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Schoolboy isolated as being HIV afflicted .... finally gets school But unable to proceed further Because of a suspicion that villagers had regarding a father of a certain child in Kuliyapitiya area supposed to have died as a result of AIDS, the child was rejected by a number of schools when he was to be admitted on the assumption that...

President Maithri who went to see Rajitha's health condition  ...  in Singapore .... at restaurant (photos) President Maithripala has left the country to inquire about the health condition of Minister Rajitha Senaratna the latter of whom has undergone a heart operation these days at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore. During...

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party has appointed several new electoral organizers and District organizers for some Districts. Their appointments were handed over under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s Official Residence. The new appointments have been made by President Maithripala Sirisena as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. Accordingly organize...

The Colombo High Court today rejected an interim relief application which sought to cancel the remand order of Yoshitha Rajapaksa and three others given by the Kaduwela Magistrate. In the meantime, Yoshitha Rajapaksa has been suspended from Naval service with effect from yesterday as directed by the Defence Ministry, the Navy said today. Yoshitha Rajapak...

A fire erupted in the Sankapala Mountain in Uda Walawe this afternoon. Following this incident various rumours had spread. It was also rumoured that an aircraft had crashed on to the mountain. However, it had already been confirmed that there is no truth in these rumours. A fire had erupted this afternoon in the ar...

Two outstanding personalities who had rendered an incomparable service on two different fields bid adieu to the country today. They are General Secretary of the United People’s Freedom Alliance Prof. Vishwa Warnapala and veteran journalist and lyricist Ajantha Ranasinghe. President Maithripala Sirisena paid his last respects to General Secretary of the United People’s Freedom Allian...

Soliciting of views from the people on the new Constitutional Reforms will end today. Our Correspondent reported that seeking public views from the Ratnapura District commenced this morning and the people of the District joined with keen enthusiasm from this morning to express their views. The process of soliciting views from the people on n...

More LTTE ex-combatants have been re-integrated into society. They were released in Vavuniya. The number of former LTTE cadres so far re-integrated in society is around 12,000. The release of this latest batch of LTTE ex-combatants took place at the Punthottam Rehabilitation Centre in Vavuniya under the patronage of Rehabilitation Commissioner General R.M.J.V. Ratnayake. ...

Journalists of the South are preparing to visit the North to inquire the wellbeing of their colleagues. The tour is being planned by the Mass Media Ministry under the guidance of Minister Gayantha Karunatilake. The three day visit is to be undertaken by train. These details came to light at a special discussion held ...

Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Elhadj As Sy will arrive in the island tomorrow on a three day official visit. During his stay in the island he will visit the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s Post Conflict Recovery Programme in the north of the country. The R...

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation Services has drawn its special attention to soliciting international support for the crafting of a new regulations network on road safety. The National Council on Road Safety is planning to put it into action. The National Council on Road Safety has taken vital steps to launch several programm...

The Chinese Cultural Pageant has been successfully held in Colombo and Kandy. The aim of this pageant was to further strengthen diplomatic and cultural ties between the two countries. The Chinese Cultural Pageant was a joint effort of the Cultural Affairs Ministry, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Chinese Cultural Centre in t...

Disabled war heroes assisted  by Buddhist Monks to Adams Peak On the 26th night a rare incident was reported from Nallthamby area on route to Adams Peak ,A group army soldiers who were in the forefront in the battlefield during the LTTE war and were crippled had been helped by a group of Buddhist Monks to climb Adams Peak. Twenty...

Laws to prevent University students in Jaffna in growing beared Certain unions officials of the Jaffna university have revealed that the authorities of the university of Jaffna are to bring in laws to prevent the students from growing beared, hair and in regard to the dress shortly. With regard to the new code of ethics that are to be...

Mahinda saying : No, No" has climbed on to a post (Monday's cartoon) ...

After losing to Bangladesh Sanga and Mahela sends Twitter messages ...

Sri Lanka loses to hosts Bangladesh Host nation of the Asia T/ 20 tournament Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 23 runs in the preliminary round fixture. In a T20/20 fixture this was the first time Sri Lanka had lost to Bangladesh. In this T/ 20 fixture played in Dhaka, Bangladesh won the toss and  had elected to bat. Skipper of...

President Maithripala Sirisena says that the Government aims to make Sri Lanka a developed country. He pointed out that it is essential to mould a healthy and knowledgeable generation to achieve this aim. Addressing a function in Polonnaruwa the President said that the Government has doubled allocations for many sectors to achieve this target. “Pibide...

The President has emphasized that maximum justice will be meted out to the farming community when purchasing paddy and providing the fertilizer subsidy. President Maithripala Sirisena pointed out that it is the responsibility of the officials to take suitable measures at appropriate times. A special routine took place on purchasing paddy and giving fertilizer subsi...

Minister Mangala Samaraweera says that relations between the US and Sri Lanka have been strengthened as never before with the appointment of new Government. He said this while attending a conference on Peace in Washington, USA. Minister Mangala Samaraweera made this speech on the theme “taking forward reconciliation and development in Sri Lanka”. The Minist...

Parliamentarian Anura Kumara Dissanayaka says that young children of the Rulers get benefits that are not available to the ordinary youth of the country. He said as a result the youth who do not get such privileges struggle to get on with life. Parliamentarian Anura Kumara Dissanayake mentioned this at the third Annual General Meeti...

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has said that there is a long list of names to be arrested in future and at last he would also be arrested. He mentioned this to media after engaging in religious observances at Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said Namal, Gotabhaya, Basil, Wimal Weerawansa, Mahindananda, Rohit...

Obtaining public views for constitutional reforms will be concluded tomorrow. A large number of people was present to give their views in the Ampara and Ratnapura Districts. Obtaining public views for constitutional reforms commenced on the first of this month. The process covered all districts of the island. The final programme of the process ...

It has been decided to call applications to fill vacancies at the Police Department. Those officers who have completed their period of service by 26th December 2015 can apply for the vacancies. Applications have been called for 3276 vacancies in the Department. Applications can be sent for 521 Police Inspector vacancies and 52 women Poli...

Four people have been injured in a shooting at Ranna, Kirimetiyana in Weeraketiya. Police said that a suspect accused of several serious crimes including murders, is among the injured. Police said that a group of people who had come on a motorcar had shot at these people at the Kirimetiyana area and fled. Two peop...

People at Nawalamulla in Homagama have staged a protest against removal of soil in the area for a long time. People in the area said that removal of soil on Nawalamulla Road under the purview of Homagama Divisional Secretariat area has been taking place for a considerable period of time. A Grade 10 student h...

The Nawam Maha Perahera of Horana Olaboduwa Sri Jayawardanarama historic temple paraded the streets. The procession was held under the patronage of Minister Gayantha Karunatilaka. Horana Olaboduwa Sri Jayawardanarama Historic Temple held the Nawam Maha Perahera for the 5th occasion this year. The procession included 72 dancing performances and elephants. Former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapak...

I-tech 2016 Trade Exhibition was held at public grounds in Wellawaya with the participation of a massive crowd. Today is the final day of the Exhibition. Monaragala District Chamber of Commerce has organized the I-tech 2016 Trade Exhibition. It was held for two days successfully. A large number of people visited the ITN and Lakhan...

Vishwa Warnapala the general secretary of the UPFA expires The general secretary of the United Peoples Freedom Alliance Vishwa Warnapala has expired while he was treated at a private hospital on the  morning of the 27th instant. This information has been reported by his immediate family members. At the time of his demise he had been...

Ajantha Ranasinghe-" suwanda denee denenewa" expires The very popular lyrics writer and media  personality  Dr Ajantha Ranasinghe had expired this morning while he was been treated at the Colombo National hospital. The other day he has had a fall at in residence and as a  result he had been admitted to the National hospital...

Confirmed that death of Thajudeen ... is a murder! Signs that elite friends and police officers in the net! Courts yesterday arrived at the verdict that the incidence of death of Ruggerite Mohommad Wasim Thajudeen which was thrown under the carpet saying that he had died having met with an accident was instead a case where he was brutally...

Suspicion that Blackout which hit the country .... a sabotage The Blackout which prevailed from 2 in the afternoon today for a period of two or three hours right round the island was explained by the Electricity Board as a technical fault that occured as a result of a bolt of lightening. However, the government has focused her attention...

Stories that match can't be seen, is a hoax .... TNL can be seen 90 percent in the country -- Shan Wickremasingha The Asia Cup Cricket Tournament which is being relayed these days in Sri Lanka is broadcast across the TNL channel. TNL it is understood is a channel which is difficult to watch for most viewers across independent rupavahini...

Obscene videos recovered from security files ... of deceased Doctor Dinendra Doctor Chamari to be expelled from Australia ... after being released in July! The lawsuit relating to the murder by a blow of a hammer on doctor-husband whose Sri Lankan doctor-wife, both of whom were living in Australia which incident created a sensation recently...

Sri Lankan sports men and women who took part at the 12th South Asian Games have been felicitated at a ceremony presided over by the President and the Prime Minister. The felicitation ceremony was held at the Temple Trees under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe. It has been organiz...

New Zealand Prime Minister who toured Sri Lanka strengthening bilateral relations, left the country this morning. Several important events took place during the official tour of the New Zealand Prime Minister. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key who arrived in Sri Lanka on a three day official tour first met President Maithripala Sirisena and he...

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya says that necessary action will be taken in future by changing standing orders if the relevant ministers are not in Parliament to answer questions raised by Parliamentarians.  Parliamentarian Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that he made a statement yesterday and the Leader of the House accepted what he said. The Minister should ha...

The agreement to enhance trade and economic corporation between Sri Lanka and Iran was signed in Colombo. An economic session took place to coincide with the signing of the agreement. Iranian Ambassador in Sri Lanka Sairee Amiranee and Minister Rishath Bathiudeen signed the agreement. Iran – Sri Lanka cooperation agreement which was launched in 198...

Deputy Minister Ashok Abeysinghe says that attention has been paid to give the authority to issue vehicle emission test certificates to SLTB Depots.  The Deputy Minister mentioned this in parliament as a reply to an oral question. Parliamentarian Anura Kumara Dissanayake  said that when a revenue is issued or a national identity card is issu...

Secretary of the World Election Authorities Organization and the Korean Ambassador in Sri Lanka have met Chairman of the Elections Commission Mahinda Deshapriya. Chairman of the Elections Commission Mahinda Deshapriya warmly welcomed the Secretary of the World Elections Authorities Organization Kim Young and the Korean Ambassador at the Elections Secretariat. Discussions were held on getti...

State Minister Ruwan Wijewardena says the present Government will not allow to cause any injustice to the heroic soldiers. The Ceremony to present “Viru Sara” privilege card at Saaliyapura Army Camp took place under the patronage of State Minister Ruwan Wijewardena. “Viru Sara” Privilege cards are given to the families of disabled soldiers and t...

Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said that no one will be allowed to acquire state lands on political influences and legal action will be strictly enforced in this regard. The Minister mentioned this during a meeting to brief the people who are scheduled to be housed at flats constructed at Pradeepa Mawatha, in Maligawatta for t...

President Maithripala Sirisena has left for Singapore this morning. The President has left for Singapore to visit Minister Rajitha Senaratne who is under treatment. Minister Rajitha Senaratne was admitted to Mount Elizabeth Hospital recently for treatment for an ailmen...

General Secretary of United Peoples’ Freedom Alliance Professor Vishwa Warnapala has passed away. His relatives said Professor Warnapala passed away this morning while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Colombo. Professor Vishwa Warnapala was engaged in active politics of the SLFP for more than 45 years. He was born on the 26th of Decemb...

The Bar Association has requested to conduct a new postmortem on the body of the Embilitpitiya youth. Speaking at a media briefing Secretary of the Association Attorney at Law Ajith Pathirana said that the postmortem did not say anything about the youth falling down from a storied house.  Secretary of the Bar Association, Ajith Pathira...

Veteran Lyricist and Senior Journalist Dr. Ajantha Ranasinghe has passed away today while undergoing treatment at National Hospital in Colombo. Dr. Ajantha Ranasinghe who rendered a yeoman service to the Arts field in Sri Lanka was ailing for some time. He was 75 years at the time of his demise. Dr Ranasinghe who worked ...

Stocks of Mars and Snicker chocolates .... out from market! The American Mars Company has decided to recall a stock of Mars and Snickers Chocolates distributed in 55 countries including Sri Lanka. The reason behind the decision is that pieces of plastic had been found with Snickers chocolates from the Netherlands production centre. The...