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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a total of 105 shops over the past two weeks for selling rice above the government-imposed control price.The Authority announced that legal proceedings are being initiated against those traders who sold rice at inflated prices, in violation of the price regulations. It further emphasized that strict legal action will be taken against anyone selling rice above the stipulated price.According to the CAA, if a sole proprietorship is found guilty of such an offense, the owner can be fined between Rs. 100,000 and Rs. 500,000, or face imprisonment for up to five months, or both. The…

An earth bund has collapsed at a construction site in Manikkawa, Mawanella, trapping at least three workers on site. Rescue operations to extricate the individuals safely are currently underway, Buzzer News reporter said.

It is regrettable that 80% of heart disease-related deaths worldwide are preventable, says Dr. Sampath Withanawasam, President of the Sri Lanka College of Cardiology.Speaking at an event held at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, in view of World Heart Day, Dr. Withanawasam emphasized that the day’s main objective is to encourage collective action to prevent avoidable heart-related deaths.He highlighted that maintaining a simple and healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. This includes regular physical activity, a healthy diet, avoiding smoking, managing stress, and undergoing regular health checkups.Dr. Withanawasam further stated:“Knowing how to identify a heart attack,…

India beat Pakistan to defend their Asia Cup title but refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi in a bizarre end to a politically-charged tournament on Sunday.Emotions ran high around the match between the nuclear-armed neighbours, who engaged in a brief military conflict in May, that nearly escalated into full-scale war.The teams clashed three times in the eight-team tournament in the United Arab Emirates with India prevailing on all three occasions.After India beat Pakistan by five wickets in Sunday’s final at the Dubai International Stadium, speculations swirled as the presentation ceremony got delayed by more than…

The annual Army Flag Blessing Ceremony, held on the occasion of Army Day on 10 October and the 76th Anniversary celebrations, commenced this morning (26) at the sacred Anuradhapura Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi premises under the leadership of Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army.In accordance with traditions, the Army Chief first paid homage to the Atamasthanadhipathi, Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Hemarathna Nayaka Thero.The Most Venerable Ithala Watunu Wewa Gnanathilaka Maha Thero, Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanweli Maha Seya, led the chanting of Pansil, after which the Most Venerable Ralapanawe Dhammajothi Thero, Chief Incumbent of…

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has disbursed Rs. 1,669 million under the National Crop Insurance Scheme, providing support to 81,234 farmers cultivating paddy, maize, chilli, and potato.The board also highlighted the implementation of several cattle and goat insurance projects under the Livestock Insurance Scheme, aimed at safeguarding livestock farmers.In addition, the board reported a significant increase in its financial assets, which have grown to Rs. 2,491 million this year.

Hong Kong police have arrested two women, identified as nationals of India and Sri Lanka, following a perilous incident during Typhoon Ragasa in which a young child was endangered. The arrests come amid public fury over reckless behaviour during the storm, which had already left a mother and child fighting for their lives in a separate tragedy.The latest incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon at the waterfront near the South Horizons estate in Ap Lei Chau. While the city was under the No. 10 Hurricane Signal, the two women, accompanied by a young boy, ventured onto the exposed shoreline. Shock footage, which subsequently…

“This successful test has put India in a group of select nations that have developed canisterised-launch systems from on-the-move rail networks,” Rajnath Singh said.India has successfully test-fired an intermediate range Agni Prime missile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said early Thursday on X and shared videos of the explosive lift-off.A weapons test, by itself, is generally not a headline event, particularly for countries like India, with a wide-ranging arsenal of short-, medium-, and long-range missiles.This, however, was no ordinary missile test.The nuclear-capable Agni Prime – with a range of 2,000 km – was fired from a launch bed pulled by an Indian Railways locomotive.…

Nasa has said it hopes to send astronauts on a ten-day trip around the Moon as soon as February.The US space agency had previously committed to launching no later than the end of April but said it aims to bring the mission forward.It’s been 50 years since any country has flown a crewed lunar mission. Nasa will send four astronauts there and back to test systems.The Artemis II mission is the second launch of the Artemis programme, whose aim is to land astronauts and eventually establish a long-term presence on the lunar surface.Lakiesha Hawkins, Nasa’s acting deputy associate administrator said…