Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne presented certificates of commendation under the ‘IMO Award for Exceptional Brave...
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Sri Lanka’s Adventure tourism promoted in Jordan
As part of the Economic diplomacy initiatives undertaken by the Sri Lanka Embassy in Jordan, an Exhibition to showcase Sri Lanka’s epic Ad...
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Bangladesh High Commissioner pays a courtesy call on Secretary General of Parliament
H.E. Mr. Tareq Md. Ariful Islam, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on Secretary General of Parliament Mr. ...
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Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris meets the professionals of Batticaloa district
A friendly meeting between Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris and professionals was held in Batticaloa, (Dece-28).
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Sri Lanka- Jordan Business Council established under the aegis of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Jordan
The Embassy of Sri Lanka along with the Jordanian Businessmen Association and the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka held a virtua...
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Scholarships and school stationery awarding ceremony for the school children of Parliamentary Staff members held under the patronage of the Hon. Speaker
The annual ceremony of awarding scholarships and stationery items for the school children of the members of parliament staff organized by ...
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419 Covid Infections Reported Today
419 Covid Infections Reported Today
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Covid death figures reported today 29.12.2021
Covid death figures reported today 29.12.2021
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Realisation of Expected Foreign Currency Inflows and the Official Reserves Position
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka wishes to inform the general public that (as announced on 22 December 2021) expected foreign currency inflow...
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Weather forecast for today
Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
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Army Illuminations & Decorations Turn Crowd - Puller
The Army - designed, crib and the multi-coloured decorations of variety, have become a crowd-puller, in the past few days at Sri Jayawarde...
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Covid death figures reported today 28.12.2021
Covid death figures reported today 28.12.2021
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Police to issue licences for outdoor concerts
COLOMBO (News 1st); The IGP has instructed Police to issue licenses for outdoor musical events organized in line with health guidelines. Th...
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New year celebrations in Mumbai banned
COLOMBO(News 1st); The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai, India has banned New Year celebrations and gatherings in both cl...
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Report in bus fare hike to be handed over by NTC
COLOMBO (News 1st); The report prepared regarding the increase in bus fares is scheduled to be handed over to the Secretary to the Ministry...
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Ven. Buddangala Ananda Thero passes away
COLOMBO (News 1st); Venerable Buddangala Ananda Thero, who also served as a Major General in the Sri Lankan Army, has passed away. During t...
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Over 70,000 tourist arrivals in December: SLTDA
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) says that around 70,000 tourists have arrived in the country in Dec...
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Litro will meet Sri Lanka’s daily LP gas demand
COLOMBO (News 1st); Litro Gas says that it is in the process of taking immediate action to meet Sri Lanka’s daily domestic and commercial g...
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Navy launches tree planting campaign in Panama
A tree planting campaign, launched by Sri Lanka Navy, was held in Panama area under the auspices of Commander Southeastern Naval Area, Rea...
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Temporary Closure of Identified Sri Lanka Missions / Posts Overseas:
Temporary Closure of Identified Sri Lanka Missions / Posts Overseas: High Commission of Sri Lanka in Abuja/Nigeria, Consulate General ...
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Navy conducts beach cleaning programme in Talaimannar
A beach cleaning programme, organized by Sri Lanka Navy, was successfully conducted in the beach area from Urumalai to Talaimannar on 26th...
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Sri Lanka to commence Omicron testing to determine spread
COLOMBO (News 1st); The University of Sri Jayawardenapura said it will commence testing on Tuesday (28) to determine the spread of the Omic...
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1,400 flights grounded due to global Omicron Surge
COLOMBO(News 1st);As the week begins, there have been more Covid-19 related airline cancellations around the world, rounding off a horrible...
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Train passengers travel for free as Union Strike costs Department Rs. 5 Mn per day
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan train passengers once again on Monday (27) received an opportunity to travel for free, as Station Masters co...
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New Delhi goes in to curfew on Monday (27) night
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Indian government announced on Sunday (26) that a curfew will be imposed in New Delhi with effect from 11pm to 5am ...
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Chief Inspector assigned to Thirukkovil Police Station
COLOMBO (News 1st); A Chief Police Inspector has been appointed as an acting OIC to the Thirukkovil Police, in Ampara. In addition, police ...
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SLSI to be empowered to test imported LP gas quality
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan Government has decided to empower the Sri Lanka Standards Institute to inspect the quality of imported L...
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Cargo containers with essential goods will be released from the port next week
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Trade Minister Dr. Bandula Gunwardena said measures will be taken to ensure the release of cargo containers...
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Several welfare facilities dedicated to naval personnel in Northwestern Naval Command declared open
Several new constructions put up with a view to expanding welfare facilities of naval personnel in Northwestern Naval Command were declare...
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Rs. 05 Mn daily loss due to strike action launched by Railway Station Masters
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Railways is incurring a loss of Rs. 05 million per day due to the continuous strike action launched b...
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Thirukkovil Police shooting: Special investigation under IGP orders underway
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Special Investigation Unit of the Police Headquarters has commenced an investigation into the Four Police personnel...
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People in rural areas cannot afford a single meal: MP Chandima
COLOMBO (News 1st); Today most people in rural areas are worried whether they can have at least one meal, says Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna ...
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Foul play in removal of Agri Secretary: Vijitha Herath
COLOMBO (News 1st); National People’s Power MP Vijitha Herath alleges that the previous Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Prof. Udi...
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South African Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has died
South Africa (News 1st); South African Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has died at the age of 90. Tutu, the last surviving South African l...
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26 Dengue fatalities & over 33,000 patients in 2021 – Dengue Prevention Unit
COLOMBO (News 1st); 26 people have died of dengue in 2021 in Sri Lanka, said the country’s Dengue Prevention Unit. During this year almost ...
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Gandara OIC arrested over sexual misconduct
COLOMBO (News 1st); The OIC of Gandara Police had been arrested over allegations of sexual misconduct. Police said that the OIC was arreste...
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Reports on sand mining off Batticaloa seas false: MoD
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Defence has denied reports published on alleged mining in the seas off the coast of Batticaloa by a bar...
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Public funds not in President’s pocket: Lands Minister
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Minister of Lands, S.M. Chandrasena says that although the country has run out of dollars, neither President Gotaba...
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Special buses added for passengers on Christmas Day
COLOMBO (News 1st); The National Transport Commission (NTC) says that special buses have been added to transport for the convenience of pas...
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PHIs to inspect restaurants during festive season
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Union says that a program has been launched to inspect restaurants during the f...
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Railway strike: Continuous strike action from 26th Dec.
COLOMBO (News 1st); The trade union action launched by the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association continues onto Saturday (25) as w...
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CBSL extends additional incentives for inward workers’ remittances
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to continue the payment of additional Rs. 8.00 per US dollar for worker remit...
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Bring new meaning to world in face of COVID-19: PM
COLOMBO (News 1st); Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says that he entrusts the people with the task of bringing new meaning to the broken w...
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Four officers shot dead by Sergeant on duty
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Police Media Spokesman’s Office states that four officers attached to the Thirukkovil Police Station have been shot...
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Spiritual essence of Christmas is redemption of all: President
COLOMBO (News 1st); President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that the spiritual essence of Christmas is the redemption of all by serving for t...
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Christmas gives unique message of instilling respect for all human beings: Sajith
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa says in his Christmas message that Christmas gives the unique message of ...
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Home cooked meals for inmates for Xmas
COLOMBO (News 1st); Relatives of prison inmates have been given the opportunity to give out food parcels to inmates for Christmas. The Pris...
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Police vigilant on COVID violators
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police have launched an operation in search of people who fail to comply with COVID-19 health guidelines duri...
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Fire on ferry kills 38 and injures 100 in Bangladesh
(News 1st): A crowded ferry transporting around 500 people caught fire on Friday (24) in Southern Bangladesh, where 38 people lost their li...
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PM Rajapaksa Worships at Lord Venkateswara Temple
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa offered prayers at the ancient hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala...
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