Global fuel prices not only reason for Sri Lanka s price hike - Gammanpila

Former Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila says that the increase in global fuel prices is not the only reason for the increase in fuel prices in Sri Lanka.

Speaking at a media briefing held in Colombo today (14), the PHU leader said that the highest fuel price hike in the history of Sri Lanka was carried out last Friday.

“If the General Secretary of t...

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Minister Vasudeva hands over official vehicles and residence

Minister of Water Supply Vasudeva Nanayakkara has reportedly handed over his official vehicles and official residence to the Secretary to the Ministry today (14).

When inquired regarding this, the Democratic Left Front (DLF) leader stated that hereafter he will be using a personal vehicle belonging to a family relative.

Mr. Nanayakkara further...

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President to address the nation on Wednesday

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will address the nation on Wednesday (March 16), according to the President’s Media Division. 

He will reportedly speak regarding the prevailing situation in the country. ...

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Russia seeking military aid from China - US official

(AP) — A U.S. official said Russia asked China for military equipment to use in its invasion of Ukraine, a request that heightened tensions about the ongoing war ahead of a Monday meeting in Rome between top aides for the U.S. and Chinese governments.

In advance of the talks, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan bluntly warned China...

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School in Ethimale temporarily closed after wasp attack

A group of students at Ethimale Maha Vidyalaya has come under a wasp attack. According to reports, 60 students and three teachers were hospitalized in the incident.

They are currently receiving treatment at the Divisional Hospital in Ethimale.

SSP Sisila Kumara Herath who is in charge of the Monaragala Division said directives were given to...

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Grenade inside Borella church- 3 including retired doctor further remanded

The retired doctor and two other suspects arrested over the hand grenade found at a church premises in Borella, have been further remanded until March 29 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. 

A hand grenade was discovered inside the All Saints’ Church in Borella on January 11 while police had later arrested three individuals including a person who w...

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