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Import Duty increased on vehicles below 1000cc

utvnewsenglishAug 1, 20180

(UTV|COLOMBO) The Finance Ministry on Wednesday (01) increased the Import Duty on vehicles which are less than 1000cc with effect from today. Accordingly, the Import

Twelve Prisons Officials Transferred

utvnewsenglishAug 1, 20180

(UTV|COLOMBO) Twelve high-ranking prisons officials attached to 10 prisons have been transferred with immediate effect, the Ministry of Justice today announced. Accordingly 4 Prisons Superintendents, 5

Palestinian teen released from Israel jail

utvnewsenglishAug 1, 20180

(UTV|COLOMBO) A Palestinian teenager released from prison by Israel on Sunday after completing a sentence for kicking and slapping an Israeli soldier called for Palestinians

Saudi Arabia deported Over 10,000 in one week

utvnewsenglishAug 1, 20180

In the past week, more than 10,000 people were deported by Saudi Arabia in an ongoing crackdown on residency and labour law violators. The number

Cigarette prices increased

utvnewsenglishAug 1, 20180

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Finance announced that the excise duty on cigarettes increased by Rs. 3.80 per stick with effect from midnight Tuesday (31).

Syrian government troops seal victory in southern areas

utvnewsenglishJul 31, 20180

The Syrian regime has reclaimed a sliver of territory in southern Syria that was under the control of Islamic State, sealing its military victory in

Two Buses Collided In Matale

utvnewsenglishJul 31, 20180

(UTV|COLOMBO) Two buses collided in Madawala on the Kandy – Jaffna main road this morning (31). The private bus was plying from Thalawakele to Dambulla

Mars Makes Its Closest Approach To Earth Today

utvnewsenglishJul 31, 20180

(UTV|COLOMBO) Mars will be closest to the Earth in a decade and a half on the night of July 31, 2018. You can see Mars

Dhammaloka Thero’s Travel Ban Removed Till Sep 10

utvnewsenglishJul 31, 20180

(UTV|COLOMBO) The Colombo High Court has lifted the overseas travel ban imposed on Ven. Dhammaloka Thero of Alan Mathiniyaramaya Temple in Polhengoda, who was indicted

Cabinet to discuss railway employees demands

utvnewsenglishJul 31, 20180

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Cabinet of Ministers will today (31) discuss the demands submitted by Railway Trade Unions during its weekly Cabinet meeting.