Veteran journalist Sumana Nellampitiya passes away at 80

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4 months ago

August 8, 2024

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Sumana Nellampitiya, an icon of Sri Lankan radio and television and a veteran journalist with a distinguished career spanning 42 years, has passed away this morning at the age of 80.

Nellampitiya officially joined the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) in 1967 as a relief announcer.

Over the years, she explored various roles, including presenting, scriptwriting, editing, and producing programs.

A versatile talent, she eventually transitioned to television, making history as the island’s first television news presenter.

Her contributions to both radio and television have left an indelible mark on the media landscape of Sri Lanka.

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

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December 7, 2024

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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.

US delegation discusses economic and governance reforms with foreign minister

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December 7, 2024

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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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December 6, 2024

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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.