Navy accords gun salute

04 Feb 2019

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UN Peacekeepers' remains brought to SL

04 Feb 2019

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The remains of the two Sri Lankan Peacekeepers, Major H.W.D Jayawickrama and Sergeant S.S Wijekumara, who were killed in Mali, were brought to the Katunayake Airport a short  while ago, Army Media spokesman Brigadier Sumith Atapattu said.

Marking the 71st Independence Day

04 Feb 2019

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Mannapperuma appointed State Minister

31 Jan 2019

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Deputy Minister Ajith Mannapperuma was sworn in as the State Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment before President Maithripala Sirisena this morning.

Sharing a lighter moment

31 Jan 2019

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Dharmadasa, Mathivanan also party to our alleged misdeeds: Mohan

31 Jan 2019

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Former Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Vice-President Mohan de Silva yesterday refuted allegations that the previous elected cricket administration had indulged in corruption, although admitting it was partly to blame for the decline in cricketing standards on the field. 

Unauthorised Chinese guides threaten SL tourism

31 Jan 2019

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Sri Lanka is a country which is deemed to have a great fame in terms of tourist attraction. The island is one of the most pleasing tourist destinations in the world. Tourism has become one of the main income generating sources in the island’s economy. Sri Lanka was recently elevated to the top spot in the list of best travel destinations issued by Lonely Planet and UNILAD Adventures, for the year 2019. 

In protest of expelling TU member

30 Jan 2019

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'Mahendran advises family offices in S’pore and ME?'

30 Jan 2019

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Former Central Bank Governor and fugitive Arjuna Mahendran was quoted in an article published on South African newspaper 'The Business Day', which described him of now ‘advising several family offices in Singapore and the Middle East.’

CCS for solid foods from April 1: Rajitha

30 Jan 2019

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The Colour Code System (CCS) introduced for soft or fizzy drinks will be imposed on all solid foods in the market from April 1 to further control the fast spreading Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Health and Indigenous Medicine Minister Rajitha Senaratne said yesterday.

Prez seeks Cabinet approval for PC polls before May 31

30 Jan 2019

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President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday submitted a Cabinet memorandum seeking approval to conduct elections to the nine provincial councils on a single day before May 31 this year.

Appointments to statuary bodies - I'm not to blame: MS

30 Jan 2019

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Referring to recent media reports on the delay to appoint heads of semi-government institutions, President Maithripala Sirisena told yesterday's Cabinet meeting that there was no delay on his part and that those nominated by the Prime Minister’s office were screened and approved, a minister said.

Prez opens modern tea warehousing complex

29 Jan 2019

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UN Chief condemns attack on Sri Lankan troops in Mali

27 Jan 2019

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The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, strongly condemned the attack which led to the deaths of two ‘blue helmets’ from Sri Lanka and injured six others.  

4,750 houses in six months for people in North

26 Jan 2019

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The government intends to complete construction of 4,750 houses within six months for the benefit of the people in the North under its plan to build 10,000 houses in stages, an official said today.

70th Republic day of India celebrated

26 Jan 2019

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Construction of Gurukanda temple stopped on court order

26 Jan 2019

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Mullaitivu Magistrate S. Lenin Kumara has ordered that all construction work on the Gurukanda Purana Rajamaha Viharaya in Nayaru, Mullaitivu be stopped till February 12, 2019.

Don't mistake normal caterpillar for 'Sena': DG Agriculture

26 Jan 2019

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The  Director General  of Agriculture, Dr M.W. M. Weerakoon has warned that the use of chemicals to kill the normal caterpillars mistaking them for the fall armyworm or the Sena Caterpillar is not advisable. 

Footwear & Leather Fair at BMICH

26 Jan 2019

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Change CC's composition: Dinesh

25 Jan 2019

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UPFA MP Dinesh Gunawardene yesterday called for a change in the composition of  Constitutional  Council in order to maintain its independence.