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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

Central Expressway;Govt to look for local construction firms

19 Dec 2015

9

In a major policy decision, the Government has decided to implement the Central Expressway Project (CEP) with inputs from local construction firms, joint ventures or consortiums. 

​Jaya seeks Modi's help on Indian fishermen in SL custody

19 Dec 2015

1

Chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to secure the release of 41 Tamil Nadu fishermen, who have been in Sri Lankan custody over the past several weeks, and 56 fishing boats.

Bookie approach of SL cricketers probed

18 Dec 2015

2

A bookie had made approaches to cricketers Rangana Herath and Kusal Janith fix the result of the first Test between Sri Lanka and West Indies played between October 14-17 in Galle.

Water supply to Colombo may be disrupted today

10 Dec 2015

1

The Engineering Diplomates' Association and Technical Officers' Union of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said yesterday that there might be some disruption of the water supply to Colombo District as a result of a work-to-rule campaign conducted by them in Colombo today.

MR has only 102 military personnel for his security

06 Dec 2015

27

While claiming that 500 soldiers had not been assigned to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at all as reported, his spokesman said that Mr. Rajapaksa was in need for  500 more military personnel for his security as his life was in danger, instead of current strength of 102.

​Minor flood situation remains

06 Dec 2015

0

A minor flood situation remained in several parts of the country with sluice gates of almost all major reservoirs opened after the water levels reached spill level.

​SL ready to resume Port City project -China

05 Dec 2015

9

The Sri Lankan Government has expressed its willingness to resume the suspended Colombo Port City Project, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said. South Asian Division Counsellor and Director Chen Feng told Sri Lankan journalists visiting China that the Chinese Government welcomed the SL Government’s decision to resume the project.

​President to leave for France

29 Nov 2015

4

President Maithripala Sirisena who participated in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting held in Malta, will leave for France today to attend the United Nations Conferenceon Climate Change – 2015.

BCCI unlikely to get govt nod to play in SL

28 Nov 2015

2

The Board of Control for Cricket in India  (BCCI) is unlikely to get a formal clearance from the Union government to play Pakistan in a limited-overs series in Sri Lanka next month, NDTV Sports reported.

No-confidence motion against Ravi handed over

27 Nov 2015

2

A no-confidence motion signed by 44 Opposition MPs against Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake was handed over to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya today.

Actress Rithu Akarsha released on bail

24 Nov 2015

5

Teledrama actress Rithu Akarsha, who was arrested by the Thalangama Police for allegedly driving her vehicle in a reckless manner and crashing onto a barrier at a check point on the entrance road to Parliament and damaging it, was released on bail when she was produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.

​Prof. Wijesuriya to succeed Sobitha Thera as NMJS's convener

24 Nov 2015

1

Professor Sarath Wijesuriya had been appointed as the convener of the National Movement for a Just Society following a unanimous decision of the executive committee of the movement, said Sisira Jayamaha its general secretary.

​Questions over attack on Maldives man in SL

21 Nov 2015

0

Despite the arrest of a three-wheel driver in connection to the attack on a Maldivian man in Colombo last week, new information has raised question marks over the attacker.

​Samantha in SL

21 Nov 2015

1

US Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power, who arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon being welcomed by foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera and U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Atul Keshap at the Bandaranaike International Air Port.

​Govt lifts ban on several banned LTTE outfits

21 Nov 2015

27

By a gazette extraordinary issued on Friday, the Sri Lankan government lifted the ban on several outfits and individuals previously thought to have been working for the LTTE.

​Samantha Power in SL

21 Nov 2015

8

US Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon for a three-day official visit.

India-Pakistan may play in SL or Bangladesh?

21 Nov 2015

5

 The possibility of a bilateral cricket series between India and Pakistan in either Sri Lanka or Bangladesh cannot be ruled out.

Mixed reactions from ministers and MPs

21 Nov 2015

3

The 2016 budget presented by Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake drew mixed reactions from Parliament with government members hailing it while the opposition, said it failed to meet expectations.

​Enter MS, exit MR

21 Nov 2015

17

President Maithripala Sirisena‘s presence at the tea party after the budget and the quick exit of former President and Kurunegala District MP Mahinda Rajapaksa avoiding the reception were notable features in Parliament.

Chennai may not host India-SL World T20 matches

20 Nov 2015

4

The historic MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai home to scores of Twenty20 fans thanks to the following that Chennai Super Kings have enjoyed the last eight years, may not host any of the India matches when the ICC World Twenty20 is hosted in the country between March 11 and April 3 next year. The famed Eden Gardens in Kolkata will host the final match of the tournament.

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