Met. Dept. warns of severe lightning in several provinces

Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces, the Meteorology Department said in a weather advisory issued today.

There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers.

Thereby, the general public is urged to take adequate precautions to minimize...

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President directs to add 5,000 MW to national grid from renewable energy sources

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has given directives to make arrangements to generate 5,000 MW via renewable energy sources and add them to the national grid within next six years, Minister of Highways Johnston Fernando says.

As a part of the new programme, the approval of the cabinet sub-committee has been given to India’s Adani Group to invest USD 5...

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SJB to bring no-confidence motion against Minister Basil?

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is considering bringing forth a motion of no confidence against Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa.

SJB National Organiser MP Tissa Attanayake said the party has initiated internal discussions on the matter.

He added that the finance minister’s conduct is responsible for the downfall of the country’s economy, adding tha...

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All students to return to school from tomorrow

All students of government and government-approved schools will be allowed to attend in-person lessons from tomorrow (March 14) as per usual.

A circular in this regard was issued by the Secretary to the Ministry of Education Prof. Kapila Prera earlier this week, giving necessary instructions to the authorities.

Previously, the in-person lessons in...

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Transport charges for containers increased from today

The Container Transporters’ Association has decided to increase transport charges by 60 per cent from midnight today (March 11).

The move comes after the fuel price hike announced by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Lanka IOC earlier this week.

On March 10, Lanka IOC raised the fuel prices. Thereby, the retail selling price of diesel was...

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Discussion between Transport Minister and bus owners today

Private bus owners’ associations are holding a discussion with Transport Minister Dilum Amunugama and the ministerial officials today (March 13) with regard to the issues faced by them in the face of the hefty increase in fuel prices.

The meeting commenced at 11.00 a.m. today at the Transport Ministry.

Lanka IOC and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation...

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