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SJB stages silent protest against oppression
Local

SJB stages silent protest against oppression

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a silent protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (07) evening demanding an…

byAyman Ameer08/12/202008/12/2020
Tensions erupt upon former Minister Patali’s arrival
Local

Tensions erupt upon former Minister Patali’s arrival

A protest was staged by wholesale vegetable traders from the Manning Market in Pettah near the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (07).…

byAyman Ameer08/12/2020
Investigations into notice board in Chinese language at Mount Lavinia railway station
Local

Investigations into notice board in Chinese language at Mount Lavinia railway station

The Railway Department is to launch an investigation into a notice board placed at the Mount Lavinia railway station which…

byAyman Ameer08/12/2020
2 CV-19 deaths reported yesterday (07)
Local

2 CV-19 deaths reported yesterday (07)

2 Covid-19 deaths have been reported in the country today. The death toll currently stands at 142.

byAyman Ameer07/12/2020
All prisoners under death sentence will have their sentence reduced to 20 years – Prison Minister
Local

All prisoners under death sentence will have their sentence reduced to 20 years – Prison Minister

State Minister of Prison Management and Prisoners Rehabilitation Lohan Ratwatte emphasizing on the present congestion in prison given the rising…

byAyman Ameer07/12/2020
649 CV-19 patients reported in the country yesterday (06)
Local

649 CV-19 patients reported in the country yesterday (06)

649 Covid-19patients were reported in Sri Lanka yesterday (06). Majority of the cases were reported from Colombo.

byAyman Ameer07/12/2020
Concerns raised by Three-Wheeler union
Local

Concerns raised by Three-Wheeler union

Concerns were raised by The All Island Three-Wheeler Union regarding local and international taxi services sanctioned to operate in the…

byAyman Ameer07/12/2020
Manning Market traders protest
Local

Manning Market traders protest

Traders who used to engage in business at the Colombo Manning Market protested opposite the Presidential Secretariat on Monday (07).…

byAyman Ameer07/12/202007/12/2020
Date fixed for GCE O/L exam
Local

Date fixed for GCE O/L exam

Education Minister G.L. Peiris said the examination will take place from 01st to 11th March 2021.  

byAyman Ameer07/12/2020
Drugs smuggled from Dubai seized
Local

Drugs smuggled from Dubai seized

News Fist reported that the Excise Department officials have seized 200 kg of drugs in Puttalam. Excise Commissioner, Ariyadasa Bodaragama…

byAyman Ameer07/12/202007/12/2020

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