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]]> false Paradeim hello@paradeim.com 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 sri-lanka-this-week episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466/1704733990719-34e11bb0583eb5941d1795c3ed2a67dd.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week Sri Lanka This Week <![CDATA[MPs' Lavish Party Sparks Outrage Amid Economic Crisis, AIC Raises Concerns on Online Safety Bill, Operation Yukthiya Nets More Suspects]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:30:23 GMT 1:40 65a4cba31251670017880af5 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/mps-lavish-party-sparks-outrage-amid-economic-crisis-aic-rai 65a4cba31251670017880af5 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 mps-lavish-party-sparks-outrage-amid-economic-crisis-aic-rai full 50 Members of Parliament engage in a luxurious three-hour party, bringing concerns over where funding is being taken from; Asia's internet Coalition has expressed strong concerns over the proposed online safety bill, urging revisions; Operation Yukthiya continues to nab more suspects with concerns over mistreatment of basic rights.


Stories from January 5th to 12th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> 50 Members of Parliament engage in a luxurious three-hour party, bringing concerns over where funding is being taken from; Asia's internet Coalition has expressed strong concerns over the proposed online safety bill, urging revisions; Operation Yukthiya continues to nab more suspects with concerns over mistreatment of basic rights.


Stories from January 5th to 12th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Income Tax Mandatory for Citizens 18+, CPC Adjusts Fuel Prices from January 1, A/L Exams Begin Nationwide in Sri Lanka Income Tax Mandatory for Citizens 18+, CPC Adjusts Fuel Prices from January 1, A/L Exams Begin Nationwide in Sri Lanka Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:30:47 GMT 2:33 659a59ff822aee0016893ad1 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/income-tax-mandatory-for-citizens-18-cpc-adjusts-fuel-prices 659a59ff822aee0016893ad1 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 income-tax-mandatory-for-citizens-18-cpc-adjusts-fuel-prices full The announcement made by the Presidential Media Division clarified that only those earning more than Rs. 100,000 per month will be subject to income tax. Petrol prices soar in the new year with a revision from the CPC, and the A/L exam kicks off with 346,976 candidates sitting across 2,298 examination centers nationwide.


Stories from December 29th to January 5th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> The announcement made by the Presidential Media Division clarified that only those earning more than Rs. 100,000 per month will be subject to income tax. Petrol prices soar in the new year with a revision from the CPC, and the A/L exam kicks off with 346,976 candidates sitting across 2,298 examination centers nationwide.


Stories from December 29th to January 5th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Operation Yukthiya Active, Fuel Prices to Surge with Tax Hike, Susal De Silva Wins Gold at Asian Youth Chess Championship, and more Operation Yukthiya Active, Fuel Prices to Surge with Tax Hike, Susal De Silva Wins Gold at Asian Youth Chess Championship, and more Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:30:40 GMT 2:10 658934d180bf190016385ad1 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/operation-yukthiya-active-fuel-prices-to-surge-with-tax-hike 658934d180bf190016385ad1 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 operation-yukthiya-active-fuel-prices-to-surge-with-tax-hike full Operation Yukthiya to combat drug trafficking and organized crime arrests 1,676 suspects in just 24 hours, fuel prices to receive the brunt of tax revision in 2024, and Susal De Silva brings Sri Lanka gold at the Asian Youth Chess Championship in the under-18 category. All this and more on this week's episode.


Stories from December 15th to 22nd. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Operation Yukthiya to combat drug trafficking and organized crime arrests 1,676 suspects in just 24 hours, fuel prices to receive the brunt of tax revision in 2024, and Susal De Silva brings Sri Lanka gold at the Asian Youth Chess Championship in the under-18 category. All this and more on this week's episode.


Stories from December 15th to 22nd. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Attempted Assassination on Former CID Director, NHSL Down to Two MRI Scanners, Fertilizer Shortage Causes 400 Million Coconut Shortfall, and more Attempted Assassination on Former CID Director, NHSL Down to Two MRI Scanners, Fertilizer Shortage Causes 400 Million Coconut Shortfall, and more Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:30:49 GMT 2:06 657d7c2cab94d40016ede983 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/attempted-assassination-on-former-cid-director 657d7c2cab94d40016ede983 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 attempted-assassination-on-former-cid-director full Court of appeal issues directive to implement measures to ensure safety of former director CID after assassination attempt, national hospital down to two MRI's due to power outage, fertiliser shortage reduces coconut harvest by 12%. All this and more on this week's episode.


Stories from December 8th to 15th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Court of appeal issues directive to implement measures to ensure safety of former director CID after assassination attempt, national hospital down to two MRI's due to power outage, fertiliser shortage reduces coconut harvest by 12%. All this and more on this week's episode.


Stories from December 8th to 15th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> 2024 Presidential Election Announced, Businesswoman Arrested for Fake College, Lunch for 1.6 Million Students Planned, and more 2024 Presidential Election Announced, Businesswoman Arrested for Fake College, Lunch for 1.6 Million Students Planned, and more Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:30:54 GMT 2:19 657451f4438c7c001331a900 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/2024-presidential-election-announced-businesswoman-arrested- 657451f4438c7c001331a900 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 2024-presidential-election-announced-businesswoman-arrested- full President Ranil Wickremesinghe mentions the upcoming presidential election followed by parliamentary and provincial council elections. A 24-year-old woman apprehended for running a fake college scamming 1000 individuals from around the country plans to provide lunch for 1.6 million students in 2024. A three-to-four year plan is underway to ensure that all children receive lunch. All this and more on this week's episode.


Stories from December 1st to 8th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> President Ranil Wickremesinghe mentions the upcoming presidential election followed by parliamentary and provincial council elections. A 24-year-old woman apprehended for running a fake college scamming 1000 individuals from around the country plans to provide lunch for 1.6 million students in 2024. A three-to-four year plan is underway to ensure that all children receive lunch. All this and more on this week's episode.


Stories from December 1st to 8th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> 40 State Hospitals Shut in Sri Lanka, Rising Inflation, Minister of Sports Removed, and more 40 State Hospitals Shut in Sri Lanka, Rising Inflation, Minister of Sports Removed, and more Sat, 02 Dec 2023 06:30:20 GMT 1:55 6569d34c7f441e0012410ee6 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/40-state-hospitals-shut-in-sri-lanka-rising-inflation-minist 6569d34c7f441e0012410ee6 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 40-state-hospitals-shut-in-sri-lanka-rising-inflation-minist full Lack of doctors and staff contributed to the shutdown of 40 state hospitals. With the November year-on-year inflation rate on the rise as recorded in November, Roshan Ranasinghe was removed as Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs by the President. All this and more on this week's episode.


Stories from November 25th to December 1st. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Lack of doctors and staff contributed to the shutdown of 40 state hospitals. With the November year-on-year inflation rate on the rise as recorded in November, Roshan Ranasinghe was removed as Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs by the President. All this and more on this week's episode.


Stories from November 25th to December 1st. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Sri Lanka Explores Nuclear Power, IMF Program Approval Set for December, Cabinet Clears Keeri Samba Import, and more Sri Lanka Explores Nuclear Power, IMF Program Approval Set for December, Cabinet Clears Keeri Samba Import, and more Fri, 24 Nov 2023 06:30:37 GMT 2:21 6561a17c6d5cbd0011d09f42 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/sri-lanka-explores-nuclear-power-imf-program-approval-set-fo 6561a17c6d5cbd0011d09f42 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 sri-lanka-explores-nuclear-power-imf-program-approval-set-fo full Sri Lanka is delving into the prospect of nuclear power seeking expressions of interest. Strides are being made to approve the IMF program by December, and the cabinet green lights the import of Keeri Samba to address the rice shortage. All this and more on this weeks episode.


Stories from November 17th to 25th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Sri Lanka is delving into the prospect of nuclear power seeking expressions of interest. Strides are being made to approve the IMF program by December, and the cabinet green lights the import of Keeri Samba to address the rice shortage. All this and more on this weeks episode.


Stories from November 17th to 25th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Landmark Judgement on Former Government, Minor Tremor in Trincomalee, Dengue Cases Surpass 70,000, and more Landmark Judgement on Former Government, Minor Tremor in Trincomalee, Dengue Cases Surpass 70,000, and more Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:30:07 GMT 2:27 65576ef83dcdee00128c2dbc false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/landmark-judgement-on-former-government-minor-tremor-in-trin 65576ef83dcdee00128c2dbc 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 landmark-judgement-on-former-government-minor-tremor-in-trin full The decision by the Supreme Court implicates several prominent figures, including the former President for economic mismanagement, minor tremors registering 3.4 in the Morawewa area of Trincomalee, rising dengue cases hitting 70,000 as rains continue to barge, and more in this week's episode.


Stories from November 10th to 17th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> The decision by the Supreme Court implicates several prominent figures, including the former President for economic mismanagement, minor tremors registering 3.4 in the Morawewa area of Trincomalee, rising dengue cases hitting 70,000 as rains continue to barge, and more in this week's episode.


Stories from November 10th to 17th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary Resigns, Colombo Hit by Severe Weather, Dengue Cases Surge, and more Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary Resigns, Colombo Hit by Severe Weather, Dengue Cases Surge, and more Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:30:42 GMT 3:11 654dd0fb8290a100120daa9a false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/sri-lanka-cricket-secretary-resigns-colombo-hit-by-severe-we 654dd0fb8290a100120daa9a 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 sri-lanka-cricket-secretary-resigns-colombo-hit-by-severe-we full SLC secretary resigns following widespread criticism of the board after Sri Lanka's disappointing exit from the Men's ODI World Cup, 32 trees uprooted in severe weather hit Colombo, warnings on dengue as 500 child dengue cases reported last week, and more in this week's episode.


Stories from November 3rd to 10th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> SLC secretary resigns following widespread criticism of the board after Sri Lanka's disappointing exit from the Men's ODI World Cup, 32 trees uprooted in severe weather hit Colombo, warnings on dengue as 500 child dengue cases reported last week, and more in this week's episode.


Stories from November 3rd to 10th. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> VAT Hiked to 18%, Local Govt Payments Go Online, Indian Finance Minister Visits Sri Lanka, and more VAT Hiked to 18%, Local Govt Payments Go Online, Indian Finance Minister Visits Sri Lanka, and more Fri, 03 Nov 2023 06:30:42 GMT 2:33 654750d38ceeda0012b06a0d false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/vat-hiked-to-18-local-govt-payments-go-online-indian-finance 654750d38ceeda0012b06a0d 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 vat-hiked-to-18-local-govt-payments-go-online-indian-finance full The Sri Lankan cabinet approves an increase in VAT to 18% from January 1st, 2024; plans to transition local government payments online are underway; Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 27th October to 3rd November. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> The Sri Lankan cabinet approves an increase in VAT to 18% from January 1st, 2024; plans to transition local government payments online are underway; Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 27th October to 3rd November. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Pettah Retail Store Fire, Sri Lanka Triumphs Over England, Australian Police Combat Trafficking in Mannar, and more Pettah Retail Store Fire, Sri Lanka Triumphs Over England, Australian Police Combat Trafficking in Mannar, and more Sat, 28 Oct 2023 05:37:20 GMT 2:22 653c9e11238f610012fbd32c false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/pettah-retail-store-fire-sri-lanka-triumphs-over-england-aus 653c9e11238f610012fbd32c 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 pettah-retail-store-fire-sri-lanka-triumphs-over-england-aus full A retail store in Pettah is engulfed in fire; Sri Lanka beats England in a thrilling World Cup match; and the Australian Police establishes a new office in Mannar to combat human trafficking.


Stories from 20th to 27th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> A retail store in Pettah is engulfed in fire; Sri Lanka beats England in a thrilling World Cup match; and the Australian Police establishes a new office in Mannar to combat human trafficking.


Stories from 20th to 27th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> X-Ray Service Disruption, India-Sri Lanka Ferry Launch, Eye Disease Spread, and more X-Ray Service Disruption, India-Sri Lanka Ferry Launch, Eye Disease Spread, and more Thu, 19 Oct 2023 06:30:25 GMT 3:23 65320a9230f8d600127c4183 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/oct 65320a9230f8d600127c4183 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 oct full Hospitals island wide are suffering from shortage in staff halting x-ray services, passenger ferry service between India and Sri Lanka at a cost of Rs. 26,750 (one way) commences, Health officials are warning the public to take precautions against the spread of an eye disease. All this and more in this weeks episode.


Stories from 12th to 18th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Hospitals island wide are suffering from shortage in staff halting x-ray services, passenger ferry service between India and Sri Lanka at a cost of Rs. 26,750 (one way) commences, Health officials are warning the public to take precautions against the spread of an eye disease. All this and more in this weeks episode.


Stories from 12th to 18th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Veteran actor Jackson Anthony passes away, Tharushi brings home the gold at the Asian games, LP Gas Price Hike, and more Veteran actor Jackson Anthony passes away, Tharushi brings home the gold at the Asian games, LP Gas Price Hike, and more Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:30:00 GMT 3:16 6527f6b4b774f70011750597 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/veteran-actor-jackson-anthony-passes-away-tharushi-brings-ho 6527f6b4b774f70011750597 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 veteran-actor-jackson-anthony-passes-away-tharushi-brings-ho full Jackson Anthony, a veteran Sri Lankan actor succumbs to his injuries from an accident last year, Tharushi Karunaratna wins gold at the women's 800 m sprint at the Asian games, LP gas prices increase by Rs. 343 for a 12.5 kg cylinder. All this and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 5th to 12th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Jackson Anthony, a veteran Sri Lankan actor succumbs to his injuries from an accident last year, Tharushi Karunaratna wins gold at the women's 800 m sprint at the Asian games, LP gas prices increase by Rs. 343 for a 12.5 kg cylinder. All this and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 5th to 12th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Child Malnutrition Rising, Fuel Price Hike, Ban on Single-Use Plastics. and more Child Malnutrition Rising, Fuel Price Hike, Ban on Single-Use Plastics. and more Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:30:00 GMT 3:12 651e9b96e62538001148bee8 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/child-malnutrition-rising-fuel-price-hike-ban-on-single-use- 651e9b96e62538001148bee8 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 child-malnutrition-rising-fuel-price-hike-ban-on-single-use- full Economic concerns lead to malnutrition among children, fuel prices get revised once more and a push for greener policies as 10 single-use plastics get banned.


Stories from 28th September to 5th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Economic concerns lead to malnutrition among children, fuel prices get revised once more and a push for greener policies as 10 single-use plastics get banned.


Stories from 28th September to 5th October. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Colombo Port City Rebrand, Medicinal Shortages, Malaysia Manhunt for Sri Lankans, and more Colombo Port City Rebrand, Medicinal Shortages, Malaysia Manhunt for Sri Lankans, and more Thu, 28 Sep 2023 06:30:24 GMT 3:36 651483156d392d00119d5893 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/colombo-port-city-rebrand-medicinal-shortages-malaysia-manhu 651483156d392d00119d5893 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 colombo-port-city-rebrand-medicinal-shortages-malaysia-manhu full Colombo port city becomes the Colombo financial city, new purchases from India and Bangladesh, and a manhunt for Sri Lankans in a murder case. All this and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 20th to 28th September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Colombo port city becomes the Colombo financial city, new purchases from India and Bangladesh, and a manhunt for Sri Lankans in a murder case. All this and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 20th to 28th September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Ragging Report Hotline, MP Assassination Narrow Miss, India Clinches Asia Cup in Somber Final vs. Sri Lanka, and more Ragging Report Hotline, MP Assassination Narrow Miss, India Clinches Asia Cup in Somber Final vs. Sri Lanka, and more Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:30:00 GMT 2:50 650bebea3bf49b0011f68c98 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/ragging-report-hotline-mp-assassination-narrow-miss-india-cl 650bebea3bf49b0011f68c98 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 ragging-report-hotline-mp-assassination-narrow-miss-india-cl full A dedicated contact number to report incidents of ragging, gunmen attempting an assassination on a Sri Lankan MP, and a cricket match for the ages as Sri Lanka is bowled for 50 in an epic Asia Cup loss. All this and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 14th to 20th September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> A dedicated contact number to report incidents of ragging, gunmen attempting an assassination on a Sri Lankan MP, and a cricket match for the ages as Sri Lanka is bowled for 50 in an epic Asia Cup loss. All this and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 14th to 20th September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> <![CDATA[Cyberattack on Gov't Sites, AL Pass Rate Up, Sri Lanka Women's Cricket Milestone, and more]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:30:00 GMT 3:14 6502bf3d92e3ee0011cfc55e false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/cyberattack-on-govt-sites-al-pass-rate-up-sri-lanka-womens-c 6502bf3d92e3ee0011cfc55e 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 cyberattack-on-govt-sites-al-pass-rate-up-sri-lanka-womens-c full A cyber attack on gov. lk domains leads to data loss Ministry of higher education notes increase in students passion AL, Sri Lanka women's cricket team secures first ever t-20 win against England. All this and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 6th to 14th September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> A cyber attack on gov. lk domains leads to data loss Ministry of higher education notes increase in students passion AL, Sri Lanka women's cricket team secures first ever t-20 win against England. All this and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 6th to 14th September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Channel 4 Exposé, Torrential Rain Havoc, New Online Safety Laws, and more Channel 4 Exposé, Torrential Rain Havoc, New Online Safety Laws, and more Thu, 07 Sep 2023 03:30:00 GMT 2:45 64f975051e6de8001155c1ee false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/channel-4-expose-torrential-rain-havoc-new-online-safety-law 64f975051e6de8001155c1ee 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 channel-4-expose-torrential-rain-havoc-new-online-safety-law full Channel 4 makes shocking allegations over masterminds of 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, torrential downpours affect 98 families, new legislation to be passed for online safety. All this and more on this week's episode.


Stories from 30th of August to 6th of September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Channel 4 makes shocking allegations over masterminds of 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, torrential downpours affect 98 families, new legislation to be passed for online safety. All this and more on this week's episode.


Stories from 30th of August to 6th of September. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Sri Lanka Rainfall, Galle Prison Meningococcal Disease Outbreak, FIFA Lifts Sri Lanka Ban, and more Sri Lanka Rainfall, Galle Prison Meningococcal Disease Outbreak, FIFA Lifts Sri Lanka Ban, and more Thu, 31 Aug 2023 03:30:40 GMT 2:35 64f016193a696e0011dad034 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/sri-lanka-rainfall-galle-prison-disease-outbreak-fifa-lifts- 64f016193a696e0011dad034 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 sri-lanka-rainfall-galle-prison-disease-outbreak-fifa-lifts- full Mixed weather conditions as some parts receive heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka, brain fever takes two inmates' lives in Galle prison, FIFA lifts ban on Sri Lanka prompting hope for players, and more on this week's episode.


Stories from 23rd to 30th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Mixed weather conditions as some parts receive heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka, brain fever takes two inmates' lives in Galle prison, FIFA lifts ban on Sri Lanka prompting hope for players, and more on this week's episode.


Stories from 23rd to 30th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> St. Peters Rugby Champs, Sri Lanka Water Emergency, Surge in Gun Violence and more St. Peters Rugby Champs, Sri Lanka Water Emergency, Surge in Gun Violence and more Thu, 24 Aug 2023 03:30:08 GMT 2:52 64e6ca8fda4f5e001165d059 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/st-peters-rugby-champs-sri-lanka-water-emergency-surge-in-gu 64e6ca8fda4f5e001165d059 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 st-peters-rugby-champs-sri-lanka-water-emergency-surge-in-gu full St. Peter's clinches the school rugby season and emerges champions, severe drought leads to drinking water crisis, fatal gun violence on the rise, and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 16th to 23rd August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> St. Peter's clinches the school rugby season and emerges champions, severe drought leads to drinking water crisis, fatal gun violence on the rise, and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 16th to 23rd August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> <![CDATA[Specialist Doctors Brain Drain, Hasaranga's Test Cricket Retirement, Leprosy Surge and more]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:30:00 GMT 4:08 64ddc61b72b6770011909ed7 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/specialist-doctors-brain-drain-hasarangas-test-cricket-retir 64ddc61b72b6770011909ed7 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 specialist-doctors-brain-drain-hasarangas-test-cricket-retir full Ministry of Health restricts approval of leave for doctors to go overseas, Hasaranga announces interest to focus on limited over cricket, a worrying rise of leprosy, and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 9th to 16th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Ministry of Health restricts approval of leave for doctors to go overseas, Hasaranga announces interest to focus on limited over cricket, a worrying rise of leprosy, and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 9th to 16th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> <![CDATA[Water Tariff Rise, Radiologist & Insulin Shortages, Sachin Tendulkar's Visit and more]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 06:30:13 GMT 3:10 64d3e7ae7ff91100116a64b8 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/water-tariff-rise-radiologist-insulin-shortages-sachin-tendu 64d3e7ae7ff91100116a64b8 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 water-tariff-rise-radiologist-insulin-shortages-sachin-tendu full Dry weather and a price hike in water tariffs are a bad combo for the country. Meanwhile, 400 radiologists are desperately required to man hospitals in Sri Lanka. A visit from cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 2nd to 9th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Dry weather and a price hike in water tariffs are a bad combo for the country. Meanwhile, 400 radiologists are desperately required to man hospitals in Sri Lanka. A visit from cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 2nd to 9th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> <![CDATA[Drought, Food Shortage Fears, French President's Visit, and $800M Tourism Boost and more]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 03:30:10 GMT 3:52 64ca6f82fa1a8700114931f2 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/64ca6f82fa1a8700114931f2 64ca6f82fa1a8700114931f2 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 full Millions of Sri Lankans suffering amidst dwindling reservoir levels, calling into question the country's food security. A visit from the French President, a first for the country, and the outbreak of measles in the Vavuniya prison. This and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 26th July to 2nd August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Millions of Sri Lankans suffering amidst dwindling reservoir levels, calling into question the country's food security. A visit from the French President, a first for the country, and the outbreak of measles in the Vavuniya prison. This and more in this week's episode.


Stories from 26th July to 2nd August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Electric Buses, Railway System Restructure, Protests and more. Electric Buses, Railway System Restructure, Protests and more. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:30:00 GMT 3:30 64c163098ad4d40011da01c5 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/electric-buses-railway-system-restricting-protests-and-more 64c163098ad4d40011da01c5 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 electric-buses-railway-system-restricting-protests-and-more full With the 40th-year commemoration of Black July, reconciliation talks are underway in Sri Lanka with discussions on the 13th Amendment. Advancements for the public transport system are seen as electric buses and a new railway restructuring program is underway.


Stories from 19th to 26th of July. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> With the 40th-year commemoration of Black July, reconciliation talks are underway in Sri Lanka with discussions on the 13th Amendment. Advancements for the public transport system are seen as electric buses and a new railway restructuring program is underway.


Stories from 19th to 26th of July. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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]]> Introducing: Sri Lanka This Week Introducing: Sri Lanka This Week Tue, 25 Jul 2023 06:30:40 GMT 0:42 64c16f4b85617f001187e032 false https://shows.acast.com/sri-lanka-this-week/episodes/introducing-sri-lanka-this-week 64c16f4b85617f001187e032 64c161b48ad4d40011d9c466 introducing-sri-lanka-this-week trailer

Introducing "Sri Lanka This Week," a news podcast that covers all the prominent stories that shaped Sri Lanka from the past week. Stay informed and up-to-date with our comprehensive reporting on the latest developments and events impacting the nation. Every Thursday from the newsroom of Paradeim.

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Introducing "Sri Lanka This Week," a news podcast that covers all the prominent stories that shaped Sri Lanka from the past week. Stay informed and up-to-date with our comprehensive reporting on the latest developments and events impacting the nation. Every Thursday from the newsroom of Paradeim.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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