Nine remanded until May 06 over yesterday's explosions

Nine suspects who were arrested in Wellampitiya over yesterday's explosions have been remanded until May 06.

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 137 - 0

Catholic Bishops' Conference issues statement on Easter Sunday attacks

The Catholic Bishops' Conference has called the tragic incidents which took place on Easter Sunday as an "cruel act which is extremely deplorable".

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 57 - 0

Indian Coast Guard increases monitoring efforts; expresses willingness to assist Lankan Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard has increased its monitoring efforts in the Indo-Sri Lankan territorial waters, to prevent members of an extremist groups from entering the country, Indian media reports.

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 80 - 0

Explosion as Security Officers diffuse bomb near the Kochchikade Church

The bomb disposal team of security forces carried out a controlled detonation of a vehicle borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the vicinity of the Kochchikade Church a short while ago.

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 354 - 0

Police officers killed in Dematagoda raid receive posthumous promotions

The Sub Inspector, and two Police Constables who were killed during a raid at a house in Dematagoda yesterday (April 21) have received posthumous promotions, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara said.

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 117 - 0

Nine remanded until May 06 over yesterday's explosions

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Nine suspects who were arrested in Wellampitiya over yesterday's explosions have been remanded until May 06.

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 137 - 0 MORE

Catholic Bishops' Conference issues statement on Easter Sunday attacks

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The Catholic Bishops' Conference has called the tragic incidents which took place on Easter Sunday as an "cruel act which is extremely deplorable".

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 57 - 0 MORE

Indian Coast Guard increases monitoring efforts; expresses willingness to assist Lankan Coast Guard

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The Indian Coast Guard has increased its monitoring efforts in the Indo-Sri Lankan territorial waters, to prevent members of an extremist groups from entering the country, Indian media reports.

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 80 - 0 MORE

Explosion as Security Officers diffuse bomb near the Kochchikade Church

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The bomb disposal team of security forces carried out a controlled detonation of a vehicle borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the vicinity of the Kochchikade Church a short while ago.

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 354 - 0 MORE

Police officers killed in Dematagoda raid receive posthumous promotions

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Monday, April 22, 2019 - 117 - 0 MORE

Police discover stock of explosives at a residence in Mannar

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Mannar police have discovered a stock of explosives in the garden of a resident in Oluthuduvai, Mannar today (Apr 22).

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 313 - 0 MORE

87 detonators discovered at Bastian Mawatha in Pettah

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A total of 87 detonators have been discovered at a private bus stand in Bastian Mawatha by the Pettah Police this afternoon.

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 274 - 0 MORE

Govt. to provide Rs 1 million as compensation to victim families - Min. Senaratne

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The government will provide Rs 1 million as compensation to the families of those who lost their lives during the explosive attacks which occured yesterday, Minister Rajitha Senaratne said.

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 68 - 0 MORE

Government declares tomorrow as national day of mourning

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The government has declared tomorrow (Apr 23) as a national day of mourning.

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 243 - 0 MORE

Clauses on prevention of terrorism to be gazetted under Emergency Regulations

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The clauses pertaining to the prevention of terrorism will be brought under the Emergency Regulations with effect from midnight today (Apr 22).

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 142 - 0 MORE

Sri Lanka’s business community condemns attacks, urges unity, to stay calm

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Sri Lanka’s business community has condemned Sunday’s acts of terror which killed more than 290 people and created havoc at three churches and three luxury hotels, and urged people to be united in this time of grief.

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 78 - 0 MORE

Two persons arrested over suspicion in Dambulla

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Two persons have been arrested in Dambulla after Police had noticed suspicious activity concerning the suspects last evening.

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 268 - 0 MORE

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Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 717 - 0

Sri Lanka: Best moment to abolish the Presidency? – OpEd

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 388 - 1

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Sri Lanka’s business community condemns attacks, urges unity, to stay calm

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Monday, April 22, 2019 - 586 - 0

Colombo stock market resumes trading on Tuesday

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After a day-long closure on Monday owing to devastating bomb blasts in the capital (Colombo) and outside on Sunday, the Colombo Stock Exchange said trading will resume on Tuesday.

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 586 - 0

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Monday, April 22, 2019

Colombo stock market resumes trading on Tuesday

Monday, April 22, 2019

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SLC releases names of 15-member squad for ICC World Cup 2019

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d which will take part at the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in England and Wales. Yesterday, SLC, in press communiqué confirm.

Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 478 - 2

Dian Gomes elected to Asian Boxing Confederation

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Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 76 - 0

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SLC releases names of 15-member squad for ICC World Cup 2019

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today released its 15-member squad which will take part at the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in England and Wales.

Dian Gomes elected to Asian Boxing Confederation

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Dian Gomes, President of the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka was elected as a member of the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) yesterday (Apr 17).

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Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 132 - 0

People’s Church, Narahenpita launches a celebration of Hope from April 19-21

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'Victoria' TV star Laurence Fox indulges in Ayurvedic 'no-frills detox' in Beruwela

Monday, April 15, 2019 - 406 - 0

Disney's video streaming service sets November launch

Friday, April 12, 2019 - 69 - 0

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 182 - 1

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

People’s Church, Narahenpita launches a celebration of Hope from April 19-21

Features People’s Church, Narahenpita launches a celebration of Hope from April 19 -21, 2019 from 5.

Monday, April 15, 2019

'Victoria' TV star Laurence Fox indulges in Ayurvedic 'no-frills detox' in Beruwela

Features Playing the “charismatic and wayward” Foreign Secretary Lord Palmerston in ITV's 'Victoria' series, Laurence Fox recounts his Ayurvedi 'no-frills detox' in Beruwela for the Daily Mail.

Friday, April 12, 2019

Disney's video streaming service sets November launch

Features Disney announced Thursday that its video streaming service would launch in the US in November, spotlighting its blockbuster-making studios as it takes on powerhouse Netflix.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Scholarships for Sri Lankan students to study Ayurveda, Yoga, Homepathy in India

Features The High Commission of India in Colombo has initiated a scholarship programme for Sri Lankan nationals under the Ayush Scholarship Scheme for UG/PG/PhD courses in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy for the academic year 2019-20.

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Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 717 - 0

Canada's golden boy Trudeau sinks in polls as scandal takes toll

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 388 - 1

Tea label giants vow probe after Sri Lanka labor abuse expose

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 431 - 0

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 280 - 0

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 137 - 1

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Friday, March 15, 2019 - 411 - 1

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Sri Lanka: Best moment to abolish the Presidency? – OpEd

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Tea label giants vow probe after Sri Lanka labor abuse expose

Opinion NUWARA ELIYA, Sri Lanka (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Plantations in Sri Lanka that supply tea stamped slavery-free to top global companies are under investigation by ethical label groups after an expose found illegal wage deductions that have left some workers ill and unable to afford healthcare.

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

UNHCR And Sri Lankan Diplomacy: Deny, Deceive And Delay – Analysis

Opinion Already four years including a two-year extension granted to the Sri Lankan Government by the Human Rights Council in 2017, there is little progress in addressing the key goals set out in the Human Rights Council adopted resolution on 1st October,2015 (A/HRC/30/1), titled “Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka”.

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Saturday, April 20, 2019 - 54 - 0

India's stricken Jet Airways suspends all operations

World India's debt-stricken Jet Airways halted all of its operations Wednesday after failing to secure emergency funding from lenders, leaving it teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.