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The Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs has announced that steps are currently being taken to implement the e-Passport (electronic passport) issuance system in Sri Lanka.
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All generators at the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai, which had been non-operational following the recent island-wide power outage, have now been fully restored and reconnected to the national grid.
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Pope Francis will be admitted to hospital in Rome to undergo treatment and tests for bronchitis, the Vatican has said.
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The Ministry of Power and Energy has announced that steps have been taken to end the daily power cuts imposed to manage the electricity demand following the recent island-wide power outage.
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Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, is to participate in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC), scheduled to take place from 16–17 February 2025 in Muscat, Oman.
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Former Minister Navin Dissanayake has been appointed as the Vice President of the United National Party (UNP).
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A 45-years-old businessman who illegally brought a stock of mobile phones and tab computers worth Rs. 300 million was arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into allegations surrounding MP Namal Rajapaksa’s participation in an examination at the Sri Lanka Law College.
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Informed sources said that it is highly likely that both the Indian and Sri Lankan sides will meet behind closed doors next week to discuss concerns and see if a mutual decision can be reached to continue discussing the implementation of the wind energy project in Manna
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