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Electricity Tariffs Reduced by Up to 31%!

Significant Tariff Cuts to Benefit All Sectors Starting Midnight

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Thai Pongal: A Deep Dive into the Harvest Festival of Gratitude

Introduction to Thai Pongal Thai Pongal, one of the most significant festivals in Tamil culture, is a four-day harvest celebration observed predominantly in Tamil Nadu, India, and by Tamil communities worldwide.

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Sri Lankan Car Lovers Face Up to 600% Taxation Despite High Demand

Sri Lankans have a well-known passion for cars, with over 904,689 cars registered in the country. However, for the past five years, vehicle imports have been virtually nonexistent due to government restrictions aimed at curbing foreign exchange outflows.

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News Report: ETCA – Strengthening India-Sri Lanka Ties

The Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA), a proposed bilateral initiative between India and Sri Lanka, aims to bolster economic ties by expanding trade in services and fostering technological collaboration.

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Controversial Remarks Expunged from Hansard: Dr. Ramanathan Archuna’s Parliament Speech Sparks Heated Debate

In a significant turn of events during the parliamentary session on December 18, certain portions of the speech delivered by Dr. Ramanathan Archuna, Member of Parliament, were ordered to be expunged from the official record (Hansard) by the presiding chair.

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2100 Drug Procurement Charge Files Under Investigation: Compensation Approved for 17 Victims of Faulty Medicines

In a significant development, the Cabinet has approved compensation for 17 individuals who suffered vision impairment after being administered substandard medicines at Nuwara Eliya General Hospital.

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Thiriposha: A Lifeline for Sri Lanka’s Vulnerable Populations

Thiriposha, a nutrient-rich supplementary food, has been a cornerstone in Sri Lanka’s fight against malnutrition since its inception in 1973.

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17 Patients Suffer Complications After Cataract Surgery at Nuwara Eliya Hospital: Substandard Medicine Blamed

In a startling revelation at Parliament today, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jeyatissa reported that 17 patients at Nuwara Eliya District Hospital experienced severe complications following cataract surgery.

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Pharmacy Owner Arrested in Nuwara Eliya for Illegal Sale of Abortion Pills

By Kanagarasa Saravanan A pharmacy owner in Nuwara Eliya was arrested on Monday (6th) by officers from the District Crime Prevention Unit for allegedly selling abortion pills illegally, according to local police reports.

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Supreme Court Petition Filed Against Lyca Chairman Subaskaran Allirajah Over Acquisition of Sri Lankan Media Networks

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka by social activist Jamuni Kamantha Thushara against Subaskaran Allirajah, chairman of Lyca Group, over the alleged acquisition of several local media networks, raising concerns about national security and legal violations.

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