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Must ensure children are brought up to be virtuous adults – President

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in his message for the World Children s Day 2020, says that children must be brought up to be virtuous adults. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cLeeji https://ift.tt/2BieI06

20A- Abolishing CC raises doubts about appointments to high posts – Hakeem

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The further consideration of petitions filed challenging the draft bill of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution is scheduled for tomorrow (02). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3jo8YVi https://ift.tt/2BieI06

COVID-19 cases count moves up to 3,380

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The total number of positive COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka escalated to 3,380 last night (30) after another person was confirmed to have contracted the virus. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3iigPT3 https://ift.tt/3iklxQ0

Sri Lanka committed to protect, sustainably manage natural resources – President tells UN Biodiversity Summit

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The Government of Sri Lankan is committed to protect and sustainably manage natural resources, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said addressing the United Nations Summit on Biodiversity on Friday (30). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cMpEDn https://ift.tt/2GjaY2t

Spells of showers in several provinces today

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Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Central provinces and several spells of light showers may occur in North-western province, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Gf8VN5 https://ift.tt/3jvhKkc

Indian Ocean should be a free zone open to every country - President

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Sri Lanka is located in a place of strategic importance and therefore, the country is attracted to many parties, says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. “In this context, Sri Lanka has chosen neutrality as its foreign policy.” MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3n7Yo6Y https://ift.tt/3ioE3Hi

Special unit to bring technology, research and innovation related services closer to general public

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Ministry of Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research and Innovation has initiated measures to setup a coordinating unit to bring Technology, Research and Innovation related services closer to the general public, as well as to provide technical guidance in addressing the issues related to the said fields faced by the general public. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/33hibZP https://ift.tt/36jumY1

Government to amend the Press Council Act

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stated that if Sri Lanka Post would look at how the international delivery and postal services operate and identify its untapped potential it can become a major contributor to the national economy. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3jkZf2a https://ift.tt/3jhcD7b

Petitions against 20A- further consideration postponed to Friday

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The Supreme Court concluded the considering of petition filed challenging the 20th Amendment to the Constitution for the second day. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/33dPwF9 https://ift.tt/3l0Za41

Couple visiting Magazine Prison caught with heroin

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A couple visiting an inmate at the Magazine Prison in Colombo has been taken into custody by the Prison Intelligence. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3kWRmQP https://ift.tt/36x1o7p

Youngsters scammed into paying money in promise of Justice Ministry jobs

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A scam defrauding the public by promising employment at the Ministry of Justice has come into light, the Ministry said issuing a statement, today (30). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Saua50 https://ift.tt/2SbS0NZ

Second term school holidays to start on Oct 09

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All governments will close for the second term vacation on the 09th of October 09, 2020, stated the Ministry of Education. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cLRjnO https://ift.tt/2EOPxWI

Five new cases of Covid-19 reported

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Five new cases of novel coronavirus have been reported increasing the total number of cases detected in Sri Lanka to 3,379. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2SbzzsL https://ift.tt/3ig86AS

ASEAN Ambassadors commend govt for combating COVID-19

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The Ambassadors of five countries from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have commended the government for successfully combatting the COVID-19 threat in Sri Lanka. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/30mDjMr https://ift.tt/3jbXfJk

Tensions mount as Armenia, Azerbaijan continue fighting

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Armenian and Azeri forces have exchanged fierce fire for a second day over the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, with both sides accusing each other of using heavy artillery amid reports of at least 21 deaths and hundreds of people being injured. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2ELVPX9 https://ift.tt/3jhL1z0

India s Vice President tests positive for COVID-19

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Vice-President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu tested positive for Covid-19 in a routine test on Tuesday morning. He is asymptomatic and has been advised home quarantine. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34aiftR https://ift.tt/3l5tkDn

Armed robbers make away with Rs 30 mn from businessman s home

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A residence of a businessman at the Akkarapanaha area in Katana has been robbed by an armed gang, stated the Police. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3kYfjqJ https://ift.tt/30l6TBV

Two arrested for pelting stones at Sajith s meeting

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Two suspects have been arrested over the incident of pelting stones at a meeting attended by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in Ratmalana. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3ihvU78 https://ift.tt/34bEq2D

Easter attacks could have happened without SIS s knowledge - IGP

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Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara says that State Intelligence Service (SIS) failed to provide any definite intelligence on the Easter attacks apart from the pre-warning issued by foreign intelligence units. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3ihoXTA https://ift.tt/2G58s0a

Budget 2021 to be tabled in Parliament on Nov. 17

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The government s budget for the year 2021 is scheduled to be presented to the Parliament on the 17th of November this year. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2GpGTOY https://ift.tt/34bOf0p

Annual loss of Postal Department at Rs 6 billion

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says that Sri Lanka Post could become a major player in the national economy if it recognizes the scope of its services. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3n0ufXf https://ift.tt/34d6N0f

PCoI re-issues summons to Rajitha

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Former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne has been issued summons to appear before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing political victimization. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/349SREz https://ift.tt/2HJARJB

Day two of considering petitions against 20A begins

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The Supreme Court has commenced considering the petitions challenging the draft of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution for the 2nd consecutive day this morning (30). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/33ci9m7 https://ift.tt/3jigOzH

Five including females distributing drugs in Maharagama under arrest

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Five including two females have been arrested in the Maharagama area while distributing narcotic drugs. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cGEhrM https://ift.tt/2G9HNz2

Sri Lanka s COVID-19 infections count at 3,374

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The total number of positive COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka escalated to 3,374 last night (29) after one more person was confirmed to have contracted the virus. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Sc7TUw https://ift.tt/30jWSVU

Spells of showers expected in some areas

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Several spells showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2HHHdsW https://ift.tt/3kYgvKP

Accomplice of Ratmalane Anju arrested with heroin

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An individual who was in possession of 21g and 520mg of heroin has been taken into custody in the area of Ratmalana. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34cEkb0 https://ift.tt/3jhL7GD

President looks into uplifting living standards of estate community

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa have emphasized the necessity to construct residences for estate workers in close proximity to their existing line houses. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3jdOcaZ https://ift.tt/2BieI06

More coronavirus cases take tally to 3,373

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Eight new cases of COVID-19 infection have increased the total number of COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka to 3,373. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/36h1jVd https://ift.tt/30kHDMd

Buwelikada building collapse- building owner remanded

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The owner of the building that collapsed at Buwelikada, Anura Lewke, who was arrested by police today, has been remanded until October 13 by the Kandy Magistrate s Court. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2S5wlqK https://ift.tt/2G8bL6E

Further consideration of petitions against 20A postponed

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Further consideration of the petitions filed at the Supreme Court challenging the draft 20th Amendment to the Constitution has been postponed until tomorrow (30). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2S94q9k https://ift.tt/3mVIFrP

Total cases hike to 3,365 as two more contract COVID-19

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The total number of positive COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka moved to 3,365 today (29) as two persons were confirmed to have contracted the virus. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3l2M9ah https://ift.tt/2S6XbhZ

20A will not make Prime Minister a nominal post – Mahinda

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The Prime Minister will not be made a nominal role through the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, says Premier Mahinda Rajapaksa. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/349G1WQ https://ift.tt/3n2O28E

24-hour water cut to several areas in Hambantota

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The water supply to several areas in the Hambantota District will be interrupted for a period of 24 hours tomorrow (30), stated the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/36gENM8 https://ift.tt/2S8CClp

Special unit to reform judicial process within 3 years

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The Cabinet of Ministers approved a proposal submitted by Minister of Justice Ali Sabry to establish a special unit under the Ministry of Justice to implement a Judicial Reform Program. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2GkWy1G https://ift.tt/3kUFgYm

Troops apprehend more smuggled turmeric stocks in Mannar

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Army personnel have seized a consignment of 946 kilograms of turmeric, suspected to have been smuggled into the country illegally via the sea route, concealed at Kondachchi, Mannar. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cHo71s https://ift.tt/34843RR

Cabinet approval to ban cattle slaughter in Sri Lanka

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The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement the proposals tabled by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, on banning of cattle slaughter in the country with immediate effect, subjected to the implementation of relevant measures. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2S7XBF1 https://ift.tt/3ijVrgk

Sri Lanka s Covid-19 recoveries increase to 3,230

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Twenty more Covid-19 patients have been discharged from hospital after recovering, the Ministry of Health said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3kUhewD https://ift.tt/30jm5PY

Cabinet approval to scrap Light Rail Transit project

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The Cabinet of Ministers has given its approval to terminate the Japanese-funded Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, which was planned to be implemented in Colombo as a solution for the traffic congestion. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34bNmVG https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Accomplice of Avissawelle Gaus arrested

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An accomplice of the major heroin trafficker Avissawelle Gaus has been arrested over the possession of heroin, last evening (28). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cJdQC2 https://ift.tt/3kWvhSu

Owner of collapsed building in Buwelikada arrested

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The owner of the collapsed building in Buwelikada, Kandy, Anura Lewke, has been arrested by the police, stated the Senior Superintendent of Police in Kandy. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2SaAiuh https://ift.tt/3i6kkvK

100-unit housing schemes for each electorate – PM

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Plans are afoot to construct a 100-unit housing scheme in each electorate, says Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cDFu32 https://ift.tt/36aYeG6

Arrest warrant issued on Patali s driver

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The Colombo High Court has issued an arrest warrant on Dilum Thusitha Kumara, the then-driver of former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Gmtkji https://ift.tt/2S7vYMb

Govt. to add several amendments to draft of 20A at committee stage

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Attorney General Dappula de Livera has informed the Government has decided to add several amendments to the draft of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution during the committee stage. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2EKKCWM https://ift.tt/2S8Srsw

Sri Lankan Muslims have no issue that calls for suicide bombing - Mujibur

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Zahran Hashim carried out the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks at the behest of another party, says parliamentarian Mujibur Rahman. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2S95oCo https://ift.tt/2FZfoMh

Sri Lanka hits back at Moody s rating downgrade

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The Ministry of Finance, in response to Moody s Investors Service downgrading Sri Lanka s Sovereign rating on Monday (28), has stressed that the rating action is unwarranted and requested the foreign investors not to be dissuaded by the action. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cCy8Ns https://ift.tt/3399NeV

Sri Lanka s total COVID-19 cases sits at 3,363

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The total number of positive COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka escalated to 3,363 on Monday night (28) as another person was confirmed to have contracted the virus. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/342GXw2 https://ift.tt/3cC9oow

Petitions challenging 20A to be considered today

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The petitions filed against the draft bill of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution are to be taken up for consideration today (29). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3ialvdx https://ift.tt/3cCXBq3

Two including Excise officer arrested with Mandy

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Two persons who had been in possession of 653g of Mandy narcotic drugs have been arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/342At0a https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Showers possible in parts of the island

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Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3kPkFVg https://ift.tt/3kWobgJ