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Heat Index at ‘Extreme Caution level’ in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and in Kurunegala and Monaragala districts
Heat index Advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 4.00 p.m. 06 May 2024, valid for 07 May 2024 for ...
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UNDP funds workshop at Water’s Edge for youth representatives of Sectoral Oversight Committees
A special workshop for the youth representatives selected to represent the Sectoral Oversight Committees (SOCs) of the Parliament was successfully held recently at the Water’s Edge Hotel, Battaramulla ...
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The return of Japan is a victory
Jehan Perera The visit of Japan’s foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa to Sri Lanka is an indication that the relationship between the two countries is on the mend.  The manner in which Japan was ousted ...
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Classy scene…
Terry & The Big Spenders will be doing their thing at the Shangri-La, in Colombo, for the next six months. The eight-piece band is now featured on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Terry & The Big ...
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Health Secy discloses existence of Rs 1.5 bn fund for special projects
Melwa Group makes magnanimous donation to Negombo hospital Health Secretary Dr. Maheepala Herath on Sunday (5) revealed that National Health Fund had Rs 1.5 bn. Dr. Herath said that the funds had been ...
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Fake immunoglobulin case: Ex-Minister, Health Secy further remanded
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, MP, and seven other persons, including retired Health Secretary Janaka Chandraguptha, have been further remanded until 20 May by the Maligakanda Magistrate ...
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Families of fishers held in Seychelles complain of inordinate delay in bringing them home
Families of a group of fishermen abducted by Somali pirates and subsequently rescued by Seychelles Defence Forces about three months ago say their loved once were yet to be brought home. They complain ...
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Sri Lanka overcome determined UAE to seal Women’s T20 World Cup spot
Sri Lanka will head to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in Bangladesh after a hard-fought win over UAE in the second semi-final of the Qualifier on Sunday, 5 May. Sri Lanka joined Scotland as the ...
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Fairly heavy showers are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts
An enhancement of showery condition over most parts of the island is expected during next few days (after 08th May). Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central and Sabaragamuwa ...
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AIA delivers highest quarterly new business results; value of new business up 31 percent
AIA Group Limited (the Company) announced 31 per cent growth in value of new business (VONB) on constant exchange rates (CER) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. AIA also announced details of ...
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Good Life X unveils rebranding strategy
In a recent event held at the Barefoot Garden Cafe in Colombo Good Life X Pvt. Ltd proudly announced its rebranding initiative, coinciding with the celebration of its 6th anniversary. This strategic ...
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Sri Lanka co-chairs ASEAN meet
Sri Lanka, Thailand and USA co-chaired the 15th Inter-Sessional Meeting (ISM) of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) on Non –Proliferation and Disarmament (NPD), held from 29 April – 01 May 2024 in Hawaii, ...