JVP goes to BC against Gota

06 May 2015

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Heavy traffic in Nugegoda

06 May 2015

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Heavy traffic congestion is reported in Nugegoda on the High Level Road due to a demonstration by university students, Police said.

MR, MS meeting underway

06 May 2015

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The meeting between President Maithripala Sirisena and former president Mahinda Rajapaksa is underway at the President’s Office in Parliament.

President at Kotelawala Defense University

05 May 2015

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Video: Johnston in Courts

05 May 2015

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Johnston remanded till tomorrow

05 May 2015

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Former minister Johnston Fernando, taken into custody by the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) and produced before Colombo Fort Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya was ordered to be remanded till tomorrow.

Basil in ambulance

05 May 2015

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Audio: This is time of opportunity in SL: Kerry

02 May 2015

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US Secretary of State John Kerry today made a pledge to the Foreign Minister and his delegation, of US's interest to work with Sri Lanka and to help in any way possible to shape the future of the Sri Lankans.

Kerry with media

02 May 2015

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Visiting US Secretary of State John Kerry addressing the media in Colombo following meetings with President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe during his visit to Sri Lanka. Pix by Pradeep pathirana

Another SLAF cargo leaves for Nepal

02 May 2015

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Another Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) C130 cargo flight departed to Kathmandu carrying 13, 000 kilos of drinking water, dry ration and medical items for earth quake victims in Nepal this morning, Sri Lanka Air Force said.

Vasan deplores SL stand on fishermen

02 May 2015

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Deploring Sri Lanka for threatening to open fire and arrest the Indian fishermen crossing the International Maritime Border Line (IMBL) for fishing, Tamil Manila Congress (TMC) president G.K. Vasan has said ‘threats and advises’ would not help to find a lasting solution to the vexatious issue.

IBUF protest: Emergency surgery on injured SI

30 Apr 2015

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The Sub Inspector who was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after being injured during yesterday’s protest rally outside the University Grants Commission (UGC) has undergone emergency surgery this morning, police said.

Five sentenced to death by Colombo HC

30 Apr 2015

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Five suspects found guilty of the charge of killing a Beddagana resident in 2000 were sentenced to death by the Colombo High Court today.

Rathgama PS Chairman’s killing: Weapon recovered

30 Apr 2015

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A 21-year-old youth was yesterday arrested at Thewatte in connection with the killing of Rathgama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Manoj Pushpakumara Mendis and the weapon believed to have used in the killing was also recovered.

Hambanthota Mayor further remanded

30 Apr 2015

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Hambantota Mayor Eraj Fernando was today ordered to be further remanded till May 13 by the Hambantota Magistrate.

Sigiriya girl released

30 Apr 2015

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The girl who was serving a jail term on charges of damaging the Sigiriya Mirror Wall using a hairpin was released from Anuradhapura Prison today after Presidential pardon..

4 Lankan Tamils held for forging Passports

30 Apr 2015

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Four Sri Lankan Tamils, allegedly part of a racket that forged Indian passports for sending refugees to European countries, were arrested in Chennai by the sleuths of Q-Branch police, on Tuesday. Police are on the lookout for two others who are suspected to be part of the gang.

My int’l achievements ignored: President

29 Apr 2015

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President Maithripala Sirisena said today that during his tenure as Health Minister, he received two awards -- one from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the other from the University of Harvard – but they were not acknowledged by the previous regime.

India requests SL Navy not to fire on Indian fishermen

29 Apr 2015

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Indian Government today said it has requested Sri Lankan Navy to act with restraint and not to fire on Indian fishermen if they stray into the waters of the island nation.

Two youths killed in train tragedy

29 Apr 2015

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Two youths were killed after they struck the Mee Oya Bridge between Ambanpola and Galgamuwa while travelling on the train this afternoon, police said.