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AJITH SIRIWARDANA

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Ajith Siriwardana is a Colombo-based journalist covering current affairs and socio-political issues. He serves as a Parliament lobby correspondent. Ajith has worked in print media and online platforms since 2012 and currently holds the position of Deputy News Editor of the Daily Mirror.

Video: Goons block journo’s from taking pictures of judge

30 May 2013

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Prior to the Homagama District Judge Sunil Abesinghe being taken out of the Cinnamon Gardens Police station this evening, goons  purported to be his supporters, threatened journalists present at the station and warned them against taking pictures of the suspect Judge

Video: The Homagama Judge...

30 May 2013

2

Homagama District Court Judge Sunil Abeysinghe is being escorted out of the Cinnamon Gardens Police Station where he was held in custody until he was produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate. Goons who were gathered at the police station prevented journalists from taking pictures of the judge Pix by Sameera Rajapaksa ???

Video: NFF to launch campaign against police, land powers

30 May 2013

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The National Freedom Front (NFF) said today it would launch a campaign on June 3 to collect signatures for a petition demanding that the government removes police and land power from the 13th Amendment to the Constitution

Proposals for new Constitution

29 May 2013

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The UNP today launched its draft policy for a new constitution. The launch took place in the parliament complex with the participation of Opposition UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, leaders of the ‘VipakshayeVirodaya’ and UNP parliamentarians. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Setting an example?

28 May 2013

1

An ice-cream Dansala organised by the Excise Department for the second time was held today outside its head office in Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Video: MR meets Chinese President

28 May 2013

17

President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is on a four-day state visit to China met Chinese President Xi Jinping for bilateral talks a short while ago, the Government Information Department announced ???

Video: China pledges more financial aid to Lanka

28 May 2013

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The China Exim Bank has pledged continuous support to Sri Lanka’s development work, particularly in areas involving road development, construction of highways and water supply projects ???

Big heist at Ekala

28 May 2013

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An unidentified armed group arrived in a van robbed Rs. 7 mn belonging to a private firm at the Ekala junction, Ja-ela, a short while ago, the police said

Giant Buddhist flag

24 May 2013

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A giant Buddhist flag -- 100 feet long and 50 feet wide -- designed by K. Hemapala was displayed for the 5th consecutive year along Baseline Road in Dematagoda. Pix by Nisal Baduge.

Fiery protest by Buddhist monk over cattle slaughter

24 May 2013

43

A Buddhist monk set himself on fire this morning outside the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy in protest over the slaughter of cattle, police said. Pictures

Tamil asylum seekers granted lawyers after court plea

24 May 2013

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Immigration Minister Brendan O'Connor has granted lawyers access to two Tamil asylum seekers who feared they would be removed to Sri Lanka

33 hospitalised due to food poisoning

24 May 2013

1

Thirty three devotees who took part in a Pooja this morning at the kovil in Thirukkovil, Ampara were taken ill due to food poisoning and were admitted to the Thirukkovil District Hospital, Hospital sources said

Vesak celebrations

24 May 2013

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Thousands of devotees thronged the temples all over the country to attend religious observances to mark the Vesak day this morning. The picture shows devotees at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya engaged in religious observances.   Pix By Nisal Baduge

Govt. MPs also participated in Naumann workshops: UNP

23 May 2013

1

While condemning certain media reports labeling UNP MPs as traitors for cooperating with Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF), the UNP said earlier today that members in the government had also closely worked with the foundation

FNF probe: No attempts to arrest opposition politicos

23 May 2013

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While claiming that the CID had launched an investigation into the functioning of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) in Sri Lanka, police today said there was no need or any attempt to arrest opposition politicians as reported in the media

Getting ready for Vesak

23 May 2013

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Novice Buddhist monks at the Ampara Vidyananda Pirivena are getting ready for the Vesak festival. A number of religious activities have been scheduled at the Pirivena in view of Vesak. Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala

Video: Kelaniya PS chairman assaulted

23 May 2013

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Kelaniya Pradeshiya sabha Chairman Prasanna Ranaweera has been admitted to the Kiribathgoda Hospital following a clash at Dalugama this morning, sources said.

India to deploy new ship bordering SL waters

21 May 2013

3

The Indian Coast Guard is to deploy the newly commissioned ship ‘Vaibhav’, the third in a series of 90-meter class offshore patrol vessel in the Gulf of Mannar and up to the international maritime boundary line with Sri Lanka, the Times of India reported

Fourth Victory day parade

18 May 2013

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The fourth Victory Day parade was held today at the Galle Face green with the participation of thousands of military personnel who showcased a wide range of military equipment. Pix by Shantha Rathnayake

Stage set for Victory Day parade

17 May 2013

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The fourth Victory Day parade will be held today at the Galle Face green area with the participation of thousands of military personnel who will also showcase a wide range of military equipment. Soldiers are seen parading with their respective regiment flags during yesterday’s final rehearsals. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

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