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Kandy Esala Perahera concludes successfully
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Kandy Esala Perahera concludes successfully

The Sannasa (Scroll of Memorandum) being handed over to President Ranil Wickremesinghe by Temple of the Scared Tooth Relic Chief…

byCeylon Independent13/08/2022
Discussions underway to allow concessions to low income groups: Govt.
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Discussions underway to allow concessions to low income groups: Govt.

Discussions are in progress to provide concession on electricity bills to low income groups in the revised budget, to be…

byCeylon Independent13/08/2022
SL grants permission for entry of Chinese tracking vessel
LocalLOCALTOP STORY

SL grants permission for entry of Chinese tracking vessel

The Sri Lanka Government yesterday (August 12) granted permission for the Chinese tracking vessel Yuang Wang 5 to dock at…

byCeylon Independent13/08/2022
Ban on key diaspora groups lifted
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Ban on key diaspora groups lifted

The Government has de-listed some Tamil diaspora groups and individuals. Among those de-listed are the Global Tamil Forum, an influential…

byCeylon Independent13/08/2022
British instagrammer files writ petition against deportation
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British instagrammer files writ petition against deportation

British woman instagrammer Kayleigh Fraser who had been documenting the Sri Lanka’s anti-government protests on social media has filed a…

byCeylon Independent12/08/2022
Protesters completely vacate Galle Face protest site
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Protesters completely vacate Galle Face protest site

The protesters at the Galle Face protest site “GotaGoGama” have completetly vacated the site today after 125 days. They dismantled…

byCeylon Independent12/08/2022
Govt. directly handles matter with Chinese Embassy
LOCALLocalMain Story

Govt. directly handles matter with Chinese Embassy

The government has reportedly taken over the handling of the diplomatic issue regarding the Yuan Wang 5 ship directly through…

byCeylon Independent12/08/2022
Sri Lanka’s ousted president arrives in Thailand for temporary stay
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Sri Lanka’s ousted president arrives in Thailand for temporary stay

Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Thailand on Thursday, according to three Reuters witnesses, as he seek temporary…

byCeylon Independent12/08/2022
TUI forced to cancel more flights to SL
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TUI forced to cancel more flights to SL

TUI has been forced to cancel more holidays to Sri Lanka, a popular hotspot for Brits until next month. The…

byCeylon Independent12/08/2022
Expedite action against X-Press Pearl disaster, Wijeyadasa tells officials
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

Expedite action against X-Press Pearl disaster, Wijeyadasa tells officials

The Minister of Justice has instructed officials to expedite measures to take legal action and secure damages for the devastation…

byCeylon Independent12/08/2022

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