SC stays Appeal Court ruling on Geetha

12 May 2017

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The Supreme Court today issued a stay order on the Court of Appeal judgment, which stated that UPFA MP Geetha Kumarasinghe was not qualified to hold her post in parliament, until May 15.

Retired SSP found dead in Malabe

11 May 2017

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Retired SSP Susan De Silva (68) was found dead and his wife unconscious at their home in Malabe.

Vesak celebrations in Colombo

11 May 2017

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Two children drown in Gin Ganga

11 May 2017

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Two 14-year-old children have drowned while bathing in Gin Gangaat a spot close to the Gintota Bridge, Police said.

DMK demands PM Modi to talk on fisherman issue in Sri Lanka

11 May 2017

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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs today to attend the International Vesak Day celebrations in Sri Lanka as the chief guest, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has requested him to talk on fisherman issue during his visit.

Modi here today for UN Vesak festival

11 May 2017

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Sri Lanka this afternoon to attend the 14th UN Vesak Day celebrations to be held in Colombo and Kandy.

PM to sign MoU with China during his visit next week

11 May 2017

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In the wake of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India, the Government is hoping to sign a similar agreement with China during Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to that country.

Modi’s visit: Indian helicopters damage 5 houses during practise runs

10 May 2017

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Two MI 17-type helicopters belonging to the Indian Army deployed to provide security to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his upcoming visit to the hill country had during practice runs damaged the roofs of five houses, house owners said in a complaint to the Hatton Police.

Modi’s visit: Ousted wasps grab international spotlight

10 May 2017

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The ouster of two large wasp nests from a tea plantation ahead of Indian Premier Narendra Modi’s visit has grabbed the attention of the international media while Sri Lankan officials busily prepare for the visit which is to take place this week.  

Italy seizes ship-load of tramadol for ISIS via SL

10 May 2017

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A ship load of tramadol allegedly from India on its way to be sold to ISIS fighters via Sri Lanka was seized by the Italian Police, Heat Street news website reported yesterday.

NCP minister S.M. Ranjith resigns

10 May 2017

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North Central Province Minister and former NCP Chief Minister S. M. Ranjith announced today that he would resign from his ministerial portfolio.

NCP minister Nandasena removed

10 May 2017

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North-Central Provincial Council’s Health Minister K.H. Nandasena, who had attended the joint opposition May Day rally led by former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was today removed from his ministerial portfolio.

Piliyandala shooting: Sagala asks for report

10 May 2017

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Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayaka today directed IGP Pujith Jayasundera to submit a report within three days into the killing of a Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officer in a shooting incident at Piliyandala Junction last night.

JO filled only 40% of Galle Face Green: CBK

09 May 2017

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Former president Chandrika Kumaratunge said today that those at the joint opposition May Day rally were confined to a limited area of some 40% of the Galle Face Green.

MR's security reduced -- Not a political decision: Sagala

06 May 2017

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Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayake said yesterday the security detail of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa was reduced based on a periodically conducted VIP security assessment and not on political grounds.

Ranjan gets channel appointment with Dr. Padeniya during strike

05 May 2017

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Social Empowerment and Welfare Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake alleged that Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) President Dr. Anurudda Padeniya had attempted to engage in private practice today despite the GMOA’s 24-hour countrywide strike, but refrained from doing so as the Rr. Ramanayake had exposed his double standard on social media sites,

Two Lankans exchange fisticuffs in flight

05 May 2017

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Two Sri Lankans who exchanged fisticuffs onboard a flight flying from Tokyo Narita Airport to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) were taken into custody by the Police at the BIA.

Geetha's parliamentary seat: Parliament SG will consult AG once notified

04 May 2017

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Parliament Secretary General Dammika Dissanayake said today his office would consult the Attorney General on the legality of MP Geetha Kumarasinghe's parliamentary seat once the Court of Appeal notified him of its ruling in this regard.

Dual citizenship: Law should be equal to all: JVP

04 May 2017

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JVP MP Vijitha Herath said today the law with regard to dual citizenship should be equal to both government and opposition MPs.

Govt. does not intend setting up special army unit: PM

03 May 2017

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today the Cabinet had not taken any decision to set up a special army unit and that the President was the head of the security forces according to the law.