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SLTB bus goes down precipice injuring 18!

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Eighteen people were injured when a SLTB bus plying from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya skidded off the road and went down a precipice at around 4.30 am today (1) near the Watawala Sinhala College on the Colombo – Hatton Road.

The bus skidded off the road when the driver was trying to give way to a bus coming from the opposite direction.

About 18 people who were injured in the accident were admitted to the Watawala Hospital, and five of them were transferred to the Nawalapitiya District General Hospital.

The Ada Derana reporter said that around 100 people were travelling in the bus when the accident occurred.

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Vote on Account for first four months of 2025 passed in Parliament

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The resolution for the Vote on Account, ensuring government operations and debt servicing for the initial four months of 2025, was passed in Parliament yesterday (6) without a vote. 

The debate on the resolution, initially presented on 3 December, spanned two days.

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US delegation discusses economic and governance reforms with foreign minister

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A U.S. delegation led by Assistant Secretary Donald Lu met with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to congratulate Sri Lanka’s new administration. Discussions focused on shared priorities, including economic and governance reforms, with plans for tailored programs, capacity-building, and technical assistance to benefit the Sri Lankan people.

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CAA seizes bottled water stock in Hemmatagama over violations

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raided a factory in Hemmatagama, Mawanella, seizing over 3,000 bottles of drinking water prepared for distribution.

Investigations revealed that the factory’s Health Ministry registration certificate had expired and was obtained using false information. The seized stock included bottles of varying sizes from 500 ml to 19 liters.

The CAA emphasized that falsely claiming standards or endorsements violates the CAA Act, and legal action will be taken against the violators. Regular raids are conducted to prevent consumer deception.

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