CNL Reporter, Author at Colombo News Line

Poson Full Moon Poya Day, today

CNL Reporter
June 10, 2025
News
Poson
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Today is the Poson full moon Poya day.

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Prisons chief suspended over alleged misuse of Presidential pardons

CNL Reporter
June 9, 2025
Political
Prisons chief
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The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to suspend Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya over allegations of the unauthorised release of inmates under the pretence of a Presidential pardon.

Singapore cargo ship catches fire en route from Colombo to Mumbai

CNL Reporter
June 9, 2025
News
Mumbai
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An explosion was reported on board the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off the coast of

GMOA warns of rising respiratory illnesses, urges public to wear facemasks

CNL Reporter
June 9, 2025
News
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The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today cautioned the public about a noticeable increase

Railways Dept. launches special assistance programme for disabled passengers

CNL Reporter
June 9, 2025
News
disabled passengers
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The Railways Department has announced the introduction of a new system aimed at providing special assistance to disabled passengers travelling by train.

Veterinary surgeons launch token strike

CNL Reporter
June 9, 2025
News
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The State Veterinary Surgeons’ Association has launched a token strike today (09).

California governor calls Trump National Guard deployment in LA unlawful

CNL Reporter
June 9, 2025
Political
California
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California National Guard troops were deployed to the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday to help quell a third day of

Govt. to recruit 10,000 retired military personnel into police service

CNL Reporter
June 9, 2025
Political
police service
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The Ministry of Public Security of Sri Lanka has announced plans to recruit 10,000 individuals under the age of 45 who have legally retired from active military service into the police force.

Businessman penalised for selling expired medicines

CNL Reporter
June 8, 2025
News
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A businessman has been handed a suspended six-month prison sentence and fined Rs. 10,000 after being found guilty of displaying expired medicines for sale at a pharmacy in the Kawdana area of Dehiwala.