Sri Lanka rejects Chinese request for local fuel sales

04 Oct 2017

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Sri Lanka has blocked a proposal by Chinese firms bidding to build the island’s biggest oil refinery to sell fuel locally, fearing a threat to domestic firms that dominate the small but growing market.

All religions to enjoy equal rights, Buddhism given foremost place: PM

04 Oct 2017

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The Prime Minister said today that there should be maximum devolution and all religions to enjoy their equal rights, while Buddhism is treated and given the first and foremost place.

PM on state visit to Europe

04 Oct 2017

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will make a state visit to Europe tomorrow, PM’s office said today.

PTL’s files referring to ‘AM’ and ‘RK’ feature in Aloysius’ text messages

04 Oct 2017

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Several text messages extracted from PTL owner Arjun Aloysius’ phone, referring to files maintained at PTL titled as “to do list to AM and RK” were submitted before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) yesterday by Additional Solicitor General Dappula De Livera who continued to cross examine former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran.

“National Reading Month 2017 Walk”

02 Oct 2017

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Pakistan leads by three runs in first innings

01 Oct 2017

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Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath returned with five wickets but a half century from Haris Sohail on his debut saw Pakistan take a three-run lead on the fourth day in the first Test in Abu Dhabi today.

'Boru Sir' leads to clash at UNP meeting

01 Oct 2017

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A minor clash took place at the United National Party (UNP) balamandala meeting in Kahatagasdiliya yesterday.

Celebrating children's day

01 Oct 2017

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Draft report does not project a concept of Federal State-MS

30 Sep 2017

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President Maithripala Sirisena emphasized that the draft report for a new constitutional proposals in any way does not project a concept of a Federal State.

We'll have a 21st century-based education system soon: PM

29 Sep 2017

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Sri Lanka is undergoing a difficult and crucial period where the economy is concerned but important sectors such as education will be structured in line with the demands of the 21st century, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

13 JO members in NCPC join SLPP

29 Sep 2017

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Thirteen joint opposition members of the North Central Provincial Council including former Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith joined the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) today.

Ranga Kalansooriya resigns

29 Sep 2017

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Government Information Department Director General Ranga Kalansooriya has reportedly resigned from his post.

Introduce SO's to prevent amendments contradicting original Bill: JVP

25 Sep 2017

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The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today provisions should be included in the Standing Orders to prevent amendments contradicting the original Bill being introduced during the Committee Stage.

CP Governor orders probe on longest saree incident

24 Sep 2017

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Central Province Governor Niluka Ekanayake had ordered a special probe into the incident in which 250 young schoolgirls were made to stand in hot sun to hold a 2.5 mile long bridal veil designed by a beautician in an attempt to get into a Guinness World Record as the longest sari.

Govt. to introduce new tourism promotion law:PM

24 Sep 2017

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The Government would bring in a new Tourism Promotion Law shortly in a bid to boost tourism related sectors of the economy, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe over the weekend said.

New Constitution to please separatists: Wimal

24 Sep 2017

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National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa said today that the government was trying to bring in the new Constitution on the requirement of the Western forces and Tamil Diaspora to please Tamil separatists.

Mahendran intervened to ‘Fix’ bond auction: ASG De Livera

23 Sep 2017

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During the cross-examination of former Governor Arjuna Mahendran, Additional Solicitor General Dappula De Livera suggested that he fixed the February 27, 2015 treasury bond auction with an ulterior motive.

LG polls only after Jan: PM

19 Sep 2017

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The Local Government elections could only be held in January next year while the party leaders could decide on the Provincial Council polls later, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe informed Parliament today.

Chemistry paper: Tuition master released

18 Sep 2017

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The tuition master and his brother, who were alleged to have been involved in a fraud regarding the GCE A/L Chemistry paper, were released on bail by Gampaha Additional Magistrate Lalith Kannangara today.

Govt.’s claims, ICPAPD non-retrospective false: NFF

17 Sep 2017

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National Freedom Front (NFF) spokesman Mohammed Muzammil said today the government was attempting to betray the security forces and mislead the people by saying the Bill on the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances (ICPAPED) would not applicable to the past.