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Despite the heavy rain yesterday, about 500 teachers took part in an event at Hettimulla in Beruwala to mark World Teachers’ Day. The event was organised by an opposition MP and addressed by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.  Pic by Sarath Siriwardene

Sirisena-Mahinda talks to form grand coalition

DIG Nalaka Silva faces arrest; recorded voice authentic, says Govt. Analyst

Licences of two finance companies cancelled; 7,000 people had deposited Rs. 6.1 billion

PC polls unlikely

Heavy rain today also

20 percent hike in prices of imported items

SC green light for SSP’s right’s petition against Police Chief

Ministry enlightens agitating residents around garbage site

Payment dispute may bring Colombo’s garbage collection to a halt: Mayor

Counter Terrorism, Appropriations Bills in Parliament on Tuesday

‘Recovery of Damages for the Death of a Person’ Bill in Parliament on Tuesday

Salley apologises to Upul Jayasuriya in open court

Sindurala returns after longest sea voyage for an SLN vessel

NLDB Chairman remanded for bribery

‘Mosquito breeder’ fined Rs. 15,000

STBC discussion on the economy

PM-headed committee to devise procedures for NE housing project

Villagers bring relief to suffering jumbo

CID blunder further delays ruling on Ravi K.’s case

Dodgy no-parking signs drive motorists round the bend

Disability access: Poor implementation of Supreme Court order

Free business class tickets worth Rs 7.75m to US consultancy firm

Charges filed in nick of time could bring justice in 20-year-old rape case

Killings on the rise, but police say crime down

Minister initiates search and preservation of ‘Saradiel files’

19m Lankans face financial hit from climate change by 2050

The power of journalism lies in free, responsible and ethical media

Rains bring smile to drought-hit farmers; DMC issues disaster warning

Safety hazard check for Ratmalana airport border wall

SC imposes highest court costs of Rs 1m while dismissing FR petition

Karapitiya hospital flooded again

Bundala fish are dying due to waste from salterns, say fishermen

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Move to declare open season on wild boar despite warnings

Family Planning Day: Doctors focus on unsafe abortions