National Food Festival

08 Dec 2018

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Immunity not to President's actions: Kanag Iswaran PC

08 Dec 2018

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President’s Counsel K. Kanag Iswaran yesterday countering the arguments of the respondents and the intervernient petitioners underlined the fact that the immunity conferred on the Executive President was only on his person and not on his acts or actions.

Restore democracy

07 Dec 2018

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Interim order effective till judgement is delivered

07 Dec 2018

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The interim order issued by the Supreme Court suspending the Gazette on the dissolution of parliament is to be in effect until judgement is delivered.

SLPP blasts RW for meeting envoys at Temple Trees

07 Dec 2018

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The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) today criticized United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe for meeting foreign ambassadors and high commissioners at Temple Trees on Wednesday.

Prez declares open Iranamadu Tank

07 Dec 2018

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Parliament dissolution: Interim order extended till Monday

07 Dec 2018

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The interim order issued by the Supreme Court suspending the Gazette on dissolution of parliament has been extended till December 10.

Not yet decided on contesting: Dilshan

07 Dec 2018

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Former Sri Lanka Cricket Captain Tillakaratne Dilshan yesterday said he has not yet made a decision to contest any election though he obtained the membership of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).  

Public debate on political impasse

06 Dec 2018

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Constitution not clay in hands of contesting parties: Counsel

05 Dec 2018

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President’s Counsel K. Kanag Iswaran said yesterday the Constitution was not clay in the hands of contesting parties to be moulded as he or she sees fit while the constitutional language sets the limits of interpretation which aspires to give constitutional unity and harmony.

Concessions hampered due to stay order: Bandula

05 Dec 2018

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A number of cabinet papers were to be presented yesterday (4) in order to provide concessions to the public but the process got hampered due to the stay order issued by the court, Minister Bandula Gunawardane said yesterday.

Journalists' movements restricted in WPC gallery

04 Dec 2018

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The journalists who are reporting on the proceedings in the Western Provincial Council (WPC) were restricted to one area within the council chamber’s gallery today.

SriLankan paid Rs.430 mn as baggage compensation: PCoI

04 Dec 2018

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SriLankan airlines has paid passengers Rs.430 million as compensation for badly-handled baggage between 2008 and 2018, this was yesterday revealed at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into irregularities at SriLankan airlines, SriLankan Catering and Mihin Lanka.

Parliamentary activities - Court decision shows approval: Speaker’s office

04 Dec 2018

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The decision of the Court of Appeal to restrain the functioning of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet was a reconfirmation of parliamentary activities, the Speaker’s office said in a statement.

Much to talk about!

04 Dec 2018

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Tear-gassed...

03 Dec 2018

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UNF to convey its final stance to Prez this evening

03 Dec 2018

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The United National Front (UNF) said today that they would remain unanimous in their support for UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Prime Minister.

Petition against MR: CA ruling at 3.00 P.M. today

03 Dec 2018

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The Court of Appeal (CA) today concluded all submissions with regard to the writ Petition filed against Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa holding office of Prime Minister and expected to deliver its ruling at 3.00 P.M today.  

SL rupee appreciates against US Dollar

03 Dec 2018

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Sri Lankan rupee has appreciated to Rs.180.90 against the US Dollar when compared with the previous selling rate of Rs. 182.27, the Central Bank said.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas ties the knot

03 Dec 2018

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