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SLTB to issue diesel for GCE O/L Exam Staff Private Vehicles

The Commissioner General of Examinations says that steps will be taken to issue diesel from the depots belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board for the personal vehicles of the examination staff on

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Dr. Jeewandara on Sri Lanka's ability to diagnose and identify monkey pox

The Allergy Immunology and Cell Biology Unit (AICBU) at the Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine in the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has all the necessary infrastructure to test and

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President Rajapaksa congratulates the newly elected PM of Australia

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has congratulated the Australian prime minister-elect, Anthony Albanese on winning the election and said the government is looking forward to working with him.

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Man shot dead in Mawathagama

A person has been killed in a shooting in the Paragahadeniya area in Mawathagama.

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Australia expels Conservatives after nine years and Albanese to become PM

Australia’s Labor Party was set to end almost a decade of conservative rule as the government was swept away in Saturday’s election by a wave of support for candidates who campaigned for more action

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WHO working on more monkeypox guidance as cases rise

The World Health Organization is working on further guidance for countries on how to mitigate the spread of monkeypox, amid concerns cases could spike further in the summer months, a senior adviser

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Australia ousts Scott Morrison govt after decade in power, elects new PM

Australia’s center-left opposition party toppled the conservative government after almost a decade in power, and Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese in his Saturday election victory speech promised

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Exams chief on special arrangements for O/L exam

Today (May 22) a special program is being implemented to provide fuel to the examination staff, said the Commissioner General of Examinations, L.M.D. Says Dharmasena.

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China says it is ready to play a positive role in easing Sri Lanka's debt burden

China says it stands ready to work with relevant countries and international financial institutions and to continue to play a positive role in easing Sri Lanka’s debt burden.

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Two arrested with 450 kilos of Kerala cannabis

The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has arrested two persons in possession of 450 kilograms of Kerala cannabis.

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World Bank, ADB and AIIB announce a joint plan to assist Sri Lanka

The World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have decided to assist in responding to the current economic crisis in Sri Lanka.

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Four members of the same family were injured when a car collided with a train

Four members of the same family have been seriously injured in a collision between a train and a jeep.

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Police are cracking down on people who stockpile fuel for resale

The Sri Lanka Police has decided to launch island wide raids from today (May 22) to find those who are stockpiling diesel or petrol for resale.

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Sri Lankan Missions Abroad will earn Rs. 3.2 billion by 2021

In a statement the Foreign Ministry said these measures include a drastic reduction in and suspension of some entitled allowances of the staff of Sri Lanka’s overseas missions.

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From today, Litro guarantees to deliver 80,000 LP gas cylinders daily

An announcement was made by Litro Chairman Vijitha Herath stating that 50,000 gas cylinders are expected to be distributed in the Colombo and Gampaha districts as per the directives of the Committee

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CID records statements from the IGP and the STF Commanding Officer

The CID is currently investigating IGP CD Statements are being taken from Wickramaratne and STF Commander Waruna Jayasundara.

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Protesting HND students were attacked with tear gas and water cannons

Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by gas and water cannons (HNDs) near the World Trade Center in Colombo.

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Fuel supply to filling stations will be suspended if distribution is disrupted

Kanchana Wijesekera, Minister of Power and Energy has stated that a policy decision has been taken to suspend the supply of fuel to petrol stations in areas where protesters are obstructing

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Police obtain court order for student protest march

The Colombo Fort Police today (May 21) obtained an order from the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court against the protest march organized by HND students.

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Traffic has been disrupted in several areas due to the protests

Affected by the current fuel and LPG shortages, the public has been staging protests in several areas, urging the authorities to ensure uninterrupted supply.

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State of emergency in Sri Lanka revoked

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency in the country on the 6th of May pursuant to the powers vested in him by the Constitution, in order to ensure political stability, which is

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The powers of parliamentary committees, including the COPA and the COPE, will be increased

A motion to amend the Standing Orders and increase the powers of all parliamentary committees including COPE and COPA will be tabled in the Parliament soon, says the Leader of the House, Minister

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A protest at Borella Junction demanding gas

A group of protesters have blocked the Borella junction demanding the supply of LP gas.

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Parts of Colombo to experience 10-hour water cut today

The water supply for several areas in Colombo will be interrupted for 10 hours today (May 21), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWS&DB) says.

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Sri Lanka welcomes G7 announcement on securing debt relief

Sri Lanka welcomes G7 announcement in securing debt relief Sri Lankan Prime Minister Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday welcomed the G7 announcement that they will assist the country in

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Ministry of Energy issues update on fuel distribution

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera says that another consignment of diesel and petrol is expected to be unloaded today.

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Litro requests distribution of 60% of LP gas cylinders to populated areas

Litro asked to distribute 60% of LP gas cylinders in highly populated areas The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has instructed Litro Gas to distribute 60% of its LP gas cylinders to highly

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South Korea issues special travel advice on Sri Lanka

South Korea issued a special travel advisory on Sri Lanka on Friday, the foreign ministry said, adding that the island was gripped by civil unrest following an economic crisis.

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Committee on Public Finance to summon CB governor, Finance Secretary

Further, the Import and Export Control Regulations No. 6 of 2022 mentioned in the Gazette Notification No. 2274/42 dated 09.04.2022 enacted under the Import and Export (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969 were

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PM told the foreign media that the previous administration was responsible for the current crisis

Sri Lanka’s prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has told Sky News that “the last administration is to blame” for the country’s current crisis.

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Navy arrests 40 persons for attempting to make illegal immigration

Sri Lanka Navy, during a recent patrol conducted on seas off Batticaloa and in a special operation in the beach area of Kalawanchikudi, Batticaloa, managed to apprehend 40 individuals who attempted

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Sri Lanka denies allegations in Canadian parliament, says 'no genocide'

The government of Sri Lankan, refuting the allegations of genocide of Tamils made the Canadian parliamentary motion, has slammed the move to recognize May 18 as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day.

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SJB suspends party membership of Harin and Manusha

The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has suspended the party membership of its lawmakers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara who accepted ministerial portfolios in the government.

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Maithripala says taking over the ministry is against the decision of the SLFP

Former President and Chairman of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Maithripala Sirisena says accepting ministerial portfolios in the incumbent government is against the decision reached by the party.

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Focus on weather today

Showers at times in the Sabaragamuwa and Central Provinces.

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Japan provides US $ 3 million in emergency assistance to Sri Lanka

The government of Japan, through UNICEF and the World Food Program (WFP), has granted humanitarian emergency assistance of USD 3 million to Sri Lanka for the procurement of essential medicines and

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LIOC suspends sales of petrol cans, containers and bottles

Amid a shortage of petrol in the country, the Ceylon IOC (LIOC) has decided to suspend the sale of petrol in cans, containers or bottles with immediate effect.

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Main suspect in the murder of MP Amarakeerthi has been arrested

A main suspect in the murder of Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala has been arrested by the police, a police spokesman said today.

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Litro officials summon COPE committee on gas crisis

The management of Litro Gas Lanka Limited was summoned this morning before the Committee on Public Enterprises to look into the current gas shortage and related solutions.

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G7 Supports Debt Relief Efforts for Sri Lanka

The Group of Seven economic powers support efforts to provide debt relief for Sri Lanka, G7 finance chiefs said on Thursday in a draft communique from a meeting in Germany after the country defaulted

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