A total of 72 trade unions in the health sector have launched an island-wide one-day strike starting 6.30 a.m. today (Feb.01) urging the government to address their issues without delay, the National Movement of the Health Professionals said. MORE..

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The Meteorology Department says several spells of showers will occur in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Mullaitivu, Matale and Polonnaruwa districts. MORE..

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Sinopec Energy Lanka has also decided to revise its retail fuel prices with effect from midnight today (January 31). MORE..

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Judges at the top U.N. court on Wednesday found that Russia violated elements of a U.N. anti-terrorism treaty, but declined to rule on allegations brought by Kyiv that Moscow was responsible for the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014. MORE..

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The Meteorology Department says cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island during the morning. MORE..

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Media and civil society groups have urged Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena not to endorse the recently passed controversial Online Safety Bill without verifying whether the Supreme Court s directives are fully adhered to. MORE..

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The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) SAIF arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (Jan.30). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. MORE..

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Two more suspects, both females, have been arrested from the Rathgama area for allegedly aiding and abetting the suspects involved in the recent killing of five persons at Beliatta, police said. MORE..

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Police have fired tear gas and water cannons in an attempt to disperse a group of protesting students near the Kelaniya University. MORE..

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The Sri Lankan government s proposed law to create another body to investigate wartime abuses replicates previous failed efforts, ignores the needs of victims, and falls far short of meeting Sri Lanka s international legal obligations, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday (29 Jan.). MORE..

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A total of 836 more suspects have been arrested by Sri Lanka s police and security forces personnel within a 24-hour window ending at 12.30 a.m. today (Jan. 29) as part of the ongoing countrywide anti-drug operation Yukthiya . MORE..

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The Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..

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The world s largest cruise ship is set for its maiden voyage on Saturday, but environmental groups are concerned that the liquefied natural gas-powered vessel - and other giant cruise liners to follow - will leak harmful methane into the atmosphere. MORE..

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The Meteorology Department says showers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..

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The Parliament has informed the Election Commission of the MP seat left vacant following the demise of State Minister Sanath Nishantha, who represented the Puttalam constituency. MORE..

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A total of 818 more suspects have been arrested by the security forces personnel within a 24-hour window ending at 12.30 a.m. today (Jan.27) as part of the ongoing countrywide anti-drug operation Yukthiya . MORE..

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The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers are likely in parts of the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces today (Jan.27). MORE..

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A deadly collision on the Kadawatha expressway has claimed the life of a foreign national, Ada Derana learns. MORE..

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A total of 871 more suspects have been arrested by the security forces personnel within a 24-hour window ending at 12.30 a.m. today (Jan.26) as part of the ongoing countrywide anti-drug operation Yukthiya . MORE..

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Two more individuals have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the mass shooting in Beliatta in which five people were killed earlier this week. MORE..

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The prevailing dry weather condition in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces is expected to change from tomorrow onwards, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

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The Department of Meteorology says mainly fair weather is expected to prevail over the island today (Jan.25). MORE..

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A group of inmates detained at the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Center have escaped following a clash that ensued last night (Jan.24). MORE..

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Two persons, including State Minister Sanath Nishantha, were reportedly killed in an accident on the Katunayake Highway. MORE..

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A total of 930 more suspects have been arrested by the security forces personnel within a 24-hour window ending at 12.30 a.m. today (Jan.24) as part of the ongoing countrywide anti-drug operation Yukthiya . MORE..

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The Colombo Chief Magistrate s Court has issued an order in connection with a protest organized today (24) by the national organiser of the Socialist Youth Union (SYU), Eranga Gunasekara and a group of protesters. MORE..

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Police have recovered the vehicle which is suspected to have been used by the suspects involved in the shooting of a Buddhist monk in Malwathuhiripitiya area of Gampaha earlier today (23 Jan.). MORE..

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The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa Province and in Galle and Matara districts after 4.00 p.m. MORE..

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A major 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck along the mountainous China-Kyrgyzstan border on Tuesday (Jan 23), triggering warnings of potentially widespread damage though no casualties were immediately reported. MORE..

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The government will pay a monthly welfare allowance of Rs. 2,000 through the district secretaries from January 2024 to approximately 16,146 institutionalised persons who have benefited under the Samurdhi programme, says the Acting Finance Minister. MORE..

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The Secretary General of the Parliament Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera has said that the reports that there is constant sexual harassment towards female staff members and female Members of Parliament in Parliament and that proper investigations and measures are not being taken are completely false. MORE..

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A total of 910 more suspects have been arrested during a 24-hour window ending at 12-30 a.m. today (22 Jan.), as the special anti-drug operation Yukthiya continues across the island. MORE..

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More than 25,000 people have now been killed in Gaza since Israel s offensive began, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. MORE..

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Education Minister Susil Premajayantha has announced the imminent launch of a specialized programme tailored to offer professional guidance for students currently undertaking the 2023 G.C.E Advanced Level examination. MORE..

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In continuation of the special island-wide anti-drug operation Yukthiya , security forces personnel have arrested 987 more suspects in a 24-hour mission ending at 12-30 a.m. today (21 Jan.). MORE..

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The Department of Meteorology says several spells of showers may occur in North-central, Eastern and Uva Provinces. MORE..

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Japan on Saturday became the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon, but solar power issues threatened to cut short the nation s mission to prove a “precision” landing technology and revitalise a space programme that has suffered setbacks. MORE..

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Showers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and Polonnaruwa and Matale districts, the Department of Meteorology said in its weather forecast today (Jan.20). MORE..

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The Police have handed over Rs. 1 million to the family of the lorry driver who was killed in the shooting incident in Narammala.

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Development projects are set to commence in February, following the finalization of agreements related to the debt restructuring and ongoing discussions with foreign creditors of Sri Lanka, according to Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Mass Media. MORE..

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A total of 963 more suspects have been arrested by the security forces personnel within a 24-hour window ending at 12.30 a.m. today (Jan.19) as part of the ongoing countrywide anti-drug operation Yukthiya . MORE..

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At least 12 pupils and two teachers are thought to have drowned in western India, after a boat ferrying them to a school picnic capsized on Thursday. MORE..

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Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..

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The non-academic staff members of state universities launched a one-day token strike this morning (Jan.18) in protest of the government s decision to increase the allowances of lecturers. MORE..

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Several spells of showers will occur in North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Mullaitivu District, according to the Meteorology Department. MORE..

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Train services on the main line and the Chilaw line have been delayed due to two trains breaking down, the Railway Department said. MORE..

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The Department of Meteorology says a few showers may occur in Eastern, Uva and Central provinces. MORE..

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The night-mail train plying from Colombo to Badulla reportedly suffered a technical breakdown near the Veyangoda railway crossing a short while ago. MORE..

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A lack of snowfall has led to empty ski resorts and holiday cancellations in the Indian Himalayas, with scientists linking the “unusual” winter to the El Nino weather phenomenon. MORE..

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The Department of Meteorology says mainly fair weather is expected to prevail over the island today (Jan.16). MORE..

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