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November 5, 2026
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From Bingchun and Highland to E-Numbers: HAC Responds to Questions on Halal Certification!
AFRA ANSAR COLOMBO: The Halal Accreditation Council (HAC) has clarified several concerns surrounding Halal certification procedures, the ingredients used in products, circumstances under which certifications are withdrawn, and misinformation circulating on social media. The explanations were provided at an awareness seminar on Halal certification recently organised for journalists. Irfan Mubeen (Rahmani), an HAC representative who...
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November 5, 2026
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Eminent neurosurgeon and Padma Shri awardee Professor Dr. Ashok Kumar Mahapatra passes away at 74 in New Delhi
Eminent neurosurgeon and Padma Shri awardee Professor Dr Ashok Kumar Mahapatra passed away last night while undergoing treatment at AIIMS, New Delhi. He was 74. He was a distinguished medical professional from Odisha whose contributions to neurosurgery brought recognition to the country. Dr Mahapatra was the founding Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar and also headed the...
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November 5, 2026
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Iran war live: Khamenei warns of ‘broader retaliation’ if US renews attacks
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warns Iran’s response to renewed US-Israeli attacks “will take on much broader dimensions” compared to earlier round of fighting. US President Donald Trump says the war on Iran is “part of” the reason for Republicans’ losses in the midterm elections. Commenting on the Republicans’ defeat, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says on...
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November 5, 2026
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Lanka IOC & Sinopec increase Octane 95 petrol price
COLOMBO : Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (Lanka IOC) has increased the price of a liter of Octane 95 petrol by Rs. 20, effective from midnight today (04). Accordingly, the price of a liter of Octane 95 petrol at Lanka IOC filling stations will increase from Rs. 495 to Rs. 515. Meanwhile, Sinopec has also increased...
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November 5, 2026
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Mobile Service Project for the Issuance of National Identity Cards
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO – A Mobile Service Project for the Issuance of National Identity Cards was successfully conducted at the Maligakanda Community Hall on Sunday November 1. The programme was organized by the Maligakanda Community Development Society, with the participation of M.B.M. Inshaf, MMC; Dilshan Hewage, Grama Niladhari Officer of the Maligakanda Division; Mrs. Nirodha...
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