Arrested fishermen are being released immediately-BJP

13 Apr 2016

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Claiming that the atrocity against the Tamil Nadu fishermen came down by the effort of the Modi government, India’s BJP national president Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the arrested Indian fishermen are being released immediately by the Sri Lankan authorities, The Times of India reported.

Panama raids Mossack Fonseca law firm

13 Apr 2016

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Panama's Attorney General late on Tuesday had raided the offices of the Mossack Fonseca law firm to search for any evidence of illegal activities, authorities said in a statement.

Kerry hails SL’s commitment for reconciliation

13 Apr 2016

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In a message to greet Sri Lankan people on the occasion of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, US Secretary of State John Kerry said today that Sri Lanka has made historic accomplishments in the past one year, signaling the people’s commitment for reconciliation, tolerance and peace.

COPE to decide on BOC Seychelles branch

13 Apr 2016

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The Committee on Public Enterprises ( COPE) is to issue a directive on the continence of Bank of Ceylon Seychelles branch shortly, Parliamentary sources said yesterday.

Port City project to commence in May

13 Apr 2016

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Work on the Colombo Port City Project will begin in May this year, State Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Niroshan Perera said.

Construction of 65,000 houses to commence soon

13 Apr 2016

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The construction of 65,000 houses for conflict affected families in the North-East will begin in the next two months and the selection of beneficiaries is being carried out by District and Divisional Secretaries of the two provinces right now, a senior Cabinet Minister said.

Sri Lankans come together to celebrate New Year as a nation-PM

13 Apr 2016

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in his message for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year said that, this year, Sri Lankans come together to celebrate the Sinhala & Tamil New Year as a nation in which democracy reigns and human dignity is respected; where people of all ethnicities and religious backgrounds are free to rejoice during a season of fellowship, hope and unity.

Malinga should be cleared by SLC docs for IPL: Thilanga

12 Apr 2016

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Sri Lanka Cricket today said that Lasith Malinga could not play the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) unless he was cleared by SLC’s team of doctors.

Panama papers; Amarapala resigns

12 Apr 2016

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Megapolis and Western Development Ministry today said though there was a concerted effort by certain interested parties to link Ministry Consultant Vidya Amarapala to the so-called black money scandal ‘Panama Papers’ he had never been involved in such illegal transactions and added, Mr. Amarapala had decided to resign from his post to facilitate any possible inquiry.

One power plant at Norochcholai shut down

12 Apr 2016

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One of the three power plants at the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant (LCPP) had been shut down for three days since last night, due to a leakage of a steam boiler in the phase three, Power and Energy Ministry said.

CB probing Panama Papers: Mahendran

12 Apr 2016

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The Central Bank was investigating into the materials linked to the Panama Papers and the individuals, who are possessing offshore accounts, Governor Arjuna Mahendran said today.

West Indies win both WorldT20 titles

03 Apr 2016

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Lalith Dissanayake gets a bout of booing

03 Apr 2016

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Former Deputy Health Minister Lalith Dissanayake, who pledged his loyalty to President Maitripala Sirisena, was subjected to a bout of booing when he addressed an electoral organization’s meeting in Kuliyapitiya of the Kuruenagala district on Saturday.

FSP members and Police clash outside Immigration Dept.

01 Apr 2016

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A tense situation prevailed at the Immigration and Emigration Department in Borella a short while ago following heated arguments and a clash between the police and Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) members, who were protesting there.

Right to Information draft bill presented

24 Mar 2016

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The much-awaited Right to Information draft bill was presented in Parliament by Media Minister Gayantha Karunathilake this morning.

Paris to Brussels

24 Mar 2016

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O/L best results in Island

19 Mar 2016

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Sathsarani Hettiarachchi of Visaka Vidyalaya, Colombo 2, has topped the island rankings at the GCE Ordinary Level Examination in 2015.

O/L results released

19 Mar 2016

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The results of the GCE Ordinary Level Examination 2015 were released, the Examinations Department announced. Results could be obtained through www.doenets.lk/exam or www. results.exams.gov.lk.

Power supply to be fully restored by 6 pm-Ministry

13 Mar 2016

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The power supply has now been restored to several areas in the country while it is expected to be fully restored by 6 pm today, Power and Renewable Energy Ministry Secretary Dr. Suren Batagoda said.

Fmr SL test cricketer not allowed to play

12 Mar 2016

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Former Sri Lankan test cricketer Malinga Bandara will not be able to play in a grand final with an outer-suburban Melbourne cricket club following a Supreme Court decision after a suspension.