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Sajith tables SLC letter to ICC over undue interference

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today revealed that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Shammi Silva had sent a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) alleging that the Sports Ministry had made undue interferences in its activities and claimed that this had paved the way for the ICC ban on Sri Lanka Cricket.

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While holding the guilty persons’ liable and naming them, including one member of the Monetary Board, the Supreme Court in its recent judgment regarding two fundamental rights petitions filed over economic crisis, decided not to make any adverse decisions or orders against two Monetary Board members President’s Counsel Dr. Sanjeeva Jayawardena and Dr. Ranee Jayamaha.

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Xi jinping’s special envoy yiqin arrives.

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s special envoy and State Councillor Shen Yiqin arrived in Sri Lanka today for a four-day official visit.

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Sri Lanka will witness meteor shower tonight

The people of Sri Lanka will have a rare opportunity to witness a breathtaking meteor shower tonight.

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Shooting incident reported near hotel in Galle

The Galle Police launched an investigation after two persons in a Wagon R type car had opened fire at a person in a three-wheeler in front of a hotel at Dadalla in Galle today.

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President calls for collaboration to harness economic power in Asian region

Emphasizing the need for South Asian nations to work together to harness the growing economic power in the region, President Ranil Wickremesinghe proposed a model where selective integration in certain sectors could pave the way for effective collaboration.

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Dr. Palitha Mahipala to be new Health Secretary

As the service period of Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta ends today due to his retirement, Dr. Palitha Gunarathna Mahipala is tipped to be the next Health Secretary.

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Ultra-luxury liner ‘Celebrity Edge’ arrives in Colombo with over 2,700 tourists

The ’Celebrity Edge’, a cruise ship operated by Celebrity Cruises, will arrive from Kochi, India to Colombo, Sri Lanka today, with 2,780 passengers, primarily from the United States, Australia and Canada, along with 1,273 crew members.

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Appointments to superior courts must be on merits, integrity rather than seniority

The Lawyers’ Collective, a prominent legal advocacy group in Sri Lanka emphasized that appointments made by the President to the superior courts in consultation with the Chief Justice and as approved by the Constitutional Council must be on merit and integrity rather than merely on seniority.

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November sees steep increase in tourist arrival rate

Sri Lanka tourism is witnessing an impressive performance in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), with tourist arrivals to the island nation increasing sharply in the first half of the month of November.

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Over 1million three-wheelers to have access to affordable electric battery swapping

One million two hundred thousand three-wheelers in Sri Lanka to be able to offer clean and affordable transportation solutions, with Lanka E-mobility Solutions (Private) Limited

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Showers above 100mm after 1p.m today

Heavy showers of about 100 mm are likely in the Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and several places in most provinces of the country after 1p.m., the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

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Second Base Jumping event from Lotus Tower starts

The second wingsuit Base Jumping event was launched a short while ago and the frist jump was experienced from the top, the Lotus Tower management said.

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Terms of China debt deal shared with official creditors’ committee: CB Governor

Sri Lanka is expected to make further headway with regard to restructuring its foreign debt and securing the second tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, as the government has disclosed the terms of the US $ 4.2 billion debt deal with China Exim Bank to the country’s other creditors.

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Majority of Constitutional Council members decline to approve IGP extension

The Constitutional Council (CC) appears to be divided, with the majority of members declining to approve the reappointment of Mr. C.D. Wickramaratne as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Daily Mirror learns.

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Intense competition for new Health Secretary as incumbent’s term ends

The service period of Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta will end today due to retirement, leaving a vacant position that has sparked intense competition, Daily Mirror learns.

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Ai-generated video to be launched suggesting Prabhakaran’s daughter alive

Foreign intelligence agencies have alerted Sri Lanka that a video clip is being prepared to be disseminated around the world on November 27, using artificial intelligence to indicate that Dwaraka Prabhakaran, the daughter of late LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, is still alive, informed sources said.

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First in the Island at Grade 5 Scholarship Exam

A student of Anuradhapura St. Joseph’s College Gampalage Nawanga Hansa Raja Fonseka has scored a triumph by being first in the Island at the Grade Five scholarship examination this year. He had scored 198 marks.

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STF hijacks massive cigarette consignment from Customs’ probe: Customs says

Sri Lanka Customs to launch a comprehensive investigation into an incident, where the Police Special Task Force (STF) seized a massive cigarette consignment, which was being transported under the Customs supervision for its own probe on Thursday.

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Sudden breakdown of generator reported at Norochcholai

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported a sudden breakdown of the high-pressure heater system in Unit 2 of the Lakvijaya thermal power plant at Norochcholai.

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IMF’s second tranche likely in December: Government

The disbursement of the second installment of the loan under the extended funding facility provided to Sri Lanka by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is anticipated in December, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Civil Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

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Malawi’s President bans himself and his cabinet from foreign travel

Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has suspended with immediate effect all international travel for himself and his government in a bid to save money.

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Former pacer named chief selector as Pakistan’s reshuffle continues after CWC23

Former Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz has been named the chief selector of the Pakistan men’s national team in the aftermath of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. He will take over from Inzamam-ul-Haq, who had tendered his resignation during the tournament.

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Printing shop in Grandpass engulfed in flames

A printing shop in the Kettarama area in Grandpass was engulfed in a sudden fire this evening (17).

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Second Base Jumping event from Lotus Tower starts tomorrow

The second wingsuit Base Jumping event will be launched from the top of the Lotus Tower tomorrow (18), the Lotus Tower management said.

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SLC grants Rs. 28 mn in cash awards to Asian Games medal winners

Tharushi Karunaratne, the Asian Games Gold Medalist, Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge, the ‘Silver Medalist’, and 09 other athletes who made the country proud by winning bronze medals during the concluded Asian Games 2023 were recognized and given cash awards.

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Sri Lanka seeks investors for nuclear power plants

Sri Lanka will call for expressions of interest (EOI) in setting up nuclear power plants, its energy minister said on Friday, as it seeks cheap electricity to support its economic recovery.

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COPF wants Bribery Commission Chairman’s salary increased

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has recommended that the salary scale of the Chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) should be increased.

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Kanchana challenges Sajith to file lawsuit if substandard fuel distributed

Refuting allegations that permission had been granted to unload stocks of substandard fuel, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara today challenged Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to file a lawsuit if substandard fuel had been distributed.

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Umandawa Hospital, Wellness Centre to be handed over to government tomorrow

The Mahahoshadha Hospital and the first phase of the Wellness Centre were constructed under the guidance of Ven. Siri Samanthabhadra Thera will be handed over to the government for public welfare tomorrow, the Government Information Department said.

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Discontinue Select Committee to probe economic crisis: Anura tells Speaker

The Parliamentary Select Committee chaired by SLPP MP Sagara Kariyawasam to look into the insolvency of Sri Lanka should be discontinued as the Supreme Court has given a judgment on those who were instrumental in the country’s economic debacle, NPP MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

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DCSL enters beer business with Heineken Lanka acquisition

Leading local spirits maker Distilleries Company of Sir Lanka PLC (DCSL) has entered into an agreement with Heineken International B.V. to acquire all its shares in Heineken Lanka Limited for an undisclosed price.

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President talks to Jay Shah over cricket crisis in Sri Lanka: Kanchana

President Ranil Wickremesinghe had a discussion with Asian Cricket Council president Jay Shah on Thursday to discuss the cricket crisis in Sri Lanka, Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said today.

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COPE meetings suspended until further notice: Speaker

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) will not be convened until issues pertaining to its chairman is resolved, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced today.

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Tracks cleared, upcountry train services back to normal

Obstructions to the upcountry railway line near the Diyatalawa railway station caused by a rock fall have been cleared and train services are back to normal.

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VAT increase in January will not affect electricity bills

Even though the value-added tax (VAT) has been increased from January, it will not affect several sectors, including electricity tariffs, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

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Court orders police not to arrest Pastor Jerome on arrival at airport

The Court of Appeal today issued an order directing police not to arrest Pastor Jerome Fernando on his arrival at the airport or anywhere in connection with the controversial Sunday sermon.

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'He'll go down as one of the legends’: De Kock bows out of ODIs

Quinton de Kock’s One Day International career has come to a close with defeat in Thursday’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup semi-final against Australia.

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Destructive activities by bigwigs threaten Tissa Wewa

When this newspaper inquired from former Deputy Minister of Irrigation W.P.B Ekanayake whether he constructed a house near Bank of Tissa Wewa near the reserve area and whether the construction gets in...

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Govt. helpless as mill owners dance the Samba

As of now the mill owners have been engaged in raising the price of paddy. Given the current drought and rainfall situation that prevail these individuals are not only attempting to raise the price of...

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Gamini ‘Gamma’ Weerakoon: From Reporter to Editor

Veteran scribes who have been enriching journalism for decades are like great oaks that leave lasting voids when they fall. Gamma was unarguably one o...

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Migrants, communal tensions leave Batti’s original cattle farmers ruffled

In Sittandy, a small township in the Batticaloa district, cattle farmers of Mylathamadu and Mathavanai have been protesting for over 55 days to save g...

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A life without taxes, that’s what the people want

Mohideen Ifthikar from Maligawatta makes a living as a kitchenware vendor. His daily income ranges between Rs. 1500-2000. Having left his previous job...

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Sinhala Brigadier Who Won the Hearts and Minds of Tamil People

Today November 11th is observed in many parts of the World including Sri Lanka as Remembrance Day or War Memorial Day....

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How I was Released by Police and Cleared of Charges by Courts

As stated last week, one of the CID officers quizzing me on the fourth floor had told me confidentially that I was going to be detained indefinitely t...

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Independent Collective School (ICS) An alternative school for inventive students

For Yasodhara Pathanjali, co-founder Independent Collective School (ICS), Sri Lanka’s first formal educational establishment for alternative educati...

MIRROR OPINION

Veteran scribes who have been enriching journalism for decades are like great oaks that leave lasting voids when they fall. Gamma was unarguably one of them.”

Can China win over Northern Tamils?

The priority given to events by the Sri Lankan Tamil media in most cases is different from what is given by the Sinhala and English media.

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World Cup defeat, corruption and ICC Cricket Hall of Fame - EDITORIAL

The 2023 World Cup tournament, better known as the One Day International (ODI) Championship continues. But for the Sri Lankan team this year, it is done. We are out of it. The team is back in the country -completely disgraced and apologising to all and sundry over weak-kneed performances.

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Why Sri Lanka holds hands with Pakistan - EDITORIAL

Sri Lanka and Pakistan have enjoyed close ties as two nations despite the duo being geographically positioned in a hotbed of activities centring around a vital sea route in the Indian Ocean. When....

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Don’t demonise Palestinians’ right to resist

Truth is the first casualty of war. Although a cliché, the statement remains an all-time, all-war maxim. It is evident in Israel’s genocidal Gaza war, which has taken a nasty turn, with hospitals....

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AIR TRANSPORT A TOOL CONTRIBUTING TOWARDS INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCE AND VISIBILITY

Air transport is a strategic instrument symbolizing State Sovereignty, conspicuously via the airspace that lies above the territory. Airspace....

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Academics condemn cancellation of Swasthika’s lecture at Jaffna University

A group of University academics condemned the recent incident in which Human Rights activist and Attorney Swasthika Arulingam had been turned away from the University of Jaffna when she was scheduled to deliver a lecture.

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Wesley College launches pavilion restoration project

The Wesley College Old Boys Union (OBU) held the groundbreaking ceremony for its project to restore the college pavilion at Campbell Park on November 1. The Restoration Project was initiated to coincide with the upcoming sesquicentennial celebration scheduled for March 2, 2024.

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In Sittandy, a small township in the Batticaloa district, cattle farmers of Mylathamadu and Mathavanai have been protesting for over 55 days to save grazing lands on which their cattle have been....

Ananda College Alumni Mark 25 Years of Lifesaving Tradition with Annual Blood Donation Campaign”

In a poignant tribute to the founders of Ananda College, the Old Anandians’ 70-75 Group, in collaboration with the Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama, will hold the 25th Annual Blood Donation...

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SLFUW AGM scheduled on November 25

The 82nd Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Federation of University Women (SLFUW) will be held on November 25 ....

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FoRB: Saroor’s report delves on plight of Muslim women after Easter attack

The launch of the report ‘Waging War on Women’s Bodies: Gendered Dimensions of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in Sri Lanka’ was....

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Sri Lanka has to work its way out of economic crisis on its own: Norwegian Ambassador

Norwegian Ambassador May-Elin Stener who is accredited to Sri Lanka from New Delhi was in Sri Lanka to give credentials and shared her views on bilate...

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FRANCE HAS SECURITY, SOVEREIGNTY STAKES IN THE INDIAN OCEAN LIKE SRI LANKA – AMBASSADOR

French Ambassador Jean-François Pactet, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the bilateral relationship, takes questions from Sri Lanka on the ...

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“Tourism will grow in SL” - Alan Christie, Strategic Hospitality Leader

As Sri Lanka is gearing up with ambitious plans to attract five million tourists per year, Daily Mirror interviewed La Vie Hotels & Resorts & Radisson...

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Pakistan’s Buddhist legacy keeps unfolding - Archaeologist Dr. Abdul Samad

Renowned Pakistani Archaeologist Dr. Abdul Samad who was in Sri Lanka in recent times to deliver a lecture on the Buddhist heritage in his country sha...

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What’s the most important topic in the country right now?

So what’s the most important topic in the country right now?...

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Dissolving Sri Lanka Cricket: Will Sri Lanka face ICC sanctions?

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe took the drastic step of dissolving the Sri Lanka Cricket administration on Monday, appointing an interim committee,...

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Sri Lanka’s disastrous Cricket World Cup campaign: Is questioning the coaching staff and selectors enough?

The defeat has shaken Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) into action, with SLC calling for an urgent and comprehensive explanation from the entire coaching staff...

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A win for Diana, relief for SJB?

On Tuesday, a petition filed in the Court of Appeal against the State Minister, which was seeking an order to declare her not qualified to be a Member...

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Sri Lankan graduates lured to work in online dating scams in Laos

The ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka had hampered his marketing job and thus, when he heard he could earn US$1,000 a month at an IT job in Thailan...

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ICC suspends SLC: Need President to assure that there will be no interference – Shammi Silva

11 Nov 2023

SLC denies transfer of money to third-party accounts

09 Nov 2023

Allan Donald: I almost thought of going onto the field and saying ‘Enough’s enough, we don’t stand for this’

08 Nov 2023

Australia’s Maxwell in ’full body pain’ during ’greatest-ever’ ODI innings

Corruption attacks the foundation of democracy - EDITORIAL

In a historic judgement, the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday held that several political and other leaders including former President Gotabaya....

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Why lawmakers panic when cricket is ailing

People of this country ask for two things when the chips are down. One is elections and the other is cricket matches, but the latter....

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An Unlawful Occupation Crisis Need for sustainable solution in Mayilathamadu Madhavanai

Livestock farmers and families of the disappeared staged a peaceful protest in Batticaloa last month against land grabbing. The demonstration aimed to address issues related to illegal colonization, government action and inaction and occupation of lands by the Sri Lanka Army. The Mayilathamadu Madhavanai region in Sri Lanka grapples with a pressing and multifaceted issue – the unlawful occupation of vital grazing lands. Situated on the border

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RAND Corporation explains why the West is hard on Russia and soft on China

For the G7 countries, the primary security challenge comes from Russia rather than China, the Joint Statement issued after their Foreign Ministers met in Tokyo on November 8 shows. The G7 comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the US, and the European Union. A note published by the US think tank RAND Corporation explains why the West is getting harder on Russia and softer on China. The Joint Statement of the G7 F

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Are we serious about commissions and committees?

Now that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership over political interference in its administration, the fate of the Interim Committee on which the Court of Appeal has issued a 14-day Stay Order, the Cabinet Subcommittee appointed to resolve issues about cricket and the report that was submitted by the Justice K.T. Chitrasiri Committee for a new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket is not clear. Are the

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Why does Sri Lanka need private universities?

Last week, police fired tear gas to disperse a group of university students protesting against the government’s effort to ‘destroy’ free education. Apart from the footage of the Police hosing the hapless students with water cannons, which is the money shot for the prime-time news bulletins, public opinion on these protests is increasingly adverse. Social media is livid at the hypocrisy of the protesters. Others lament the future of next-generati

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Child Action Lanka ensures Japanese ‘hand’ waves at Kandy’s homeless individuals

Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mizukoshi Hideaki said “20% of Kandy’s children are suffering from poverty and that it has become.....

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‘CBID Ageing with Dignity gives needy patients much hope

It is not a secret that our country is facing a situation where we are not yet prepared to deal with the fundamental rights of the older people of our population. On speaking to many of our elderly the undertone of their conversation would be “we still have feelings, and we are not dead”. We can understand that this sentiment arises from their concerns about health and care. The Elders have their rights, and it is our responsibility to make sure

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Mohideen Ifthikar from Maligawatta makes a living as a kitchenware vendor. His daily income ranges between Rs. 1500-2000. Having left his previous job as a site supervisor, Ifthikar worries about not being able to save enough money for his future. This is a common story shared by a majority of Sri Lankans who are facing hardships to survive the prevailing economic crisis. The government imposed multiple taxes on people to meet the conditions l

WNPS initiates Yala Jeep Drivers training programme

A visit to Yala National Park is not complete if you don’t spot a leopard. Or that’s how the saying goes. But one doesn’t necessarily have to spot the animal if the jeep drivers could study about....

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Why does China need to conduct research in Sri Lankan waters?

Why has a Chinese ship, docking in Sri Lanka, raised concerns in India and the United States?...

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Parliament debates Israel-Palestine conflict

As the conflict between Israel and Palestine rages on, Sri Lanka’s Parliament expressed differing views during an adjournment debate on Friday....

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Cartoon of the Day 18-11-2023

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According to the new Central Bank Act, money printing is not allowed.

Fact check: The president is correct if the statement is read to mean that it is not possible to secure any more monetary financing until January 2024. Read the full fact-check on the website.

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President Wickremesinghe says money printing is prevented.

President Wickremesinghe claimed that “money printing” is currently prevented by enacting the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act No. 16 of 2023 (CBA23). To verify this claim, FactCheck.lk consulted the CBA23 and

09 Nov 2023 - 1     - 317

MP Godahewa off target on problem with tax targets

In an interview with Aruna, MP Godahewa made two claims: (1) the increase in tax revenue by 70% in the 2023 budget compared to 2022 is not practical, and (2) the tax hike has resulted in a 70% reduction in the

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DEVIKA PERERA

Today’s the anniversary Of the day I lost you, And for a time it felt as though My life had ended too.

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INFOGRAPHICS

Drug offenders have a high rate of recidivism for the same crime

In 2022, 63% of people sentenced for crimes were incarcerated for drug offenses, and most of them are repeatedly imprisoned for the same crime. The maximum prison sentence for these offenses is usually six months, but this type of criminality is characterized by repeated offending and short prison sentences.

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More children are being abused or neglected

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has received 7523 complaints in the first eight months of 2023. More than 4,000 complaints related to crimes against children related to children in need of care, compulsory education, and cruelty.

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Educated Females Face Higher Unemployment Rates

According to the Department of Census and Statistics survey, the unemployment rate is highest among those with G.C.E.(A/L) and above qualifications, at 8.3%. The unemployment rate for males with G.C.E.(A/L) and above qualifications is 4.7%, while the unemployment rate for females with G.C.E.(A/L) and above qualifications is 12.0%. Female unemployment rates are higher than male unemployment rates at all levels of education.

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Wild elephant attacks on the rise

Last year, 145 people were killed by wild elephants, the most in ten years, and the number of deaths due to elephant-human conflict is increasing.

09 Oct 2023 - 3     - 489

Dinuja steers Colombo North-2 to victory

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TIN will be mandatory to open bank accounts, register motor vehicles

Prez. justifies using historical post office buildings for tourism

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CC stalls approval for Police chief extension, legal ambiguity looms

STF busts massive cigarette smuggling operation

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Pol sambol sold at rs.60 per saucer and rs.20 a table spoon.

A story about a young man who was charged 20 Rupees for a table spoon of coconut Sambol which he consumed at a restaurant was reported from Kegalle....

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Man gives birth to baby boy at Matara Hospital

A large crowd thronged Matara Hospital recently after hearing the shocking news of a man who had given birth to a baby boy. The man sporting a beard had been from a village bordering Matara....

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Beggar woman with Rs.100,000 detained by Railway Security

Railway Security Guards had arrested a beggar woman with the possession of Rs.200,000 who had been begging in the train....

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Child poisoned by mother's paramour

A young man who had allegedly given poison to his paramour’s ten-year-old son in an attempt to kill him, was produced before the Nawalapitiya magistrate Chandani Meegoda and remanded till December 6...

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Sri Lanka tourism is witnessing an impressive performance in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), with tourist arrivals to the island nation increasing sharply in the first half of the month of November...

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Retail sales hit lowest level since 2021 lockdowns

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Over 1mn three-wheelers to have access to affordable electric battery swapping

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PRESS RELEASES

SRP Gets Ready for Carrom Tournament 2023

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Sustainable Transport Takes the Spotlight in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka’s Inaugural ‘International Climate Change Forum’, held on 2nd & 3rd November in Colombo, concludes successfully

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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

An electric shock for the public

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) explained the electricity tariff revision which took effect from today.

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Public react to petrol price hike

A cross section of society expressed their opinions on the increase of the price of petrol.

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Traders at Peliyagoda market unhappy

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Do we need an election now?

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Sadeera Samarawickrema pays tribute to his father for his consistency in batting

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ICC sus­pends Sri Lan­ka Crick­et’s mem­ber­ship over po­lit­i­cal in­ter­fer­ence

Sri Lan­ka’s sports min­istry had dis­missed SLC’s board over the coun­try’s poor Crick­et World Cup per­for­mance.

New Zealand crush Sri Lan­ka to put one foot in Crick­et World Cup semi­fi­nals

Trent Boult picks up 3-37 as the Ki­wis win by five wick­ets and edge clos­er to the last re­main­ing semi­fi­nal spot.

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All the ac­tion from the ICC Crick­et World Cup match be­tween New Zealand and Sri Lan­ka in Ben­galu­ru.

Rain threat­ens cru­cial New Zealand-Sri Lan­ka Crick­et World Cup match

New Zealand must beat Sri Lan­ka to have their fate in their own hands in search of a Crick­et World Cup semi­fi­nal spot.

US to fund $553m deep-sea ter­mi­nal in Sri Lan­ka

Ship­ping con­tain­er ter­mi­nal in Colom­bo an­nounced as the US com­petes with Chi­na in in­ter­na­tion­al de­vel­op­ment fi­nanc­ing.

‘Not good for the game’: De­bate rages af­ter Math­ews is dimissed ‘timed out’

Math­ews was dis­missed ‘timed out’ upon Bangladesh’s ap­peal that the bat­ter failed to take strike with­in two min­utes.

Bangladesh play Sri Lan­ka amid ‘very un­healthy’ pol­lu­tion in New Del­hi

Crick­et World Cup match goes ahead de­spite ap­palling air qual­i­ty in the pol­lut­ed In­di­an cap­i­tal.

Ten crick­et stars who could be play­ing their last ICC Crick­et World Cup

Could this be the last Crick­et World Cup for stars such as Ben Stokes, Ro­hit Shar­ma, Shak­ib al-Hasan and Trent Boult?

In­dia thrash Sri Lan­ka to book Crick­et World Cup semi­fi­nal spot

In­dia romp to 302 run vic­to­ry in Mum­bai as the World Cup hosts main­tain their per­fect record with a sev­enth win.

Afghanistan beat Sri Lan­ka to boost Crick­et World Cup semi­fi­nal hopes

A third win of the tour­na­ment keeps Afghanistan in con­tention for their first Crick­et World Cup semi­fi­nal.

Down but not out: Who needs to do what to qual­i­fy for World Cup semi­fi­nals?

In­dia and South Africa are like­ly to qual­i­fy for the semi­fi­nals but at least five oth­er teams are also in with a chance.

De­fend­ing cham­pi­ons Eng­land all but out of World Cup with Sri Lan­ka loss

Hold­ers Eng­land slumped to an eight-wick­et loss against Sri Lan­ka, their fourth of the tour­na­ment.

Sri Lanka to explore nuclear power options

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BR, MR disregarded warning of an economic crisis

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Kelanitissa power plant shut down for 6 weeks

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Kelanitissa power plant has been shut down for 6 weeks. The engineering department of Ceylon Electricity Board said tha...

2 new essential services

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5th day of second reading of Budget 2024

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The debate on the second reading of the 2024 budget will continue for the 5th day, on Saturday (18). The Parliament is sche...

Central Bank Monetary Board member resigns

Chinese State Councilor arrives in Sri Lanka

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UK Cabinet Reshuffle: Ex-PM Cameron to Cabinet

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• President outlines vision for a unified Sri Lankan-Maldivian tourist area

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Minister of Sports gifts Milo campaign winners with bicycles to encourage a fitter, active lifestyle

Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Minister of Sports, gifted Milo campaign winners with bicycles at a special event, in support of the brand's campaign to help children stay physically active.

The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 22 Indian fishermen along with 02 dhows for engaging in poaching activities off the coast of Point Pedro this morning (18). MORE..

A shooting incident has taken place in the Dadalla area of Galle this afternoon (18), the police said. MORE..

The new President of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, met the President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, on Friday evening (Nov.17) in Kurumba Maldives. MORE..

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a clarification with regard to the composition of its Governing Board and Monetary Policy Board. MORE..

Sri Lanka, India discuss multidimensional bilateral relationship

India’s Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju on Friday (Nov.17) called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and discussed their multidimensional bilateral relationship which is a priority for the Indian government under its Neighbourhood First Policy. MORE..

High-Level Road blocked due to protest

A stretch of the High-Level Road has been blocked this afternoon at Gamsabha Junction in Nugegoda due to a protest march, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

COPF recommends increasing salary of Bribery Commission chairman

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has recommended that the salary scale of the chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), established under the Anti-Corruption Act passed in parliament, be increased. MORE..

Advisory issued for severe lightning and heavy rains

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ level advisory for heavy rains in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces, to be in effect until 08.30 a.m. tomorrow (19). MORE..

Israel gives Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital one hour to evacuate – reports

Israeli forces gave doctors, patients and displaced people at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza one hour to evacuate the medical compound on Saturday, causing “a great state of panic and fear”, Al Jazeera’s Youmna ElSayed reported. MORE..

Australian students skip classes en masse, use ‘sick note’ to demand climate action

Thousands of Australian students have walked out of class to attend School Strike 4 Climate rallies, backed by a “sick note” from “climate doctors”. MORE..

Prices of egg, chicken likely to go down during festive season

The Association of Animal Production states that the prices of chicken and egg are likely to do down during the upcoming festive season. MORE..

President returns to island following visit to Maldives

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was on an official visit to the Maldives has returned to the island this morning (18). MORE..

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South Africa bat first against Australia in World Cup semi-final

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Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena yesterday (17) declared that the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) wouldn’t convene until further notice. The announcement was made in the wake...

Saturday 18th November, 2023 Government politicians never miss an opportunity to identify themselves with the ordinary public, but they betray their cavalier attitude and callous disregard...

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana yesterday (17) announced that Seyed Ali Zahir Moulana, MP, has been nominated to serve in the Select Committee of Parliament to study...

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo yesterday (17) announced a new USD 32.5 mn grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Sri Lanka for the...

The Indian Navy’s Kora-class guided missile corvette INS Kora (P61) left Colombo harbour yesterday (17) following a brief visit (pic courtesy Navy)

Amidst Opposition accusations that a load of inferior quality products that had been procured by Lanka IOC was unloaded here recently, LIOC claimed that joint sampling...

A Sri Lanka-based businessman, kidnapped by a gang of six, including a woman, over a financial transaction, was rescued by city police in Chennai after they...

Forty-five representatives from some of Sri Lanka’s biggest industrial energy users, energy consultants and relevant government departments have successfully completed a one-year long internationally recognized energy...

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka (CILT Sri Lanka) will hold their CILT International Conference 2023, an event that brings together the best...

Electric three wheel battery swapping technology arrives A clean and affordable transportation solution is now available for Sri Lanka’s 1.2 million three wheelers with Lanka E-Mobility...

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