FAO to support the Ministry of Health to enhance Sri Lanka’s food safety policy

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) through the European Union (EU)-funded BESPA-FOOD (Best Standardized Practices for the Agri-Food Sector) project will support the government to establish a well-coordinated food safety system in the country.
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Chamari and Harshitha lead ICC Women’s Player of the Month nominations

International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday revealed the latest crop of outstanding international performers shortlisted as the candidates for the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month Awards for May.
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India flags off first cruise vessel between Chennai and Sri Lanka

The maiden international cruise vessel between Chennai and Sri Lanka “MV Empress” was formally flagged off by the India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal in Chennai on Monday.
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Sri Lanka bags another Gold at 2023 Asian Junior Athletics Championships

Sri Lanka has won a Gold medal in the 4x400m Mixed Relay event at the 20th Asian U-20 Athletics Championships, currently being held in Yecheon, South Korea.
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Be a real citizen, not a puppet

Last weekend unveiling the National Transformation roadmap, President Ranil Wickremesinghe described in details how he plans to take the country forward from here and the steps that need to be taken in order to make Sri Lanka a stable and a strong country in the world within the next few years and to be a developed nation by 2048.
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Oil prices jump after Saudi Arabia vows to cut production again

Oil prices rose after Saudi Arabia said it would slash oil output by another 1 million barrels per day for at least a month starting in July as part of an effort by the OPEC+ group of leading producers to shore up crude prices.
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World Environment Day marked today under the theme ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’

World Environment Day, observed annually on June 05, is marked today with the aim of encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
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Sri Lanka thrash Afghanistan to level the series 1-1

Sri Lanka secured a resounding victory over Afghanistan, defeating them by a commanding margin of 132 runs in the second One Day International (ODI) match. This win brought the series to an even 1-1, intensifying the anticipation for the decisive third ODI.
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Sri Lanka and Maldives to commence fourth session of Joint Commission

The fourth session of the Joint Commission between Sri Lanka and the Maldives will be held from 06 - 07 June 2023 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo.
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Fuel distribution to continue on Saturday & Sunday

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) have been instructed to continue fuel deliveries on Saturday and Sunday this week.
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