Torrential rains damage 300 houses in Poonagala

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1 year ago

March 20, 2023

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Several houses have been severely damaged due to torrential rains experienced at Makaldeniya, Poonagala in Bandarawela last night (19).

Two line houses and one shop have been completely destroyed as a result and seven people have been admitted to the Koslanda District Hospital due to injuries.

Five of them have been transferred to the Diyatalawa Base Hospital for further treatment.

Due to heavy rains, around 300 people in the area have been displaced and they have been provided shelter at Punagala Tamil Vidyalaya.

The Koslanda, Liyangahawela and Bandarawela Police as well as the Diyatalawa Army personnel have taken measures to transfer the victims to the hospitals.

Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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9 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Iran and Sri Lanka signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.

The MoUs signed will cover cooperation in film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, and cultural, scientific, technical, and sports fields between the two countries, the Presidential Media Division notes.

Earlier in the evening, the Iranian President – Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and his Sri Lankan counterpart President Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat.

(Video – PMD)

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Imported milk powder prices slashed

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9 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The price of imported milk powder will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (April 25), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association states.

Accordingly, the price of a 01 kg pack will drop by Rs. 250 – Rs. 300 while the price of 400g pack will be slashed by Rs. 100ත් – Rs. 130.

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Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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14 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.