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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

President meets UNHR Chief

23 Sep 2017

2

President Maithripala Sirisena held talks with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid al-Hussein in New York yesterday.

SL in talks with two Chinese firms for $3 billion refinery

23 Sep 2017

9

Sri Lanka is in talks with two Chinese companies about investing up to $3 billion to build in a new refinery at its Chinese-controlled port, a top government official said on Friday.

Speed up the current progress – UNHR Chief to President

23 Sep 2017

5

While commending the Sri Lanka’s current progress to ensure human rights and reconciliation, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid al-Hussein said he will be more satisfied if this journey of Sri Lankan government will be speeded up, Sri Lanka’s President’s Office said.

NCPA launches probe into students carrying Osari Pota

22 Sep 2017

37

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) today launched an investigation into the incident at Gannoruwa in Kandy on Thursday where 250 female students of a primary school were used to carry Osari pota (Saree bridal veil) of a bride.

Debate on Enforced Disappearances put on hold - Gayantha

19 Sep 2017

3

The government has decided not to take up the debate on the International Convention on the Protection of Persons from Enforced Disappearances on September 21, Parliamentary Affairs and Lands Minister Gayantha Karunathilake said on Monday.

Police launch programme to identify disciplined drivers

18 Sep 2017

13

Sri Lanka Police will not only to take legal action against drivers who violate traffic laws but also to encourage disciplined driving, Police Chief Pujith Jayasundara said today.

JVP is for selected foreign investments: Anura Kumara

16 Sep 2017

14

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) does not totally denounce foreign investments but welcome investments in selected areas, its leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Thursday.

No intention of entering politics: Chathurika

15 Sep 2017

13

President Maithripala Sirisena's daughter Chaturika, said at today's launch of the book authored by her and titled, "Janadhipathi Thaththa", that she had no intention of entering party politics but would use politics for community service, women empowerment and social justice.

Aloysius lied to COPE: Palisena

15 Sep 2017

9

PTL CEO Kasun Palisena giving evidence before the PCoI today admitted that his boss Arjun Aloysius had ‘lied’ to the Parliamentary watchdog committee COPE headed by MP Sunil Handunneththi, when he appeared before it during its inquiry into the Treasury Bond controversy.

Cops provided with 90, 000 alcohol breathalyzer units

05 Sep 2017

4

Traffic police officers countrywide are to intensify raids against drunken drivers in the coming days after they were provided with a consignment of 90, 000 blood alcohol sensing breathalyzers today yet fulfilling a dire need felt for months.

India whitewash Sri Lanka

03 Sep 2017

26

Virat Kohli played a captain's knock as India thrashed Sri Lanka by six wickets in the fifth and final one-day international Sunday to complete a 5-0 series whitewash.

MR should have order probe then not me: Talatha

03 Sep 2017

19

Justice and Foreign Employment Minister Thalatha Athukorale said ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa had a responsibility to order an inquiry into the untimely death of her brother, UNP's former general secretary Gamini Athukorale in 2002, if he had any suspicions about it.

Membership tops 2 million - Podujana Peramuna

03 Sep 2017

22

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) had recruited more than two million members to the party, it said in a statement today.

NK earthquake points to 6th, most powerful nuclear test

03 Sep 2017

5

A shallow magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook North Korea on Sunday, suggesting it had detonated its sixth and most powerful nuclear test device, hours after Pyongyang said it had developed an advanced hydrogen bomb that possesses “great destructive power”.

Landslide warning for several districts

03 Sep 2017

0

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a landslide early warning for the districts of Ratnapura, Kegalle, Galle and Kalutara.

Vehicle movement restricted on Baseline Road

03 Sep 2017

0

The Road from the Ingram Junction to the Borella Junction on the Baseline Road would be closed from 11. 00 a. m. today due to the 66th SLFP Convention held at the Campbell Park.

India assures continued support to SL Govt

02 Sep 2017

8

Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said the government of President Maithripala Sirisena could always count on continued Indian support, President’s office said yesterday.

Exam fraud: Lifetime ban imposed on A/L student

02 Sep 2017

12

A lifetime ban has been imposed on the student who was found guilty of leaking the GCE A/L Chemistry paper, from sitting any examinations held by the Examination Department, the department said.

SAITM issue: Carlo vows to topple govt.

02 Sep 2017

38

"If the struggle against the SAITM continues in the same manner, the only option left is to topple the government. I have decided to commit my last phase of life to win this battle", former Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) chairman Prof. Carlo Fonseka said yesterday.

PM to visit Sri Mookambika Temple in Karnataka

25 Aug 2017

9

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe would be visiting the Sri Mookambika Temple at Kollur in Udupi, Karnataka on Saturday, the Hindu reported on Friday.

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