SC rejects motion requesting a 5-judge Bench

14 Dec 2018

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Supreme Court today rejected a motion requesting a 5-judge Bench to hear Mahinda Rajapaksa's appeal against the Court of Appeal decision.  

Won’t let UPFA ally with UNP: Prez

13 Dec 2018

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The President assured that he would not allow the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) to ally with the United National Party (UNP) to form a government again, UPFA MP Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said.

We trust President, will respect the judgment: RW

13 Dec 2018

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After the Supreme Court verdict on dissolution of parliament, UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said that they trust that the President will promptly respect the judgment of the courts.

Delivering verdict begins

13 Dec 2018

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The Seven judges arrived at the Supreme Court to deliver the judgment regarding the petitions filed against the dissolution of parliament.

Security beefed up

13 Dec 2018

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UNP wants full bench over MR’s petition

13 Dec 2018

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Lawyers of UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe have filed a Petition in the Supreme Court seeking a fuller Bench to hear Mahinda Rajapaksa's appeal against the interim order given by the Court of Appeal barring him and the cabinet from functioning.

Seed Bombing

13 Dec 2018

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Executive, Legislature, Judiciary can’t resolve prevailing crisis: Dullas

12 Dec 2018

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While claiming that the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary can’t find a solution to the prevailing political impasse, UPFA MP  Dullas  Alahapperuma said it was only the people who could bring to an end this crisis by way of a General Election.

Majority of MPs back me: Ranil

12 Dec 2018

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UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that the majority of MPs backing him to become the Prime Minister once again was a further step towards defeating the constitutional coup of October 26 this year.

Mete out justice

12 Dec 2018

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Veteran singer Upali Kannangara passes away

12 Dec 2018

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Veteran singer Upali Kannangara passed away this morning at the age of 67 at a private hospital, Sri Lanka Singers Association (SLASA) President Keerthi Pasquel said.

Matara-K'gama railway line nearing completion

12 Dec 2018

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The construction of the new railway line from Matara to Beliatta at an estimated cost of US$278 million with Chinese assistance is now reaching completion.

2,590 deaths form 2,481 accidents in past eleven months: NCRS

12 Dec 2018

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A total of 2,590 people were killed in 2,481 road accidents during the past eleven months, the National Council for Road Safety (NCRS) said.

Who killed two policemen on duty in Vavunativu?

12 Dec 2018

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The murder of two on-duty police constables- one from the South and one from the East- at Vavunativu, Batticaloa on November 30 sent shock waves through the country. Although a few arrests have been made, the motive of the shooting is still unknown because there are several dimensions which this incident could fall into. 

CID not in court for Nalaka de Silva’s case

11 Dec 2018

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Colombo Fort Magistrate today issued notice directing the CID to be present in the Fort Magistrate's Court on December 19 for the inquiry into the bail application filed in court by former DIG Nalaka Silva’s counsel.

Agriculture exhibition

11 Dec 2018

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Rains likely

11 Dec 2018

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The low pressure area over the Southern Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a depression during the next few days, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said today.

Motion filed against Prez's request to expedite SC ruling

11 Dec 2018

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A motion has been filed in the Supreme Court today by a lawyer against the request made by President Maithripala Sirisena asking the Chief Justice to expedite the court ruling on the dissolution of parliament.  

Family Fair 2018

08 Dec 2018

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Three children walk into police station claiming starvation

08 Dec 2018

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Three children, who walked into the Pottuvil Police Station complaining of starvation and begging for food were given police protection.