BR tries to duck IMF debate, MR gives nod

28 Mar 2022

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Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa who has not attended Parliament for the past three months will finally have to attend sittings and face questions from legislators when the IMF debate is taken up for discussion in the first week of April following a nod given by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday.

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Tense situ during Trinity, St. Thomas rugby match: Police says case settled

27 Mar 2022

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The rugby match between Trinity College in Kandy and St. Thomas’ College in Mt. Lavinia ended in a tense situation where a match referee was assaulted after S. Thomas’ College beat Trinity College at Havelock Park in Colombo yesterday.

CWC and TPA also pull out of All Party Conference

21 Mar 2022

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The Ceylon Workers Congress which is part of the government and led by State Minister Jeevan Thondaman and the opposition Tamil Progressive Alliance led by Mano Ganeshan have also decided not to attend the All Party Conference chaired by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday.

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Namal calls for probe over his name being linked to motor parade

18 Mar 2022

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Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Namal Rajapaksa has requested the police for an investigation to identify how his name was linked to a motor parade held in Kalpitiya yesterday.

Rajitha says son Chatura very much part of SJB, slams critics

17 Mar 2022

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Rajitha Senaratne today said his son Chatura Senaratne was very much part of the SJB and slammed critics within the party who claimed that his son was not part of the political party.

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Rajitha raises objections against white van press conference case

15 Mar 2022

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Former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne through his lawyer today raised preliminary objections challenging the maintainability of the case filed against him in connection with the controversial White Van Press Conference during the 2019-Presidential Election.

Recovery of hand grenade at All Saints’ Church in Borella: Retired Doctor and two others further remanded

14 Mar 2022

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Retired medical practitioner Dr. Shirley Herath (75) and two others arrested over the hand grenade incident at All Saints’ Church in Borella were today ordered to be further remanded till March 29 by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

UK warns its citizens on travel to SL over deteriorating economic situation

13 Mar 2022

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The United Kingdom, in its latest travel advisory on Sri Lanka has warned its citizens saying the economic situation was deteriorating in the country with shortages of basic necessities including medicines, fuel and food.

PM says Ranil a good friend, but no national government

12 Mar 2022

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Amidst rising reports that a national government was being discussed between the Rajapaksa brothers and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe which would see President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as head of state and Wickremesinghe as the new Prime Minister, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday firmly denied these reports saying such a matter was not discussed with the UNP.

CPC also increases fuel prices; petrol by Rs.77 & diesel by Rs. 55

11 Mar 2022

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has decided to increase fuel prices with effect from midnight today.

Judgment in passport case against Shashi Weerawansa postponed

11 Mar 2022

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The Colombo Chief Magistrate today postponed for May 6 to deliver its judgment in respect of two cases filed against Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader and former Minister Wimal Weerawansa.

Death of a woman in gas explosion: CA issues notices on officials including Litro Gas Chairman

10 Mar 2022

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The Court of Appeal today issued notices on respondents including the Chairman of Litro Gas Company returnable for April 8 in connection with the writ petition filed by the family members of the 51-year-old woman who died due to a household LP gas explosion in Kandy.

Justice Kodagoda declines to hear Shani’s petition

10 Mar 2022

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Supreme Court Judge Yasantha Kodagoda on Thursday (10) recused himself from hearing the Fundamental Rights petition filed by former CID Director Shani Abeysekara.

SL rupee hits Rs. 260 against US Dollar at several banks

10 Mar 2022

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In the wake of the decision of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to float the value of the rupee against US Dollar, several licensed Commercial Banks have today sold a US Dollar at Rs 260 while the buying rate is at around Rs. 250 per USD.

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Lohan gets State Ministry of Warehouse Facilities, Container Yards, Port Supply Facilities and Boats, Shipping Industry Development

10 Mar 2022

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MP Lohan Ratwatte has been given another State Ministry in addition to his current position as the State Minister of Gem & Jewellery related Industries.

New Fortress Energy to continue with plans for Sri Lanka LNG project

09 Mar 2022

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New York-based gas-to-power developer New Fortress Energy will continue with the plans for the Sri Lanka LNG project after the country’s court discharged the opposing development.

Rampant policy confusion!

09 Mar 2022

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Confusion appears to be the order of the day. Just after the Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal told bank CEOs today that the rupee was floated, providing some much needed clarity, the Finance Ministry in a bizarre statement announced a Rs.20 Avurudu incentive for each migrant dollar.

Imports of 367 non-essential items restricted

09 Mar 2022

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The Gazette notification restricting the imports of 367 non-essential items without a valid licence has been issued, with effect from midnight today, Department of Imports and Exports Control said.

Cardinal urges UNHRC to ensure impartial probe into Easter Sunday attacks

07 Mar 2022

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Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today requested the UNHRC to support in ensuring an impartial investigation into the Easter Sunday attacks.

Ex-CID chief Ravi Seneviratne files FR to prevent being arrested by CID

07 Mar 2022

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Former Chief of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne has filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court seeking an order preventing CID from arresting him in respect of the allegations mentioned at the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate’s Court.