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Canteen, hotel food prices to increase from tonight

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3 months ago

February 18, 2025

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The All Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association (AICROA) has decided to increase the prices of all canteen and hotel food items from midnight today.

Association Chairman Harshana Rukshan said that the price of a cup of plain tea will increase by Rs. 5, a cup of milk tea by Rs. 10, a plate of fried rice and kottu by Rs. 30, and the prices of short eats by Rs. 10.

Addressing the media, he said that no concessions were provided for canteen and restaurant owners in the recent budget.

“Even though the price of a packet of salt has increased to Rs. 200, the price of an egg has risen again to Rs. 35, a kilogram of chicken costs more than Rs. 1,000 and the price of coconuts has reached a maximum of Rs. 220, we did not request the President to reduce the prices of any of these items.

“Unfortunately, no support has been provided for the protection of canteens and restaurants in the country,” he added.

(dailymirror.lk)

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Litro’s manpower workers launch strike

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6 minutes ago

May 14, 2025

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Around 250 manpower workers at the Litro Gas Terminal in Muthurajawela have launched a strike, demanding fair wages and long-overdue salary revisions.

The workers allege that their wages have not been increased for several years and that they are currently not even receiving the government-mandated minimum wage.

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Gary Anandasangaree appointed Public Safety Minister of Canada

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22 minutes ago

May 14, 2025

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Sri Lankan-born Gary Anandasangaree has been sworn in as Canada’s new Minister of Public Safety under PM Mark Carney’s cabinet.

A former Minister of Justice and Crown–Indigenous Relations, Anandasangaree will now oversee national security, emergency preparedness, and border protection.

“As I step into this new role, I am grateful to Prime Minister Mark Carney for his trust. I am ready to work with my Cabinet and Caucus colleagues, our partner organizations, and all orders of government to unite, secure, protect, and build Canada,” he has Tweeted.

As I step into this new role, I am grateful to Prime Minister Mark Carney for his trust.

I am ready to work with my Cabinet and Caucus colleagues, our partner organizations, and all orders of government to unite, secure, protect, and build Canada.
— Gary Anandasangaree (@gary_srp) May 13, 2025

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Court grants leave to proceed with petition against MP Archuna

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31 minutes ago

May 14, 2025

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The Court of Appeal has scheduled June 26 as the date to consider the petition seeking the revocation of MP Ramanathan Archuna’s parliamentary seat.

The petition was taken up today (May 14) before a bench comprising Justices Mayadunne Koraya and Mahen Gopallawa.

The court ordered that the petition be called again on June 26 for confirmation.
The petition was filed by social activist Oshala Herath, requesting legal intervention regarding the MP’s parliamentary position.