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Cold Welcome: Sri Lankan busted with 10kg of ‘Ice’ at Katunayake Airport
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Cold Welcome: Sri Lankan busted with 10kg of ‘Ice’ at Katunayake Airport

A Sri Lankan man was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while in possession of over 10 kilograms of the…

byCeylon Independent19/10/2024
Namal raises concerns over reports on Easter Attacks probes
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Namal raises concerns over reports on Easter Attacks probes

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) member Namal Rajapaksa has raised concerns over claims regarding the reports related to the 2019…

byCeylon Independent19/10/2024
Import tax on several food items : Finance Ministry issues clarification
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Import tax on several food items : Finance Ministry issues clarification

The Ministry of Finance has issued a clarification stating that reports of increased taxes on several imported goods, are inaccurate.…

byCeylon Independent19/10/202419/10/2024
Vehicle revenue licences : New directive from Govt
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Vehicle revenue licences : New directive from Govt

Minister Vijitha Herath has instructed officials to connect the Western Province with other Provinces to enable obtaining vehicle revenue licences.…

byCeylon Independent19/10/2024
“Some seniors leaving was a political victory for SLPP” : Namal
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“Some seniors leaving was a political victory for SLPP” : Namal

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa said that he decided not to contest the parliamentary election, as…

byCeylon Independent19/10/2024
India completes 60 grant projects in Sri Lanka
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India completes 60 grant projects in Sri Lanka

India has completed 60 grant projects in Sri Lanka and implementing 16 more currently, the development coming more through investments…

byCeylon Independent19/10/2024
14 yr old cycles from Kattankudy to meet PM
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14 yr old cycles from Kattankudy to meet PM

A 14-year-old female resident of Kattankudy has arrived on a bicycle to meet Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya over two key…

byCeylon Independent14/10/2024
Foreign Minister briefs Colombo’s Diplomatic Corps
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Foreign Minister briefs Colombo’s Diplomatic Corps

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath updated the Colombo-based diplomatic corps on the government’s progress and outlined future plans during an interactive…

byCeylon Independent14/10/2024
Adverse weather : President issues directives to two ministries
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Adverse weather : President issues directives to two ministries

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the need for a specific and sustainable program to address the recurring flood situation…

byCeylon Independent14/10/2024
Govt to take key decisions on Adani wind power project in Mannar
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Govt to take key decisions on Adani wind power project in Mannar

The current interim Cabinet has decided to reconsider the matters related to the wind power project in Wedithalathivu, Mannar by…

byCeylon Independent14/10/202414/10/2024

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