VAC complains to ACCS on loss of Rs. 1803 mn

15 Jul 2016

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The Voice Against Corruption (VAC) yesterday complained to the Anti-Corruption Committee Secretariat (ACCS) against the current and former ministers of Power and Renewable Energy in connection with a financial fraud of Rs1,803 million when purchasing coal for the CEB in 2015.

Will be there as SL’s friend and partner: US

14 Jul 2016

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The United States yesterday assured that it would remain with Sri Lanka as a friend and partner in the endeavor of developing the country.

Donation by China to DSC

13 Jul 2016

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Patali involved in coal tender controversy: JO

13 Jul 2016

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The joint opposition today alleged that Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka was directly involved in the awarding of the tender to supply coal for the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant (LCPP) when he was Power and Renewable Energy Minister.

Vehicle transfer registration concessionary period extended

13 Jul 2016

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A concessionary period of three months had been given for vehicle owners to apply for vehicle ownership transferring, cabinet co-spokesman Gayantha Karunathilake said today.

National development organization with civil and military personnel

13 Jul 2016

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Cabinet approval was granted for a national development organization comprising of both civil and military personnel, Co-Cabinet Spokesman Minister Gayantha Karunathilake said today.

Cartoon of the day

13 Jul 2016

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Moratuwa Uni. student found dead

12 Jul 2016

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The body of 22 year-old student, from the Moratuwa University, was found inside his boarding house in Katubedda yesterday.

Resumption of Port City project: Chinese FM appreciates President

09 Jul 2016

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi yesterday appreciated the leadership of President Maithripala Sirisena in creating the environment for resumption of the Port City development project.

Australian national complains his money, Visa lost in train

09 Jul 2016

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An Australian national lodged a complaint with the Anuradhapura tourist police today that his Visa and money had lost in the Anuradhapura bound train from Colombo.

Thewarapperuma undergoes bypass surgery

09 Jul 2016

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Deputy Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma has undergone a bypass surgery at a private hospital in Colombo yesterday.

Doctor's body found in Gampaha

08 Jul 2016

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A body of a suspected Medical Officer, was found in a hotel room in Gampaha, the Police said. Upon examination of the body the Police had found a medical identity card on him, and syringes in the vicinity of the body.

S’gamuwa University closed due to fever

08 Jul 2016

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The Sabaragamuwa university has been closed till July 20 due to a fever that is spreading among the students.

More air time to criticize govt.: President

08 Jul 2016

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President Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday private television channels had allocated more air time to criticize the government  instead of showcasing  the development activities carried out by the government.

Four Lankans attempting to flee to Canada arrested at BIA

08 Jul 2016

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Four Sri Lankans,aged between 24 and 33, were arrested by the CID at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today when attempting to migrate to Canada through Turkey using fake visas.

Bus fare revision after next Cabinet meeting: President

06 Jul 2016

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President Maithripala Sirisena said today a decision would be taken on the revision of bus fares after the next Cabinet meeting.

Public Administration Ministry Secretary transferred

06 Jul 2016

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Public Administration Ministry Secretary J. Dadallage is reported to have been transferred from the ministry from Tuesday.

Velukumar resigns, Senasinghe appointed to COPE

06 Jul 2016

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Amidst the investigations into the Central Bank bond scam, the Kandy District United National Party (UNP) MP M. Velukumar resigned from the parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) today making way for the appointment of Deputy Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe.

Oscar Pistorius sentenced to six years for murder of his girlfriend

06 Jul 2016

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South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to six years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend in 2013.

OUSL students’ Protest

06 Jul 2016

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