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Australian Volunteer Corporation Programme to run till 2027

The Cabinet has agreed to sign an affiliated agreement to implement the Australian Volunteer Corporation Programme for a further five years.

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President discusses bilateral development cooperation with foreign envoys

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has exchanged views on bilateral development cooperation with several foreign representatives in Sri Lanka.

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DEC

Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas

The Department of Meteorology Monday (Dec.06) issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas for deep and shallow sea areas from Mannar to Pottuvil via Kankasanturai, Trincomalee

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DEC

3 in 10 households consume insufficient levels of food in Sri Lanka – report

Nearly three in ten households consume insufficient levels of food, a report by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP)

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Wasantha Mudalige and Ven. Siridhamma Thero granted bail

The Convenor of the Inter-University Students’ Federation IUSF), Wasantha Mudalige, and the Convenor Inter-University Bhikkhus’ Federation (IUBF), Ven.Sridhamma Thero, have been granted bail.

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Landslide buries bus in Colombia, killing at least 34

At least 34 people died when a landslide buried a bus in northwestern Colombia on Sunday, the government disaster agency said on Monday.

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Kanchana warns of extended power cuts if electricity tariffs not increased

Minister of Power & Energy Kanchana Wijesekera, at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (Dec.05), has reiterated the need to increase electricity tariffs.

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DEC

Indonesia bans sex outside marriage in new criminal code

Indonesia’s parliament approved a new criminal code on Tuesday that bans sex outside marriage with a punishment of up to one year in jail, despite worries the laws may scare away

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Coordinated assistance program vital for Sri Lanka’s recovery, int’l financial institutions say

Representatives of the World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have decided that a coordinated assistance

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DEC

Third edition of Lanka Premier League kicks off

The 2022 Lanka Premiere League (LPL), Sri Lanka’s topmost domestic T20 league in which big-ticket international and local players are taking part, kicked off a short while ago (Dec 06) with

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DEC

Main broker in organ trafficking racket at private hospital remanded

The main broker, who was arrested Monday morning (06 Dec) over his involvement in the human organ trafficking racket at a private hospital in Borella, has been remanded till 13 December.

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Sri Lanka needs strong new economic system, not reforms - President

Sri Lanka does not need economic reforms that offer no solutions to the ongoing crisis, but a strong new economic system that can face 2050, President Ranil Wickremesinghe says.

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Sirisena’s writ against court notice deferred until January

The Court of Appeal has ordered to postpone the hearing of the writ application filed by former President Maithripala Sirisena seeking the dismissal of a notice issued by the Colombo Fort

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DEC

China invites IMF & World Bank to discuss aiding Sri Lanka

China has reportedly invited the Chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva and the President of the World Bank David Malpass to discuss helping Sri Lanka.

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WB approves Sri Lanka’s eligibility to access concessional financing from IDA

The World Bank has approved Sri Lanka’s eligibility to access concessional financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help stabilize the economy and protect livelihoods,

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DEC

CCD arrests main broker in kidney racket at private hospital

Colombo Crime Division (CCD) has arrested a person who is said to be the main broker of human organ trafficking in a private hospital in Rajagiri.

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DEC

Compulsory retirement age of public sector workers gazetted

A special gazette notification has been published, making it compulsory for public sector employees to retire by the age of 60 years.

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DEC

China calls for joint efforts to ease Sri Lanka’s debt burden

China hopes relevant countries and international financial institutions will work with China to play a positive role in helping Sri Lanka overcome the current difficulties.

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ADB Vice President commends Sri Lanka’s commitment to economic revival through reforms

Vice President of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Shixin Chen said international monetary agencies are highly impressed with the strength of the Sri Lankan leadership and its commitment

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DEC

Final Parliament sitting of the year moved to Dec. 13

The Secretary General of the Parliament, Dhammika Dasanayake said that it was decided in the Committee on Parliamentary Business meeting held Monday (05) under the patronage

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DEC

Ceypetco and LIOC slash price of Auto Diesel

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) announced that the price of Auto Diesel will be reduced by Rs.10 with effect from midnight Monday (Dec.05).

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Health Ministry appoints committee to probe kidney transplant racket

The Ministry of Health has appointed a seven-member committee to investigate into the organ transplant racket.

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Transport Minister calls for immediate resignation of SLTB chairman

Minister of Transport and Highways Bandula Gunawardena has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), Kingsley Ranawaka.

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DEC

Laugfs Gas says no increase in LP gas prices

Laughs Gas Plc says that there will be no increase in the price of its domestic LP gas and it will be sold at the current price.

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Seized drugs turning into ‘flour’ during legal process – Justice Minister

Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe says that there is an increasing trend of seized drugs such as heroin returning to the streets and going back into the hands of people.

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DEC

Litro gas prices increased

Litro Gas Company has decided to increase the prices of LP gas cylinders with effect from midnight Monday (Dec. 05).

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DEC

G7 price cap on Russian oil kicks in, Russia will only sell at market price

The Group of Seven price cap on Russian seaborne oil came into force on Monday as the West tries to limit Moscow’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine, but Russia has said it will not abide

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India to provide technical assistance to uplift local milk production

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a committee consisting of representatives of the public and private sectors of Sri Lanka to work with the multidisciplinary team

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Court rejects Nimal Siripala’s petition against his removal from SLFP posts

The Colombo District Court has rejected the application filed by Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva requesting to issue a court order preventing former president Maithripala Sirisena

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DEC

US provides 9,300 MT of fertilizer to paddy farmers in Sri Lanka

The United States officially handed over 9,300 metric tons of urea fertilizer to the Ministry of Agriculture to distribute to more than 193,000 smallholder paddy farmers in Jaffna, Mullaitivu,

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Navy nabs 20 suspected to be on illegal migration attempt off Trincomalee

Sri Lanka Navy has held a local multi-day fishing trawler carrying 20 would-be illegal immigrants to a foreign country via sea routes, during a special operation carried out in the seas east of

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DEC

Palali International Airport to recommence operations

State Minister of Ports and Aviation, Premalal Jayasekara says that the aviation services in the Palali International Airport, which had suspended its services due to Coivd-19 pandemic,

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DEC

Scholarship for A/L students from President’s Fund commences

A scholarship program utilizing funds from the President’s Fund has been initiated under the directives of President Ranil Wickremesinghe for students who have passed the G.C.E.Ordinary Level

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DEC

New constitution to be drafted for SLC – Sports Minister informs court

The Minister of Sports has informed the Court of Appeal that measures will be taken to prepare a new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

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‘Ice’ drugs found inside school canteen in Gampaha

Seven packets of ice drug (crystal methamphetamine) found in a canteen of a school in Gampaha - Malvatuhiripitiya area have been taken into police custody.

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Energy Minister reveals estimated electricity unit cost for uninterrupted power supply

Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchana Wijesekara says that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) estimates 01 unit of electricity will cost Rs.56.90 for an uninterrupted power supply for 2023.

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SLFP Executive Committee approves to remove MPs who joined government

The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has granted approval for the decision arrived at by its Central Committee to remove the MPs who accepted ministerial posts in the

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Fire breaks out at warehouse in Kelaniya

A fire has broken out in the upper story of a warehouse at Galborella in Kelaniya at around 06.30 a.m. Monday morning (Dec.05).

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NEOM offers Sri Lankan workers ‘lifetime opportunity,’ minister says

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM smart city offers a great opportunity for Sri Lankan professionals and skilled workers, a government minister from the South Asian nation said.

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Construction of Colombo Port’s East Terminal to be completed by July 2024 - Minister

Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva has expressed confidence that construction of the Sri Lanka Port Authority-funded East Container Terminal of the Colombo

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