Govt. open for suggestions on Mattala Airport: Eran

17 Dec 2016

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Days after signing the framework agreement for restructuring the Hambantota Port, the government remains open for suggestions for the development of the Mattala International Airport, State Enterprise Development Deputy Minister Eran Wickramaratne said yesterday.

Govt. in search of lands to set-up more industrial zones

17 Dec 2016

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The Government has decided to look for suitable lands for the proposed industrial zones in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western Provinces and to secure them within three months.

US accuses SL investor of money laundering

16 Dec 2016

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A Sri Lankan investor Rienzi Edwards was charged by the US Justice Department in connection with a fraudulent high-yield investment scheme that resulted in the theft of over $50 million from investors in the United States and around the world, the US attorney's office for the Southern District of New York said in a statement.

Wimal summoned by PRECIFAC

16 Dec 2016

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Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and seventeen others have been summoned by the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) over a financial fraud.

90% of detected drugs back in the market: Eran

15 Dec 2016

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Nearly 90 per cent of the drugs recovered are known to find their way back to the market, Deputy Minister Eran Wickramaratne told a news conference today.

H’tota port workers call off protest

15 Dec 2016

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The employees of the Hambantota Port called off their 9-day long protest and reported to work today.

Navy Commander did not attack journalist: SF

15 Dec 2016

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Minister Sarath Fonseka said yesterday the Navy Commander had not attacked a journalist but he had only pushed him away from the security circle and that everything had happened in an acceptable manner.

Gangaramaya 'Podi Hamuduruwo' turns 73

15 Dec 2016

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Report on Hambantota port incident handed over

14 Dec 2016

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The Navy had handed over its report on the Saturday’s incident at the Hambantota Port, where the Navy Commander had allegedly attacked a journalist, to Defence Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi today.

Court order on protesting employees at H’tota port

14 Dec 2016

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The Hambantota Magistrate’s Court today issued an order containing seven conditions to stop the protest and Satayagraha by the Hambantota Port employees as it hampered the activities of the Port.

Five missing pilgrims rescued

14 Dec 2016

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Five pilgrims who went missing in the Nallathanni forest in the Sri Pada reserve on Monday were rescued by the Police Special Task Force (STF) today after they were located by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) yesterday, Military Spokesman Brigadier Roshan Senavirathne said.

Search continues for missing Lankan diver in Australia

13 Dec 2016

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A search is underway in Upper Ord River, Australia where a 28 year old Sri Lankan went missing after cliff jumping, Australian media reported.

Strong winds, heavy showers expected as cyclone “Vardah” intensifies

10 Dec 2016

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Strong winds and heavy showers were expected in the sea areas off the Northern and Eastern coast of Sri Lanka until 12th December due to the influence of the cyclonic storm “Vardah”, the Meteorology Department said today.

Lankan peace process was not correct for Colombian case: Santos

10 Dec 2016

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Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, who will be handed this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to achieve a peace agreement with the FARC guerrillas, says that although the Sri Lankan model was extensively studied they did not think it was the correct procedure for Colombia.

Tense situ at Hambantota port

10 Dec 2016

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Ministerial Sub-Committee appointed to achieve sustainable development goals

10 Dec 2016

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The Cabinet has decided to appoint a Ministerial Sub-Committee to define and to achieve the success in the vision of sustainable development goals of Sri Lanka for 2030, Presidential Media Division said.

Seven SSPs promoted as DIGs

10 Dec 2016

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Seven Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) with the approval of the National Police Commission.

73-year-old woman sits for GCE (O/L) exam

10 Dec 2016

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Underlining the widely believed view that the pursuit of knowledge knows no age limit, a 73-year-old woman sat for the Information Communication Technology (ICT) subject at the GCE (O/L) examination yesterday at Ilma College, Matara.

PM, Sampanthan discuss constitutional reforms with MR

10 Dec 2016

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, joined by Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan, met a joint opposition’s delegation led by former president Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday and discussed constitutional reforms.

One dead, another injured when motorbike hits train at Padukka

09 Dec 2016

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A woman was killed and a man sustained serious injuries when the motorcycle they were riding on slammed against the Avissawella-bound train from Colombo at a railway crossing in Liyanwala, Padukka this evening.