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Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya playing the role of a school teacher yesterday explaining the complicated new mixed election process to representatives of political parties, most of whom have little or no clue over what to do. Pic by Indika Handuwala.

Tax profiles on all above the age of 18

Once thriving co-operative bodies in north fight for survival

Dispute over prisoners: TNA boycotts President’s functions in the north

CID explains how two Lankan-born businessmen allegedly defrauded US$ 1.1 m

Cervical cancer: HPV vaccine at national level

Helitours does it again; passengers taken on uninsured aircraft

Remove war crimes tag from Sri Lanka: Lord Naseby

Sunday Observer journalist passes away

Transparency, accountability guidelines in Govt. procurements to be gazetted this year

Parliament Select Committee to discuss accounts of 10 ministries before budget

High ranking naval officers, maritime experts emphasise importance of building trust

Indian company claims it secured railway tender, but SLR is yet to call for bids

The US cannot go it alone on Iran

SL’s Unity Govt. poised to leapfrog economy- Fin.Min. to WB

Despite denial, Gota implicated by ex-STF Chief

Rail passengers crushed in tussle between politicians and unions

Veggie traders and middlemen sucking consumers dry

Public private partnerships not required for maintenance of highways: RDA Committee

Focus on rapidly evolving issues such as human rights, environment and digital technology

High ranking naval officers, maritime experts emphasise importance of building trust

PTL paid EPF informants “Charlie” more than 397 mn for inside information

Motorists voice concerns about new technology to monitor vehicles

Suicide rates down, but concerns remain

TLC until death

TN fishermen now trespass neighbouring domains of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala

Tour operators affected by closure of road to Mini World’s End

Landslide and flood warnings issued as Met Dept says expect more rain and strong winds

New laws to push Lanka’s road safety drive

Opposing constitutional reforms: A case of ‘none as blind as those who refuse to see’

Controversial Provincial Councils (Amendment) Act: The procedure and the challenges

Pick of the Pix

Lest we forget: Meritorious act to mark act of vandalism on Sigiriya frescoes

Nearly Rs 10b for President’s Office, 50% hike from 2017

25% Women representation has parties nitpicking for ‘right’ candidates

Tragedy: Human-elephant conflict escalates