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Five arrested with 100 kg of ‘ice’ in Sapugaskanda: |  | Apr 12, Colombo: Five suspects have been arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) in the Sapugaskanda area with nearly 100 kilograms of the narcotic crystal methamphetamine (ice), police spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said. |
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IFJ demands release of arrested freelance journalist : |  | Apr 12, Colombo: The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Monday demanded the release of Freelance Journalist Malika Abeykoon, who was assaulted and arrested by Sri Lankan police on April 7 and remanded until April 12. |
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| UNP condemns arrest of Jaffna mayor : |  | Apr 12, Colombo: The United National Party (UNP) has condemned the arrest of Jaffna Mayor Manivannan Visvalingam by the police under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. |
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Minister instructs to manufacture water meters in Sri Lanka: |  | Apr 11, Colombo: Water Supply and Drainage Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara has instructed the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) to take measures for its Maintenance and Industrial Unit to manufacture the water meters provided to the consumers by the Board. |
| Ratmalana Airport ready for leisure flying : |  | Apr 11, Colombo: The Ratmalana Airport will be promoted as a Leisure Flying Center under the Government’s program to develop the Airport as a domestic aviation hub, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said. |
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Ministry of Industries seeks investors to revive salterns: |  | Apr 11, Colombo: Secretary to the Ministry of Industries Anusha Palpita recently made an observation visit to the Paranthan Chemical Factory, the Elephant Pass Saltern and the Kurinchathivu Saltern for the future development activities of the industries. |
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All banks will remain open Monday: |  | Apr 11, Colombo: The public holiday declared on Monday April 12 will not be applicable for state and private banks, the Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration said. |
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Police to crack down on COVID-19 rule violators: |  | Apr 11, Colombo: A special circular has been issued by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to take action against persons who violate public health regulations during the festive season, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said. |
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India finalizes an air bubble agreement with Sri Lanka: |  | Apr 10, Colombo: The Indian government has finalized an air bubble agreement with Sri Lanka, which will allow all eligible passengers to travel between the two countries in the near future, the Indian Ministry Of Civil Aviation said on Facebook on Saturday. |
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A new director for the CID: |  | Apr 10, Colombo: Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nishantha Zoysa, has been appointed as the Director of the Crime Division at the Police Headquarters, said Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana. |
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Train Strike called off temporarily: |  | Apr 09, Colombo: The railway trade unions have decided to call off their sudden strike action launched today following discussions with the relevant authorities. |
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Fresh drive by SEC to take investing in stock market to villages: |  | Apr 09, Colombo: Encouraged by consistent and credible upturn and improved outlook for listed equities and debt, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has renewed its effort to take the proposition of investing in the stock market to the villages, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced in a statement. |
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Jaffna mayor arrested for promoting LTTE ideology: |  | Apr 09, Colombo: Apr 09, Colombo: The Mayor of the Jaffna Municipal Council Manivannan Visvalingam has been arrested this morning (09) by the Jaffna police for promoting the LTTE and its ideology, police said. |
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Second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine from April 23: |  | Apr 08, Colombo: Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi said the second dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to those who have taken the first dose will be administered from April 23 in accordance with the relevant period of the first dose. |
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