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SUNIL JAYASIRI

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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

Mahendran not in Singapore address - Courier service

27 Feb 2018

20

An international courier service, which was tasked to hand over the Notice issued by the Colombo Fort Magistrate, to former Central Bank Governor Arjun Mahendran who is in Singapore, had reportedly informed the CID that Mr. Mahendran was not present in the given address in Singapore, informed sources said.

SF Law and Order Minister in two weeks: Rajitha

26 Feb 2018

25

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Rajitha Senaratne today said that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had accepted the Ministry of Law and Order only for two weeks, and that Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka would be given the portfolio afterwards.

Committee to expedite action against fraud

26 Feb 2018

29

A three-member committee comprising Rajitha Senaratne, D.M. Suwaminathan and Ajith P. Perera was appointed by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to expedite the action to be taken on fraud and corruption.

Bollywood star Sridevi dies at 54

25 Feb 2018

21

Bollywood superstar Sridevi Kapoor, considered by many to be one of the biggest names in Hindi cinema, has died after suffering a heart attack in Dubai, her family told PTI Sunday.

SL reconciliation; Explore other avenues- Zeid to Member States

24 Feb 2018

10

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein called the Human Rights Council to continue to play a critical role in encouraging progress in accountability and reconciliation in Sri Lanka and also calls on Member States to explore other avenues, including the application of universal jurisdiction that could foster accountability.

Aloysius and Palisena admitted to Prison hospital

24 Feb 2018

19

The owner of Perpetual Treasuries Limited Arjun Aloysius and CEO Kasun Palisena who were in the remand custody in connection with the alleged Central Bank bond scam, have been admitted to Prison Hospital, sources said.

Brig. Priyanka fiasco: UK says taking the incident very seriously

24 Feb 2018

84

A minister of the United Kingdom has spoken to Foreign Affairs Minister Tilak Marapana regarding the incident involving Sri Lankan Military Attache Brigadier Priyanka Fernando who displayed his shoulder flash bearing the national emblem to pro-LTTE protestors in London on February 4.

Changes would be within framework of people's mandate: PM

23 Feb 2018

23

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said the Government would obtain proposals and recommendations from the future leaders in the party to do the necessary changes, and also regarding the speed on how they should proceed within the framework of the mandate received in 2015.

PM, Speaker meet President

18 Feb 2018

26

A special discussion is underway between President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Speaker Karu Jayasuriya at the President’s official residence, reportedly to discuss the Prime Minister’s position, informed sources said.

SLPP wins Kaduwela MC

11 Feb 2018

3

The SLPP won the Kaduwela Municipal Council securing 26 seats with 71016 votes. 

Wattala-Mabole UC goes to UNP

11 Feb 2018

3

The UNP won the Wattala-Mabole Urban Council securing 10 seats with 8767 votes. 

Sri J’pura – Kotte MC goes to SLPP

11 Feb 2018

3

The SLPP secured a majority of votes for the Sri Jayawardanepura – Kotte Municipal Council securing 18 seats with 22068 votes. 

LG Polls -2018; first result released

11 Feb 2018

2

First official result of the Local Government Election – 2018 has been released a short while ago. Results of Manthai East Pradeshiya Sabha, Mullaitivu district have been released. Accordingly, Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) has obtained 1836 votes while UNP has obtained 1505 votes 

No probe against Brigadier Priyanka-Army Chief

08 Feb 2018

31

Army Commander Mahesh Senanayake said that they would not be conducting an inquiry the actions of the Defence Attache of the Sri Lankan High Commission in UK Brigadier Priyanka Fernando after he was spotted making a throat slitting gesture towards protesters who thronged the Embassy office in the UK.

Udayanga’s claim; Police still unaware

08 Feb 2018

19

Police Media Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said they are yet to receive a report from the investigative team sent to the UAE in the backdrop of news reports that was circulating with regards to a claim alleged to have been made by former ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga that he had been released for lack of evidence.

Maldives highest court seeks to impeach President

04 Feb 2018

3

The Supreme Court in the Maldives is trying to impeach President Abdulla Yameen for not obeying its order to release jailed opposition leaders, the attorney general said on Sunday, warning of further instability in the Indian Ocean nation. 

Maldives Army surrounds Parliament

04 Feb 2018

1

The Maldives Army on Sunday surrounded the island’s Parliament as opposition lawmakers tried to make their way into the premises following the resignation of the Parliamentary Secretary General.

Commissions on SriLankan, Mihin: President signs gazette

02 Feb 2018

29

President Maithripala Sirisena today signed the gazette notification to institute a five-member Presidential Commission to inquire into allegations of fraud that taken place in SriLankan Airlines, SriLankan Catering (Pvt.) Limited and the Mihin Lanka Airlines from January 1, 2006 to January 31, 2018.

PM wants debate on Commission reports on Feb 8

27 Jan 2018

17

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that he had requested Speaker Karu Jayasuriya to convene Parliament on February 8, 2018 in order to have the debate on Bond commission report and the presidential commission on Large scale Corruption and serious frauds (PRECIFAC).

Maithri has no Maithri: MR

26 Jan 2018

26

As Karunawathie does not possess any Karunawa, Maithri also does not show any Maithri, said former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, speaking at a propaganda meeting held on Thursday in Dambulla.

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