Enforced Disappearances Bill has no retrospective effect: PM

17 Sep 2017

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances (ICPAED) Bill did not have any retrospective effect but would only be applicable to future incidents.

Retired CEB employees asked to report for work

15 Sep 2017

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The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today requested employees who retired after September 1, 2014 to report for duty if willing to do so to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply.

Blast on London underground train

15 Sep 2017

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A blast on a London underground train left some passengers with facial burns, the UK's Metro newspaper reported on its website.

Power disruption in several areas due to sabotage: CEB

15 Sep 2017

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Electricity supply to several areas in the Southern Province, Mount Lavinia and Piliyandala was interrupted due to acts of sabotage by CEB employees and also due to the heavy rains, Power and Renewable Energy Ministry Media Spokesman Sulakshana Jayawardane said today.

Sri Lanka should ensure Nasheed’s safety: Amal Clooney

14 Sep 2017

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Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney has urged Sri Lankan authorities to ensure the safety of her client and former President of the Maldives Mohammed Nasheed.

“Sil Redi” appeal: AG noticed

14 Sep 2017

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Colombo High Court today noticed Attorney General to appear before courts on September 20 to submit facts related to appeal against “Sil Redi” trial verdict.

Power failures in several areas due to rains

14 Sep 2017

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Several areas in Kautara, Colombo, Matara, Galle, Ampara and Polonnaruwa districts had suffered power failures due to rainy weather condition yesterday, the Power and Renewable Energy Ministry said today.

Heavy rains to continue

13 Sep 2017

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The Meteorology Department today said heavy rains exceeding 100 mm would occur in the Western, North-Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Central Provinces and in the Galle district.

Arundika likely to get new ministry

13 Sep 2017

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Minister Chandima Weerakkody today hinted that former deputy minister Arundika Fernando was likely to be appointed as a deputy minister shortly.

Verdict of Vidya murder case on Sep. 27

13 Sep 2017

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Verdict on the Vidya murder case will be delivered by the Jaffna High Court on September 27.

EU praises SL govt. for progress made but states many areas still to be delivered

13 Sep 2017

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The European Union (EU) on Wednesday praised the Sri Lankan Government for the progress made in advancing human rights, labour and environmental standards but stressed that there were still many areas where reform had yet to be delivered.

All provisions of IR Act from April 1

13 Sep 2017

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All the provisions of the new Inland Revenue Act which was recently passed in parliament will be implemented from April 1, 2018, a Finance Ministry statement said.

MPs' office maintenance allowance: We are opposed but will accept it:JVP

12 Sep 2017

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The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today it would accept the maintenance allowance to MPs though on principle it was opposed to the granting of such an allowance.

Two killed in head-on collision

12 Sep 2017

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At least two people were killed and another three injured in a head-on collision between a three-wheeler and a bus at Malliyappuwa on the Hatton-Nuwara Eliya Main Road this afternoon.

SF's statement personal: Govt.

06 Sep 2017

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Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella said today that Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka's statement on former Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya was not the stance of the Government and that it was his personal opinion.

Bhuvneshwar wrecks Sri Lanka for 238

03 Sep 2017

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar captured his maiden five-wicket haul as India restricted Sri Lanka to a modest total of 238 in the fifth and final One Day International (ODI) in Colombo a short while ago.

The 66th SLFP Convention

03 Sep 2017

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PM opens new Dramashalawa at Dandagamuwa Vihara

03 Sep 2017

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Sack SF from his portfolio: Wimal

03 Sep 2017

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National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa said today Minister and Field Marshal, Sarath Fonseka should be removed from his portfolio for making a traitorous statement on former army commander Jagath Jayasuriya just as former minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe was removed for violating collective Cabinet responsibility.

New CDF and Navy Commander meet SF

01 Sep 2017

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