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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

UN deplores return of asylum-seekers to SL by Australia

07 Jul 2014

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The UN refugee agency UNHCR has expressed concern over the deportation of 41 Sri Lankan asylum seekers from Australia.

Dalai Lama statement misleading: PNM

07 Jul 2014

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While expressing displeasure on the statement issued by Most Ven. Dalai Lama on Sri Lankan Buddhists, Patriotic National Movement (PNM) Chairman Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera on Monday said Dalai Lama has been misled on how Muslims were being treated in Sri Lanka.

Dasa Mudalali passes away

07 Jul 2014

1

A well-known businessman and Kelaniya Dasa Group of Companies founder S.D. Gunadasa who was better known as ‘Dasa Mudalali’ passed away on Sunday at the age of 83. 

SL being ensnared in middle income trap-Champika

07 Jul 2014

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Minister of Technology and Research Champika Ranawaka on Monday said that evaluation of some positive and negative factors from an economic perspective reveals that Sri Lanka is gradually being ensnared in what is known as the middle income trap.

Fort bound train derails in Bambalapitiya

05 Jul 2014

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Two compartments of a train heading to Colombo from Matara has derailed near the Bambalapitiya railway station injuring at least three persons, this evening, police said.

Malaysian authorities hunt for more LTTE members

05 Jul 2014

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Malaysian authorities are on the hunt for more members of the outlawed LTTE after a crackdown on the Tamil militant group led to the arrest of seven persons in the last two months in the country.

China’s President set for historic Sri Lanka visit

05 Jul 2014

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China’s President Xi Jinping will this year become the first Chinese head of state to visit Sri Lanka in three decades, underlining Beijing’s renewed push to deepen its strategic and economic presence in the neighbourhood and in the Indian Ocean.

Govt to maintain database on unruly drivers

04 Jul 2014

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The government is to compile a computer database of unruly drivers and suspend their licences if they accumulate too many negative marks, Transport Minister Kumara Welgama said yesterday.

Govt to summon US envoy

04 Jul 2014

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Cabinet has instructed the External Affairs Ministry to summon the US Envoy in Colombo Michele Sison and register the government’s formal protest over a newspaper advertisement put in by the US Embassy in Colombo calling for applications from NGOs for what it called a citizenship program, Daily Mirror learns. 

Visa for Gnanasara Thera considered in accordance with rules-UK

04 Jul 2014

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Britain said that any visa application from Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera of Bodu Bala Sena would be considered in accordance with the Immigration Rules.

Indians cannot fish near Katchatheevu: Centre

02 Jul 2014

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The Indian fishermen have no right to fish near Katchatheevu and are entitled to only dry their nets on the island; besides, almost all the attacks by the Lankan navy on Indian fishermen have taken place only in Sri Lankan waters, the Union government told the Madras high court on Tuesday.

Video: Two shot dead in Grandpass

29 Jun 2014

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At least two individuals were shot dead and two others injured when an unidentified gunman opened fire at a group of people at Grandpass, Colombo, a short while ago, Police said.

Seychelles to open High Commission in SL

29 Jun 2014

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Seychelles has announced it plans to open a diplomatic mission in Sri Lanka later this year. This follows the visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who leaves Seychelles later today at the end of a three day official visit.

Action against religious hate mongers using social media

28 Jun 2014

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The government today ordered stern action against those who use the social media to spread feelings of communal and religious hatred in the country.

Fasting starts tomorrow

28 Jun 2014

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Muslims in Sri Lanka will start the month of Ramazan fasting from tomorrow, the Grand Mosque announced this evening after sighting the new moon.

Pakistan, WI awarded seats on ICC's executive

28 Jun 2014

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West Indies cricket president James Cameron and Pakistan board chairman Najam Sethi have been awarded seats on the International Cricket Council's new executive committee, but South Africa has been snubbed from the game's new world order.

Japanese PM may visit SL in early Sep

28 Jun 2014

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering visiting Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in early September, a Japanese government source said Friday.

Rajarata Uni closed

27 Jun 2014

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The Rajarata University in Mihintale has been closed until further notice since this morning, Vice Chancellor Ranjith Wijewardane announced

SL accuses Canada of making unsubstantiated claims

23 Jun 2014

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Sri Lanka today ‘strongly rejected’ a statement made by the Canadian delegation at the ongoing UN Human Rights Council sessions in Geneva that referred to the military presence in the conflict affected zones in Sri Lanka contributing to the vulnerability of women and girls in the areas.

Video: Religious rallies prohibited

22 Jun 2014

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Police said today that Rallies, which would create ethnic or religious hatred, would not be allowed in the future. 

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