President directs IGP to probe disappearance of cop

20 Oct 2015

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President Maithripala Sirisena has instructed Police Chief N.K. Ilangakoon to conduct a full-scale investigation into the disappearance of police sergeant Gunathilaka, who was attached to the Vavuniya DIG Office Special Investigation Unit, the Presidential Media Unit said.

Sangaree’s son elected to Canadian parliament

20 Oct 2015

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Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) leader V. Anandasangaree’s son Gary Anandasangaree has won the new riding of Scarborough-Rouge Park for the Liberal party, beating the Conservatives after the party dropped candidate Jerry Bance late in the campaign.

Attempt to smuggle Ganja to SL foiled in Ramanthapuram

17 Oct 2015

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Over 130 kg of ganja, allegedly meant to be smuggled to Sri Lanka, was seized and two persons were arrested in this connection at S P Pattinam in Ramanathapuram District, Indian police said.

Herath spins Sri Lanka to big win over West Indies

17 Oct 2015

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Sri Lanka needed less than four days to thrash West Indies by an innings and six runs in the opening test at Galle on Saturday with Rangana Herath leading the victory charge by claiming his fifth 10-wicket haul.

Ranil meets Singapore’s Prime Minister

17 Oct 2015

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe met Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday and discussed further means of promoting bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Hunger strike by ex-LTTE detainees called off

17 Oct 2015

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The hunger strike launched by suspected ex-LTTE detainees has been called off after the assurance given by the President to set up a mechanism to look into their issues.

‘Purple Parade’

17 Oct 2015

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Sri Lankan man missing in Australia

17 Oct 2015

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Search operation for missing Sri Lankan man Rajah Thangarajah of Eastlakes has been launched after the father-of-two mysteriously vanished in Australia over a week ago.

Marriages on a downward trend

17 Oct 2015

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The number of marriages taking place in Sri Lanka has declined according to the latest data published by the Department of Census and Statistics.

Possible release for some Tamil prisoners

17 Oct 2015

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Some prisoners held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) are likely to be released soon in the wake of President Maithripala Sirisena directing that this matter be expedited, Opposition Leader R. Sampathan said yesterday.

Treasure hunters: Kashyapa’s golden sword elude them

17 Oct 2015

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Wildlife officers have arrested six treasure hunters who were excavating the area close to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress in search of King Kashyappa's golden sword said to be buried inside the forest reserve.

PC appears for MR with rights reserved for appeal

17 Oct 2015

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President's Counsel Gamini Marapana appearing for former President Mahinda Rajapaksa informed the President Commission to Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud Corruption and Abuse of Power that he will reserve the right to appeal to a higher Court against the Commission’s decision to turn down his client's preliminary objections.

Video: Hearing postponed after MR’s protest

15 Oct 2015

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The public hearing into the ITN controversy fixed for today 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), was postponed for tomorrow.

MR at PRECIFAC tomorrow

14 Oct 2015

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Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa and five others have been summoned to meet the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) tomorrow over the ITN controversy.

Shooting at Wellampitya

14 Oct 2015

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The individual who was shot dead at Gothami Road in Wellampitya, Tuesday night (13) had been identified as Muttusamy Perumal alias Chandra (47) of Wattala, the Police said.

New traffic plan a success with few snags: Police

13 Oct 2015

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The new traffic plan along Sri Jayewardenepura Road from parliament and Battaramulla towards Colombo and Maharagama on the High Level Road was successful though some snags along the Sri Jayewardenepura Road near Baseline Road have to be straightened out, Police said.

Video: Hangmen: 14 interviewed for two posts

13 Oct 2015

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Prisons Department said today 14 applicants for the two vacant posts of Hangmen were interviewed by a three-member panel comprising officials of the Public Administration and Home Affairs Ministry, Justice Ministry and Prisons Department at the Prisons Head Office.

Thai woman arrested in Kollupitiya

10 Oct 2015

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A Thai woman, who was on tourist visa, was arrested in Kollupitiya for violating immigration and emigration laws.

66th Army Day

10 Oct 2015

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Ready to defend nation at all times: Army Chief

10 Oct 2015

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Army Commander Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva said today the army was ready to defend the nation at all times and urged all members of the Army to remain steadfastly loyal to the nation and be professionally competent.