A Buddhist monk who set himself ablaze in protest of cattle slaughter has been transferred to the Colombo National Hospital for further treatment. Responding to an inquiry Director of the Hospital Dr. Anil Jaasinghe told NewsRadio that the thera was placed in Intensive care after preliminary treatment. The monk set himself stating that he was …
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Tamil Nadu police have arrested 21 Sri Lankans who were about to sail to Australia in a fishing boat from Kochi. The operation was carried out after information about the same was passed on by the Intelligence Bureau. According to officials, seven men, six women and eight children were nabbed from a hotel in the early hours of Thursday. The Sri …
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The Department of Archaeology says it will take measures bring to book those responsible for using the Sigiriya Rock Fortress as the backdrop for a liquor advertisement. Speaking to Newsradio Commissioner of the Department Senerath Dissanayake said the relevant individuals had not sought the Department's permission to use the footage. He added …
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Three special teams have been appointed to conduct investigations into the fire that broke out at the No 01 CFS storage at the Colombo Port. The Port Authority said the Government Analyst also inspected the site and has commenced investigations. The Authority said steps are underway to determine the extent of the damages following the fire. A …
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A crude tanker from Oman is due to reach Colombo today. Speaking to Newsradio Minister of Petroleum Industries Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said operations at the Sapugaskanda refinery will re-commence once the crude has been pumped out. 1800 Anura Priyadarshana Yapa 24th
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The Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed accusations that the government plans to import luxury cars for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in November. Issuing a statement the Ministry said the media reports that the organisers are incurring large costs for the upcoming CHOGM are baseless and fabricated. The Ministry stressed …
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The Public Health Inspectors Association says 4,876 Dansal have registered with relevant authorities. Secretary of the Association C.S. Muthukuda said they will continue to raid Dansal organised during the festive season. Authorities reiterated that strict action will be taken against those who violate stipulated guidelines when organising …
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