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Sunil Jayasiri is an experienced journalist with over 20 years in the field, focusing on defense reporting, human rights, socio-political issues and international relations. After serving as a former defense correspondent for Daily Mirror, Sunil now holds the position of Associate Editor at Daily Mirror-Sri Lanka

Woman and three teenage girls drown

31 Mar 2018

7

A 39-year-old woman, her daughter and two other girls, aged 14, drowned while bathing in the Gin River at Hiniduma in Galle, this afternoon, police said.

No decision to ban pandals on Vesak poya day - Govt

31 Mar 2018

9

The government has not taken a policy decision to ban the conduct of ‘Dansalas’ and the display of Vesak pandals in view of Vesak, the Information Department said in a statement. 

Only option for the PM is to step down: Dilan

30 Mar 2018

36

The only option to prevent the removal of the prime minister on a no-confidence motion and protect the yahapalana government was for Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to step down before April 4, State Minister Dilan Perera said today.

SL President meets Pakistan President

24 Mar 2018

0

President Maithripala Sirisena who is on an official visit to Pakistan met with Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain today. Here President Sirisena posed for a photograph with the children and grandchildren of Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain. (Photo courtesy President’s Media)

SL President's visit will further consolidate trade,defence ties – Pakistan Prez

24 Mar 2018

1

Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain said that tour of Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena to Pakistan will pave the way to further consolidate foreign, defence, trade and investment ties between the two countries.

New system to submit docs relating to Lankans deceased abroad

24 Mar 2018

0

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs, has introduced a new system through which relatives of Sri Lankans deceased abroad are allowed to submit identity documents, affidavits, and other documentation relating to the repatriation of human remains or conduct of last rites, through Divisional Secretariats islandwide.  

LIOC increases fuel prices

24 Mar 2018

4

The Lanka-IOC has increased the fuel prices with effect from midnight yesterday (23), LIOC Shed Owners said. Accordingly, the price of petrol (92 Octane) has been increased by Rs 9 per liter and diesel by Rs 5 per liter

Can SF attend Parliament wearing uniform, asks Vasu

23 Mar 2018

56

Joint opposition MP Vasudewa Nanayakkara today asked in parliament whether Minister, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka could attend parliament proceedings and functions held in parliament wearing the army uniform.

Putin wins Russian election

19 Mar 2018

9

Russia’s Vladimir Putin won a landslide reelection victory on Sunday according to exit polls, extending his rule over the world’s largest country for another six years at a time when his ties with the west are on a hostile trajectory.

Govt. ends search for foreign partner for Srilankan

16 Mar 2018

46

The Government has decided to stop looking for a foreign partner for the national carrier SriLankan Airlines, informed sources said.

Prez Sirisena able to deliver long term benefit to SL; Indian Prez

10 Mar 2018

10

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind said that President Maithripala Sirisena has been able to deliver long term benefits to Sri Lanka while establishing peace and reconciliation in the country.

No curfew today – police

10 Mar 2018

2

Considering the peaceful situation in the Kandy district, curfew will not be re-imposed in the Kandy administrative district tonight, Police said.

President in New Delhi

10 Mar 2018

5

President Maithripala Sirisena arrived in New Delhi to participate in the International Conference on solar energy to be held tomorrow (11). When arrived at Indira Gandhi Airport in Delhi,today (10) he was received by Ruchigan Shyam,Secretary for the western part of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, High Commissioner for India to Sri Lanka Tharanjit Singh and High Commissioner for Sri Lanka Chitrannganee Wagiswara. (Pics courtesy President’s Med

Ramith Rambukwella arrested

10 Mar 2018

38

Cricketer Ramith Rambukwella has been arrested by the Narahenpita Police last night on charges of drunk driving and assaulting an undergraduate, Police said.They said Mr. Rambukwella is to be produced in the courts today. 

Govt. mulling legislation for social media: Madduma Bandara

10 Mar 2018

23

In the aftermath of communal clashes, the government is hoping to introduce fresh legislation to ensure a code of conduct for the operation of social media websites in line with international best practices, Law and Order Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara said yesterday.

Curfew re-imposed in Kandy except municipality areas

09 Mar 2018

0

Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara today said the curfew would be re-imposed in the Kandy District except in the Kandy Municipality areas from 8 p.m today till 5 a.m. tomorrow.

Will control tense situ if given Law and Order Ministry-Range

08 Mar 2018

9

Minister Palitha Range Bandara told Parliament yesterday that he would bring the prevailing tense situation under control if he was given the Law and Order Ministry for two weeks.

Planetarium now open to public on Sundays

03 Mar 2018

3

The Ministry of Science, Technology and Research announced yesterday that the planetarium would be kept open on Sundays starting from tomorrow (4) in a move to popularize the subject of astronomy among the public and schoolchildren in particular.

Ven Daranagama Kusaladhamma Thera passes away

03 Mar 2018

8

Chief incumbent of Sri Sambodhi Viharaya, Colombo and founder of ‘The Buddhist’ TV channel Venerable Daranagama Kusaladhamma Thera passed away at the age of 54.

CMC Commissioner V.K.A. Anura to be removed

02 Mar 2018

14

Western Province Governor K.C. Logeswaran has decided to remove Colombo Municipal Council Commissioner V.K.A. Anura on the basis of a report submitted by the Presidential Commission headed by Justice Dr. Chandradasa Nanayakkara.

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