JVP calls for immediate implementation of political reforms

17 Sep 2015

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Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake today alleged that the government had begun a process of carrying out their personal objectives rather than taking steps to implement peoples’ aspirations.

Protest against Seya’s murder

16 Sep 2015

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Keheliya, PB, Weeratunga grilled over ITN issue

16 Sep 2015

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, former President's Secretary Lalith Weeratunga and former Treasury Secretary P.B. Jayasundera were today questioned 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).

UK welcomes UN report on Sri Lanka

16 Sep 2015

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Foreign Office Minister of the United Kingdom Hugo Swire today welcomed the publication of the report from the investigation on Sri Lanka by the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR).

MP Chathura noticed over Ragama clash

16 Sep 2015

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MP Chathura Senaratne, who was recently elected to Parliament, was noticed to appear in the Negombo Court on October 20 for allegedly threatening some suspects in the Police custody at Ragama, the Police said.

Colombo's drinking water free of arsenic

15 Sep 2015

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The Central Environment Authority (CEA) today assured there was no arsenic or heavy metals in the drinking water supplied to Colombo and the suburbs and requested people not to panic.

Patience is a virtue: UN on Sri Lanka

15 Sep 2015

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The United Nations remained tight lipped on the contents of the report on war crimes allegations against Sri Lanka and on the UN stance on the mechanism to be adopted in addressing the issues.

Thousands urge arrest of Seya’s killer

15 Sep 2015

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More than 1,000 people are reported to have surrounded the house of the five-year-old girl who was sexually abused and killed in Kotadeniyawa a few days ago and urged the police to reveal who had committed the crime.

SL would achieve genuine reconciliation- Modi

15 Sep 2015

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday extended India's support for reforms, reconciliation and progress in Sri Lanka when he met visiting Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in New Delhi.

Over 900 complaints to PRECIFAC: Secretary

12 Sep 2015

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The Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption as Abuse of Power, State Resources, and Privileges (PRECIFAC) had received 900 complaints with regard to frauds and acts of corruption while 250 of them had been forwarded to the investigation unit for reference, its secretary Lacille De Silva said yesterday.

Explosion kills 82 in India

12 Sep 2015

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At least 82 people were killed and many injured when explosives kept inside a building went off at Petlwad town in Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday.

SL alert on Mecca crane accident: No casualties so far: MFA

12 Sep 2015

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Sri Lanka Consulate and Embassy in Saudi Arabia were in touch with relevant authorities to enquire if any Sri Lankan was affected in yesterday’s tragic crane accident in Mecca, Foreign Affairs Ministry said.

Seven hospitalised with stab injuries

12 Sep 2015

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At least seven people including three women were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital with stab injuries following a clash between two groups of people in Keselwatta, Colombo this afternoon, police said.

Rosy appointed PM’s media spokesperson

12 Sep 2015

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Former State Minister for Child Development Rosy Senanayake has been appointed as Prime Minster Ranil Wickremesinghe's media spokesperson.

Five year-old girl missing in Kotadeniyawa

12 Sep 2015

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A five year-old girl in Akarangaha in Kotadeniyawa has disappeared last night, while she was sleeping at home, the Police said.

Rakna Lanka chief to appear before PRECIFAC

12 Sep 2015

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Rakna Araksha Lanka Ltd. Chairman Victor Samaraweera and top officials of the Ratmalana Vocational Technology University are to be summoned before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRESIFAC) on Monday.

Govt. procurement streamlined

12 Sep 2015

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President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed a five-member committee chaired by Daya Liyanage, to make recommendations for a new procurement mechanism with a view to rationalising the government's procurement process.

Probes on fraud, corruption will continue: PM

12 Sep 2015

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that investigations into allegations of corruption and fraud against ministers and MPs of the Rajapaksa regime would not be stopped despite some of them being appointed ministers of the present government.

Speaker to decide on request made by parties in UPFA

12 Sep 2015

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Speaker Karu Jayasuriya will meet the leaders of the political parties aligned with the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) to take a final decision on their requests for recognition as separate political parties in Parliament, officials said yesterday.

I’ll safeguard Sri Lanka’s security: Ruwan

11 Sep 2015

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State Minister of Defence, Ruwan Wijewardene, who assumed duties today, assured he would fulfil his duties by ensuring and safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and security.