Malaysia may look to Sri Lanka for security guards

05 Mar 2016

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The ruling that only Nepalis can be hired as security guards may soon be lifted to allow foreigners from other source countries such as Sri Lanka to take on the job.

49-year-old man shot at in Baddegama

05 Mar 2016

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A 49-year-old man was injured when he was shot at by two gunmen who arrived on a motorcycle at Delgaha Handiya in Baddegama last night, Police said.

Chief of Staff for parliament

05 Mar 2016

4

A new post of Chief of Staff has been created in Parliament for the first time in its history with Deputy Secretary General Neil Iddawala being appointed to this post.

Trains delayed as car travels on railway track

05 Mar 2016

9

Four scheduled trains on the main railway line were delayed early yesterday from 3.30 am as a small car was travelling along the railway track towards Giriulla from Mirigama, the railways Transport superintendent office said.

Tinted glasses for prison vehicles for criminals’ safety

04 Mar 2016

5

Against the backdrop of a prisoner being shot while being transported in a Black Maria to Court, Prisons Commissioner General H.M.N.C. Dhanasinghe said today his office was considering measures such as tinted glasses on the vehicles to ensure safety and security.

National Healthcare Exhibition launched

04 Mar 2016

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Ambulance service: GMOA proposes domestic mechanism

04 Mar 2016

6

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) yesterday said the proposed India-aided ambulance service should be operated under a domestic mechanism in order to preserve our rights.

No threat to SL from Indonesian earthquake

02 Mar 2016

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The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said that Sri Lanka will not be affected by the earthquake which struck Indonesia this evening.

Two elevated highways in Colombo

02 Mar 2016

17

The Cabinet today approved a proposal to construct two elevated highways within two years, it is learnt.

Enrique Iglesias concert: Live Events noticed

02 Mar 2016

6

The Colombo District Court today issued notice on the Live Events Ltd., the organisers of Enrique Iglesias Concert in Colombo, to respond on April 26 over a petition filed by two fans of the concert.  

Genetech to identify animal found in Sinharaja

01 Mar 2016

2

Blood samples from the animal found in the Sinharaja Forest Reserve by Wildlife officials on Monday were sent to the Genetec Institute in Colombo for identification, Wildlife Department (WLD) Director General Chandrasiri Bandara said.

Plans to disconnect traffic lights from main grid

01 Mar 2016

1

We are contemplating whether to disconnect traffic lights from the national grid and connect them to an independent source to prevent traffic congestion that occur during a power failures similar to what happened last Thursday, Power and Renewable Energy Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Stopping Port City Project has affected credit rating: Gammanpila

01 Mar 2016

7

The Government move to halt the Port City Project funded by the Chinese Government which is considered the fastest growing economy in Asia has resulted in downgrading Sri Lanka's sovereign credit rating to ‘B+’ from ‘BB-’ by Fitch Ratings, opposition MP Udaya Gammanpila claimed today.

H.W. Gunadasa appointed PRECIFAC Secretary

01 Mar 2016

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H.W. Gunadasa has been appointed as secretary to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) today, Presidential Media Unit said.

Courts issues stern warning to Hirunika

29 Feb 2016

7

The three-member trial-at-bar bench hearing the case involving the Bharatha Lakshman killing, today issued a stern warning to parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra over her irresponsible conduct in courts, saying she would be charged for contempt of court if she tarnished the dignity of the court.

SF leaves for Singapore to visit Rajitha

27 Feb 2016

10

Regional Development Minister and Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka left for Singapore this afternoon to visit Health Minister Rajitha Senarathne, who is undergoing treatment at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.  

Ajantha Ranasinghe passes away

27 Feb 2016

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Veteran journalist and lyricist Dr. Ajantha Ranasinghe passed away this morning at the age of 75 while undergoing treatment at the Colombo National Hospital after a brief illness.  

Indian fishermen launch indefinite strike

27 Feb 2016

2

As there are no signs of release of fishermen languishing in Sri Lankan prisons after they were arrested by Sri Lankan navy and their boats were impounded by the island nation, the fishermen launched an indefinite strike from Friday, and resolved to go ahead with their decision to lay siege to Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission office in Chennai on February 29.

Furore over new code of ethics at Jaffna uni.

27 Feb 2016

2

Student unions have protested against the proposed code of ethics formulated by the Jaffna university’s Administration officials for students.

Malinga hints at retirement post World T20

26 Feb 2016

5

Lasith Malinga dropped a hint that World T20 in India in March-April could be his last as far as international cricket is concerned.