UNHRC resolution on SL adopted without a vote, gives 2 more years

23 Mar 2017

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UN Human Rights Council today adopted a resolution, which Promoted reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka, without a vote granting two years to fulfill recommendations of the 2015 resolution.

UNHRC debate on SL begins

22 Mar 2017

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The debate on Sri Lanka at the 34th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council began a short while ago.

Ranjan appreciates JO's complaints against 'Top Ten'

22 Mar 2017

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Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake said today he appreciated the Joint Opposition's move to lodge complaints with the Bribery Commission (BC) against the government politicians what they termed as "Top Ten" because it was easy to identify real thieves when the thieves attacked one another.

Arresting MPs; problem to carry out duties in the House: Dinesh

21 Mar 2017

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Joint opposition parliamentary group leader Dinesh Gunawardane today informed Speaker Karu Jayasuriya that not giving bail to MPs who have been remanded has become a problem for those MPs to carry out their duties in the House.

Wimal’s bail application rejected

21 Mar 2017

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Colombo High Court Judge Vikum Kaluarachchi today rejected the revision bail application filed on behalf of MP Wimal Weerawansa seeking a court order against the remand order given by Colombo Fort Magistrate over the case in which Mr. Weerawansa was accused of misusing state vehicles.

Russian couple arrested for overstaying

21 Mar 2017

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A Russian couple was arrested in Pelena, Weligama for overstaying their visa and violating immigration laws, Police said.

SL will sign several agreements with China: President

20 Mar 2017

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At his meeting with visiting Chinese Defence Minister Chang Wanquan, President Maithripala Sirisena said Sri Lanka would enter into a number of agreements with China in a manner that would not be detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of the country.

President, Prime Minister summoned to testify in Tissa’s trial

20 Mar 2017

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The Colombo High Court today re-issued summons on the President and the Prime Minister to appear in court in the case against the United National Party’s former Secretary Tissa Attanayake for displaying a letter with forged signatures of the then presidential candidate Maithripala Sirisena and the then Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe during the 2015 presidential election.

Noise pollution: Arrest warrant on Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera

20 Mar 2017

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An arrest warrant was today issued on Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera as he was not present in court when a noise pollution case filed against him for the high level of noise emanating between 5.00 a.m. and 6.00 a.m. from the loudspeakers of the Alan Mathiniyaramaya Temple in Polhengoda was taken up for hearing.

Dual citizenship: Samarasinghe denies Geetha’s claims

19 Mar 2017

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Denying parliamentarian Geetha Kumarasinghe’s allegations made to the media that he was a dual citizenship holder, Skills Development Minister Samarasinghe said he did not hold dual citizenship either in Switzerland or in any other country except that of being a citizen of Sri Lanka.

Ukranian Captain's FR petition: SC grants leave to proceed

17 Mar 2017

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The Supreme Court Bench comprising Justices Eva Wanasundera and Nalin Perera today granted leave to proceed with the fundamental rights petition filed by MV Avant Garde's Ukrainian Captain challenging his arrest and detention.

Release of Ship Crew: SL Govt. expresses thanks to all those who helped

17 Mar 2017

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The Sri Lankan Government today expressed its deep appreciation to the President of Puntland, the semi-autonomous region of Somalia, and his Chief of Staff Abdinasir Sofe, who cooperated and collaborated with the relevant officials of the Sri Lankan Government in securing the release of the vessel and crew.

Motor Show exhibition

17 Mar 2017

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Kalutara shooting: Two arrested for harbouring culprits

17 Mar 2017

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Two individuals including a woman were arrested on charges of having aided and abetted the suspects in connection with the shooting at a prison bus in Kalutara recently, Police said.

MS Dhoni rescued safely from hotel fire in Dwarka, Delhi

17 Mar 2017

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Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was this morning safely rescued from a fire in a hotel in Delhi's Dwarka neighbourhood.

US applauds MS for continuing efforts to promote reconciliation

16 Mar 2017

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United States applauded the administration of President Maithripala Sirisena for its continuing efforts to promote reconciliation.

Ex-UPFA PS member Anil Pushpananda sentenced to 19 years RI

16 Mar 2017

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UPFA’s former Mihintale Pradeshiya Sabha member Anil Pushpananda --who was found guilty of having set fire to the home and medical centre belonging to UNP’s former Anuradhapura District Manager Dr. Raja Johnpulle -- was sentenced to 19 years and six months rigorous imprisonment.

Trafficking bid foiled: 4 Lankans nabbed at Mumbai Airport

16 Mar 2017

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The Indian police arrested eight foreign nationals including four Sri Lankans and four British nationals on Wednesday for passport forgery and impersonation, The Times of India reported.

MR not coming to PRECIFAC today

16 Mar 2017

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had informed through his lawyer that he was unable to appear before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption as Abuse of Power, State Resources, and Privileges (PRECIFAC) today due to a personal reason.

Avant Garde case: Defence submits Preliminary Objection

16 Mar 2017

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The defence yesterday submitted their written preliminary objection before court into the case questioning the maintainability of the inquiry, where former Defence Secretary and six others were accused of corruption charges in connection with the Avant Garde Maritime Services by the Bribery Commission.