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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

​FCID grills Basil

22 Apr 2015

21

Former minister Basil Rajapaksa has arrived to the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to give a statement regarding the misappropriation of state funds and a financial transaction taken place at the Divi Neguma Department, Police spokesman ASP Ruwan Gunasekara said.

​Lalith Weeratunga at FCID

22 Apr 2015

16

Former President's Secretary Lalith Weeratunga, is being questioned by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) regarding a financial transaction at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Police spokesman ASP Ruwan GHunasekara said.

​CCD denies summoning ASP Liyanage

21 Apr 2015

5

A.S.P. Liyanage, whose private mansion has become a hot topic; yesterday lodged a complaint with the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) about his house after he had alerted the media that he had been summoned by the CCD for questioning about an alleged money laundering charge. 

​If I can't appoint a Minister, I don’t need such a post-MR

20 Apr 2015

11

Commenting on the charge of providing MP Tissa Attanayake a ministerial post as a bribe, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday said that there was no point of holding presidency if he cannot appoint a Minister. 

​SLC expresses shock over withholding funds by ICC

20 Apr 2015

7

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today said that they were shocked by the ‘purported decision’ of the  International Cricket Council (ICC) to withheld monies lawfully due to SLC by way of the financial distributions for the T20 World Cup 2014 and the World Cup 2015 citing ‘alleged’ political interference.

​Potta Naufer wins a Bakmaha event

19 Apr 2015

4

The notorious under-world gangster M .N. Naufer alias Potta Naufer, who is sentenced to death for the killing of High Court Judge Sarath Ambepitiya had won the first place in the music cards game, an event which is similar to musical chairs game at a Bak Maha Ulele organised by the Badulla Prisoners’ Welfare Association. 

No secret accounts in any foreign bank-MR

19 Apr 2015

17

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today rejected allegations that he, his wife or sons maintained illegal or secret offshore accounts in any foreign bank.

No direct involvement by Mahendran-Committee

19 Apr 2015

47

The committee of eminent lawyers which inquired into the 30-year Treasury Bond issuance has said that Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran had no direct role in deciding to accept bids over and above the one billion rupees stipulated in the 30-year bond tender and accept up to 10 billion rupees.

​SL bound 600 kg of sea cucumber seized in TN

19 Apr 2015

0

A stock of 600 kg of fully processed sea cucumber, worth Rs 12 lakh in the illegal market, has been seized from a fishing hamlet near Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and one person arrested on the charge of stocking it with a plan to smuggle it to Sri Lanka. 

​Current PR systems is the best for minority parties-Mano

18 Apr 2015

7

Democratic people’s Front Leader and national executive council member Mano Ganeshan said that current proportional representation (PR) system is the best system that has paved way not only for minority parties but also for the minor parties.

Ranil visits Guruvayur Temple in India

18 Apr 2015

40

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Guruvayur Sreekrishna Temple in India on Saturday.

​Ven. Watinapaha Somananda Thera questioned

18 Apr 2015

32

A statement has been recorded from the former Coordinating Secretary to the President on Religious Affairs, Ven Watinapaha Somananda Thera, by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division(FCID)over distributing Rs. 600M worth clothing during the election period.

​17 soldiers injured

18 Apr 2015

1

At least 17 soldiers were injured following a collision of their truck with a tractor in Riditenna, Batticaloa today, police said.

PC arrested for allegedly opening fire at Namal Uyana

18 Apr 2015

7

A Police constable has been arrested for allegedly attempting to open fire at the Chief priest of Namal Uyana and two other Civil Defense Force personnel at the site.

Court fight with ex-wife strands father of two in SL

18 Apr 2015

21

A former Sunshine Coast (Australia) man who helped thousands of victims of the Sri Lankan tsunami is now trapped in his adopted country and separated from his partner and children.

Lotus Tower construction to continue

18 Apr 2015

42

Following a meeting held with officials of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), the Urban Development Authority (UDA) had agreed to resolve the issue of the acquisition of land for the Lotus Tower within three months.

​I won’t rejoin JVP: Somawansa

18 Apr 2015

32

Former JVP leader Somawansa Amarainsghe, who resigned from the JVP, said that he would not rejoin the JVP. 

​19A: Passage in the balance

18 Apr 2015

27

The much-awaited passage of the 19th Amendment in Parliament next Tuesday (21) hung in the balance with the opposition expressing fears of new amendments being introduced at the committee stage of the debate and insisting that the 19th Amendment and electoral reforms should be approved simultaneously. 

​Sri Lankan couple, daughters arrested in TN

18 Apr 2015

7

A Sri Lankan Tamil couple with their three teenage daughters landed clandestinely at Arichalmunai, off Dhanushkodi, in Tamil Nadu in the early hours of Friday.

Sanga wins award at Asian Awards

18 Apr 2015

20

Kumar Sangakkara won the award for Outstanding Contribution to Sport at the 5th Asian Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, last night.

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