Govt. to introduce economic agenda: PM

14 Jan 2017

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The Government will soon introduce its economic agenda for the next few years, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

Singer Deepal Silva passes away

14 Jan 2017

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Popular singer Deepal Silva, who was known as ‘Podi Lamaya’, has passed away this morning at the Ragama Hospital, Hospital sources said.

Strive for unity in diversity: PM

14 Jan 2017

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremeisnghe in his Thai Pongal message stressed the people to strive for unity in diversity and keep the spirit of the festival going throughout the year.

Thai Pongal celebrated...

14 Jan 2017

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Significance of Thai Pongal so relevant today: President

14 Jan 2017

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President Maithripala Sirisena said that as the world look forward to move in the direction of sustainability, the message transmitted by Thai Pongal since antiquity, becomes ever more relevant.

Beggars will ride on Ravi's resident visas: Wijeyadasa

14 Jan 2017

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Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe yesterday criticized Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake’s statement that temporary resident visas would be issued to foreigners who invest a minimum of US$300,000 in Sri Lanka.

Meters made mandatory for three-wheelers

13 Jan 2017

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Issuing an extraordinary gazette, the Transport Ministry imposed a heap of regulations on three-wheeler drivers/owners including clauses to make it mandatory to have an operational taximeter and prohibiting them from smoking at all times while on duty.

Cartoon of the day

13 Jan 2017

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Duruthu Poya Day

12 Jan 2017

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Charges for stents, cataract lenses banned at Govt. Hospitals

12 Jan 2017

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Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne said today it was prohibited to charge for cataract lenses and stents for heart ailments from patients who visit government hospitals for treatments.

We have clear consensus on domestic mechanism: Mangala

12 Jan 2017

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Even though there were divergent views within the government regarding the participation of foreign judges in the proposed judicial mechanism, there was a clear consensus across the board on the need of an independent and credible domestic mechanism as promised by the manifesto of President Maithripala Sirisena, Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera said.

2 Indians nabbed with 53 kg of Kerala Cannabis

12 Jan 2017

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Two Indian nationals were arrested by the navy along with a fishing boat in the sea area North of Delft Island yesterday.

Regaining GSP+ a victory for all: PM

12 Jan 2017

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"Regaining the GSP Plus facility is a victory for all Sri Lankans," said Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday.

CBK'S 2000 Constitution: UNP rejected as it created 'Union of regions': Rajitha

12 Jan 2017

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Responding to former President Chandrika’s Kumaratinga’s claim today that the UNP did not support her constitutional reform programme in 2000, cabinet spokesman, Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said the UNP rejected it because the draft constitution in 2000 had proposed to create a ‘Union of Regions’ which is extreme power devolution going even beyond the federal system.

Wimal gets food from home

11 Jan 2017

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National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader MP Wimal Weerawansa, who was remanded yesterday on charges of misusing 40 state vehicles, has requested permission from Prison Authorities to get all three meals from his home.

European Commission proposes GSP+ to SL

11 Jan 2017

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The European Commission today proposed that a significant part of the remaining import duties on Sri Lankan products should be removed by the European Union in exchange for the country's commitment to ratify and effectively implement 27 international conventions on human rights, labour conditions, protection of the environment and good governance.

Death sentence for five family members

11 Jan 2017

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Matara Magistrate Damith Thotawatte today sentenced to death five family members including two women after they were found guilty of clubbing to death a 44-year-old resident of Gandara Kottegeda in 2009.

Maithri next Presidential candidate: SB

11 Jan 2017

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SLFP Chairman President Maithripala Sirisena would be the next Presidential candidate of the SLFP, Social Empowerment and Welfare Minister S.B. Dissanayake said yesterday.

Ranil wanted me arrested: Wimal

10 Jan 2017

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Before his arrest by the FCID, MP Wimal Weerawansa told reporters that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had wanted him and several others arrested.

UNP lauds Chamal's remarks on HIZ

10 Jan 2017

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The views expressed by former Speaker and joint opposition MP Chamal Rajapaksa are always welcome, United National Party (UNP) MP Mujibur Rahaman said today adding that the UNP held views similar to those expressed by Mr. Rajapaksa.