Phone service companies have increased the phone call and internet charges again from yesterday. The companies say they were forced to raise rates due to the government’s move to impose a 2.5% social security tax from this month.
New proposal about Sri Lanka, to be debated in the Human Rights Council
The debate regarding the new resolution submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Council regarding the human rights situation in Sri Lanka is scheduled to be held today (06). It is stated that the relevant proposal regarding Sri Lanka has… Read More
A group of students were admitted hospital due to food poisoning
17 grade five students from a school in Buttala, Palwatta area have been admitted to Wellawaya Base Hospital due to food poisoning. According to the reports, children fell ill after eating the food provided by the school this morning (05).… Read More
Gas prices decreased
Litro Company has worked to reduce domestic gas prices from midnight today (05). Accordingly, the price of a 12.5 kg gas cylinder has been reduced by Rs 271 and its new price is Rs 4,280. A 5 kg gas cylinder… Read More
There is not enough papers to print text books
The Ceylon Teachers Association states that the Ministry of Education is ready not to print the 33 lakh textbooks required for school students for the year 2023. Its Chief Secretary Mr Joseph Stalin mentions that it has been decided to… Read More
A rapid increase in breast cancer cases in the past two decades
12 cases of breast cancer are reported in the country, everyday says the National Cancer Control Program. Its specialist, Mrs. Hazareli Fernando, stated that the past two decades have shown a rapid increase in the number of breast cancer patients… Read More
There is no reduction in bus fares – Bus Associations: Even though petrol prices are low, there is no reduction in food prices – Restaurant Owners Association
The bus associations say that there will be no reduction in bus fares at this time as there has been no reduction in diesel prices. The President of All Ceylon Private Bus Association Federation, Mr. Anjana Priyanjith also mentioned that… Read More
An investigation by the Human Rights Commission to find out the reasons for the economic crisis in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission has planned to start an investigation to find out the causes of the economic crisis in the country. The commission stated that due to various political reasons, it will pay close attention to the… Read More
Popular actor Darshan Dharmaraj bids farewell
Veteran actor Darshan Dharmaraj has passed away. A spokesperson of the Colombo National Hospital stated that Mr. Darshan Dharmaraj passed away this morning (02) due to a heart attack. He was 41 years old when he died. Born in Rakwana,… Read More
138 crore loss from the Chinese fertilizer ship.. It is recommended to take the loss from those responsible
It has been revealed that the government has incurred a loss of 1,382 million rupees in the deal related to the organic fertilizer ship brought from China to Sri Lanka. This is indicated in the latest report issued by the… Read More
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