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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.

SL to launch observation satellite

01 Jul 2014

2

Sri Lanka was in the process of designing, developing and launching of its own small earth observation satellite and the project would commence once the funds were allocated, Science and Technology Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said.

Heavy falls expected

01 Jul 2014

1

The Meteorology Department today predicted an increase in rain in the South-western parts of the country with heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm at some places.

Australia rejects claim of asylum-seeker boat in trouble

28 Jun 2014

7

The immigration minister, Scott Morrison, has refused to confirm claims by refugee activists that a boat carrying Tamil asylum seekers is in trouble off Australia.

One killed, 23 injured in head-on collision

28 Jun 2014

1

One person was killed and 23 people injured when a van traveling from Batticaloa to Kalmunai collided head on with a cab travelling from Ampara to Batticaloa on the Batticaloa-Kalmunai Road early today, police said.

US will welcome moves to change SL image:Thewaraperuma

28 Jun 2014

16

The United States will welcome all efforts made by the Sri Lankan politicians to change the negative image that had been created in the minds of international community that the majority Sinhalese were harassing the minorities, U. S. Ambassador in Sri Lanka Michele J. Sison said.

Lankan refugees in trouble in Indian Ocean

28 Jun 2014

10

A boat with 153 refugees from Sri Lanka on board is in trouble 250 km from Christmas Island, it was reported today.

Video: UNP challenges govt. on Mangala

27 Jun 2014

5

UNP MP Ajith P. Perera said today that government should arrest Mr. Samaraweera if he had divulged State secrets or made a false statement with regard to recent incidents in Aluthgama and Beruwela.

Rajarata VC and lecturers released

27 Jun 2014

1

The Vice Chancellor and some lecturers of the Rajarata University who had been taken hostage since yesterday by some students were released a short while ago following a discussion with the university administration.

Wife arrested over the death of Lankan doctor

27 Jun 2014

2

Australian Police have charged a woman - reportedly the victim's wife - over the death of a Sri Lankan doctor in Geraldton, Western Australia.

Former Galle Mayor Methsiri de Silva reinstated

26 Jun 2014

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Galle High Court Judge  K.B.K. Hirimburegama  today issued a writ  order revoking the decision taken by Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Vijaya Lal De Silva to remove former Galle Mayor  Methsiri De Silva from his position  and the council membership

SL condemns attack on civilian aircraft in Pakistan

25 Jun 2014

8

The Sri Lankan Government strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a civilian passenger aircraft at the Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, Pakistan, last evening, killing a female passenger and leaving two crew members injured, External Affairs Ministry said.

Video: Red notice on LTTE arms smuggler in Canada

25 Jun 2014

7

A red notice was issued on a prominent LTTE weapons smuggler who is currently residing in Canada ???

Video: CID summons Mujibur Rahman

25 Jun 2014

6

The CID recorded a statement today from Western Provincial Councillor Mujibur Rahman regarding allegations made by some suspects that he had forced the Nolimit outlets in Wellawatte and Dehiwela to close down on June 19.

Video: Police to probe Mangala’s statement

25 Jun 2014

9

Police spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana today said an investigation would be carried out against UNP Parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera for divulging official secrets.

MR leaves for Maldives and Seychelles

25 Jun 2014

6

President Mahinda Rajapaksa left for Maldives and Seychelles on a four-day official visit today, president’s media unit said.

Watareka Vijitha Thera arrested

25 Jun 2014

13

Ven. Watareka Vijitha Thera was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division after he was discharged from the Colombo National Hospital today, police spokesman Ajith Rohana said. Pictures

Video: Govt. behind violence says Mangala

24 Jun 2014

28

United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera yesterday charged that it was the Government which was responsible for the communal clashes in the country and not the United States or Saudi Arabia.

Prelate allows Kandy night races for the last time

24 Jun 2014

28

Asgiriya Chapter Mahanayake the Most Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thera said today he would allow the night races to be held in Kandy this weekend for the last time after considering a plea made by the organisers on the heavy costs of organizing such races.

CCD to investigate Panadura fire

21 Jun 2014

1

The investigation into the fire at the ‘No Limit’ store in Panadura was handed over to the Colombo Crime Division, police spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said.

Video: Army cadets’ graduation ceremony

21 Jun 2014

3

A graduation ceremony for some 60 army cadet officers was held today at the Diyathalawa army camp with the participation of Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivad Cabral and Army Commander Lt Gen Daya Ratnayake.Pix by pradeep pathirana.

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