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AJITH SIRIWARDANA

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Ajith Siriwardana is a Colombo-based journalist covering current affairs and socio-political issues. He serves as a Parliament lobby correspondent. Ajith has worked in print media and online platforms since 2012 and currently holds the position of Deputy News Editor of the Daily Mirror.

Action against those inciting violence: Army

02 Aug 2014

12

Army said today strict action would be taken against those who circulate false information with the malicious objective of creating social disharmony among communities.

Showery weather expected

02 Aug 2014

1

The Meteorology Department said today heavy falls exceeding 100mm is expected in some parts of the country while cloudy skies and showery weather is expected over southwestern parts of the country due to a low level wind convergence and an atmospheric disturbance over vicinity of Sri Lanka.

If necessary we would take further action-India

02 Aug 2014

10

While expressing its satisfaction over the immediate removal of the derogatory photographs of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the Indian Prime Minister appeared in Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry website, India yesterday said it would take further action if required.

Suspected drug dealer shot dead in Borella

02 Aug 2014

2

A man who was suspected to be a drug dealer was shot dead inside a saloon by an unidentified gang at Sahashrapura in Borella last night, police said.

Vaas case: Suspect refused bail

01 Aug 2014

2

Colombo Additional Magistrate A.M. Shahabdeen refused to release on bail the fourth suspect Priyantha Sanjeewa who is alleged to have connived with former DIG Vaas Gunawardena to transport weapons and explosives to a hideout at Kalagedihena from his residence.

Govt. mud-slinging boomerangs: JVP

01 Aug 2014

3

The naming of a Colombo Road after popular radio personality the late Premakeerthi de Alwis as part of the Government’s campaign of slinging mud at the JVP boomeranged on the Government, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said today.

Thundershowers expected in drought hit areas

01 Aug 2014

3

The Meteorology Department said today thundershowers were expected during the afternoon or evening in the drought prevailing Northern and Eastern parts of the country  while monsoonal showers were expected in the southwestern parts of the country.

Wife and mother-in-law of ‘Wele Suda’ arrested

01 Aug 2014

3

Police yesterday arrested the wife and mother-in-law of notorious drug trafficker “Wele Suda” who had fled to Pakistan.

Confidante of “Wele Suda” arrested

01 Aug 2014

5

A man who was suspected to be a confidante of notorious drug smuggler “Wele Suda” was arrested in Panadura yesterday while he was delivering heroin in a car with another woman who is claimed to be a law student, police said.

‘S/India shouldn’t become hub for people smuggling’

01 Aug 2014

1

Reiterating that Australia was firm on not allowing illegal immigration, Australian High Commissioner to India Patrick Suckling cautioned that South India should not be allowed to become a hub for “people smuggling.”

10 schools closed for A/L paper marking

31 Jul 2014

1

The Examinations Department announced today that 10 schools used for Phase one paper marking of the 2014 Advanced Level examinations will be closed from August 30 to September 15, while several classrooms will be closed in 11 other schools.

JHU urges Pillay to reveal stance on Palestine HR breach

31 Jul 2014

23

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) said today that the High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay should reveal her stance regarding the violation of international military law and international human rights in Palestine.

Seven sentenced to death

31 Jul 2014

4

Seven suspects produced in the Panadura High Court were today sentenced to death on charges of murdering a man at Pinwatte in Panadura on August 14, 2005.

Video: Bandula to complain to CID over false allegation

30 Jul 2014

7

Education Minister Bandula Gunawardene said today he would complain to the CID over a false allegation made by a Ruhunu University Professor that he had provided an answer to a question in the A/L Economics Administration Paper held in 2012.

Parliament canteen staffer drowns in Benthara River

29 Jul 2014

3

A member of the Parliament canteen staff is reported to have drowned in the Benthara River today while they were having a party on a floating restaurant on the Benthara River, police said.

SF visits Anura Kumara

29 Jul 2014

1

Democratic Party leader Sarath Fonseka today visited the JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake who was receiving treatment at the National Hospital.

Estate workers attacked by wasps

26 Jul 2014

1

At least eight women in a group of tea pluckers were attacked by a swarm of wasps in a tea estate in Norwood this afternoon, Police said.

Brothel raided in Dehiwala

26 Jul 2014

11

A brothel operating in the guise of a massage parlour was raided in Dehiwala last evening by the Organised Crimes Investigation Unit, police said.

Sudesh wins SL's first medal at C’wealth games

26 Jul 2014

6

Sri Lanka's Sudesh Peiris won the Silver medal for Men’s weightlifting in the 62kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2014 in Glasgow.

10 Chinese tourists fall prey to wasps at Sigiriya

25 Jul 2014

5

About ten Chinese nationals including four women were admitted to the Sigiriya Hospital after they were attacked by wasps when climbing the Sigiriya rock Fortress.

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