Gunman in Peliyagoda shooting identified

02 Jan 2016

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Special police teams investigating the shooting at Bulugaha Junction in Peliyagoda on New Year’s Eve targeting a murder suspect and wounding two traffic constables have identified the gunman responsible.

Peacock Mansion: ASP Liyanage summoned by BC

02 Jan 2016

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Sri Lanka Labour Party leader and millionaire entrepreneur A.S.P. Liyanage said he had received a letter from the Commission to investigate allegations on Bribery or Corruption(BC) to appear before the commission on Monday in connection with his offer to hand over Rs.730 million worth Peacock Mansion at Rajagiriya to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

2,500 deaths due to accidents this year

26 Dec 2015

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More than 2,500 people have been killed in 2,360 road accidents during the first 11 months of this year, according to the National Council for Road Safety (NCRS).

Prices soar in Kataragama

26 Dec 2015

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An increased demand for accommodation, meals and other items in the Kataragama area following an unexpected influx of devotees during the long holidays has created a scarcity of these needs, with unscrupulous businessmen exploiting the situation charging arbitrary prices.

Jaffna fishermen demand compensation package

26 Dec 2015

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Fishermen from Jaffna have demanded that the Sri Lankan government frame a comprehensive scheme to safeguard their interests when they experience huge losses caused by poachers.

Businessman arrested with jewellery worth Rs. 11 mn at BIA

26 Dec 2015

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A Sri Lankan businessman was arrested early this morning at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle jewellery worth Rs. 11 million from Singapore.

Liquor licence fee hike may be withdrawn

26 Dec 2015

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The budget decision to increase the licence fee on liquor production to Rs.150 million is to be withdrawn, government sources said.

Geetha to chair Galle DDC

25 Dec 2015

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Actress turned politician Geetha Kumarasinghe was likely to be appointed as the Chairperson of the Galle District Development Committee, well informed sources said today.

WP CM to take over Warnasinghe’s portfolio

25 Dec 2015

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Western Province Chief Minister Isura Devapriya said he would take over the Ministry of Health, which was under Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) Spokesman Nishantha Sri Warnasinghe after the budget submitted by him was defeated by 45 votes to 23 last Tuesday.

‘Jewels 2015’

19 Dec 2015

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President responded positively: GMOA

19 Dec 2015

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The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) said President Maithripala Sirisena had given a positive response to its demands during the discussion its members had with the President yesterday afternoon.

34 prisoners get life imprisonment instead of death sentence

18 Dec 2015

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Thirty-four prisoners who had been sentenced to death were granted presidential amnesty and given life imprisonment instead of their death sentences.

Video: Joint opposition protest

18 Dec 2015

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PM agrees to amend 16 budget proposals

18 Dec 2015

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe agreed to amend 16 budget proposals at a meeting with SLFP MPs today.

Vehicle catches fire on SE

18 Dec 2015

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A vehicle is reported to have caught fire on Kottawa -- Kahathuduwa stretch of the Southern Expressway this evening.

Brother honours brother

15 Dec 2015

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TIIKM Annual International Conference

15 Dec 2015

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GMOA to meet President

12 Dec 2015

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The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) said today they would have a discussion with President Maithripala Sirisena on December 18 with regard to the issues concerning the 2016 budget proposals.

SI arrested accepting Rs. 20, 000 bribe

12 Dec 2015

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A Police Sub Inspector (SI) attached to the Haputale Police was nabbed by bribery sleuths this morning, while accepting a bribe of Rs. 20, 000 for preparing a Police report on a three-wheeler destroyed in a fire.

50 trade unions to meet PM today

12 Dec 2015

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Representatives of 50 trade unions would meet Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe this evening to have discussions on some issue concerning the 2016 budget proposals, Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) president Gemunu Wijeratne said.