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Mar 31

Solutions to youth problems at the SLFP Youth Convention  

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Solutions will be received for problems confronted by the youth. This will be possible at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Youth Convention which is slated to be held on Sunday. These details were revealed by the President of the Youth Front Shantha Bandara. He was addressing a media conference held at the Sri Lanka Freed...
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Mar 31

Namal summoned to Presidential Commission  

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Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was today summoned to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into serious acts of fraud and corruption. Namal Rajapaksa was summoned to the Presidential Commission to record a statement with respect to a financial fraud case linked to the National Youth Services Council during the previous regime. It is reported that the Commissi...
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Mar 31

Mahindananda and Sajin Vass given permission to travel overseas  

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The Court has permitted Parliamentarian Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Former Parliamentarian Sajin Vass Gunawardena to travel overseas. The Colombo Chief Magistrate ordered to take up for consideration on the 13th of July the case against Mahindananda Aluthgamage on the misuse of funds. He is accused of misusing a sum of more than 53.1 million rupees ...
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Mar 31

Open examination for recruitment of Graduate teachers on 08 April  

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The Examinations Department has said that the open examination for the recruitment of graduates to fill Sinhala, Tamil and English media teacher vacancies in the National Schools will be held on the 08th of next month. 11,275 graduates had applied for this examination. The Examinations Department said that necessary arrangements have been made to ho...
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Mar 31

How Bandhula Nanayakkarawasam's vocal lyrical beauty 'Rae Ira Paana' adorned the stage at Nelum Pokuna  

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How Bandhula Nanayakkarawasam's vocal lyrical beauty 'Rae Ira Paana' adorned the stage at Nelum Pokuna  ...
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Mar 31

Attempts of those who failed O/L ... rise to 5 and 2 dead!  

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Attempts of those who failed O/L ... rise to 5 and 2 dead! While those who reached top positions at the O/L Examination were highly acclaimed by the media, news is reported of those who attempted suicide for having been unsuccessful at this examination as well as 2 students who were successful in taking their life. Higher ups of certain...
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Mar 31

Baby for Hirunika  

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Baby for Hirunika Member of Parliament Mrs. Hirunika Premachandra has confirmed by sending a photo to her Facebook Account mentioning that her conception is confirmed and that she is spending her time expecting a baby son ... also by sending a photo in that respect. Though about a month before this she has released a scanned photo of...
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Mar 31

'1818 Ahimi Nidahasa' film Muhurath ceremony  

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'1818 Ahimi Nidahasa' film Muhurath ceremony 200 years have come to pass for the forthcoming year 2018 bringing to memory the 1818 rebellion or liberation struggle. This historical event is Jackson Anthony's latest creation. The Muhurath ceremony was held yesterday. Photos, from here ...
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Mar 31

Narahenpita traffic cop shouts out saying "video fines" taboo ... and hits phone!  

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Narahenpita traffic cop shouts out saying "video fines" taboo ... and hits phone! A video is circulating around the internet these days which indicates an incident where 2 traffic constables in Narahenpita area who were present there had been getting ready to impose a fine on a motor cyclist after stopping him, allegedly for violating...
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Mar 30

Wife stabbed to death by husband because of phone 'password' suspicion  

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Wife stabbed to death by husband because of phone 'password' suspicion There are many instances where suspicion put lives into confusion. Once the seed of suspicion happens to get planted in the depths of the mind, it casts an impact not only for one's life but for the lives of others too. Sometime recently the seed of such an occasion...
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Mar 30

Many programmes to make poverty alleviation concept a reality  

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President Maithripala Sirisena has declared 2017 as the Year for Poverty Alleviation from Sri Lanka. The State Timber Corporation has unveiled many projects to make this concept a reality. A programme for the granting of jobs to low income youth spread through the country has been launched under the sponsorship of the State Timber Corporati...
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Mar 30

Narendra Modi will be participating in the International Wesak Festival  

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Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa has revealed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating in the International Wesak Festival to be held in May this year. The Minister made this disclosure addressing the second 2017 GA’s Conference in Colombo. The Minister said that the theme selected for this year is “the Journey for sustainable Peace...
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Mar 30

Minister Sajith Premadasa holds talks with Indian State Minister M.J. Akbar  

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Minister Sajith Premadasa has had a special discussion with Indian State Minister for External Affairs M.J. Akbar. This meeting took place when the Minister joined in the Global Business Summit held in New Delhi. The discussion took place at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs at the New Delhi State Secretariat. Attention was drawn ...
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Mar 30

New programme planned for immediate relief during a disaster  

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Measures have been taken to prepare a new programme so that immediate relief could be provided during a disaster. This has been stated by Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa. The Minister said that maps of all locations within every Divisional Secretariat Division will be drawn. The Minister was speaking at a function held for the distributi...
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Mar 30

Convict sentenced to death over killing of three members of the same family  

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A person who has been convicted of killing three members of the same family in the Achchuveli area in Jaffna has been sentenced to death. The verdict was delivered by the Jaffna High Cour...
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Mar 30

University ragging: 15 students re-remanded  

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The 15 university students who are accused of inhumanely ragging eight new students of the Peradeniya University have been further remanded until the 11th of next month. These suspects were re-remanded after they were produced in the Kandy Chief Magistrate’s Court toda...
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Mar 30

Mahindananda Aluthgamage issued notices  

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The Colombo High Court has issued notices on Parliamentarian Mahindananda Aluthgamage to appear in Court. According to the notices, he has been ordered to appear in the Colombo High Court on the 22nd of May. Mahindananda Aluthgamage is accused of misusing funds of the Sri Lanka Freedom Labour Congress Trade Union to the tune ...
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Mar 30

Two accomplices of Wele Suda sentenced to life imprisonment  

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Two accomplices of drugs peddler Gampola Vidanage Samantha Kumara alias Wele Suda, who is sentenced to death, have been imposed a life imprisonment. They were sentenced to life imprisonment by the High Court. Two accomplices who were taken into custody in 2013 from Bambalapitiya for possessing one kilogram and 97 grams of heroin were impos...
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Mar 30

Wimal Weerawansa ends fast  

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Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa has called off his fast. Remanded over the misuse of Government vehicles he commenced the fast nine days ago. Wimal Weerawansa commenced the fast demanding he be enlarged on bail. He was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital yesterday due to the deterioration in his health condition. Several Buddhist monks arrived th...
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Mar 30

Youth Camp in progress in Trincomalee  

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The Youth Camp with the participation of 6000 local as well as foreign youths is now in progress in Trincomalee. It commenced at the Mechaizer outdoor stadium last evening. The Youth Camp programme resumed from Sigiriya after a lapse of 27 years under the guidance of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe. Young men and women fr...
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Mar 30

Continuous training programmes for teachers  

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Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has said that continuous training programmes should be launched on behalf of teachers. He pointed out that this would have a direct impact on enhancing the standard of education. The Education Minister made these observations at a function held at the South Asia Teacher Development Centre in Meepe. Plans were present...
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Mar 30

Indian Navy Chief says Indian fishermen are entering SL  

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India’s Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba has acknowledged that Indian fishermen have been crossing the maritime boundary and entering Sri Lanka’s waters. Addressing a news conference in Vellore, the Indian Navy chief pointed out that a dialogue with Sri Lanka on the fishermen issue is currently on going. He said there was a meeting betwe...
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Mar 30

Stage set for the Thirasara Lanka National Festival  

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All arrangements are in place for the launch of the Thirasara Lanka National Festival. It will be held at the BMICH premises from tomorrow until Tuesday the 04. This National Festival is being organized parallel to the three-year plans of a country free from intoxicants, a concept of President Maithripala Sirisena and the development targe...
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Mar 30

15 students injured in the collapse of a school building in Wattegama  

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A group of students suffered injuries following the collapse of a roof of a classroom building of the Wattegama Sirimalwatte Maha Vidyalaya in Kandy. The roof of a school building, housing the primary division of the Dunnepaana Sirimalwatte Maha Vidyalaya had collapsed. Fifteen students sustained injuries. Thirteen students are receiving treatment at the Kandy Gener...
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Mar 30

Gazette notification will not impact legal residents in the environs of Wilpattuwa  

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The Presidential Media Division has emphasized that the people will not encounter any issue as a resul of naming four forests affiliated to the Wilpattuwa National Park as Conservation Zones through a gazette notification. The Presidential Media Division has emphasized that there is not truth in rumours that the lands and houses of people livi...
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Mar 30

Mohammad Irfan: Pakistan fast bowler suspended for a year by PCB  

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Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has been banned for a year by the Pakistan Cricket Board for twice failing to report approaches by bookmakers linked to spot-fixing. The 7ft 1 inch bowler was one of three players suspended following an anti-corruption investigation focused on the Pakistan Super League. Six months of the ban will ...
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Mar 30

Miami Open: Johanna Konta to face Venus Williams in semi-finals  

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British number one Johanna Konta produced a superb battling display to reach the Miami Open semi-finals with victory over Romania’s Simona Halep. Tenth seed Konta gave up the only break of the first set but hit back to race into a 3-0 lead early in the second. Third seed Halep recovered to force a tie-bre...
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Mar 30

Baahubali 2  

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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion is an upcoming Indian epic historical fiction film directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni. It is the continuation of Baahubali: The Beginning. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on 28 April 2017. Baahubali 2 will be the first Indian film to ...
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Mar 30

Youth should be empowered to eliminate poverty: Sajith Premadasa  

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Minister Sajith Premadasa has said that the youth should be empowered to eliminate poverty. The Minister made this observation addressing the Global Business Summit in New Delhi. The Minister addressed the Summit on the second day. He apprised the issues encountered by the South Asian countries. He elaborated on the housing shortage, unemployment, education a...
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Mar 30

Korea Television representatives visit ITN  

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A group of representatives of a Korean Television Station visited the Independent Television Network today. ITN staff members accorded them a warm welcome on their arrival. A group of ITN staff members joined in a training course on television programmes organized by KOIKA of Korea. The training was imparted by KBS World, a leading Televisi...
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Mar 30

Inquiry into depriving of Kingswood College students sitting the term test  

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Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has assured to conduct an immediate inquiry with regard to an incident in which a group of students of Kingswood College Kandy was deprived of sitting the Examination. It is reported that these students were not given an opportunity of sitting the term test for neglecting the payment of fees d...
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Mar 30

U.S., Lanka marines, sailors work together on disaster relief, humanitarian assistance operations  

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A joint training programme between the Sri Lanka and US marine soldiers is in progress. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard USS Comstock, arrived in Colombo for a theatre security cooperation engagement. The vessel will be in the island for a four day training programme. US marines and sailors affiliated to the Comstock vess...
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Mar 29

PM refers to Government’s sponsorship in building religious reconciliation  

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe has declared the Government’s full support to create religious reconciliation. The Prime Minister made this declaration at a function organized for the unveiling of a replica of the Aukana Buddha Statue at the Sri Abhaya Vijayashramaya at Suduwella in Maradana. The replica of the Aukana Buddha Statue constructed at the S...
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Mar 29

Court fixes dates for Basil Rajapaksa case  

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The Courts today fixed dates to take up for hearing two cases filed against a group including former Minister Basil Rajapaksa. Basil Rajapaksa is accused of misusing a sum of 2991 million rupees of state funds for the distribution of roofing sheets among Divi Neguma relief recipients. The Attorney General has filed cases against fo...
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Mar 29

20 years rigorous imprisonment for Fort Railway Station bombing suspect  

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A suspect was given 20 years of rigorous imprisonment as he was found guilty of aiding and abetting the suicide bombing at the Colombo Fort Railway Station in 2008. Twelve civilians including eight students of D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo were killed in the suicide bombing carried out by a female LTTE cadre on February 0...
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Mar 29

Sri Lanka refutes reports on release of Indian boats  

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Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has said that no decision has been taken to release Indian trawlers in Sri Lankan custody. There are about 130 Indian trawlers in Sri Lankan custody and the Fisheries Ministry pointed out that there is no truth about rumours that these trawlers are to be released. The Fisheries Ministry said that n...
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Mar 29

Wimal Weerawansa admitted to National Hospital  

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Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa who is in remand prison on charges of misusing Government vehicles has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital. Wimal Weerawansa was engaged in a fast within the prisons as he was not granted bail. He was admitted to the Prisons Hospital a few days ago. He was admitted to the Nation...
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Mar 29

Four nabbed with Kerala ganja  

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Four persons have been taken into custody along with five kilogrammes of Kerala ganja. The suspects were arrested with the haul of ganja during a joint raid carried out by the Puttalam District Special Task Force and the Navy. The Police said that the haul of Kerala ganja was seized while being transported in...
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Mar 29

Rain thwarts SL’s chances after Mendis ton  

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The second ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh was called off due to incessant rain in Dambulla. Play was called off at 8.45pm, an hour and 15 minutes before the cut-off time. It was an anti-climax after the game was shaping up to be an intense contest. Kusal Mendis’ maiden ODI hundred took Sri Lanka to...
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Mar 29

Parineeti Chopra Makes Her Singing Debut (Video)  

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Meri Pyaari Bindu is a little more special a film for Parineeti Chopra because she also makes her singing debut in it. Parineeti’s first ever song Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahi released and her Meri Pyaari Bindu co-star Ayushmann Khurrana was the first one to share the song on Twitter. Those who were hoping ...
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Mar 29

Rain thwarts SL’s chances after Mendis ton  

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The second ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh was called off due to incessant rain in Dambulla. Play was called off at 8.45pm, an hour and 15 minutes before the cut-off time. It was an anti-climax after the game was shaping up to be an intense contest. Kusal Mendis’ maiden ODI hundred took Sri Lanka to...
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Mar 29

Messi banned for four international matches  

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Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been banned from the Albiceleste’s next four competitive internationals for swearing at a match official in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Chile. The decision means the 29-year-old will play in only one of Argentina’s remaining five World Cup qualifiers, a severe blow to the two-times world champions who are struggling ...
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Mar 29

Leap of faith: Ragettli’s historic jump  

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Swiss Skier Andri Ragettli just made history by landing the world’s first quad cork 1800 safety grab at the Nine Royals in Italy.  If the event’s first day is anything to go by, more breathtaking stunts can be expected throughout the wee...
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Mar 28

Prepare for elections; President tells Chief Ministers  

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President Maithripala Sirisena has informed the Chief Ministers to prepare for elections to three Provincial Councils. This information was intimated to the Chief Ministers during a meeting he had with them last night. Chief Ministers representing the United People’s Freedom Alliance joined in this discussion. It was held at the President’s official residence. Southern Provin...
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Mar 28

Menaka who leaves professor ... goes for dancer  

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Menaka who leaves professor ... goes for dancer Teledrama actors and actresses who enjoy fantastic wedding ceremonies on a grand scale are noted to face changes after a short time and as a result on a number of occasions have had to encounter various inconveniences as have been reported these days. Tele-actress Menaka Peiris exchanged...
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Mar 28

Chess champion Anuki of Visakha ranked first at GCE O/L examination  

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Chess champion Anuki of Visakha ranked first at GCE O/L examination The second place goes to Mahamaya Balika College while the third and fourth positions were claimed by Ananda and Rahula respectfully. According to results of GCE O/L examination of year 2016 it is Anuki Chamathka Pasqual of Visakha College, Colombo who claimed first place...
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Mar 28

Yashan enters matrimony  

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Yashan enters matrimony Yashan de Silva, a singer of the new generation entered into matrimony day-before-yesterday and the bride who took his hand was Kenia. This is what he said about his marriage: "We both met each other at Narahenpita Church. Kenia is an active member of the choir; so I used to see her on stage frequently. It was after...
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Mar 28

15 hour water cut tomorrow  

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A water cut will be imposed tomorrow (29) for areas for which water is supplied from the Ambatale Water Purification Plant.  The National Water Supply and Drainage Board said that these areas will experience a 15-hour-long water cut. The Water Board said that the water cut will begin at 9.00am tomorrow and continue until ...
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Mar 28

Two suspects arrested with heroin  

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A suspect has been apprehended from the Borella area with a stock of heroin. In the meantime a woman has also been arrested from Maradana for possessing heroin. A suspect who possessed heroin was taken into custody from near the bridge at T-20 watte in Borella during an operation carried out by a team ...
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Mar 28

SLFP Youth Convention planned for 02nd of next month  

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The Youth National Convention of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party will be held on the 02nd of next month under the patronage of the President. The Youth Convention is being held this time after a lapse of 13 years. Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Youth Front Shantha Bandara made these observations at...
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Mar 28

Politics should be eliminated from SLTB: Nimal Siripala  

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Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva has said that politics which destroyed the SLTB should be immediately eliminated. The Minister made this reference joining in a function held on behalf of granting 500 engine kits for SLTB buses. The Minister said that it was politics that devastated the SLTB. He said politics should be eliminated fr...
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Mar 28

Public views solicited for the Child Protection Policy  

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Public views are now being solicited for the draft National Child Protection Policy. A special ceremony in this respect was held under the patronage of Chandrani Senaratne, Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs. The draft National Child Protection Policy was launched at this event. The new website for the protection of childr...
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Mar 28

Drugs peddler Mohamed Siddique remanded again  

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Mohamed Siddique who is considered to be an international drug racketeer is again remanded until the 11th of next month. The order was made by Colombo Chief Magistrate Lal Ranasinghe Bandara when the related case was taken up for hearing today. Charges have been filed against the suspect under the Money Laundering Prevention Act a...
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Mar 28

Customs Officers case; BC ordered to report whether extracts sent to AG  

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The Colombo Chief Magistrate has ordered the Bribery Commission to report whether extracts have been sent to the Attorney General with respect to the initiatives that have been taken against the Customs Officers who are accused with regard to the large scale Customs fraud. These Customs Officers are accused of obtaining a bribe amounting ...
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Mar 28

Mosquito Control Week begins tomorrow  

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A countrywide mosquito control week will begin tomorrow. The Health Ministry said that all necessary arrangements have been finalized in this respect. Action has been initiated to implement the countrywide dengue control week on the instructions of Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne. It will be in place under the guidance of the Health Ministry a...
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Mar 28

Trincomalee ready to stage the Youth Camp  

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The Youth Camp will get off the grounds in Trincomalee tomorrow. The National Youth Services Council said that around 6000 local as well as foreign young men and women will be participating in this Youth Camp. It is after a lapse of 27 years that the youth camp got underway from Sigiriya under the instructio...
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Mar 28

Visaka Vidyalaya tops rankings in O Level results: Re-correction applications will be received till April 30th  

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The G.C.E. Ordinary Level results were released this morning. Anuki Chamathka of Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo topped the island’s rankings. Anuki Chamathka Pasqual studying at Visakha Vidyalaya in Colombo won the first place in the island in the results of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination held in December last year. The second place was secured ...
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Mar 27

Bangladesh makes history  

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The second ODI between Sri Lanka – Bangladesh will he held tomorrow. In their first match Bangladesh makes history to win a match between Sri Lanka – Bangladesh opting to bat first. Bangladesh received a 90 run win over Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International stadiu...
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Mar 27

Ronaldo fires Portugal past Hungary  

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World Cup qualifiers for Russia 2018, France huffed and puffed but eventually saw off Luxembourg to maintain their grip on Group A. Olivier Giroud scored twice and Antoine Griezmann also found the net. Aurelien Joachim scored from the spot for the hosts. Elsewhere, Emil Forsberg got a brace as Sweden eased pased Belarus to st...
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Mar 27

“Mine” will be released early next month (Video)  

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“Mine” is a 2016 psychological thriller film written and directed by Fabio Guaglione and Fabio Resinaro, in their feature film directorial debut. After a failed assassination attempt during a mission in North Africa US soldier Mike Stevens finds himself trapped on a land mine. If he moves, the mine will explode. Exposed to the dese...
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Mar 27

Bangladesh makes history  

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The second ODI between Sri Lanka – Bangladesh will he held tomorrow. In their first match Bangladesh makes history to win a match between Sri Lanka – Bangladesh opting to bat first. Bangladesh received a 90 run win over Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International stadiu...
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Mar 27

Russian Prime Minister assures dedication to bestow benefits of the Maithri-Putin friendship to Sri Lankans  

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The Russian Prime Minister has said that he would be dedicated to imparting the Maithri Putin friendship benefits to the Sri Lankan people. This was emphasized by Dmitry Medvedev during his talks with President Maithripala Sirisena who is engaged in an official visit to Russia. Dmitry Medvedev accorded a rousing welcome to President Maithripala Sirisen...
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Mar 27

Sebastian Vettel gets formula right at Melbourne Grand Prix  

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The return of the Formula One season saw the return of Sebastian Vettel back on the top spot on the podium. The German had not won a race for 18 months and how he savoured his victory. The Ferrari driver beat pre-race favourite Lewis Hamilton by almost 10 seconds. The Italian team had not w...
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Mar 27

Financial assistance to Vivien Boralessa   

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Minister Gayantha Karunatilaka has visited a singer of the Gramophone Era Vivien de Silva Boralessa and give her assistance in seeking medical treatment. She was an A Grade Artist of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and is 88 years old at present. She became a singer after singing a song at the age of eig...
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Mar 26

PM wants to develop the legal sector  

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe says that Sri Lanka should set an example to the world by developing the legal sector. He said this at the 43rd Anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Bar Association. The 43rd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Bar Association was held in Colombo under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasingh...
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Mar 26

Development projects take place within a legal frame work  

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The Government says that information related to any development project cannot be hidden from the people at present. The Government has emphasized that all development projects are taking place within a legal frame work while ensuring transparency. The Government says that he is prepared to submit all details related to Hambantota Port and Industrial developme...
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Mar 26

Rice without a shortage during festive season  

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The Cooperative Wholesale Establishment has launched a special programme to provide rice to the people without a shortage during the festive season. It has commenced to purchase paddy from Government storage facilities and later to sell as rice after processing. The Paddy Marketing Board during the recent past purchased paddy from the farmers. The pad...
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Mar 26

New rice festival of Mahaweli C Zone  

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The first part of the harvest received from the Mahaweli C Zone, was offered to the sacred tooth relic in Kandy. It took place under the patronage of the Mahanayaka of Asgiri Chapter Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thera. The new rice festival is held annually to offer the first part of the harvest receiv...
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Mar 26

Pilgrims to Dambadiva undergo hardships  

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Tours to Dambadiva have become a business enterprise today. Although the tour operators promise various facilities for the pilgrims they have become false assurances. Some tour operators say that one pilgrim is insured at least for 500 thousand rupees. But with the sudden death of three Sri Lankan pilgrims in Dambadiva, their false assurances ha...
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Mar 26

12 Indian Fishermen arrested by Navy  

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The Navy has arrested 12 Indian fishermen who were illegally fishing in Sri Lankan waters. They have been arrested in the sea near the Dealft Island. The Navy said that they seized two trawlers along with fishermen. They have handed over the fishermen to the Fisheries Inspectors office in Jaffn...
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Mar 26

Bestweb.lk announces winners  

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bestweb.lk has announced the winners of the competition to select the Best Sri Lankan Websites. The competition provides an opportunity to promote and popularize Sri Lankan websites and showcase their abilities. They conducted the competition under special categories of best Sinhala websites, best Tamil websites, best web developer and most popular website. They also conduct...
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Mar 25

President concludes the official Russian tour  

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President Maithripala Sirisena has successfully concluded his official Russian tour, strengthening relationships and bringing in many benefits to the country. The President and his delegation visited Russia on an official invitation from President Vladimir Putin. The Russian Government warmly welcomed the Sri Lankan delegation. Bilateral talks between President Maithripala Sirisena and Russian President Vladimir Put...
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Mar 25

Some custom duties removed for SL Immigrant workers  

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The Government has decided to completely free the duty imposed of nine goods being brought into the country by migrant Sri Lanka workers. They need to be in foreign employment for at least one year to get this benefit. Deputy Customs Director, Parakrama Basnayaka said that the Customs has decided to give more benefits ...
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Mar 25

30 Suspects connected to various crimes arrested  

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30 suspects connected to various crimes have been arrested during a special operation conducted in the Welikada Police Division. The operation has been jointly conducted by the Welikada Police and the Special Task Force. It was conducted from 3.00 a.m. to 8.00 a.m., today. The operation was conducted under the direction of Welikada Police O.I....
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Mar 25

Explosives found hanging at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage  

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Explosives, “Hakka Pattas” have been found hanging from a tree at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Kegalla Police have launched investigations into the incident. An employee of the elephant orphanage has found the explosives hung on a tree on “Maa Oya Bank” in Pinnawala. The employees pointed out that the elephants of the orphanage could ha...
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Mar 25

 Ravi Karunanayake becomes the Best Finance Minister  

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Minister Ravi Karunanayake has been recognized as the best finance minister of the Asia Pacific Region. The award has been given by one of the prominent global magazines, “The Banker”. Minister Ravi Karunanayake has been presented with the award at the headquarters of the “The Banker” magazine in London. He has been given the awa...
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Mar 25

Supplies Conference in Trincomalee  

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2017 Supplies Conference was held at the faculty of Naval and Oceanic Affairs in Trincomalee. The conference was held under the patronage of Navy Commander Ravindra Wijegunaratne. The theme of the conference is Strengthening Strategic Relations Centred on Oceanic Supplies. The conference has been organized by the Cadet Officers of the third promotional management cours...
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Mar 25

Wimal's son too who goes starving, admitted to hospital; Wimal pleads bail because children are sick  

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Wimal's son too who goes starving, admitted to hospital; Wimal pleads bail because children are sick MP Wimal Weeravansha's daughter Vimasha Vishvadari is by now undergoing treatment at Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Borella, it is reported. Not being able to bear up the father fasting, she too has refused to partake of meals at home and has rejected...
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Mar 25

Kulasekera who attended Arunalu Manushyathwaya Hospitality Programme at Gampaha Bandaranaike's ... sheds tears  

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Kulasekera who attended Arunalu Manushyathwaya Hospitality Programme at Gampaha Bandaranaike's ... sheds tears Arunalu Manushyathwa Sathkaraya which is a hospitality programme launched by Old Students of Gampaha Bandaranaika Vidyalaya has held a hospitality programme by Dimbulagala, Kandegama Junior School, Polonnaruwa which was accompanied...
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Mar 25

Wimal's daughter who tried to imitate father ... in hospital  

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Wimal's daughter who tried to imitate father ... in hospital Daughter of Member of Parliament Wimal Weeravansha, the latter of whom is confined to remand has tried walking along her father's footsteps and thus imitate him and was admitted to Ragama Basic Hospital yesterday (23) for having starved herself at home, hospital sources say. MP...
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Mar 25

Mahinda's Free Art Guild once more relaunched  

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Mahinda's Free Art Guild once more relaunched ...
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Mar 25

Boodee who remembered to marry even late ... finally into wedlock with Nataliya  

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Boodee who remembered to marry even late ... finally into wedlock with Nataliya Buddhi Keerthisena or Boodee Keerthisena who contributed towards creating films such as Sihina deshayen, Mille soya and Maya entered into marriage recently. Boodee who earned a name as a creator of films of enchanting unconventional genre was a cordial colleague...
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Mar 25

'Battaramulle Bunty's confession of how he killed Samayan after he was cornered in Sella Kataragama  

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'Battaramulle Bunty's confession of how he killed Samayan after he was cornered in Sella Kataragama Battaramulle Bunty who is a main suspect connected to the murder of Ranale Samayan and 4 others by targeting an attack on the prison bus at Kalutara sometime back was cornered by police yesterday (22) in Sella Kataragama. Bunty a stalwart...
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Mar 25

'Army Roshan' arrested at Neth FM Channel Studio  

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'Army Roshan' arrested at Neth FM Channel Studio 'Army Roshan' the underworld murderous character who was made to appear live at the programme 'Unlimited' broadcast over the air across Neth FM Radio Channel day-before-yesterday (21) was taken into custody by police when the programme drew to a close over a complaint made by a radio fan...
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Mar 24

Hearing of five cases against Johnston Fernando fixed for June 30th  

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The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today fixed June 30 to take up five cases filed against Parliamentarian Johnston Fernando. Johnston Fernando is accused of causing a loss of 40 million rupees to the Government through the deployment of 153 Sathosa workers for political activities. The Bribery Commission has filed the case claiming that he had committ...
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Mar 24

Speaker warns MPs over their conduct in Parliament  

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Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has informed all Parliamentarians to refrain from making accusations and insulting members when participating in debates in the House. Making a special statement, the Speaker further called on the members to respect standing orders and safeguard Parliamentary traditions. The Speaker said that every member should limited their speeches to the particular topi...
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Mar 24

Development of Galle Harbour to be accelerated  

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The Government has drawn its attention to accelerate development of the Galle Harbour. Deputy Minister Nishantha Muthuhettigama said that these activities will be carried out based on the environment friendly green concept. Galle has been named as a world heritage city. Based on the UNESCO Charter, it is important to develop such a city protecti...
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Mar 24

Fisherman dies in boat collision involving the Navy  

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An accident is reported to have taken place following the collision of a naval patrol boat and a fisheries trawler. A fisherman has died in this collision. The accident occurred in the Vidathaltivu in Mannar. A fisherman was killed after a Navy boat on patrol collided onto his fishing boat in Vidathaltivu Sea. The incide...
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Mar 24

Kerala Ganja haul seized from Puliyankulama  

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Excise officials have succeeded in taking into custody 25 kilograms of Kerala Ganja from the Puliyankulama area in Vavuniya. Officials of the Vavuniya Excise Office were able to recover the haul during a raid carried out based on a tip off they had received. A suspect was also apprehended along with the ganja haul. ...
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Mar 24

Portugal Fashion Week kicks off inLisbon  

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Designer Pedro Pedro showing sourced his inspiration from fishing, and through a partnership with a brand specialising in technical clothing. Wellington boots became sexy, high up to the knee, making the collection all about layers, changing proportions and providing protection and comfort. The longstanding duo of Portuguese fashion, Alves/Gonçalves, presented a collection that intended ...
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Mar 24

Panagoda miracle which makes those who come in wheel-chairs walk instantly ... the truth? (video)  

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Panagoda miracle which makes those who come in wheel-chairs walk instantly ... the truth? (video) An incident where the sick is cured at a temple in Panagoda which is being publicised has been released as a video footage over the internet these days. The person who attends to hundreds of disabled people assembled at the temple approaches...
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