambol, Kiri Hodi in canteens

Serving of coconut Sambol (salad made of scraped coconut meat) and Kiri Hodi

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Syrian rebels say they have taken control of Homs

The leader of the Islamist group leading an insurgency in Syria says his forces have taken full control of Homs - the country's third largest city.

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Cashier, driver arrested over murder of SLTB security guard to rob Rs. 1 Mn

Three suspects, including a cashier and a driver from the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) depot in Nuwara

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Leaving animal control to people to protect crops unacceptable - CEJ

- As a government, it is unacceptable to leave the control of animals that damage crops entirely in the hands of the

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Sripada pilgrimage begins on December 14

The Sripada pilgrimage season for 2024/25 will commence on Unduwap full moon poya day on December 14 after taking caskets

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Man shot dead in Gampaha

A 39-year-old man riding a motorcycle was shot dead in Gampaha this evening.

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President directs fixed rice prices

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed rice traders to sell Nadu rice to consumers at a wholesale

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Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal to intensify, approach Sri Lanka-Tamil Nadu by Dec. 11

The low pressure area formed over south-east Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify further and move

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U.S. Assistant Secretary of State meets President

The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Mr. Donald Lu expressed the United States government’s commitment to

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Tourists lean out from train doors for selfies, number of accidents keep rising

The number of accidents involving tourists engaging in unsafe behaviour on the upcountry mainline trains have

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Do not fall prey to automobile smugglers: Customs warn public

Do not fall prey to automobile smugglers and lose both wealth and the car, when vehicle imports are still strictly banned in

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‘I am deeply sorry’ - South Korea president apologizes for declaring martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has apologized to the nation in his first public comments since his

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Lohan Ratwatte arrested

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte has been arrested by the police following an accident reportedly caused by driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Vote on Account passed in Parliament

The resolution on the Vote on Account for the first four months of 2025 was passed in

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