NewsGovt. halts Galle Harbour Port City project
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NewsGovt. halts Galle Harbour Port City project

The present Government will not implement the Galle Harbour Port City project which had been planned and proposed to be implemented by the previous Government, Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Rathna Gamage said. The Deputy Minister disclosed the Government’s stand on the project when responding to the media, during his inspection tour…

weather in today
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Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department says the low-pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal is located to the east of the island as of this morning (17), and it is expected to gradually move west-northwestwards, moving towards the Tamil Nadu coast near the northern coast of Sri Lanka during the next 48 hours. Cloudy skies can be…

Jagath Wickremeratne appointed new Speaker
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Jagath Wickremeratne appointed new Speaker

National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickremeratne has been unanimously appointed as the new Speaker of Sri Lanka’s Parliament. The Polonnaruwa District MP was nominated by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya following the commencement of today’s parliamentary session. The proposal was seconded by the Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake. Accordingly,…

Geminids meteor shower visible from Sri Lanka tonight
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Geminids meteor shower visible from Sri Lanka tonight

The Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) says that the Geminids meteor shower, considered as one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, will be visible tonight (13) and tomorrow (14). Accordingly, the Geminids meteor shower will peak and be clearly visible for Sri Lankans tomorrow night (14). Research scientist (astronomy)…

Railway Tracks
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Sri Lanka to Import 2,000 Railway Tracks to Upgrade Dilapidated Network

A decision has been made to import 2,000 railway tracks to the country. State Minister for Transport and Highways, Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, stated that these rail tracks will be used to upgrade the dilapidated sections of the railway lines in the country. He mentioned that the deterioration of railway tracks has led to speed limits…

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Hundreds of Deadly Virus Samples Missing from Queensland Lab

The Queensland gove ment has launched an investigation after hundreds of vials containing deadly virus samples were reported missing from the Public Health Virology Laboratory. According to a statement released on Monday (Dec 9), 323 vials of infectious viruses, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus, went missing in August 2023, marking what officials called a…

Aswesuma Funds for December 2024 to be Credited to Beneficiaries’ Bank Accounts Today (12)
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Aswesuma Funds for December 2024 to be Credited to Beneficiaries’ Bank Accounts Today (12)

The Welfare Benefits Board says that the Aswesuma allowances for the month of December 2024 will be deposited in the beneficiaries’ bank accounts today. Issuing a statement, the Board added that 1,707,311 families benefit from the Aswesuma social welfare scheme. Rs. 11 Bn. has been allocated for this purpose. Due to adverse weather conditions, the…

76th International Human Rights Day Marked by Landmark Event at BMICH
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76th International Human Rights Day Marked by Landmark Event at BMICH

Colombo, December 11 – The 76th International Human Rights Day was commemorated with a significant event at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the theme “CHANGE” to protect and promote human rights. Organized by the Right to Life Human Rights Centre, this event brought together prominent human rights advocates and activists to discuss…

CEB purchased thermal power despite surplus hydro and coal reserves?
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CEB purchased thermal power despite surplus hydro and coal reserves?

The Technical Engineers and Supervisors Association of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) allege that the state-owned electricity provider has procured electricity from private thermal power plants, even as reservoir levels associated with hydro-power plants are at their maximum as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Speaking on the matter, the association’s Vice President, Nandana Udayakumara,…