Indo-Pakistan tensions from a Sri Lankan perspective - EDITORIAL

01 Mar 2019

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The Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) showed its grave concerns about the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and called for the two neighbouring nations to act in a manner that ensures security, peace and stability in the entire region.

Prez started to attack CC after aligning with MR: Anura

01 Mar 2019

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JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday that President Maithripala Sirisena did not have any issue with the Constitutional Council (CC) for the past three years and that he had started to criticise it only after he joined hands with the Rajapaksa faction.

UNHRC: The right road ahead for Sri Lanka

01 Mar 2019

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It is the time of the year when nations convene in Geneva to assess the world’s human rights situation. Can a nation escape scrutiny by saying “the rules of fair play do not apply in love and war”?

‘Challenge is to prevent the influx of drugs to the country’

01 Mar 2019

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Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva assumed office as the 23rd Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy in January. Having joined the Sri Lanka Navy as a Cadet Officer in 1984 he was commissioned as a Sub Lieutenant in February 1986.

Ravi makes statement to CID unit of SriLankan Commission

28 Feb 2019

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Power, Energy and Business Development Minister Ravi Karunanayake provided statements to the CID unit attached to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) on irregularities at SriLankan Airlines, SriLankan Catering and Mihin Lanka today.

Mangala marks 30 years in politics

28 Feb 2019

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An event was held at the BMICH in Colombo today to commemorate Minister of Finance, Mangala Samaraweera marking 30 years in politics. The event was attended by President Maithripala Sirisena and many other distinguished guests. Minister Samaraweera is seen discussing a point with Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa while President Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, former president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and US human right

Five MPs make their asset declarations public

28 Feb 2019

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A group of five members of parliament from across party lines came together today to publish their declarations of assets and liabilities in the public domain, Transparency International Sri Lanka said.

SriLankan’s 2013 Airbus deal far exceeded its assets: Finance Chief

28 Feb 2019

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SriLankan Airlines only had assets worth Rs. 89.4 billion in 2013 when it came to an agreement with Airbus worth Rs. 146.1 billion, Head of Finance at SriLankan Airlines Yasantha Dissanayake told the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI), probing alleged irregularities at SriLankan Airlines, SriLankan Catering and Mihin Lanka yesterday.

Get ready for digital revolution soon: PM

28 Feb 2019

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Sri Lanka will have smart schools which will train students to prepare for the national digital strategy which would be a revolution, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Justice Priyantha recuses from hearing Karannagoda’s rights petition

28 Feb 2019

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Justice Priyantha Jayawardane today recused himself from the Bench which is hearing the Fundamental Rights petition filed by former Navy Commander Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda seeking an Interim Order from the Supreme Court from being arrested.

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Dematagoda Ruwan, Pakistani among nine nabbed with firearms

28 Feb 2019

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Nine suspects including an underworld figure known as ‘Dematagoda Ruwan’, the elder brother of the underworld figure Dematagoda Chaminda, were arrested by the STF with four firearms during a raid in Dematagoda this evening.

Appointment

SLFP appoints new propaganda, trade union secretaries

28 Feb 2019

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UPFA MP Lasantha Alagiyawanna has been appointed as the Trade Union Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) while MP Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has been appointed as the Propaganda Secretary.

Introducing four new Nokia smartphones: delivering pioneering experiences across the range and true

28 Feb 2019

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HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announced four new Android smartphones, including the world’s first smartphone with

Teachers’ protest tear-gassed

28 Feb 2019

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The Ceylon Teachers Services Union (CTSU) and the Principal Services Union today staged a protest in front of the Ministry of Education (MoE) demanding the Government to clear salary anomalies and to pay the arrears. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

India-Pak

PM Khan says will release Indian pilot tomorrow

28 Feb 2019

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced in Pakistan’s Parliament that the Indian Air Force Pilot in its custody will be released tomorrow as a peace gesture.

Colombo Fashion Week Mentorship Programme

28 Feb 2019

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Colombo Fashion Week is conducting a new mentorship program where the 12 high potential Emerging Designers selected

Championing a culture of consideration

28 Feb 2019

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With Sri Lanka as a base for their manufacturing facilities for over a decade, renowned global sports designer, manufacturer

Mobitel gifts 40,000 free spectacles to improve vision

28 Feb 2019

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Committed to enhancing the quality of lives for customers islandwide, Mobitel regularly engages in unique CSR projects that have

Arimac Digital powers up NDB to unveil first “Phygital” branch in Sri Lanka

28 Feb 2019

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Arimac Digital revolutionised modern banking in Sri Lanka by migrating customers from National Development Bank PLC (NDB) to a digital

CFW Celebrates Sri Lankan Fashion with a unique Fashion Exhibition

28 Feb 2019

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CFW introduces the Fashion Design Exhibition celebrating the craft of fashion design in Sri Lanka and the designers behind it. This exhibition