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Seneviratne told the Media that national intelligence services and law enforcement agencies have identified efforts to incite public unrest as the Government moves forward with key investigations.

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“There has been a lot spoken about bringing in EPR laws but to date there is no way to curb the use of plastics and mitigate its adverse impact on the environment”,

@Hemanthawithana

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"Sri Lanka is certainly recovering and there has been renewed interest shown by investors towards the Port City project"

Deputy Managing Director, CHEC Port City Colombo Ltd., Thulci Aluwihare.

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In a rare acknowledgment of a crime victim’s plea, PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya assured that the Government remains unwavering in its commitment to securing justice for the family of Lasantha Wickrematunge.

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“Compared to the 40 odd wages boards we are the highest paying entity which offers all the statutory and traditional benefits to workers” - Planters’ Association spokesman, Dr. Roshan Rajadurai

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“We aim to revitalise our beaches to preserve biodiversity and enhance their aesthetic appeal under this program.” - Clean Sri Lanka President, Eng. S.P.C. Sugeeshwara

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"Over the past six months, 75,000 new small-scale poultry farmers have entered the industry, contributing significantly to production,” - Sri Lanka Egg Producers’ Association Executive Director.

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In 2020, Sri Lanka arrested 74 Indian fishermen, and the number increased to 159 in 2021, 268 in 2022, 240 in 2023 and 535 in 2024.

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The nearly five-year ban on vehicle imports was officially lifted through an Extraordinary Gazette, following the Government's pledge that imports of personal vehicles would resume by February 2025.

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Law enforcement have stepped up operations in response. Police have deployed STF teams to six police stations in Colombo to help curb the rising wave of shootings.

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"Our main goal was to popularise Buddhism among these nations. Many have never seen our robes before. However, a large number of people showed great interest in Buddhist philosophy" - Ven. Katugastota Uparathana Thera

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A probe was launched after numerous complaints about tickets being quickly snatched up by scalpers, with the Colombo-Badulla route gaining popularity among local and international tourists.

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A hotline - '1999': introduced by the Health Ministry for the public If there are any issues regarding the obtaining of medicinal drugs - Prof. Channa Jayasumana

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Government to provide special cash allowance for low income families who severely affected by the current economic crisis. The World Bank Group will provide the necessary funding.

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There will be NO power cuts on 01 May (May Day) & 03 May in view of the Ramadan festival - Janaka Ratnayake, Chairman PUCSL

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Tourists arrival in the island shows a progress in 2022 against the previous, according to Tourist Development Authority.
It says 55,590 tourists have visited Sri Lanka during the period from April 01 to April 26.

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Cabinet approves launch of 'Golden Paradise Visa' program to issue 10-year long-stay residence visas to depositors who deposit at least USD 100,000 in a commercial bank recognized by the Central Bank

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No decision yet to increase electricity bill - Minister @kanchana_wij

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