Change in political landscape to create short-lived hype at bourse: Industry experts

29 Oct 2018

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Industry experts say the Colombo bourse is expected to have vibrant activity today, following the sudden and unexpected change in the country’s political landscape, but the majority opined the hype would be short-lived.

Cartoon of the day

29 Oct 2018

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US calls on President to reconvene parliament immediately

29 Oct 2018

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The US on Sunday called on President Maithripala Sirisena to immediately reconvene parliament and allow the democratically elected representatives to fulfil their responsibilities.

Nalaka Kaluwewa appointed Actg Director General of Information

27 Oct 2018

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Acting Additional Secretary of Presidential Secretariat, Nalaka Kaluwewa has been appointed Acting Director General of Information, President's Media Division said.

EU urges all parties to act in accordance with SL's Constitution

27 Oct 2018

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The Ambassador of the European Union (EU) and several other ambassadors of EU countries today urged all parties to fully act in accordance with Sri Lanka’s constitution, to refrain from violence, to follow due institutional process, to respect the independence of institutions, and freedom of media.  

Cartoon of the day

27 Oct 2018

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UNP MPs at Temple Trees

26 Oct 2018

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TPA in crisis meeting: Mano Ganesan

26 Oct 2018

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Minister Mano Ganesan said in a twitter message that the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) was in a crisis meeting with their Six MPs.

MR swearing in as PM illegal: Mangala

26 Oct 2018

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Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera said in a twitter message that the appointment of Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister was unconstitutional and illegal.

MR sworn in as Prime Minister

26 Oct 2018

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UPFA withdraws from Govt.

26 Oct 2018

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The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) today withdrew from the government, UPFA General Secretary Mahinda Amaraweera said.

SL Commander in Mali - We're not responsible for his recall: HRCSL

26 Oct 2018

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The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) yesterday categorically rejected allegations of being responsible in any manner for the UN request for the repatriation of Lt. Col. Kalana Amunupura, the Commander of the Sri Lankan Military Contingent deployed in Mali as part of the UN Peacekeeping Mission.

Nalaka de Silva arrested over plot to kill an ASP: Police

26 Oct 2018

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Ex-TID DIG Nalaka de Silva was arrested in connection with the alleged plot to kill ASP Prasanna Alwis and not in connection with the alleged plot to assassinate President Maithripala Sirisena and Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said.

State bank in Mattegoda robbed

26 Oct 2018

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Three gunmen had forcibly entered into a State bank in Mattegoda this afternoon and escaped with cash and jewellery, Police said.

MR’s security can be stepped up if threats have increased: PM

26 Oct 2018

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s security can be stepped up if threats to his life had increased, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said.Responding to concerns raised by JO MP Dinesh Gunawardane, the premier went on to say that Mr.Rajapaksa was already provided with special security for his residences in Wijerama, Medamulana and Carlton House.

Increase daily wage to Rs. 1000

24 Oct 2018

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Four killed in separate accidents in Maho, Kekirawa

24 Oct 2018

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Four people were killed while 16 were injured following two separate accidents in Maho and Kekirawa this morning, police said.

Spill gates of several reservoirs opened

24 Oct 2018

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Spill gates of Parakrama Samudra, Deduru Oya, Rajanganaya Reservoir, Angamuwa Tank and Thabbowa Reservoir were opened after they reached spill level due to heavy rains experienced in the catchment areas, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

Not a single medicinal drug withdrawn: Rajitha

24 Oct 2018

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Not a single essential medicinal drug has been removed from the market other than to replace those that have remained for long periods on pharmacy shelves with new and better drugs, Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne said yesterday.

Debt repayment priority, not rupee depreciation, says Mangala

23 Oct 2018

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The government’s priority at the moment was debt repayment and not countering currency depreciation as it was a common phenomenon experienced by many emerging and frontier economies, Finance and Mass Media Minister Managala Samaraweera said today.