Two injured in police firing

15 May 2014

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Two people were injured when Police opened fire on a three-wheeler which had sped away defying police orders in Wadduwa on the Galle Road last night, police said. Pictures

Two boys found dead in water pit

15 May 2014

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Two boys aged six and eight were killed yesterday after they fell into a 15-feet deep water-filled pit in the Morawaka area, police said.

Wish you a happy and peaceful Vesak: British PM

14 May 2014

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The British Prime Minister, David Cameron issuing a Vesak message sent his best wishes to Buddhists in Britain and around the world celebrating Vesak, the sacred festival commemorating the birth, enlightenment and the passing away (Parinirvana) of the Buddha.

Top Chinese military delegation in SL

14 May 2014

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General Xu Qiliang-the third most powerful military figure in China is currently on a three day visit to the island leading a 25 member military delegation from China.

67 unhygienic Dansals detected

14 May 2014

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The food served at 67 Dansals countrywide had to be thrown away after health inspectors found that it was unhygienic and not suitable for human consumption, Public Health Inspectors’ Association Secretary Senarath Bandara said.

Ready for everything except international probe: MR

10 May 2014

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa has said that Sri Lanka is in the process of implementing all demands made by the sponsors of the UNHRC resolution against it, except for allowing an international probe into alleged human rights violations during the last phase of the war with the LTTE.

Sri Lankan awarded for his honesty

10 May 2014

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A Sri Lankan student who found more than $100,000 while cleaning toilets at Channel Nine's headquarters has been richly awarded for his honesty.

31 Lankan fishermen arrested

10 May 2014

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Thirty-one Sri Lanka fishermen were caught and arrested by the Indian Coast Guard at Nagayalanka in Krishna district on Wednesday.

South Africa election: ANC wins huge victory

10 May 2014

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The ruling African National Congress party (ANC) has won South Africa's fifth democratic election by a significant albeit reduced majority, debunking speculation that the party would be punished over high unemployment and political controversy.

Cartoon of the day

10 May 2014

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Govt. delays answer till end of Indian poll

10 May 2014

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The Government yesterday told Parliament that it would wait till the Indian General Elections was over to answer a question raised by the opposition UNP about India procuring of arms from Sri Lanka as revealed by the Indian Defence Minister in Lok Sabha.

Site visit

09 May 2014

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The United States Ambassador in Sri Lanka Michele J. Sison visited the Rajagalathenna sacred site in Ampara today. The Embassy has provided US$ 100,000 to develop the site. Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala & C. Liyanaarachchi

I have a valid licence to rear an elephant -Judge

09 May 2014

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Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage rejected allegations that he was rearing an elephant without a valid licence and claimed he was in possession of a valid license to rear an elephant.

Co-operate with UN resolution-UK to SL

09 May 2014

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Britain said that it continues to urge the Sri Lankan Government to co-operate with the UN resolution.

Lankan says gone unbalanced by Aishwarya Rai

07 May 2014

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A man who claimed to have had a romantic relationship with popular Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai had made a complaint with the Colombo Fraud Investigations Bureau, (CFIB) alleging that his nephew had swindled him of Rs.1.7 million.

We’ll match mogul punch for punch, says SL MP

07 May 2014

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A leading Sri Lankan political figure says James Packer’s brawl with David Gyngell will not stop him passing a probity test for a proposed $US400 million ($430m) casino hotel in Colombo, but has warned the billionaire that his “arrogance’’ and tough business style would be “matched punch for punch’’.

UN acknowledges SL’s progress

07 May 2014

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United Nations General Assembly President Dr. John W. Ashe who attended the inauguration of the 15th World Youth Conference met President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees today and acknowledged the progress Sri Lanka had made in the recent past.

Uni students block Galle Road

07 May 2014

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The Galle Road leading to the Galle Face Roundabout was temporarily closed from Kollupitiya Junction because of a protest by University students.

MR on Twitter Q&A

06 May 2014

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa will answer questions on a Twitter Q&A on Thursday (8) evening.

Video: Demanding justice

03 May 2014

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The UNP today staged a protest outside the Hambanthota police station urging the immediate arrest of the Hambantota Mayor Eraj Ravindra Fernando who was behind the attack on UNP MPs who visited the Hambantota Port and the Mattala Airport last month. Pix by Pradeep pathirana