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Dilantha’s ‘Rock and Race’ concert on 23rd

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2 years ago

April 19, 2023

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The ‘Rock and Race’ concert organised by racing champion Dilantha Malagamuwa to raise funds to participate in ‘Lamborghini Super Trofeo European Championship 2023’ will be held at the Viharamahadevi Open Air Theatre in Colombo on April 23 (Sunday) .

Speaking at a press conference held in Negombo recently, Dilantha said that the income from this concert, where many famous singers will perform, will be used for the racing tournaments to be held in several European countries such as Italy, France, Belgium, Germany and Spain.

The ‘Lamborghini Super Trofeo European Championship 2023’ is scheduled to begin on May 5 in Italy.

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

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7 hours ago

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.

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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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1 day ago

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.