32 killed in Russian plane crash in Syria

06 Mar 2018

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A Russian military plane has crashed in Syria killing 26 passengers and six crew members, the BBC reported.

Police use teargas to disperse protesters in Teldeniya

05 Mar 2018

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Police used teargas and water cannon to disperse a group of people who surrounded the Teldeniya Police station in protest of the incident where an individual was assaulted to death.  

Thambuththegma protest: Suspects granted bail

05 Mar 2018

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Fifty-one suspects who were arrested over the Thambuththegma incident were granted bail by Thambuththegma Magistrate Ramila Nadeeshani today.

Yoshitha’s great aunt permitted to travel abroad

02 Mar 2018

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Yoshitha Rajapaksa ‘s great aunt Ms. Daisy Forrest Wickramasinghe, who was on bail over the controversial land case in Mt. Lavinia, was allowed to travel abroad from March 3 to March 24 by Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today.

Ranjan to make a disclosure on Arjun Aloysius soon

02 Mar 2018

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Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake yesterday said he would make a disclosure with regard to the Perpetual Treasuries Chief Arjun Aloysius soon.

Rajanganaya water supply project suspended

01 Mar 2018

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Anuradhapura District Secretary R.M. Wanninayake said today the proposed drinking water supply project based on the Rajanganaya Tank was suspended.

MR arrives in SL

01 Mar 2018

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was in a visit to Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati, arrived in Sri Lanka last night.

Soliciting bribe: Wennappuwa ASP interdicted

28 Feb 2018

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The Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Wennappuwa, who was arrested on Tuesday by the Bribery Commission officials while soliciting a bribe of Rs.30, 000, was interdicted today on the instructions of IGP Pujith Jayasundara.

President short-circuits PM's CCEM

28 Feb 2018

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At yesterday's Cabinet meeting, President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to have rebuffed the Cabinet Committee on Economic Management (CCEM) headed by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and stressed the need for centralized decision-making on economic matters.

Hardware shop gutted in Salawa

27 Feb 2018

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A hardware shop was caught in fire in Salawa near the army camp this evening, Police said.

Spills, finally !

27 Feb 2018

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SL Per Capita Debt exceeds Rs.400,000

27 Feb 2018

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The Public Debt Management Report released by the Auditor General has revealed that each Sri Lankan is burdened with a debt amount of Rs. 417,913 at the end of 2016. This amount is an increase of the debt burden of each Sri Lankan the year before, which was Rs. 373,462.

Gota's Avant Garde case fixed for March 26

26 Feb 2018

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The trial, in which former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Nissanka Senadhipathi and six others are facing corruption charges in connection with the Avant Garde Maritime Services Ltd, was postponed to March 26 by Colombo Chief Magistrate today.

SC stays case against Ex-CJ Mohan Pieris

26 Feb 2018

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A stay order was issued today by Supreme Court preventing Colombo Magistrate’s Court from hearing the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Chief Justice Mohan Pieris.

Attanayake Case: Court re-summons Prez, PM

26 Feb 2018

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The Colombo High Court today re-summoned President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister RanilWickremesinghe to appear in court on July 24 to give evidence in a case filed against TissaAttanayake on charges of forgery.

Car falls into Viyana canal in Mahiyangana: One missing

26 Feb 2018

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One person went missing when a car heading towards Mahiyangana from Badulla toppled into the Viyana canal at the 7th milepost on the Badulla- Mahiyangana Road this morning, Police said.

PM will hold Law and Order only for a week

26 Feb 2018

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will hold the Minister of Law and Order only for a week, informed sources said yesterday.

PM new Law and Order Minister

25 Feb 2018

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed as the new Cabinet Minister of Law and Order during the Cabinet reshuffle commenced at the Presidential Secretariat today, President’s Media Division said.

Subramaniam new NOCSL President

24 Feb 2018

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Protest in Mullaitivu

23 Feb 2018

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