Cartoon of the day

07 Feb 2018

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Law enforced on Aloysius must apply to Gota as well: Champika

06 Feb 2018

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The same Law which was enforced on Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) owner Arjun Aloysius should be enforced on former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa in connection with the Avant Garde scam, Megapolis and Western Development Minister Champika Ranawaka said.

License of Aloysius owned Mendis brewery cancelled

06 Feb 2018

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The licence of arrack distillery W.M. Mendis & Co. Ltd has been cancelled by the Excise Department for non-payment of taxes, the Excise Department confirmed. 

A.L.M Nazeer sworn in as UNP MP

06 Feb 2018

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A.L.M Nazeer sworn in as United National Party (UNP) MP today filling the National List vacancy created by the resignation of M.H.M Salman.    

Debate on bond report not sub judice: Speaker

05 Feb 2018

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The parliamentary debate on the PCoI and PRECIFAC reports could not be considered sub judice though legal proceedings had been initiated against three suspects in the Central Bank bond scam, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya ruled today.  

Bike parade

05 Feb 2018

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Corruption culture must end: President

04 Feb 2018

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President Maithripala Sirisena said the fight against corruption was the self-defence of the country’s march towards prosperity and the country must be fully prepared and dedicated to put an end to corruption, theft and waste once and for all. 

Udayanga detained at Dubai airport

04 Feb 2018

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Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga had been reportedly detained at the Dubai Airport this morning, while in transit to the United States, sources said.

UNP rally in Ambalantota

03 Feb 2018

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‘Love Sri Lanka Festival’

03 Feb 2018

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Rehearsals for 70th Independence Day celebrations

03 Feb 2018

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Footwear and Leather Exhibition at BMICH

02 Feb 2018

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Bellanwila Wimalaratana Thera hospitalised

02 Feb 2018

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The Ven. Bellanwila Wimalaratana Thera was admitted to the Kalubowila Hospital after he was injured in an alleged attack by the temple’s tusker.

Uva CM before HRC

01 Feb 2018

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Uva Province Chief Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake today reported to the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) for an inquiry into the incident where he is alleged to have forced the Badulla Tamil Girls’ School Principal to kneel in his presence.

Bond scam miscreants using Ravi as scapegoat: CaFFE

31 Jan 2018

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Referring to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's statement that it was only proper for MP Ravi Karunanayake to step down from his post as the UNP's assistant leader, Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) Executive Director Keerthi Tennakoon today said the major bond scam miscreants had used Mr. Karunanayake as a scapegoat.

Abolishing MR’s civic rights not mentioned in PRECIFAC report- PHU

29 Jan 2018

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The Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate and inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) had not recommended abolishing the civic rights of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as claimed by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader and MP Udaya Gammanpila said today.

Cartoon of the day

29 Jan 2018

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Home and Deco Expo at BMICH

26 Jan 2018

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Yet to decide contesting next presidential elections: President

26 Jan 2018

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President Maithripala Sirisena today said that he has not decided whether to contest the next presidential elections or not but said he will continue to do politics as long as he was alive.

President can’t punish rouges due to affiliation with UNP- JO

25 Jan 2018

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President Maithripala Sirisena will not be able to punish culprits of the bond scam and other alleged individuals as far as he is affiliated with the United National Party (UNP), MP Piyal Nishantha said today.