Committed to fight the menace of terrorism: India

26 Feb 2019

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The Foreign Secretary of India yesterday said the Government of India is firmly and resolutely committed to taking all necessary measures to fight the menace of terrorism.

Sanath Jayasuriya banned from all cricket for two years for not cooporating

26 Feb 2019

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Protesting HND students tear-gassed

26 Feb 2019

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Police fired tear-gas and used water cannons to disperse protesting students of the Higher National Diploma (HND) at the Lotus Roundabout a short while ago, the police said.

Allegation

Even a woman politico into drugs: Ranjan

26 Feb 2019

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State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake said today a women politician was also among the politicians using cocaine.

Pakistan

“Pakistan shall respond at the time and place of its choosing”: Pakistan

26 Feb 2019

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While strongly rejecting Indian claim of targeting an alleged terrorist camp near Balakot, Pakistan said yesterday India has committed an “uncalled for aggression to which Pakistan shall respond at the time and place of its choosing.”

Hit & Run

Hit and run accident: Five released after fulfilling bail condition

26 Feb 2019

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Five persons including MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s son, who were granted bail yesterday over the hit and run accident in Bambalapitiya, had been released today.

Veterinary Surgeons’ protest

26 Feb 2019

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The State Veterinary Surgeons’ Association (SVSA) today staged a protest at the Lipton circus urging the government to abolish the cabinet Paper, which proposed to bring back rabies elimination programme under the purview of the Health Ministry. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Sangakkara to present Bhatia awards on March 10

26 Feb 2019

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Dubai: Sri Lanka’s legendary batsman Kumar Sangakkara will join the list of great cricketers that have presented the Shyam Bhatia Awards for cricket excellence in the UAE when the ceremony for the 19th edition of the event takes place on March 10.

Resignation

SLTB Chairman Ramal resigns

26 Feb 2019

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Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) chairman Ramal Siriwardane has resigned from his post.

India claims airstrike on ’terror camp’ across frontier, Pakistan denies casualties

26 Feb 2019

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Pakistan’s military said on Tuesday that Indian military aircraft crossed into its territory in the disputed Kashmir region and ’’released a payload’’ after Pakistan scrambled its own jets.

UNHRC

UK welcomes SL moves to return more lands

26 Feb 2019

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The United Kingdom told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva yesterday that they welcomed the decision of Sri Lankan Government to return more land to its people, and to establish an Office for Reparations.

Tamil community want SL-born Harrow Mayor to resign

26 Feb 2019

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Campaigners have called on the Mayor of Harrow, Kareema Marikar, to resign after she was pictured with senior military figures during a visit to Sri Lanka, Harrow Times reported on Monday.

Indian fighter jets drop 1,000 kg bombs across LoC in Pakistan’s Balakot

26 Feb 2019

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In a surprise to Pakistani security forces, the Indian Air Force reportedly dropped around 1,000 kg bombs on Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camps across the Line of Control (LoC) in Muzafarabad sector early morning on Tuesday, Indian media reported

Military, LTTE personnel accused of war crimes: Cabinet memo submitted seeking amnesty

26 Feb 2019

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Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said he submitted a Cabinet memorandum asking for general amnesty to all those who are accused of war crimes – both from the armed forces and the LTTE.

Ratgama businessmen killing: JMO says DNA analysis following court order

26 Feb 2019

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A sample of skeletal remains of the two businessmen who were allegedly abducted and killed in Ratgama will be referred to a DNA test after obtaining a court order, Matara General Hospital JMO Sumith Ambepitiya said.

South Africa recall fit again Ngidi for Sri Lanka ODI series

25 Feb 2019

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Unruly behaviour in P’ment: PHU says report biased towards UNP

25 Feb 2019

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The committee report on unruly incidents that took place in Parliament last November is biased towards the United National Party (UNP), the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) said today. PHU leader and MP Udaya Gammanpila told a news briefing that out of the 59 MPs who were found guilty of various offences, 54 MPs belonged to the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA), four to

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Hit & run accident: Driver remanded, others released

25 Feb 2019

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The driver of the Defender vehicle which involved in the hit and run accident in Bambalapitiya yesterday, was remanded till March 11. The seven other suspects including MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s son were released on bail.

Rs.20mn alms giving for Siridhamma Thera’s b’day

25 Feb 2019

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House of Madush’s shooter raided: Army uniforms, ammo found

25 Feb 2019

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A 53-year-old man was arrested along with a stock of army uniforms and ammunition at a house belonging to a shooter of Makandure Madush in Kamburupitiya this morning, police said.