SLFP Central Committee meeting underway

02 Mar 2017

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The Central Committee meeting of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) began a short while ago at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute under the chairmanship of President Maithripala Sirisena.

Thajudeen killing: Suspicious number used by ex-DIG detected

02 Mar 2017

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Deputy Solicitor General Dilan Ratnayake yesterday informed court that another suspicious phone number used by former DIG Anura Senanayake to contact the Presidential Secretariat at the time that Wasim Thajudeen died was detected by the CID recently.

Cartoon of the day

02 Mar 2017

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Ragging suspects re-remanded

02 Mar 2017

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The 15 Peradeniya University students, remanded on charges of ragging first-year students, were today further remanded till March 16 by Kandy Chief Magistrate Indika Gihan Attanayake.

Jaffna public servants say armed gangs threatening them

02 Mar 2017

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Some public servants in Jaffna staged a demonstration opposite the Jaffna District Secretariat alleging that the presence of armed gangs is creating a fear psychosis making it difficult to carry out their duties. They demanded an assurance of safety from the government.

Kalutara shooting: Hijacked vehicle used to flee the scene

01 Mar 2017

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The vehicle used in the recent shooting in Kalutara was  identified as the one that was robbed from a cab service some time back, the police said today.

CB bond issue probe: MR's blunder led to gazette notice mix-up: Rajitha

01 Mar 2017

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It was a blunder by former president and then finance minister Mahinda Rajapaksa that led to the ongoing controversy in the dates and the issuance of the gazette notification connected to the bond issue, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Rajitha Senaratne said today.

Welikada Prison riots: Compensation to next of kin

01 Mar 2017

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The Cabinet has approved the payment of compensation to the next of kin of 16 inmates who were killed and the 11 injured during the Welikada prison riots on November 9, 2012.

Uva-Wellassa rebellion: 84 declared as National Heroes

01 Mar 2017

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President Maithripala Sirisena today declared as National Heroes 82 persons who took part in the failed Uva - Wellassa rebellion of 1817-1818 which was carried out with the aim of liberating the country from British colonial rule.

Two arrested with Kerala Ganja worth Rs. 25 mn

01 Mar 2017

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Two suspects were arrested by the Colombo Division Anti-Vice Squad along with 250 kilos of Kerala ganja valued at Rs. 25 million today.

Rajitha imported Rs. 1,500 min. worth of useless vaccines: JO

01 Mar 2017

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Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne has committed a crime by importing Rs.1, 500 million worth of vaccinations which are detrimental to cancer patients putting their lives at risk, the joint opposition said today.

Resolve our issues!

01 Mar 2017

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Mt. Lavinia Court Complex on lock down after cops find weapons inside

01 Mar 2017

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The Police has locked down the Mount Lavinia Courts Complex after a fully loaded pistol and revolver were found inside the court premises.

'Thirasara Yugayata Maga' book launch

28 Feb 2017

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Gurusinha appointed Manager for National Team

28 Feb 2017

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Former Sri Lankan batsman Asanka Gurusinha has been appointed as the Manager Cricket for the National Team of Sri Lanka.  

SAITM CEO allegedly stages shooting: Police

28 Feb 2017

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SAITM CEO Dr. Sameera Senaratne allegedly staged the shooting which took place in Malabe to falsely portray his life was in danger, Police said.  

SLFPers keen on amendments not new constitution: Dilan

25 Feb 2017

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The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) said yesterday the country needed only constitutional amendments but not a change of the Constitution.

Two including Pakistani arrested with heroin

25 Feb 2017

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Two men including a Pakistani national were arrested with 1.5 Kgs of heroin by the officials of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) last night, Police said.

BASL poll rescheduled for March 15

25 Feb 2017

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The election to decide the next President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has been rescheduled for March 15, BASL sources said.

Special corp. to handle development in South: PM

25 Feb 2017

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A special corporation will be set up to take care of development activities in the southern province and all lands will be handed over to it, Prime Minister Ranil Wixckremesinghe said yesterday.