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Water board profit Rs 6.2 billion : Will there be a tariff reduction ?
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Water board profit Rs 6.2 billion : Will there be a tariff reduction ?

Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Jeevan Thondaman, announced that the reduction of water tariffs is being studied…

byCeylon Independent17/07/2024
Club Wasantha murder : Police provide investigation update
LOCALMain Story

Club Wasantha murder : Police provide investigation update

Police are yet to arrest the gunmen responsible for the murder of businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as ‘Club…

byCeylon Independent17/07/2024
Hold election soon – UNP tells EC
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Hold election soon – UNP tells EC

The United National Party (UNP) has requested that the National Election Commission (NEC) hold the presidential election as soon as…

byCeylon Independent17/07/2024
Diana withdraws petition against SJB
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Diana withdraws petition against SJB

Former State Minister Diana Gamage has withdrawn the petition filed before the Supreme Court, challenging the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB)…

byCeylon Independent17/07/202417/07/2024
UNESCO Chief celebrates 75 years of Sri Lanka membership
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UNESCO Chief celebrates 75 years of Sri Lanka membership

The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Audrey Azoulay who is on an official visit…

byCeylon Independent17/07/2024
20% price cut in goods & services likely after electricity tariff revision
LOCALMain Story

20% price cut in goods & services likely after electricity tariff revision

An approximate reduction of 20% in the prices of goods and services in the market is likely following the revision…

byCeylon Independent17/07/2024
Special security for Presidential candidates
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Special security for Presidential candidates

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has submitted a Cabinet paper to appoint a committee to conduct threat assessments on Presidential candidates and…

byCeylon Independent17/07/2024
“Don’t sell, value will get doubled” President
LOCALMain StoryTOP STORY

“Don’t sell, value will get doubled” President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced plans to develop the Western Province into a major city accommodating approximately 05 million people. The…

byCeylon Independent17/07/2024
Fairly heavy showers and strong winds expected in parts of the country
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Fairly heavy showers and strong winds expected in parts of the country

The Department of Meteorology says the prevailing windy conditions over the island are expected to continue further, due to the…

byCeylon Independent17/07/2024
SJB MP Eran slams Lohan over AKD remarks
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SJB MP Eran slams Lohan over AKD remarks

Opposition MP Eran Wickramaratne has condemned State Minister of Plantation Industries Lohan Ratwatte for his recent statement on the candidacy…

byCeylon Independent16/07/2024

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