Fire at BMICH premises

30 Nov 2013

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A fire has erupted in a temporarily built building at the BMICH premises a short while ago and the fire brigade was called in to douse the fire, police said

Eight fishermen still not found

30 Nov 2013

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The Fisheries Department said today that rescue operations were still continuing to locate the eight fishermen who went missing due to the Lehar cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal a couple of days ago

Cartoon of the day

30 Nov 2013

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Man killed in hand grenade explosion

29 Nov 2013

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A 56-year old man was killed in a suspected hand grenade explosion in Musalpitiya, Thambuththegama a short while ago, police said

21 sailors injured in accident

28 Nov 2013

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At least 21 sailors were injured near the Diyatalawa railway station when a navy bus carrying 25 sailors from Colombo to Diyatalawa met with an accident this afternoon, police said

Let the games begin…

27 Nov 2013

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Roads in Colombo Fort and Galle Face are seen barricaded with sand bags in preparation for the Colombo Night Races, which draws thousands of spectators to Colombo. It is held for the second time on December 14 and 15. Pix by Samantha Perera

SL to help Vietnam in legal matters

26 Nov 2013

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Sri Lanka said that it is willing to help Vietnam in law and international justice, the sectors of its strength, Tuoitrenews reported

World Science Day 2013

25 Nov 2013

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World Science Day 2013 Schools Programme on the theme “Lifestyle and Health” was held today at the BMICH with the participation of Technology, Research and Atomic Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka. Pix by Samantha Perera

No need to change SL foreign policy: Gota

25 Nov 2013

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Refering to relations with China and India, Sri Lanka said today there was no reason to change its current non-aligned foreign policy

Punishment transfer for the 23 police officers: PM

25 Nov 2013

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The 23 police officers, who raided the Casino at the Salaka building, were transferred on the basis that they were not carrying out their duties in a satisfactory manner and not on the basis of any influence, Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne informed Parliament today

SL needs more naval assets: Gota

25 Nov 2013

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Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa today said that Sri Lanka must obtain naval assets that can operate further away from shore, for surveillance operations and to carry out patrolling in blue waters and it already sought for the procurement of such assets from wealthier nations

Video: A casino-friendly anti-people budget: UNP

22 Nov 2013

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Underscoring the fact that the 2014 budget had failed to encourage the export industry, which is vital for Sri Lanka’s development, the United National Party (UNP) said today it was basically a casino-friendly, anti-people budget

Used vehicle prices to go up

22 Nov 2013

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The prices of used vehicles imported to the country would rise, as the government has changed the depreciation rates applied on customs duty on used vehicles in the 2014 budget, Vehicle Importers Association Chairman Mahinda Sarathchandra said

Sanitary ware turns to red sandalwood

22 Nov 2013

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Customs seized four metric tonnes of red sandalwood worth some Rs.100 million. They were packed in 445 boxes and imported illegally from South India after being declared as sanitary ware

Voice-calls to cost more

22 Nov 2013

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The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission said today the voice-call charges on both fixed and mobile phones would increase by 5% from January next year in keeping with the increase in the telecommunication levy as specified in the 2014 budget

Suspect in Kamburupitiya killing shot dead

22 Nov 2013

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The main suspect in the killing of a police constable and his wife was shot dead when caught in a cross fire at Massmulla Kamburupitiya, police said

Sadaham Sewana senior citizens workshop

21 Nov 2013

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The Rajagiriya Sadaham Sewana International Buddhist Centre and the Human Rights Foundation today organised its annual senior citizens’ workshop, which includes several aesthetic activities. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Thalangama OIC, three others arrested

20 Nov 2013

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Thalangama Police OIC together with the Crime OIC, a sergeant and a police constable were arrested by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) over allegations that they had obtained a bribe of Rs.2 million to obliterate the evidence on the killing of a former police inspector two months ago

Video: Undergrads demand rights

20 Nov 2013

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The Colombo University Students’ Union staged a protest today near the University over several issues, including hostel facilities. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja ???

SL student killed in UK: funeral today

19 Nov 2013

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The funeral of Thavisha Peiris, the 25-year-old student who was killed in the United Kingdom while out working in South Yorkshire on October 27th Sunday, would take place tomorrow evening at his residence at No.102/1, Koswatta road, Nawala, family sources said