IP Kapila Nishantha arrested over abduction of two businessmen in Rathgama

Police Inspector Kapila Nishantha of the Special Investigations Unit (Southern Province) was arrested by the CID today (Feb 18) over the abduction of two businessmen in Rathgama.

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Petition filed at Supreme Court against EC calling for Provincial polls

A petition has been filed by the Truth Seekers Movement against the Elections Commission (EC) calling for a Supreme Court order to be issued on the latter to conduct the elections of six provincial bodies whose terms have been expired.

Monday, February 18, 2019 - 51 - 0

Driver of bus involved in Marawila accident arrested

The driver of a private bus involved in a tragic accident which killed three and injured 19 in Marawila has been arrested today (Feb 18).

Monday, February 18, 2019 - 50 - 0

SLC releases ODI squad against South Africa ; Akila Dhananjaya returns

The Sri Lankan squad for the upcoming One Day International series against Sri Lanka was released today (Feb 18).

Monday, February 18, 2019 - 67 - 0

Remarks made by SL players following test victory "unacceptable" : Minister Ranatunga

Minister Arjuna Ranatunga has said that the remarks made by the Sri Lankan cricketers inside the dressing room following their recent victory cannot be accepted under any circumstances.

Monday, February 18, 2019 - 252 - 0

IP Kapila Nishantha arrested over abduction of two businessmen in Rathgama

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Police Inspector Kapila Nishantha of the Special Investigations Unit (Southern Province) was arrested by the CID today (Feb 18) over the abduction of two businessmen in Rathgama.

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Petition filed at Supreme Court against EC calling for Provincial polls

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Driver of bus involved in Marawila accident arrested

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The driver of a private bus involved in a tragic accident which killed three and injured 19 in Marawila has been arrested today (Feb 18).

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Remarks made by SL players following test victory "unacceptable" : Minister Ranatunga

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Minister Arjuna Ranatunga has said that the remarks made by the Sri Lankan cricketers inside the dressing room following their recent victory cannot be accepted under any circumstances.

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Special traffic plans in place for Gangarama Navam Maha Perahera

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Vehciular movement will be temporarily suspended from Sir James Peiris Mawatha/Slave Island Roundabout to Pittala Junction until the conclusion of the Gangarama Perahera which will commence at 7:00 pm today (Feb 18).

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Finance Ministry signs agreement with AFD for Rs 15 b wastewater project

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The Finance Ministry today (Feb 18) signed an agreement with the French Agency for Development (AFD) for a Rs 15 billion wastewater disposal project in Ratmalana and Moratuwa.

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Businessman remanded until Feb 25 over tax fraud

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A businessman who was arrested and later released on bail over an import tax fraud has been ordered to be remanded until February 25.

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Permits for electric chain-saws to be issued from Feb 20

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Registration for all electric chain-saws will commence from February 20.

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Two Lankan women arrested for attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs 33.1 m into India

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Two Sri Lankan women were arrested at the Mumbai Airport today (Feb 18) for attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs 33.

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Gangarama Perahera from 7 pm onwards today and tomorrow

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The Gangarama Navam Maha Perahera will take place today (Feb 18) and tomorrow from 7 pm onwards.

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Grade One students yet to receive uniform vouchers : Joseph Stalin

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Students who were recently admitted to Grade One have not received their uniform vouchers as of yet, Chairman of the Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) Joseph Stalin said.

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Thilaka Jayasundara assumes duties as DG of Public Enterprises Department

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Thilaka Jayasundara today (Feb 18) assumed duties as the Director General of the Department of Public Enterprises.

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World Bank VP and Minister Wickramaratne at SLDU

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Special traffic plans in place for Gangarama Navam Maha Perahera

Finance Ministry signs agreement with AFD for Rs 15 b wastewater project

Businessman remanded until Feb 25 over tax fraud

Permits for electric chain-saws to be issued from Feb 20

Two Lankan women arrested for attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs 33.1 m into India

Software pirates use Apple tech to put hacked apps on iPhones

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Software pirates have hijacked technology designed by Apple Inc to distribute hacked versions of Spotify, Angry Birds, Po.

Thursday, February 14, 2019 - 42 - 0

Impact of legal delays

The Law Delay is harmful to everyone; its implications are wide and far reaching. It impacts all parties involved in the justice delivery process, .

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Central Bank suspends new deposit acceptance by The Finance Co.

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The Central Bank (CB) on Friday suspended the acceptance of new deposits, placed restrictions on withdrawal of deposits and restricted disbursement of loans and advances to facilitate the restructuring process of the troubled The Finance Company (TFC).

Friday, February 15, 2019 - 121 - 0

More opportunities for citizens to engage the Government

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Central Bank suspends new deposit acceptance by The Finance Co.

Friday, February 15, 2019

More opportunities for citizens to engage the Government

Thursday, February 14, 2019

More opportunities are required for citizens to participate in government activities at the grassroots level, said Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe the launch of ‘Citra’- The Social Innovation Lab co-developed by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Research and the United Nations Development Programme and held at the Galle Face Hotel on Wednesday.

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Rowing: Diyawanna to host 34th National Rowing Championship

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e National Rowing Championship 2019, the Diyawanna Rowing Centre will gear up to host the 34th National Rowing Championship in less than couple of weeks. This year’s National Championships tak.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 7 - 0

Dialog-ST 2019: Sudden calm among almost all competitors

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Rowing: Diyawanna to host 34th National Rowing Championship

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

After the successful conclusion of Junior and Intermediate National Rowing Championship 2019, the Diyawanna Rowing Centre will gear up to host the 34th National Rowing Championship in less than couple of weeks.

Dialog-ST 2019: Sudden calm among almost all competitors

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

After a week which ended in a sudden silence Navod Paranavithana of Mahinda College still holds on to his lead in All-Island Schools as the end of the 18th week results of the Dialog 4G-the Sunday Times Most Popular Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year 2019 contest come out.

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Monday, February 18, 2019 - 28 - 0

'Missing Lovers' : Reflections by families of the disappeared

Features Marking Valentines Day in a different way, Colombo-based NGOs brought families of the disappeared from across the country to an event called ‘Missing Lovers’ held in Colombo last week to remember those who went missing during the war.

Field trip to Hikkaduwa National Park organised by the WNPS

Monday, February 18, 2019 - 30 - 0

Indian Cultural Centre presents Meghna Das

Thursday, February 14, 2019 - 51 - 0

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US Indo-Pacific Command declares open two schools refurbished at a cost of Rs 190 m

Thursday, February 14, 2019 - 64 - 0

Space Office opens newest showroom at Elvitigala Mawatha

'He Comes From Jaffna' directed by Jith Peiris at the Lionel Wendt this week

In Pictures: Chinese New Year celebrations at the Shangri-La Hotel

Government of India offers Lankan nationals scholarships to study Hindi

Kala Pola returns for its 26th run on February 24

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Monday, February 18, 2019

'Missing Lovers' : Reflections by families of the disappeared

Monday, February 18, 2019

Field trip to Hikkaduwa National Park organised by the WNPS

Features The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) of Sri Lanka is organising a field trip to Hikkaduwa National Park on Feb 23.

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Indian Cultural Centre presents Meghna Das

Features The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Colombo will be presenting Meghna Das, an Odissi exponent from India on February 18, 2019 at 6.

Thursday, February 14, 2019

US Indo-Pacific Command declares open two schools refurbished at a cost of Rs 190 m

Features The US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) recently declared open two schools in Nintavur and Soodaikkudah which were renovated at a cost of over Rs 190 million.

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Thursday, February 14, 2019 - 42 - 0

Software pirates use Apple tech to put hacked apps on iPhones

Opinion SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Software pirates have hijacked technology designed by Apple Inc to distribute hacked versions of Spotify, Angry Birds, Pokemon Go, Minecraft and other popular apps on iPhones, Reuters has found.