Madush’s arrest: Police team to leave for Dubai

16 Feb 2019

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A six-member police team was appointed by Defense Secretary Hemasiri Fernando to leave for Dubai to assist the Dubai Police in the investigations into the recent arrest of 31 Sri Lankans including drug kingpin Makandure Madush and singers Amal Perera and his son  Nadeemal .

Hartal in Puttalam against garbage recycling plant

15 Feb 2019

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Puttalam tuned into a ghost town yesterday when all business establishments and private sector institutions put up shutters and staged a hartal against the Aruwakkalu  Gabage  Recycling plant which is being built.

Player assaulted by coach

15 Feb 2019

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EU reiterates need to replace PTA with new legislation

15 Feb 2019

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The European Union (EU) reiterated the need to repeal and replace Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in order to bring counter-terrorism legislation in line with international standards.

SLPP fired 500 youth of NHDA during 51-day rule: Sajith

15 Feb 2019

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During the time of 51-day unconstitutional government late last year, 500 youth employed at the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) lost their jobs as part of the SLPP's vicious campaign against the UNP and any citizen that does not support them, Housing, Construction and Cultural Affairs Minister Sajith Premadasa said.

Rains expected to increase

15 Feb 2019

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The Department of Meteorology said rains were expected to increase in the next two days.

Two youths arrested for taking photos on top of Cheithiya remanded

15 Feb 2019

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Two youths, who were arrested for allegedly taking photos on top of one of the retinue Cheithiyas in Mihintale yesterday, were remanded until February 21, police said.

Sand mining permits in Trincomalee suspended

14 Feb 2019

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Sand mining permits in the Trincomalee district would be suspended from tomorrow for two weeks, Geological Survey and Mines Bureau Chairman W.M.A.S. Iddawela said.

LNG power project: German Envoy concerned about contract to China

14 Feb 2019

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German Ambassador Jorn Rohde expressed concerns about the award of the contract for the execution of the LNG power project in Kerawalapitiya to a higher bidder.

HND students in protest

13 Feb 2019

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LNG tender goes to a Chinese company

13 Feb 2019

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The Cabinet yesterday decided to award the tender for the construction of the LNG power plant in Kerawalapitiya to a Chinese company.

Banned Mahaviru memorial completed and opened secretly

13 Feb 2019

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A group of Jaffna University students have forcibly completed the partly built Mahaviru Memorial in the university premises and opened it for display on Monday night despite University Grant Commission (UGC) instructions to stop work, Jaffna security authorities said.

PM unveils ‘Lakhiru Sevana’

12 Feb 2019

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PC polls before May 31? - Cabinet to refer matter to Parliament

12 Feb 2019

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The Cabinet today decided to refer the issue of conducting PC polls before May 31 to Parliament and consult party leaders on the legislative measures required to increase women representation to 25%, a senior minister said.

I can’t borrow even a rupee from my brother: Prez

12 Feb 2019

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Rejecting allegations that he favours his brother, President Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday he couldn’t borrow even a single rupee from him.  

DGHS says quality and safety controls in place - Imported milk powder controversy

09 Feb 2019

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Commenting on the controversy related to imported milk powder, acting Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Dr. S.C. Wickramasinghe said yesterday imported milk powder is checked for quality and safety as set out by the Health Ministry under the import inspection scheme as an essential food item.

Vocational training, skills development to Bathiudeen: Prez rejects PM's request

09 Feb 2019

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President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to have turned down a request by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to assign the subject of vocational training and skills development to Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen.

Harmful substances in imported milk powder - Buddhika sticks to what he said

09 Feb 2019

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Industry and Commerce Deputy Minister Buddhika Pathirana reconfirmed his statement that imported milk powder contains harmful substances and said yesterday health ministry officials had misled Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne on this matter.

Don't bring liquids to Parliament

09 Feb 2019

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The parliamentary authorities have prohibited any form of liquid including water being brought into the parliamentary complex by MPs and visitors, an official said yesterday.

Only pure and pasteurized milk to MPs

09 Feb 2019

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Speaker Karu Jayasuriya informed parliament yesterday that pure and pasteurized milk was provided to MPs.