800 kg of cocaine detected on India-bound ship in Colombo Port

09 Dec 2016

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About 800 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated value of Rs.12 billion was detected on board an Indian-bound vessel docked in the Colombo Harbour today following a tip off received by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB).

Power is temporary: President

08 Dec 2016

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 President Maithripala Sirisena said today the power was temporary and the priority should be given to the programs carried out for the betterment of the people.

Against selling Hambantota Port

08 Dec 2016

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Colombo Port canteen fire kills one

08 Dec 2016

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A 38-year-old person had been killed and another was injured due to a fire that broke out at a cafeteria in the premises of Colombo Harbour early today.

NPC resolution prohibiting Buddhist temples has no legal value: Wijeyadasa

08 Dec 2016

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The resolution approved by the Northern Provincial Council prohibiting the construction of Buddhist temples in the North will have no legal value, Buddha Sasana and Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapakshe told Parliament today while taking part in the committee stage debate on the Budget.

Pakistan plane crash: 36 bodies recovered

07 Dec 2016

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A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) carrying 47 people crashed today on a domestic flight from the mountainous northern city of Chitral to Islamabad, aviation authorities confirmed.

Unnecessary fear is created on trade agreements: President

07 Dec 2016

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Unnecessary fear is being created by interested persons on the trade agreements which Sri Lanka is planning to sign in the future, President Maithripala Sirisena told Parliament today.

Pakistan passenger plane missing

07 Dec 2016

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A Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane flying from Chitral has gone missing on its flight to Islamabad, sources said.

Jayampathi receives death threats

07 Dec 2016

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Member of Parliament Jayampathi Wickramarathne today charged that he has been threatened with death by an anonymous caller if he fails to resign from the steering committee on Constitutional reforms.

Magisterial Inquiry on late Ven. Sobitha thera's death concluded

07 Dec 2016

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The CID today informed court that it would conclude the magisterial inquiry on the death of Ven. Sobitha Thera based on the report earlier submitted by the special panel of Colombo National Hospital doctors.

AG re-indicts Basil

07 Dec 2016

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The Attorney General, in the Colombo High Court, today re-indicted former minister Basil Rajapaksa and Divineguma Department’s former director general Kithsiri Ranawaka on charges of misappropriating Rs.29 million belonging to the Divineguma.

SLFP is not divided: MR

06 Dec 2016

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Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa said today the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) had not been divided but asked how party policies could be protected when they were betrayed by obtaining ministerial portfolios under the UNP Government.

JO challenges Super Minister

06 Dec 2016

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The Joint Opposition is to challenge the Constitutionality of the Development (Special Provisions) Bill which, if enacted, would provide for the creation of what it calls a ‘Super Ministry’ with far-reaching powers.

Ranil apologizes for burning of Jaffna library

06 Dec 2016

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today apologised for the burning of Jaffna Library in 1981 and urged the Joint Opposition to apologize for what happened during that time as well.

Ranil condoles Jayalalithaa's demise

06 Dec 2016

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today expressed condolences on the demise of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and said she did much to establish and maintain a strong sense of fellowship between India and Sri Lanka during her lifetime.

Cross talk over alleged UL shady deals

03 Dec 2016

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The government and the joint opposition yesterday made allegations against each other on alleged shady deals involving the national carrier SriLankan Airlines during the past and the present regimes in Parliament yesterday.

Negombo protest: Suspects remanded

03 Dec 2016

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The 18 suspects who were arrested in connection with the Negombo incident were remanded till December 9 by Acting Magistrate Shantha Niriella.

Tear gassed…

03 Dec 2016

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18 arrested over Negombo protest

03 Dec 2016

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At least 18 people were arrested and six three-wheelers and a private bus were taken into custody in connection with incident where a group of people staged a protest by obstructing the Colombo-Negombo main road yesterday.

Parliament Road closed due to protest

03 Dec 2016

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The Parliament Road was temporarily closed from Polduwa Junction and Jayanthipura Junction due to a protest staged by the Joint Opposition, police said.