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RUSSIA EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER DETENTION OF AEROFLOT FLIGHT The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Moscow Janitha Abewickrema Liyanage and expressed protest over the detention of an Aeroflot plane in Sri Lanka. “The head of the diplomatic…

  Eight changes to strengthen public transport from 15th June Minister of Transport, Bandula Gunawardena says that structural changes will be done for the betterment of the transportation sector, with effect 15th June. A meeting was held on Saturday (04)…

Sri Lankan engineering services expand SriLankan Airline’s Engineering division successfully completed the ‘C’ check for Oman’s SalamAir, recently. SriLankan Airlines has been awarded several heavy maintenance contracts over the years, which have proven profitable for the airlines and earned them…

Thousands of dual citizen applications still pending The Committee on Public Accounts of the Parliament (COPA) revealed that 22,388 applications have been received for dual citizenship and that the process has been delayed due to various reasons. The applications have…

Insufficient fuel for bowsers Joint Secretary of the Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners Association (SLPPTOA) Shantha De Silva stated the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation is not issuing adequate amounts of fuel for its bowsers. “Usually about 200-350 of our tankers…

Sub-standard medicines given to pregnant women The Committee on Public Accounts presented a report to Parliament stating that a stock of 552,452 Mn Folic Acid tablets, usually given to pregnant women, has been recommended for disposal due to its low…

Yala season paddy cultivation faces grim outlook The Ministry of Agriculture points out that paddy cultivation for the Yala season faces a grim outlook due to the shortage of fertilizer. A senior official at the Ministry explained that if fertilizer…

20% at LRH malnourished A research conducted with a sample 54 children receiving treatment at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, indicated that 20% among them were malnourished.  Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera speaking at a press conference today (04) stated…

 Two hour and 15 min. power cut next week The Public Utilities Commission has approved the islandwide power cut schedule for next week. Accordingly, a power cut of 2 hours and 15 minutes will be implemented from 6-10 June while…

Malwana no owner mansion : Basil Rajapaksa acquitted   Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and businessman Thirukumar Nadesan have been acquitted over the case filed pertaining to a property in Malwana. The two individuals were acquitted of the case by the…