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New pension scheme proposed for tea estate and factory employees
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced plans to introduce a new pension scheme for workers engaged in the tea industry and related sectors.
The programme, which will be implemented under the Ministry of Agriculture,…
Dense fog disrupts traffic on Talawakelle–Nuwara Eliya road
Heavy rain accompanied by dense fog has been reported since early this morning (13) along the Talawakelle–Nuwara Eliya main road, affecting visibility and disrupting traffic movement in the area.
Motorists travelling along the route have…
Officials instructed to prioritise public needs when launching development projects
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya instructed officials to implement development projects by taking into account the practical needs of the people.
The Prime Minister made these remarks at the Colombo District Planning Committee…
Meteorologists predict continued rain in the upcoming days as reservoirs near capacity limits
Heavy rainfall caused by the prevailing weather conditions may lead to rising water levels in reservoirs across the country, according to the Department of Irrigation.
The Director of Irrigation (Hydrology & Disaster Management),…
84% of Sri Lankans willing to donate eyes, Health Ministry says
Around 84% of the population in Sri Lanka have expressed willingness to donate their eyes, according to the Ministry of Health.
The Ministry said the National Eye Bank, established 15 years ago, has so far received around 17,000 corneas,…
Former India CJ says independent Bar essential to protect constitutional democracy in Sri Lanka…
Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has said that an independent Bar plays a vital role in protecting constitutional democracy and citizens’ rights, stressing that lawyers must have the courage to defend institutional integrity ‘when…
New electricity tariff revision takes effect from today
The electricity tariff revision for the second and third quarters of this year is scheduled to be implemented from today (11).
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) recently approved the implementation of the electricity…
All sand mining permits in Mannar temporarily suspended
All sand mining permits in the Mannar District have been temporarily suspended following concerns that have arisen regarding the issuance of permits in the district.
The decision was taken following a special discussion held yesterday (10)…
‘Yal Devi’ train services resume from today
The Department of Railways says the “Yal Devi” train will resume operations between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai (KKS) railway stations from today (11).
Accordingly, the train is scheduled to operate from Colombo Fort to Kankesanthurai…
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
The U.S. on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are likely to veto it.
A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead…