Act with great restraint & follow advices: PM

2020-03-21   |   Weather

In a statement, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today urged the public to act with great restraint and with the future in mind at a time when the wor...

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Strictly adhere to social distancing policy: Govt.

2020-03-21   |   Politics

The Government today requested the public to strictly adhere to the social distancing policy of one metre at public places. In a statement, the Presid...

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Number of COVID-19 patients rises to 70

2020-03-21   |   Health

The number of COVID-19 contracted patients in the country has increased to 70 by now, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said....

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People first, economy next, says top economist Fighting COVID-19

2020-03-21   |   Business

Nishan De Mel By Shabiya Ali AhlamAs Sri Lanka is witnessing its economy coming to an almost stagnant state due to the unavoidable measures taken by t...

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Fraternity and hypocrisy!

2020-03-21   |   Uncategorized

There is a political duo in an area known for the presence of wild donkeys, who are seen campaigning together these days calling themselves, ‘aiya-m...

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Groomed for the old game!

2020-03-21   |   Uncategorized

The talking point among people in a certain district these days is said to be about a daughter of a former purohita who had amassed wealth exploiting ...

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Money offered to attract candidates!

2020-03-21   |   Uncategorized

A roly-poly political high-up from an area South of Gin Ganga is said to be offering Rs. 2.5 million each to popular local politicos willing to run as...

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Number of COVID-19 patients rises to 50

2020-03-19   |   Health

The number of patients infected by COVID-19 has increased to 50, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said. Speaking at the National Operation Centr...

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Train services limited upto Negombo only: GMR

2020-03-19   |   Weather

The Railways Department today decided to limit all train services up to Negombo on the Colombo-Puttalam line from this evening, the Railways General M...

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Taxes on imported face masks, disinfectants removed

2020-03-19   |   Business

The government has decided to remove import duty and other taxes imposed on all imported face masks and disinfectants including sanitizers from m...

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Maximum retail price for Masoor Dhal, Big Onions and Canned Fish

2020-03-19   |   Crime

While issuing an extraordinary gazette notification the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) today declared a maximum retail price for Masoor Dhal, B...

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Railways sterilizes train compartments

2020-03-19   |   Weather

A programme to sterilize all train compartments arriving at the Dematagoda, Maradana and Maligawatta Running Sheds was commenced today, General Manage...

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SL urges countries to extend visas of visiting Sri Lankans

2020-03-19   |   Travel

Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha has requested foreign governments to facilitate the appropriate extension of visas for Sri Lankans currently vis...

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Country should come together to carry out quarantine activities: Sajith

2020-03-19   |   Politics

The entire country should come together and support all transparent quarantine activities, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa said y...

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CAA closes all entry points till March 25

2020-03-19   |   Uncategorized

“All international airports in the country will be closed for passenger arrivals from 0400 today to midnight 2359, March 25,” the Civil Aviation A...

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Domestic pilgrimages, leisure trips suspended indefinitely

2020-03-19   |   Travel

The National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) yesterday decided to suspend all pilgrimages and leisure trips within the c...

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Arjuna to consider refraining from contesting at polls

2020-03-19   |   Weather

Former MP Arujna Ranatunga yesterday said he will refrain from contesting the general election because of the crisis brought on by CORVID-19. Mr. Rana...

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His foray into politics blocked!

2020-03-19   |   Uncategorized

A rumour that went viral recently said that a young offspring of a top political family currently attached to a security service is planning to enter ...

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He got a cold reception!

2020-03-19   |   Uncategorized

The inauguration of the new alliance, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) led by Sajith was held at Nelum Pokuna the other day. ll Opposition party leade...

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A coupon for a free drink!

2020-03-19   |   Uncategorized

As the election fever heightens, Manapa Pore, the scramble for the preference vote too has reached a new high, they say.  All prospective candidates,...

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Eswaran Brothers Exports Uses Plastic Credits to Create Sri Lanka’s First Plastic Neutral Product

2020-03-18   |   Business

Handing Over of the PlasticNeutral® Certificate (from Left) Sanith de S. Wijeyeratne - CEO, CCC, Marc Perera - CEO, Eco Friends, Dr. Lakmini Senadhee...

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Fighting the spread of COVID-19

2020-03-18   |   Uncategorized

Commuters at Fort Railway Station, Colombo are seen wearing face masks as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It was also seen ...

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Health Ministry says no Chinese nationals under observation for COVID

2020-03-18   |   Health

The Health Ministry, yesterday reiterated that the country was not at risk from the Chinese nationals who had recently returned back to Sri Lanka for ...

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CMC closes down parks, clinics, libraries, gyms and sports grounds

2020-03-18   |   Health

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has decided to close down all of its recreational parks including the Vihara Maha Devi Park, clinics, sports groun...

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A complete lock-down essential: Sajith

2020-03-18   |   Politics

The government should not act like Nero, who played the fiddle when Rome was burning or beat about the bush but should announce a complete lock-down t...

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