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Prices of essential goods to be increased by Rs.4-5!

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8 months ago

April 24, 2023

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The price of imported essential goods may increase by Rs.4-5 per kilo from May 1 since the local importers will have to pay the THC (Terminal Handling Charges) which was earlier paid by the shipping companies located in the country where the goods are produced, the Essential Foods Importers’ Association said.

Its Spokesman Nihal Seneviratne said these fees were collected from the goods producing countries since 2012, but this system has been abolished by Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva.

He said that the removal of these tariffs will not only affect the importers but also the exports.

Mr. Seneviratne said the importers and the officials of the Chambers of Commerce were scheduled to meet the President on April 19, but it was canceled at the last moment. He said that they hope to meet the President in the near future.

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Sri Lankan ground staff awarded promised cash reward – SLC

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5 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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Sri Lanka Cricket states that they have commenced the distribution of the US$50,000 award (LKR 16 million) money promised during the Asia Cup to the ground staff of the RPICS, Colombo, and PICS, Kandy.

Accordingly, 138 members of the ground staff of the RPICS, Colombo, who worked during the Asia Cup 2023 (permanent and contract employees) were rewarded for their effort, while 115 members of the ground staff of the PICS, Kandy, will receive their reward this Friday.

A media statement by the SLC further notes :

The staff of both venues did a yeomen service during the tournament to ensure the practice facilities, outfield, pitches, covering and uncovering of the ground, and related services were in place and in time to conduct the tournament successfully, despite the bad weather conditions that prevailed during that time.

Curators, turf supervisors, ground staff, and technical staff are among the recipients of the reward payment.

The rewards were granted to the RPICS ground staff by the National Curator, Mr. Godfrey Dabrera, this morning.

The rewards were awarded jointly by the Asian Cricket Council and Sri Lanka Cricket, with each institution contributing US$25,000.

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Man killed after hospital wall collapses

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5 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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A father of one lost his life after he was crushed under a wall that collapsed at the Henwala Divisional Hospital in Kadugannawa.

The wall had collapsed when workers were preparing the foundation to construct a new wall, says Mr. Indika Ranaweera, Assistant Director of the Kandy District Disaster Management Centre.

The man who was crushed to death has been identified as a 32-year-old named Ranjith Abeyratne who is a father of one.
The remains were moved to the Henawala Hospital in Kadugannawa, and the Kadugannawa Police are investigating the incident.

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Earthslip blocks upcountry railway tracks again

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5 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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Train operations on the upcountry line have been disrupted due to an earthslip which occurred around 4.00pm today (Dec. 06) between Ohiya and Idalgashinna railway stations, amidst the heavy rains in the area.

Sri Lanka Railways said that trains plying to Badulla will be terminated at Ohiya railway stations until the tracks are cleared.