UDA says fee for collecting garbage worth a try

21 Apr 2017

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A fee being levied from the people by the relevant local government (LG) bodies for the collection of their garbage might bring about a positive change in attitude among the population, Chairman of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) Dr. Jagath Munasinghe said today.

SL maid steals from Emirati sponsor, arrested 7 yrs later

20 Apr 2017

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A 35-year-old Sri Lankan maid who had allegedly stolen items worth Dirham 200,000 from her Emirati sponsor had been arrested upon her return to the country seven years later, the National UAE reported on Thursday.

Customs seizes 32,000 liters of Glyphosate

20 Apr 2017

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Ministry calls for explanations for use of inferior quality coffins

19 Apr 2017

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The Disaster Management Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa had called for explanations from the District Secretary and the Divisional Secretary over the incident where inferior quality coffins were used for the burial of the Meethotamulla victims.

Youth falls to his death in Colombo

19 Apr 2017

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A 23-year-old youth fell to his death from the 15th floor of a commercial building in Colombo 02 this afternoon, the Police said.

British Minister Alok Sharma cancels his visit to SL

19 Apr 2017

5

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister for Asia and the Pacific Alok Sharma has cancelled his visit to Sri Lanka after the British Prime Minister announced a snap election, the British High Commission in Colombo said today.

Convene Parliament to discuss garbage crisis: Dinesh

19 Apr 2017

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Joint Opposition’s parliamentary group leader Dinesh Gunawardane yesterday requested Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Speaker Karu Jayasuriya to take steps to convene Parliament urgently to discuss the Meethotamulla crisis.

Sanga to debut commentary at Champions Trophy

19 Apr 2017

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Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara will be among a stellar line-up of commentators at the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in England and Wales from June 1 to 18.

Sri Lanka - Japan underscore stability in South China Sea

17 Apr 2017

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, along with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, held a common view on the importance of securing stability in the oceans, and particularly regarding the South China Sea.

SAITM ready to cooperate with Govt. proposals

12 Apr 2017

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The South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) said yesterday it was willing to cooperate with the Government in formalising a just and expeditious solution for its MBBS students subject to court proceedings.

Foreign Exchange Bill gives upper hand to Finance Minister: Petitioner

11 Apr 2017

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Public interest lawyer Dharshana Weraduwage today filed a petition seeking a determination from the Supreme Court on the Bill titled, Foreign Exchange 2017.

Last minute shopping...

11 Apr 2017

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Peradeniya uni ragging: Students re-remanded

11 Apr 2017

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The 15 undergraduates of the Peradeniya University, who were arrested on charges of ragging a group of first-year students, were further remanded till April 24 by Kandy Chief Magistrate Indika Gihan Attanayake today.

China, SL good traditional neighbours: Chinese top advisor

10 Apr 2017

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China and Sri Lanka are traditional good neighbours and their people have enjoyed long history of exchanges, Chinese top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng has said.

Seeking blessings on Bak Poya Day

10 Apr 2017

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Three killed in accident

10 Apr 2017

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Three people were killed when a three-wheeler collided head-on with a tipper truck at Potuhera on the Colombo-Kurunegala road this morning, Police said.

PM leaves for Japan

10 Apr 2017

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Japan early this morning on a five-day official visit with a ten-member delegation.

H’tota Port deal amended again

10 Apr 2017

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The Cabinet Sub Committee appointed to work out guidelines for leasing out the Hambantota Port, had taken up for consideration, among others, a proposal to reduce the lease term from 99 years to 50 years, it is learnt.

Ready to take up aborted debate: Govt.

06 Apr 2017

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The government today said it is ready take up the aborted debate on the UNHRC resolution on another day.

31 minutes for 4 speakers unfair: JO

06 Apr 2017

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The Joint Opposition said today it would move the adjournment debate on the UNHRC resolution on another day after the debate scheduled for today was not held due to the adjournment of the House.