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Rating action by S&P unwarranted: CBSL

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S&P downgrades Sri Lanka to CCC, outlook negative

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Construction of the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port commences

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Nicola Sturgeon to give covid update today as First Minister hints at long term shift away from restrictions

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Nicola Sturgeon hints at long term shift away from restrictive covid measures in Scotland

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Fitch downgrades BOCs Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating

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24.12.2021 - 17:15

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KEY RATING DRIVERSIDRs and VIABILITY RATINGThe rating actions follow Fitch’s downgrade of Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR to ‘CC’ from ‘CCC’ and the affirmation of the sovereign’s Long-Term Local-Currency IDR at ‘CCC’ on 17 December 2021.

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Tax Formula to determine cigarette price – NATA - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

31.12.2021 / 07:48

Tax Formula to determine cigarette price – NATA

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s National Authority on Tobacco & Alcohol (NATA) is hoping to introduce a tax formula to determine the price of a cigarette in Sri Lanka.Dr.

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Imported Milk Powder Prices Increased, people wait in line to try their luck to purchase Milk Powder - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

31.12.2021 / 03:44

Imported Milk Powder Prices Increased, people wait in line to try their luck to purchase Milk Powder

COLOMBO (News 1st); The people of the island nation of Sri Lanka have been affected by a shortage of milk powder in the market.Over the last few days, queues for milk powder were a common scene outside a local milk store in Mirihana a town on the outskirts of Colombo, however, there were no queues to be seen today.The reason being, the issuance of tokens to sell milk powder.When News 1st inquired from the usual consumers from the area, we received some in-depth details.A lady told that the queues were dispersed because the people hooted at the President or otherwise everyone bought milk peacefully and left.A senior citizen said an issue arose here with the police with many police officers including a DIG arriving at the scene and telling

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Brittany Rosen - Ontario long-term care residents now eligible for 4th doses of COVID-19 vaccine - globalnews.ca

31.12.2021 / 02:35

Ontario long-term care residents now eligible for 4th doses of COVID-19 vaccine

The province is releasing more on its plan to tackle the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care homes across Ontario. The government has just announced a rollout plan for fourth COVID-19 doses, in addition to a forthcoming vaccine mandate for staff and visitors to get their third booster shots.

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CBSL prints Rs. 202 billion, government committing mistake says Fmr. Dep. Governor - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

30.12.2021 / 21:18

CBSL prints Rs. 202 billion, government committing mistake says Fmr. Dep. Governor

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Central Bank data show that Rs. 202 billion had been printed on Wednesday (29).It’s the first time since it had printed money since the 14th of October 2021.This brings the total money printed so far this year up to Rs.

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Indian businessman sent private jet for PM Rajapaksa, says SLPP MP - newsfirst.lk - Usa - India - Sri Lanka

30.12.2021 / 15:49

Indian businessman sent private jet for PM Rajapaksa, says SLPP MP

COLOMBO (News 1st); Ruling party (Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna) Parliamentarian Milan Jayathilake on Thursday (30) said that a powerful businessman in India had sent his private jet to Sri Lanka for the country’s Prime Minister to travel to Tirupati.“The jet was sent for a personal matter and the cost was borne by that Indian businessman,” he said.The MP also snapped at the JVP for attempting to label the private jet as the property of the Prime Minister.JVPs Wasantha Samarasinghe on Wednesday (29), slammed the Prime Minister for undertaking a visit to Tirupati at a cost of USD 32 Million using a private jet, while the people in the country struggling to survive.He said the government that says it is not in possession of US Dollars to

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Sri Lanka’s Sapugaskanda Refinery to close on 3rd Jan, Ministry assures NO fuel shortage - newsfirst.lk - Singapore - Sri Lanka

30.12.2021 / 11:41

Sri Lanka’s Sapugaskanda Refinery to close on 3rd Jan, Ministry assures NO fuel shortage

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Power and Energy says that the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery will have to be closed again on 3rd January.According to the Ministry, the decision was taken considering the difficulties in purchasing crude oil due to the lack of foreign reserves. However, the Ministry says that the refinery will recommence operations before 30th January, as the supplies from the long-time Singapore contractor will begin on 26th January.The Ministry assures that theree will be NO fuel shortage in the country.

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Phil Keoghan - The Amazing Race returns next week with season 33 premiere after long delay due to COVID-19 pandemic - dailymail.co.uk - New Zealand

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30.12.2021 / 08:03

The Amazing Race returns next week with season 33 premiere after long delay due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Amazing Race will return next week for its season 33 premiere after being postponed for more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.'It's so good to be back,' said New Zealand show host Phil Keoghan, 54, at the start of the episode in an exclusive clip provided to Variety.'We know how much you have missed The Amazing Race, and believe me, we have missed making it for you,' he added.

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Wang Yi - Chinese Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka in January - newsfirst.lk - China - Sri Lanka

29.12.2021 / 15:11

Chinese Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka in January

COLOMBO (News 1st); China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Sri Lanka in early January 2022, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing confirmed on Wednesday (29).It is reported the visit will be a courtesy call, of the Chinese Foreign Minister to inquire into a range of private sector investments across the island which falls under many of his visits around the world where Chinese interests are concerned.The Sri Lankan Embassy in China has been involved in numerous discussions with a wide range of Chinese companies to bring in investments to Sri Lanka and already some of the firms have shown keen interest in investing in the island nation.Wang Yi’s visit takes place at the backdrop where the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong

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Shavendra Silva - Military will continue to support the people in the North, says Sri Lanka’s Army Chief - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

29.12.2021 / 13:22

Military will continue to support the people in the North, says Sri Lanka’s Army Chief

COLOMBO (News 1st); In the post-war era, the military will continue to support the people in the north to rebuild their livelihoods and work hand-in-hand with the communities, said the Army Commander on Wednesday (29).General Shavendra Silva visited Jaffna to share seasonal compliments and show his care for North-based fellow tri-service troops, engaged in duty roles, away from their loved ones in families.Addressing a representative group of peninsula-based All Ranks, General Shavendra Silva at first paid a glowing tribute to the memory of all fallen Tri-Service War Heroes during the humanitarian operations and wished differently able and wounded War Heroes, still under recuperation, be well and a speedy recovery.In appreciating great

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Aircraft involved in emergency landing moved to Ratmalana for investigation - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

29.12.2021 / 12:11

Aircraft involved in emergency landing moved to Ratmalana for investigation

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Director General of Civil Aviation Capt.

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Bill on Prohibition of Obscene Publications to be re-submitted, Gazette invalidated - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

29.12.2021 / 11:07

Bill on Prohibition of Obscene Publications to be re-submitted, Gazette invalidated

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Justice Minister has instructed the Justice Secretary to nullify the gazette issued on the 24th of December 2021, on the Prohibition of Obscene Publications.A statement quoting M. P.

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Channa Jayasumana - ADB to reimburse USD 85 Mn spent on Sinopharm vaccines - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

29.12.2021 / 08:53

ADB to reimburse USD 85 Mn spent on Sinopharm vaccines

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Asian Development Bank has agreed to reimburse a sum of USD 85 Million spent by Sri Lanka for Sinopharm Vaccines to combat COVID-19.This was confirmed to News 1st by State Minister (Professor) Channa Jayasumana on Wednesday (29).

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Most visits cancelled at Ontario long-term care homes - globalnews.ca

29.12.2021 / 08:30

Most visits cancelled at Ontario long-term care homes

Ontario is banning most visitors from long-term care homes beginning Thursday. As Sean O’Shea reports, it’s a response to more community spread of COVID-19 and an increased number of homes that have outbreaks.

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Udaya Gammanpila - CPC subsidiary for the development of the Trincomalee oil tank farm established - newsfirst.lk - China - India - Sri Lanka

29.12.2021 / 07:48

CPC subsidiary for the development of the Trincomalee oil tank farm established

COLOMBO (News 1st) ; Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said that a subsidiary company of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) was set up with regard to the development of the Trincomalee oil tank farm.Gammanpila earlier said that this subsidiary will be named the Trinco Petroleum Terminal Ltd.In a month’s time, Sri Lanka will ink the long-dragging deal with India to jointly develop the Trincomalee oil tank farms, Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila had told India’s The Hindu.

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Private jet to India : Where did it come from? – FSP raises concerns - newsfirst.lk - India - Sri Lanka - Kenya - city Kampala - Tanzania

29.12.2021 / 07:02

Private jet to India : Where did it come from? – FSP raises concerns

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Frontline Socialists Party says that the private jet used by the Prime Minister to travel to India on pilgrimage recently has a flight history that is a cause for concern.“The T7 – JSG has a very interesting flight history,” said Pubudu Jagoda, the Academic Secretary of the FSP, and the flight path detailed by him is as follows.10th December 2021 : Arrives at the Katunayake Airport from India.10th December 2021 : Flies to Jomo Kenyatta International from Katunayake Airport.14th December 2021 : Travels to multiple locations in Kenya14th December 2021 : Flies to Bukoba Airport, Tanzania15th December 2021 : Flies to Kampala Airport (Entebbe International Airport) from Tanzania16th December 2021 : Arrives at

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B.C. teachers fear return to class could turn into superspreader event - globalnews.ca

29.12.2021 / 06:20

B.C. teachers fear return to class could turn into superspreader event

With students in our province set to return to classes next week, teachers are worried about schools hosting potential superspreader events and the union is calling for in-person learning to be delayed until at least Jan. 10.

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Japan agrees to launch a military hotline with China in 2022 - newsfirst.lk - China - city Beijing - Taiwan - Japan

28.12.2021 / 10:46

Japan agrees to launch a military hotline with China in 2022

COLOMBO(News 1st); Japan has agreed to establish a military hotline with china Next year during virtual talks held between both nations, and expressed serious concern about China allegedly ramping up its military activity in waters around the Senkaku islands, under Japan’s rule, Japan’s defense minister Nobuo Kishi stated.Kishi held a video call with Wei Fenghe his Chinese counterpart on Monday(27), where the Japanese defense chief stressed the significance of stability in the Taiwan strait, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno stated.Beijing would protect China’s territorial integrity, marine rights and interests amid tensions over the Senkaku Islands, the Chinese Defence Minister said Japan insists on the sovereignty of the

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Bangladesh extends validity of $ 200Mn credit facility by three months - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka - Bangladesh

28.12.2021 / 09:17

Bangladesh extends validity of $ 200Mn credit facility by three months

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended validity of the credit facility it extended to Sri Lanka by three months after the expiry of the first three-month tenure of the credit facility, the New Age reports, citing a senior official of the Bangladesh Bank.The New Age further reports that the loan facility has been renewed following a request from the Sri Lanka itself. Previously, Bangladesh extended the credit facility amounting to $200 million under a currency swap deal with Sri Lanka, and the country received the loan facility from Bangladesh in three tranches.The BB released $50 million as the first tranche under a currency swap deal to support Sri Lanka on 19th August, 2021.The second tranche amounting to $100 million

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Ven. Buddangala Ananda Thero passes away - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

28.12.2021 / 08:13

Ven. Buddangala Ananda Thero passes away

COLOMBO (News 1st); Venerable Buddangala Ananda Thero, who also served as a Major General in the Sri Lankan Army, has passed away.During the Thero’s time at the army, Major General Ananda Weerasekara served as the Commanding Officer of the North Central Province before 2007.

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Over 70,000 tourist arrivals in December: SLTDA - newsfirst.lk - Usa - India - Sri Lanka - Germany - Australia - Russia

28.12.2021 / 07:23

Over 70,000 tourist arrivals in December: SLTDA

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) says that around 70,000 tourists have arrived in the country in December.The Director-General of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Dhammika Wijesinghe said most tourists arrived in the country from India, England, Germany, Russia, the United States and Australia.She said an increase in the rate of tourist arrivals to the country has been observed as well.The Director General of SLTDA, Wijesinghe also noted that around 80,000 tourists are expected to arrive in the country in January 2022.

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Gotabaya Rajapaksa - Udaya Gammanpila - Trinco Oil Tank Farm agreement in a month – Gammanpila - newsfirst.lk - China - India - Sri Lanka

28.12.2021 / 05:07

Trinco Oil Tank Farm agreement in a month – Gammanpila

In a month’s time, Sri Lanka will ink the long-dragging deal with India to jointly develop the Trincomalee oil tank farms, Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila had told India’s The Hindu.The Minister had noted that the relevant documentation will be submitted at the next Cabinet meeting.The Minister said he has instructed the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to form a subsidiary company, Trinco Petroleum Terminal Ltd., for the purpose.The move follows President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s nod to set up the special purpose vehicle ahead of the next Cabinet meeting, reported The Hindu.“We don’t have a Cabinet meeting this week because of the holidays. We will get the decision ratified in the next one,” Mr.

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Sri Lanka to close three foreign missions due to foreign reserve concerns - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka - Germany - Nigeria - Cyprus - city Nicosia, Cyprus

28.12.2021 / 05:07

Sri Lanka to close three foreign missions due to foreign reserve concerns

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Foreign Ministry, following careful consideration, has taken a decision to temporarily close three of its Missions / Posts overseas, i.e., the Sri Lanka High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria; the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Frankfurt, Germany; and the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Nicosia, Cyprus; with effect from 31 December 2021.The decision, which has received the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers, is part of a restructuring process of Sri Lanka’s network of Missions and Posts overseas carried out by the Foreign Ministry.The restructuring is undertaken with a view to conserving the country’s much needed foreign reserves and minimising expenditure related to maintenance of Sri Lanka’s Missions / Posts

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CAA suspends flights of private company involved in emergency landings - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

27.12.2021 / 15:41

CAA suspends flights of private company involved in emergency landings

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Civil Aviation Authority has decided to suspend all flight operations of the private company that owned the Cessna 172 aircraft that made an emergency landing in Negombo on Monday (27)Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority Upul Dharmadasa told News 1st that the operations will be suspended pending investigations.Sri Lanka Air Force Spokesperson Group Captain Dushan Wijesinghe speaking to News 1st said all four people on board the aircraft sustained injuries and were hospitalized.Two pilots and a foreign couple were thus injured.It is reported that they were flying from Sigiriya to Koggala, and encountered an issue en route, forcing the pilots to make an emergency landing.Earlier, on the 22nd of December, a

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Police arrest carjacker in Kegalle - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

27.12.2021 / 14:54

Police arrest carjacker in Kegalle

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Divisional Crimes Detective Bureau of Kegalle has arrested a suspect who drugged a taxi driver and hijacked the vehicle.According to Police, the suspect had previously hijacked another car and a three-wheeler in the same manner.The suspect had reserved taxis online and hijacked vehicles by offering the drivers various types of drug-laced beverages, Sri Lanka Police said.The suspect is a 33-year-old resident of Epitawela.Moreover, Police noted that another suspect who obtained vehicles on rent and sold them with fraudulent documents was arrested in the Akurana area in Matale.According to Police, the suspect had sold a van obtained from a resident of Nawala Road, Rajagiriya, and a van obtained from a resident of

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Private aircraft makes emergency landing in Kimbulapitiya - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

27.12.2021 / 13:12

Private aircraft makes emergency landing in Kimbulapitiya

COLOMBO (News 1st); A private aircraft has made an emergency landing in Kimbulapitiya, Negombo on Monday (27) afternoon.According to the Sri Lanka Air Force, four people were in the aircraft at the time of the incident and two of them were injured.

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Xi Jinping - Gotabaya Rajapaksa - China’s Xi sends New Year wishes to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa - newsfirst.lk - China - Sri Lanka

27.12.2021 / 13:00

China’s Xi sends New Year wishes to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

COLOMBO (News 1st); Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent his New Year wishes to Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the people of the island nation.According to the Chinese Embassy in Colombo, Ambassador Qi Zhenhong conveyed the greetings on Monday (27) morning at the President’s residence.

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Train passengers travel for free as Union Strike costs Department Rs. 5 Mn per day - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

27.12.2021 / 12:59

Train passengers travel for free as Union Strike costs Department Rs. 5 Mn per day

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan train passengers once again on Monday (27) received an opportunity to travel for free, as Station Masters continued their strike action for the fourth consecutive day.Sri Lanka Railways said that the strike cost the department Rs.

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SLSI to be empowered to test imported LP gas quality - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

27.12.2021 / 11:23

SLSI to be empowered to test imported LP gas quality

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan Government has decided to empower the Sri Lanka Standards Institute to inspect the quality of imported LP gas in the country.Consumer Affairs Trade Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna speaking to News 1st said that the respective gazette will be published soon, and the Controller General of the Department of Imports and Exports Control had transferred such powers to Sri Lanka Standards Institute.Accordingly, when LP gas is imported to the country a certification is required from the site where it was refined.The State Minister said in the future an import quality assurance certificate will be required for the importation of LP gas.According to the new mechanism, the Sri Lanka Standards Institute will send

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Sri Lanka to commence Omicron testing to determine spread - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

27.12.2021 / 11:23

Sri Lanka to commence Omicron testing to determine spread

COLOMBO (News 1st); The University of Sri Jayawardenapura said it will commence testing on Tuesday (28) to determine the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Sri Lanka.Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, the head of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Biology at Sri Jayewardenepura University told News 1st that 96 samples were obtained from various parts of the country for these tests.Another objective of these tests is to determine whether the coronavirus has mutated.

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Station Masters to continue strike, as talks fail with Railways GM - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

27.12.2021 / 10:43

Station Masters to continue strike, as talks fail with Railways GM

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Station Masters’ Union said that talks with the General Manager of Railways to end the ongoing trade union action, failed on Monday (27).The Trade Union said the strike action will continue.Sri Lankan train passengers once again on Monday (27) received an opportunity to travel for free, as Station Masters continued their strike action for the fourth consecutive day.Sri Lanka Railways said that the strike cost the department Rs.

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Train passengers travel for free as Union Strike bleeds Department of Rs. 5 Mn per day - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

27.12.2021 / 09:45

Train passengers travel for free as Union Strike bleeds Department of Rs. 5 Mn per day

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan train passengers once again on Monday (27) received an opportunity to travel for free, as Station Masters continued their strike action for the fourth consecutive day.Sri Lanka Railways said that the strike cost the department Rs.

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Cargo containers with essential goods will be released from the port next week - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

27.12.2021 / 09:45

Cargo containers with essential goods will be released from the port next week

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Trade Minister Dr. Bandula Gunwardena said measures will be taken to ensure the release of cargo containers with essential goods held at the Colombo Port by next week.He said cargo containers with Sugar, Dhal, Rice, and other essential goods will be released after sending a list of goods to the Central Bank and obtaining the necessary recommendations.He assured that there will be no food shortage in Sri Lanka.

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Chief Inspector assigned to Thirukkovil Police Station - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

27.12.2021 / 08:07

Chief Inspector assigned to Thirukkovil Police Station

COLOMBO (News 1st); A Chief Police Inspector has been appointed as an acting OIC to the Thirukkovil Police, in Ampara.In addition, police officers attached to other police stations have been assigned to the Thirukkovil Police Station.A policeman killed four fellow officers and injured three others in a shooting at a police station in Sri Lanka.The incident took place in the former war zone of Thirukkovil in eastern Sri Lanka on Friday (24th December) night.The sergeant who carried out the shooting was arrested after surrendering himself and two Type 56 assault rifles with ammunition at a separate police station.The four police officers who were killed when a fellow Police Sergeant opened fire at the Thirukkovil Police Station were

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Siripala De-Silva - Ajith Nivard Cabraal - Cabinet will discuss approaching IMF at next meeting: Minister Nimal - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

26.12.2021 / 19:06

Cabinet will discuss approaching IMF at next meeting: Minister Nimal

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva says the cabinet of ministers will discuss matters regarding approaching the International Monetary Fund for financial aid.Addressing an event in Kotte on Sunday (26), the Senior Deputy Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party stated that the CBSL Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and the Secretary to the Treasury and Ministry of Finance, S.R. Attygalle will be present at the Cabinet meeting which is due to be held on Monday (27) to enunciate further on the topic. The two officials will be answering questions as to whether or not the country is going to the IMF, and the reason to not go to the IMF.

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Lankans told obtain Security Clearance Report over foreign spouses - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

26.12.2021 / 18:43

Lankans told obtain Security Clearance Report over foreign spouses

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Registrar General’s Department says that any Sri Lankan who seeks to marry a foreigner will have to wait for a ‘Security Clearance Report’ from the Defence Ministry.In a circular, the Registrar General’s Department said the foreign spouse should obtain a certificate from the security authorities of that relevant country.The certificate will indicate that the person has not been convicted for any offence during the last six months.It should be submitted to the Civil Registration Unit of the Registrar General’s Department through the local party or through an agent of the local party.This would then be sent to the Defence Ministry to obtain a security clearance report.Based on the clearance report, the Registrar

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NMSJ condemn move to implement ‘Security Checks’ on foreign spouses - newsfirst.lk

26.12.2021 / 16:55

NMSJ condemn move to implement ‘Security Checks’ on foreign spouses

COLOMBO (News 1st); In a context when the legislation of the country was amended in order to enable a foreign national to carry out Governing the country, it is unconscionable to place restrictions upon foreign spouses and to implement directive to obtain ‘Security Clearance Reports’ from the Ministry of Defence beforehand, says the National Movement for Social Justice. Issuing a release, the NMSJ says that a civilized State would not attempt to mandate or obstruct the absolute privacy of any citizen, and adds that the State should carry out governance on a scientific basis and not a process which disrupts the personal activities of any citizen. Mentioning that this act would also place limitations between certain sectors of the society,

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Sialkot lynching: Pakistan Senate passes resolution condemning mob attack - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka - Pakistan

26.12.2021 / 16:55

Sialkot lynching: Pakistan Senate passes resolution condemning mob attack

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Pakistani Senate on Friday (24) unanimously passed a resolution condemning the shameful act of mob attack on Sri Lankan citizen Priyantha Kumara in Sialkot, Radio Pakistan reports.The resolution was moved by the Leader of the House in the Senate Shahzad Waseem, and the resolution also reiterated that extremism is condemnable in all its forms and manifestations.It further stated that the unfortunate incident of gruesome brutality reflects the mind of extremist elements that exists in the society, which has not only tarnished the peaceful image of Pakistan but also Islam.The resolution also underlines this brutality is sheer violation of the spirit, principles, teachings and injunctions of Islam, the practices of Holy

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How the virus enters heart, brain, other organs to cause long Covid, study shows - livemint.com - India

26.12.2021 / 16:32

How the virus enters heart, brain, other organs to cause long Covid, study shows

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Sri Lankan agencies deliberately setup obstacles to prevent shipment – Qingdao - newsfirst.lk - China - Singapore - Sri Lanka

26.12.2021 / 15:50

Sri Lankan agencies deliberately setup obstacles to prevent shipment – Qingdao

COLOMBO (News 1st); China’s Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd. alleges that Sri Lankan agencies delibartely set up obstacles to prevent the Organic Fertilizer Ship from being unloaded in Sri Lanka.Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd.

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Other countries have not had an economic tsunami as Sri Lanka: MP Eran - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

26.12.2021 / 13:30

Other countries have not had an economic tsunami as Sri Lanka: MP Eran

COLOMBO (News 1st); Countries beaten and battered worse by COVID-19 have not had an economic tsunami as much as Sri Lanka had, says Samagi Jana Balawega MP Eran Wickremaratne.Addressing a media briefing held in Colombo on Sunday (26), the MP expressed his views regarding the economic crisis, pointing out that Sri Lanka has set several economic records in history with its recent steps and statistics. The MP went onto cite several Government reports, stating that inflation has increased by 3.2% from 2014 to 2019, during a period of five years, however it has noted an increase of 10.5% from 2019 until 2021, within a period less than two years. Moreover, MP Wickremaratne mentioned that in the last few months alone, people have sold more than

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Ministers begging for oil from other countries: Tilvin - newsfirst.lk - Usa - Sri Lanka

26.12.2021 / 13:30

Ministers begging for oil from other countries: Tilvin

COLOMBO (News 1st); Ministers are begging for oil from other countries all over the world while the economic crisis worsens, says the General Secretary of the JVP Tilvin Silva.Speaking to media, Silva said that at the moment, the Government has a total share of foreign reserves of about $ 1 billion, while a sovereign bond worth $ 500 million has to be repaid on January 8th, 2022.Furthermore, he also stated that more than $ 6 billion will have to be paid just for loans in 2022, while there are purchases to be done as well.By now, about 1,500 containers of essential goods brought to Sri Lanka are stuck at the Port as there is no way to issue Letters of Credit to free them due to the lack of US dollars.

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People in rural areas cannot afford a single meal: MP Chandima - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

26.12.2021 / 12:08

People in rural areas cannot afford a single meal: MP Chandima

COLOMBO (News 1st); Today most people in rural areas are worried whether they can have at least one meal, says Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Chandima Weerakkody.Speaking of the economic crisis in Galle on Sunday (26), the SLPP MP said that the Government needs to implement a practical program to win the trust of the people, who are now left disappointed. Moreover, MP Weerakkody said that the Government encouraged people to have two meals in a context when the people in rural areas cannot even afford a single meal, and some Ministers are even encouraging the people to grow their own food at home. Pointing out that the Government need not the advice of specialists to see the fertilizer crisis impacting the food shortage, the MP stated that

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26 Dengue fatalities & over 33,000 patients in 2021 – Dengue Prevention Unit - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

26.12.2021 / 11:49

26 Dengue fatalities & over 33,000 patients in 2021 – Dengue Prevention Unit

COLOMBO (News 1st); 26 people have died of dengue in 2021 in Sri Lanka, said the country’s Dengue Prevention Unit.During this year almost 33,000 dengue patients were reported from all parts of the country.The Dengue Prevention Unit urged the people to seek immediate medical attention of they suffer from the dengue symptoms, noting that hospitals have the capacity to treat dengue patients.

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Sri Lankans - 17 years since 2004 Tsunami disaster; 2-minute silence will be observed on Sunday (26) morning - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

26.12.2021 / 07:16

17 years since 2004 Tsunami disaster; 2-minute silence will be observed on Sunday (26) morning

COLOMBO (News 1s): A two-minute silence will be observed all over Sri Lanka on Sunday (26) to commemorate 17 years of Tsunami disaster that devastated the island nation in 2004.The Disaster Management Center requested to observe silence between 9.25am and 9.27am as a mark of respect to those who perished in the disaster.Remembering the victims of the disaster, National safety day is also being observed for educating people on the measures of disaster mitigation.Boxing day or the 26th of December is a grim reminder to all Sri Lankans as we remember the countless lives lost during the tsunami that struck the island in 2004.Since 2005 the Government of Sri Lanka has commemorated this day as National Safety Day.Every year the disaster

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India to soon launch world's first DNA vaccine for Covid. All you need to know - livemint.com - India

26.12.2021 / 07:16

India to soon launch world's first DNA vaccine for Covid. All you need to know

Zydus Cadila has received an order to supply one crore doses of ZyCoV-D to the Government of India at ₹265 per dose and the needle-free applicator being offered at ₹93 per dose, excluding GST.

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PHIs to inspect restaurants during festive season - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

25.12.2021 / 12:35

PHIs to inspect restaurants during festive season

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Union says that a program has been launched to inspect restaurants during the festive season.Chairman of the Union , Upul Rohana said that special attention will be paid to the production of food as well as the raw materials used for the production.He noted that charges have been filed against several restaurants for selling food that have been expired and of low-quality.Additionally, Rohana emphasized the public to practice health precautions when purchasing food items during the festive season.

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Railway strike: Continuous strike action from 26th Dec. - newsfirst.lk - Sri Lanka

25.12.2021 / 09:06

Railway strike: Continuous strike action from 26th Dec.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The trade union action launched by the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association continues onto Saturday (25) as well.Due to the strike action, Railway Station Masters have refrained from accepting parcels that are to be transported by train and the issuance of tickets as well.The strike was launched citing several issues including the lack of freight service trains and the failure of the Railways Department to resolve the issues of Railway Station Masters, and complications pertaining to signal systems.The President of the Railway Station Masters’ Association Sumedha Somaratne said the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association decided to continue their trade union action as the issues were not resolved during

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Grammy Awards expected to be postponed a few months as COVID omicron variant rates are on rise in LA - dailymail.co.uk - Los Angeles

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25.12.2021 / 03:15

Grammy Awards expected to be postponed a few months as COVID omicron variant rates are on rise in LA

The 2022 Grammys are expected to be postponed a few months amid a rise in rates of the COVID omicron variant in Los Angeles.According to Showbiz 411, organizers are hoping to put the show, which is slated for January 31, on in late March or early April.While the show is slated to be held at the Crypto.com Arena, CBS and the Recording Academy are looking at other locations, Showbiz 411 reported.

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