PCoI

PCoI - Needs time to compile report so no daily sittings

02 Mar 2019

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Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) on SriLankan airlines, SriLankan catering and Mihin Lanka needs adequate time to compile its report and as such will not hold daily sittings, PCoI Chairman Anil Goonaratne said yesterday.

Focus on World Cup as one-day series starts

02 Mar 2019

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Special court

Prez wants special court to hear drug crimes cases

02 Mar 2019

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President Maithripala Sirisena has stressed the need of establishment of a special court to hear cases related to drug crimes and expect to discuss this matter at the next cabinet meeting.

Suraksha

Suraksha Insurance Scheme defrauds Rs.2,300 Mn: Wijeyadasa

02 Mar 2019

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Opposition MP Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe yesterday charged that the much-touted ‘Suraksha Insurance Scheme’ launched for 4.5 million students has defrauded Rs.2,300 million in 2018 and as such it was proper for President Maithripala Sirisena to suspend the insurance scheme.

PM invites Bishop to cut the ribbon

02 Mar 2019

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When the mentor scores a hundred the protege too is batting well at 68 Saga of RAF-SLAF nexus

02 Mar 2019

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His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge KG GT, more familiar to us as Prince William, from Kensington Palace eulogizing on the Royal Air Force (RAF) Centenary, drawing attention to his great grandfather, His Majesty King George VI (then Prince Albert) who as an instructor at Cranwell in early 1918, mentions being the first ‘Royal’ pilot, forging a strong link with the service since then. Not only his great grandfather, but his own father, uncle

Charles Henry De Soysa Philanthropist extraordinaire

02 Mar 2019

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As we approach March 3, the birth anniversary of our revered ancestor, our thoughts return to this extraordinary man who rendered yeoman services to our motherland and its people. Perhaps, his unprecedented largesse is displayed by the students of Prince and Princess of Wales Colleges. They still pay homage to him on his birth anniversary and march past his statue placing flowers at his feet.

Past occupants of Peradeniya Uni Ramanathan Hall Pearl jubilee celebrations on March 30

02 Mar 2019

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The annual get-together of past occupants of the Peradeniya University Ramanathan Hall will take place for the 30th time on March 30 Saturday from 10.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. at the Police Families’ Welfare Association at No.67, Joseph Frazer Road, Bambalapitiya (next to the police officers mess).

CIMA toastmasters mourn the loss of DTM Padmini Samarasinghe

02 Mar 2019

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February 15, 2019 was a sad day for the CIMA Toastmasters Club. Our dear Charter President, Distinguished Toastmaster Padmini Samarasinghe passed away that afternoon. It is only fitting that we pen a few lines about this amazing lady.

Golden jubilee celebrations of Rev. Fr. Vernon Regis

02 Mar 2019

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I have great pleasure in welcoming you to the golden jubilee celebrations of Rev. Father Vernon Saturninus Panteleon Regis, who was born in Dehiwela and named Vernon because Monsignor Vernon Johnson,

Listen to the ocean: “If you destroy me, you will destroy yourself” - EDITORIAL

02 Mar 2019

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Not only in sustainable economic development, but also in religion, highest priority is being given to the battle against global warming and climate change with its catastrophic consequences including the unbalancing of the delicate balance in the earth’s biodiversity. Launching a prophetic initiative, Pope Francis has called on religious leaders to come together and join forces in battling global warming.

The Trump-Kim summit in Vietnam

02 Mar 2019

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Kim Jong-un, paramount leader of the North Korean dictatorship, is in Vietnam ready to meet President Donald Trump.

Did Pakistan use Chinese JF-17 jets down Indian planes?

02 Mar 2019

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Beijing has refused to confirm a former Pakistani air force officer’s claim that China-made JF-17 fighters were used by the Pakistan Air Force to shoot down Indian military aircraft.

Kim Jong-un ‘has lost the will’ for future negotiations

02 Mar 2019

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Vietnam, (Daily Mail), 1 March 2019 - Kim Jong-un ‘may have lost the will to negotiate’ after he and President Trump failed to reach an agreement over the country’s nuclear program in Hanoi, North Korea’s vice foreign minister warned.

Pakistan hands captured Indian pilot over in ‘peace gesture’...

02 Mar 2019

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The Indian Air Force pilot captured in Pakistan has arrived to cross the border back into India as huge crowds gather to give him a hero’s welcome.

PM

SL should start making plans to control its future debt services: PM

01 Mar 2019

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Sri Lanka should start making plans to control its future debt services once the current debt issue is settled, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today at Kuliyapitiya where he handed over buildings to 200 schools.

Navy gun down Air Force at Welisara

01 Mar 2019

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Navy Sports Club brought an end to their Dialog Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament campaign on a high note when they overpowered a lacklustre Air Force Sports Club unit by 41 points to 21 points in their Super Round fixture played at Welisara today (1).

CR-CH clash should be a thriller

01 Mar 2019

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A rousing game is on the cards when CR and FC take on the traditional rivals CH and FC in their Dialog Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament Super Round fixture at the Racecourse Grounds in Reid Avenue tomorrow (2). The kick-off is at 4.00 p.m.

Nalanda aiming to break six-decade plus jinx

01 Mar 2019

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Two of Sri Lanka’s leading Buddhist institutions Ananda College and Nalanda College, will come out again when they clash for the 90th time in the annual ‘Battle of the Maroons’ Big Match encounter for the Sujeewa Kamalsooriya Memorial Trophy to be played on March 2 and 3 at the SSC grounds from 9.30 am.

Pakistan

Pakistan hands over captured pilot to India

01 Mar 2019

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Pakistan has handed over a captured pilot to Indian authorities at the Wagah border, a move aimed at de-escalating tensions after days of hostilities with its South Asian neighbor, Al Jazeera reported.