President removes leading JO members as SLFP organisers

17 Aug 2016

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President Maithripala Sirisena has removed leading Joint Opposition members, including MPs Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane, Gamini Lokuge, C.B. Ratnayake, Keheliya Rambukwella, Pavithra Wanniarachchi as the SLFP organizers and appointed 40 new district and electoral oragnisers today, President’s Office said.

Army Commander’s term extended

16 Aug 2016

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Army Commander Crishantha De Silva’s term has been extended by one year with effect from August 22 by President Maithripala Sirisena, Military Spokesman Jayanath Jayaweera said.

BC files action against Sajin Vass

16 Aug 2016

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The Bribery Commission (BC) today filed action against Sajin Vass Gunawardena, ex-MP and ex- CEO of budget airline Mihin Lanka, for entering into an illegal contract worth Rs.883 million with a Singaporean company to obtain ground handling equipment for the airline.

Keshap’s Jaffna visit wasn’t beneficial to Northern people: Sivagnanam

16 Aug 2016

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Northern Provincial Council Chairman C.V.K. Sivagnanam said US Ambassador Atul Keshap’s visit to Jaffna did not yield any benefits to the Northern people.

Much to be done before achieving reconciliation: US

16 Aug 2016

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Despite all positive steps by the government to achieve reconciliation, there is still much to be done before Sri Lanka can realize its full potential as a global example of how a post-conflict country can achieve lasting peace, US Ambassador Atul Keshap said.

Three students hospitalised following knife attack

13 Aug 2016

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Three students who were returning home after the A/L exam were stabbed by two men at the Akuressa bus station this afternoon, Police said.

SL vs. Australia

13 Aug 2016

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Severe weather advisory for strong winds

13 Aug 2016

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The Meteorology Department today warned of strong winds exceeding 70 kmph over the country and surrounding sea areas.

Pro Food/Pro Pack and Ag-Biz 2016

13 Aug 2016

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Michael Phelps ready to retire after losing to a Singaporean

13 Aug 2016

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American swimming legend Michael Phelps, who was beaten by 21-year-old Joseph Schooling of Singapore, says he does not intend to compete in another Olympics once Rio 2016 is over.

Man arrested with 300 packets of heroin

13 Aug 2016

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A man was arrested with heroin worth Rs. one million by the Police Anti-Corruption Unit during a raid in Borella this morning.

Unruly behaviour by Govt., JO MPs prevented proper debate: JVP

13 Aug 2016

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Members of the Government and the joint opposition had prevented a proper debate on the Office of Missing Persons Bill (OMP), the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said yesterday.

Three Lebanese arrested at BIA with forged passports

12 Aug 2016

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Three Lebanese were arrested by the Immigration and Emigration Department at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning when they attempted to enter the country on forged passports. The husband, wife and their son are being questioned by the CID.

Had most enjoyable holiday in SL: Norwegian PM

12 Aug 2016

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While praising the tourism industry in Sri Lanka, visiting Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg said today she had a most enjoyable holiday in the island during the last week.

Chinese translating racket busted

12 Aug 2016

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It was revealed in Court today that sixteen Chinese, who are in Sri Lanka on tourist visas are violating Immigration laws by being engaged in language translation activities for guides in the tourism industry.

Norwegian PM meets President

12 Aug 2016

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Thailand blasts kill four: More explosions target tourist towns

12 Aug 2016

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A series of coordinated blasts across Thailand has targeted tourist towns leaving four dead and many injured, with reports of more explosions.

PM to visit China tomorrow

12 Aug 2016

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremeshinghe is to undertake an observation visit in China from tomorrow to August 17, Prime Minister’s office said.

Office of Missing Persons is necessary: JVP

12 Aug 2016

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A fully local permanent office was needed to provide redress to the relatives of missing persons, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said yesterday.

Lasantha's killing: CID to probe 63 bank accounts of AIU officers

11 Aug 2016

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Mount Lavinia Additional Magistrate Sulochana Weerasinghe on Thursday allowed the CID to check the 63 bank accounts held by 60 Army Intelligence Unit (AIU) officers including that of Kandegedera Piyawansa who was remanded in connection with the killing of Sunday Leader Chief Editor Lasantha Wickramatunge.