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Court makes order to CID on safety of Harak Kata et. al.

If suspected drug dealers and criminals Nadun Chinthaka alias “Harak Kata” and Salindu Malshika Gunaratne alias “Panadure Kudu Salindu” are […]

Indian eggs cleared for use, DAPH provides instructions

Veterinary Research Officer at the Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH), Dr. Hemal Kothalawala said yesterday (29) that they […]

20 CPC, CPSTL workers, unionists sent on compulsory leave

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) have sent more than 20 employees including […]

Police, Army deployment affects petroleum strike

The strike launched by several trade unions within the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited […]

Drug use sees severe escalation: NDDCB

The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) stated that it has observed an alarming increase in the use of narcotics […]

Nimal Siripala slams BIA staffers’ ‘uncourteousness, unfriendliness’

Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, Attorney Nimal Siripala de Silva said on Tuesday (28) that the staff of the […]

Three-wheeler fares to be reduced

The All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ and Owners’ Association has decided to reduce the three-wheeler fares following the latest fuel price revision […]

Time period given to expats to import electric vehicles to be extended

The time period given to Sri Lankan expatriates to import electric vehicles based on their foreign remittances will be extended […]

CPC workers sent on compulsory leave announced

The names of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation’s (CPC) trade union leaders who were sent on “compulsory leave” have been announced. […]

Prophet Jerome’s Glorious Church threatens legal action to those tarnishing the church name

The Glorious Church management, under the leadership of Prophet Jerome Fernando, has released a statement mentioning that legal action would be […]