LNP - Alternative proposal to recycle 750ml plastic bottles: Minister

2021-06-15   |   Politics

The Environment Ministry is focusing on implementing an alternative to prevent 750ml plastic bottles from entering the environment. Following a meetin...

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LNP - Kumar Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

2021-06-15   |   Uncategorized

Kumar Sangakkara was among the 10 cricket icons that were inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame yesterday. The ICC announ...

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LNP - Sri Lanka to combine AstraZeneca with Pfizer vaccines

2021-06-15   |   Health

he government has sought advice of the Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases (ACCD) on the possibility of using Pfizer-Biotech as second shot fo...

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LNP - Purchase ambulances for Suwa Seriya instead of SUVs for MPs: Harsha

2021-06-15   |   Health

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said if the letter of credit (LC) opened for the import of luxury vehicles could not be revoked, i...

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LNP - Captain of X-Press Pearl vessel granted bail

2021-06-15   |   Technology

The Captain of the MV X-Press Pearl,who was arrested by the CID this morning, was released by the Colombo High Court on a personal bond of Rs. 2 milli...

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LNP - Face shields can’t be used as substitute for face masks: Health authorities

2021-06-15   |   Health

It is not recommended and suitable to wear a face shield as a substitute for a face mask as it does not offer the same protection against the COVID-19...

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LNP - Ministers don’t have as many luxury vehicles as you think: Godahewa

2021-06-15   |   Politics

While claiming not to look at ministers with anger and hatred, State Minister Dr Nalaka Godahewa yesterday said that ministers don’t always have as ...

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LNP - Delivery services: Moves to break monopoly

2021-06-15   |   Crime

Steps are being taken to establish an equal playing field for delivery services in Sri Lanka which is currently being dominated by Uber and Pickme. Ex...

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LNP - Cabinet sub- committee on cost of living decides on fuel price revision: Minister

2021-06-11   |   Crime

The Cabinet sub-committee on the cost of living has decided to revise fuel prices and the date of the fuel price revision will be announced very soon,...

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LNP - Components makers stand to benefit from SL’s inexpensive skilled workforce: EDB

2021-06-11   |   Uncategorized

The Export Development Board (EDB) called on international component manufacturers to relocate their operations in Sri Lanka as they will be able to r...

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LNP - Virtusa appoints Santosh Thomas as new CEO

2021-06-11   |   Technology

Virtusa Corporation today announced the appointment of Santosh Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Virtusa’s Board of Directors appoint...

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LNP - Pandemic cannot deter development projects; GSMB should provide infrastructure: Minister

2021-06-11   |   Politics

The development projects initiated by the government will not be halted despite the COVID pandemic. Therefore, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau ...

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LNP - Epidemiology Unit specialists responsible for wasting COVISHIELD vaccines in Wathupitiwala hospital: GMOA

2021-06-11   |   Health

The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) today urged the Health Ministry to take legal action against the Epidemiology Unit's specialist do...

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LNP - US provides $100,000 in support in response to cargo ship fire

2021-06-11   |   Uncategorized

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $100,000 in immediate assistance to support response ef...

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LNP - Regulation soon to contain errant practices in rice trading

2021-06-11   |   Crime

In a move to control the errant practices in rice trading, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardane to issue a ...

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LNP - 101 more COVID-19 deaths reported, highest single day tally

2021-06-11   |   Crime

The COVID-19 death toll in the country surpassed the 2,000 mark with 101 more fatalities being reported, the Epidemiology Unit said. This is the highe...

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LNP - Salt export project to net USD 200 mn annual revenue

2021-06-11   |   Business

Lanka Salt Ltd, Hambantota which suffered Rs. 200 million loss in 2019 under the previous regime has made a dramatic turnaround and has posted a Rs. 4...

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LNP - Luxury SUVs for MPs While Imports for Doctors & General Public Held Indefinitely from March 2020

2021-06-11   |   Business

The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) has expressed its concerns on the decision the Government has taken to import 400 vehicles – including 2...

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LNP - SLC, cricketers reach truce

2021-06-10   |   Sports

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) were spared the ignominy of having to potentially pull out of the tour of England this month, after the players in the squad f...

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LNP - Ship operators say no confirmed reports of oil spill

2021-06-10   |   Crime

X-Press Feeders, operators of the container ship X-Press Pearl insisted that there were no confirmed reports of oil spillage from the ship as of last ...

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LNP - Food delivery services to be regulated

2021-06-10   |   Crime

Steps are being taken to regulate food delivery services operating in Sri Lanka, including popular mobile app based services Uber and PickMe. The move...

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LNP - Delay in seeking medication leads to higher number of deaths: Health Ministry

2021-06-10   |   Health

A considerable number of COVID deaths has been reported due to the delay in seeking immediate medical assistance, Health Promotion Bureau Director Con...

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LNP - Highest single-day COVID-19 deaths reported

2021-06-10   |   Crime

A total of 67 more COVID-19 related fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services recording the highest single-day tally. Accor...

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LNP - Ranil to be sworn in as MP on June 22

2021-06-10   |   Uncategorized

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to be sworn in as a national list MP on June 22, UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardene said. Abeyward...

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LNP - Travel restrictions to be lifted on Monday: Army Chief

2021-06-10   |   Uncategorized

The ongoing island-wide travel restrictions will be lifted at 4.00 am on Monday (14), Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said. Although the island...

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