Seven more Covid-19 deaths confirmed

The Director-General of Health Services has confirmed another 07 coronavirus-related deaths for March 12, pushing the country’s Covid-19 death toll to 16,397.

This figure includes 05 males and 02 females, according to the Department of Government Information. 

All seven victims are reportedly in the age group of 60 years and above. ...

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Price of cement increased

The price of a 50kg bag of cement has been increased by Rs. 350, the traders announced today (March 13).

The revised price of a bag of cement now stands at Rs. 1,850.

Meanwhile, it is reported that the price of a bag of Tokyo Cement has also gone up to approximately Rs. 1,975....

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Bus fares to be increased tomorrow night?

Transport Minister Dilum Amunugama says the decision on increasing the bus fares will be announced after the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers scheduled for tomorrow.

In the wake of the fuel price hike announced by the Lanka IOC and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) earlier this week, the owners of private sector buses called for a fuel...

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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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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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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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