Vavuniya Campus closed indefinitely due to possible clash

28 Nov 2017

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Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna has been indefinitely closed due to a possible clash between Sinahla and Tamil students in the university, the university Administration said.

UNP back-benchers tell Musthapha to resign

23 Nov 2017

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UNP back bench parliamentarians today challenged Provincial Councils Minister Faizer Musthapha to resign from his portfolio before the gazette on delimitation was proved incorrect.  

JVP also to submit motion against Musthapha

23 Nov 2017

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The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today they would hand over a no-confidence motion to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya against Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Faizer Mustapha tomorrow.

China donates rice

22 Nov 2017

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MR in Anuradhapura

12 Nov 2017

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BC receives 506 complaints in first quarter of 2017

12 Nov 2017

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The Bribery Commission (BC) received more than 506 complaints during the first quarter of 2017 and has forwarded them for investigations, it revealed in its annual performance report presented in Parliament.

Initial lab tests positive: CPC

09 Nov 2017

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The initial laboratory results carried on the shipment of petrol that arrived onboard the oil tanker ‘Neveska Lady’ has been confirmed positive, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman Dammika Ranatunga said.  

Man dies at fuel station

09 Nov 2017

7

An unfortunate story of an individual who was waiting in a queue to get fuel for his motorbike from the Lanka Seva filling station in Uragasmanhandiya dying of a heart attack was reported on Tuesday (7) night.

More MPs hold dual-citizenship certificates: JO

08 Nov 2017

6

Claiming that there were more MPs who hold dual-citizenship certificates other than Geetha Kumarasinghe the joint opposition today said some embassies and countries were not willing to reveal these details.

Ravi urges action against ASG Kodagoda, media

07 Nov 2017

14

UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake today requested Speaker Karu Jayasuriya to take action against Additional Solicitor General Yasantha Kodagoda and the media for making false allegations against him and thus violating his parliamentary privileges.

Levy on dubbed foreign movies increased

07 Nov 2017

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The levy charged on dubbed foreign movies, dramas and commercials would be increased to Rs.150,000 each from Rs. 90,000 with effect from midnight today, the Government Information Department said.

Geetha's dual citizenship: Parliament receives SC ruling

07 Nov 2017

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The Supreme Court ruling was received by Parliament this afternoon, which disqualified actress turned parliamentarian, Geetha Kumarasinghe from holding parliament membership and promptly referred this matter to the Elections Commission, the Speaker’s office announced today.

Medical Faculty Students’ Parents launch fast unto death

06 Nov 2017

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The Medical Faculty Students’ Parents Association (MFSPA) launched the fast unto death a short while ago in front of the University Grant Commission (UGC) premises at Ward place, Colombo 7.

GMOA rejects Govt. stance on SAITM

06 Nov 2017

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The GMOA executive committee today unanimously rejected the Government’s final decision on the SAITM issue, which was issued on October 29.

Resolve SAITM crisis without delay: Champika

06 Nov 2017

8

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) said today the crisis which has engulfed the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) should be resolved immediately based on the proposals submitted by the Medical Faculty Deans of the eight State universities.

Shalila Moonasinghe, three others granted bail

06 Nov 2017

4

Former Chairman of Litro Gas Lanka Limited, Shalila Moonasinghe and three others who were remanded in connection with the illegal transfer of funds from a Taiwanese Bank, were released on bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today.

SAITM: Nine member committee to implement proposals

06 Nov 2017

4

President Maithripala Sirisena today appointed a nine-member committee headed by Deputy Minister Dr. Harsha De Silva to implement the government’s proposals made regarding SAITM.

Govt. wants ‘Online Referendum’ on Interim Report

05 Nov 2017

21

The Government has decided to get public opinion on the Interim Report of the Steering Committee on Constitution making via online.

Dappula De Livera appointed acting AG

05 Nov 2017

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Additional Solicitor General Dappula De Livera has been appointed as the Acting Attorney General, sources said.

Queued for fuel…

05 Nov 2017

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