9.9 kg of heroin worth Rs. 118 mn detected in Seruwawila

11 Jul 2018

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Two suspects were arrested by the CID with 9.9 kg of heroin worth Rs. 118 million in Mawadichchena in Seruwawila this afternoon, Police said.

Govt. to defuse pro-LTTE mindset in North

10 Jul 2018

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Law and Order Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Deputy Minister of Law and Order Nalin Bandara Jayamaha and IGP Pujith Jayasundara are to visit North on Thursday to defuse the pro-LTTE mindset in the area.

All 12 boys and football coach rescued from Thai cave

10 Jul 2018

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All 12 boys and their football coach have been rescued from a Thai cave after an 18-day ordeal, the Thai Navy SEALs said in a Facebook post on Tuesday evening, on the third day of a complex mission to bring them out.

Sri Lanka to implement death penalty on drug traffickers

10 Jul 2018

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Minister of Buddhasasana Gamini Jayawickrama Perera said today the cabinet of Ministers had decided to Implement the death sentence for drug traffickers including those who were already being sentenced to death in prisons.  

India to advice SL, others on consequences of engaging with China

10 Jul 2018

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Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has revealed that India would adopt a broad approach to deal with China’s increasing influence in the neighbourhood by closely tracking China’s activities and advising neighbors including Sri Lanka on the consequences of engaging with China, the Hindustan Times reported on Sunday.

CID probes on NY Times report: PM

04 Jul 2018

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today following a complaint lodged by Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had launched an investigation into the article appeared on New York Times that at least US$7.6 million was dispensed from China Harbour’s account at Standard Chartered Bank to affiliates of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s election campaign.

Five civil suits against PTL claiming Rs. 8.5 billion: ASG Kodagoda

04 Jul 2018

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During the submissions made by Additional Solicitor General Yasantha Kodagoda over the revision bail application filed by Arjun Aloysius and Kasun Palisena, it was revealed that the Attorney General had so far filed five civil cases in the District Court on behalf of five state institutes against Perpetual Treasuries Ltd (PTL).

PC polls delayed due to lack of consensus on electoral system: PM

04 Jul 2018

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe informed Parliament today that Provincial Council Elections were delayed as political parties had been unable to come to an agreement on the electoral system.

Breakdown in rule of law allows Maheswaran to make such statements: JVP

03 Jul 2018

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The government has created an environment, which is used by people to make various statements similar to the one made by State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran, who had called for the re-organization of the LTTE, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today.

UNP backbenchers urge Vijayakala's suspension

03 Jul 2018

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UNP back benchers today urged the party leadership to suspend State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran from her portfolio and suspend her from the party.

SriLankan hoping to reduce excess staff

26 Jun 2018

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The government is considering retrenching the excess staff of SriLankan airlines by measures such as Voluntary Retirement Schemes, a report says.

Mihindu Maha Perahera parades streets

25 Jun 2018

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Leopard killing: Suspects remanded

25 Jun 2018

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The four suspects who were arrested by the Kilinochchi police over the leopard killing incident was remanded till June 29 by the Kilinochchi magistrate today.  

Leopard killing: Another four suspects arrested

25 Jun 2018

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Four more suspects were arrested by the Kilinochchi police in connection with the incident where a leopard was brutally killed at Ambalakulam in Kilinochchi on Thursday.

Pakistani woman found dead on SL-bound flight

24 Jun 2018

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A Pakistani woman, who was on board the UL 306 flight from Wangi in Singapore to Sri Lanka, was found dead yesterday, Police said

Agriculture ministry will be shifted to Govijana Mandiraya: Minister

19 Jun 2018

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Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said today he would, within three months shift the Agriculture Ministry to a State-owned building from the high profile DPJ towers at Battaramulla and that a six-member committee had been appointed to make recommendations.

Prominent drug dealer arrested in Peliyagoda

19 Jun 2018

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A prominent drug dealer in Peliyagoda, Jayaratnage Gihan Sandaruwan, was arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) with drugs and a live hand grenade in his residence at Peliyagoda this evening, police said.

Rs.120 Mn spent on 60-member delegation to UN

19 Jun 2018

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It was revealed in Parliament today that more than Rs.120 million had been spent for the 60-member delegation which accompanied the President for the United Nations General Assembly sessions in 2016.

Gota to appear before FCID on June 25

14 Jun 2018

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Former defense secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa today undertook before Court of Appeal to appear before FCID on June 25 to make a statement.

Range Bandara’s son released on bail

14 Jun 2018

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State Minister Palitha Range Bandara's son Yashoda was released on a personal bail of Rs. 50,000 by Chilaw Magistrate Manjula Ratnayake today.