‘Thirasara Lanka Jathika Mangalya’ exhibition declared open at BMICH
The opening ceremony of the exhibition ‘Thirasara Lanka Jathika Mangalya’ is currently underway at the BMICH in Colombo, under the auspices ...
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Colombo Magistrate’s Court considers requests made by Aluthgamage and Sajin Vass
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court granted permission for MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage to travel overseas until June 30. The order was issued by ...
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Ex-South Korean President Park Geun-hye arrested in corruption probe
Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been arrested and taken into custody over a corruption scandal that led to her dismissal. Th...
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“Lack of transparency, changing taxes among reasons for stock market’s downward trend”
Economists state that the stock market is experiencing a downward trend. Dr. Aminda Methsila, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Business Stu...
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Changing tax rates and the hard task of boosting investor confidence
The 2016/2017 financial year ends tomorrow. Yet, the glaring contradictions in the budget proposals speech delivered by Finance Minister Rav...
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CBSL Bond Scam and the crying need for scrutiny and a Presidential Commission of Inquiry
It’s been two years and three days, since the first controversial bond scam of the Central Bank, while, it has been an year and a day since ...
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Presidential Commission Day 25: CBSL Assistant Director reacts in shock
Day 25 of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry: Assistant Director of the Central Bank Sepala Ratnayake, providing evidence before the Com...
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SriLankan Airlines incurs USD 40m loss – 662 flights cancelled due to BIA renovations
It is believed that SriLankan Airlines has suffered an approximate loss of USD 40 million, during the period when the Katunayake Airport was...
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Virat Kohli: India captain clarifies ‘hostile’ Australia remark
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has said comments about his friendship with Australian players have been “blown out of proportion”. He sa...
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Accomplices of Wele Suda”sentenced to life imprisonment
Colombo Chief High Court Judge Manilal Waidyathilake sentenced two accomplices of alleged underworld kingpin, Gampola Samantha Kumara alias ...
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Fraud case filed against MP Aluthgmage
A case has been filed at the Colombo High Court against MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage for defrauding a sum of Rs. 3.9 million. The Attorney Ge...
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MP Weerawansa ends hunger strike
MP Wimal Weerawansa ended a 9 day hunger strike this morning. The fast was concluded after Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Thero and several othe...
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US First Lady presents Sandya Eknaligoda with the “International Women of Courage” Award
Sandya Eknaligoda, the wife of missing journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda has been honoured with the International ‘Women of Courage’ award, pre...
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Department of Wildlife to recruit 500 new officers
The Department of Wildlife says that steps will be taken to recruit 500 new officers for all duties carried out by the department, including...
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Fines and legal action as Dengue Declaration takes effect
The Ministry of Health says that all its officers have been instructed to enforce the Declaration on the Control of Dengue, which has been e...
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Paramedics Services trade union strike
Members of five trade unions belonging to the Paramedics Services commenced a 24 hour token strike at 8 am this morning. Members of several ...
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Four arrested over Kerala Ganja possession
Four people have been arrested in Nawaththegama after it was discovered that they had 5 kilograms of Kerala Ganja in their possession. The ...
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Battaramulla- Borella bus lane given the green light
A decision has been made to allocate a lane only for the operation of buses from Battaramulla to Borella. Chairman of the Urban Development ...
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Tsunami alert issued after 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Russia
A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake rocked Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka peninsula, some 80 kilometers north east of Ust-Kamchatsk. The Sak...
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European Investment Bank to assist in Govt.’s sustainable development plan
Andrew McDowell, newly appointed Vice President of the European Investment Bank responsible for South Asia, in a three day visit to Sri La...
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President felicitates G.C.E (A/L) and grade 5 exam winners
President Maithripala Sirisana presented awards and prizes to the students who passed G.C.E Advanced Level and grade five scholarships exa...
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PM May triggers article 50, Brexit process started
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is to trigger Article 50 on Wednesday, kick-starting the Brexit process that will see Britain leave the Europe...
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Evening showers or thundershowers expected
Showers or thundershowers will occur in many provinces, particularly in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern Provinces aft...
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Passenger jet bursts into flames on the runway
A Peruvian Airlines Boeing 737 passenger jet veered off the runway after landing, suffered the collapse of all gear and burst into flames co...
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Vehicle believed to be connected to journalists’ abductions emerges from Piliyandala
CID (Criminal Investigations Department) has impounded a van, which is believed to have been used for several crimes, including the abductio...
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More 9As this year says Examinations Department
The Examinations Department says that 8,224 students who sat for the 2016 GCE Ordinary Level Examination have received As for all 9 subjects...
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Colombo and surrounding areas poised for 15-hour water cut
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says that the water supply to several areas in Colombo will be temporarily suspended for a peri...
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PUCSL kicks off the 2nd edition of Consumer Rights Forum
Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) held the second edition of ‘Consumer Rights’ Forum, featuring an eminent panel of expert...
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Finance Minister receives the 'Best Finance Minister of the Year 2017 - Asia Pacific Region' Award from the Banker Magazine
Prestigious Banker Magazine presented Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake the 'Best Finance Minister of the Year 2017 - Asia Pacific Re...
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Nearly 100 tanks in Monaragala District rehabilitated
The Konhaga tank in Katugahagage Colony in Monaragala District, which was rehabilitated after about 50 years was opened for community use ...
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G.C.E (O/L) top rankers announced
Department of Examination announced the top rankers of the G.C.E Ordinary Level examination – 2016 today (28th March). Accordingly, Anu...
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Emerging international image on Sri Lanka would bring benefits to people - Finance Minister
People will be relieved of tax burden as soon as possible… Sri Lanka has been able to build a positive international image subsequent ...
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Resettlement Ministry constructs 11,253 houses in war affected areas
Minister of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs D.M. Swaminathan said that his ministry has construct...
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Three more RO plants bestowed for community use
Sri Lanka Navy opened three more RO plants installed at the village of Nedunkulama in Vavuniya, Orubendiwewa Central College, and Dharmap...
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President of the German Bundestag to visit Sri Lanka in April
President of the German Bundestag, Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert accompanied by a Parliamentary delegation is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka in ...
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Trade and investment promotion event held in New Delhi
Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi organized a trade and investment promotion event on 21st March at the High Commission premises. The...
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Ambiguity hovers over taxation policy: Corporate Income Tax too an area riddled with contradictions
Whilst a strong taxation policy is an essential attribute of a robust economy, the uncertainty surrounding the current rate of Corporate Inc...
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Gotabhaya Rajapaksa denies charges made by Minister Fonseka
Former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa had denied charges made by Minister Sarath Fonseka on the existence of a secret military outfit...
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Activists raise concerns over Horana tyre factory
Activists raised concerns about the controversial tyre factory in Horana. Construction on the controversial tyre factory in Horana has recom...
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Presidential Commission: Day 23 – CBSL deputy governor provides evidence
Issuing 30 year bonds – Was it a directive of the Monetary Board or the Governor of the Central Bank? Day 23 of the Presidential Commission:...
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GCE O/L, Grade Five Scholarship exam high-achievers awarded by the President (Photos)
Awards were presented to the students who excelled in the 2016 Ordinary Level examinations by President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presiden...
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Permit of agency to suspended over death of SL pilgrims in India
The Ministry of Buddha Sasana says that the permit of the agency which organised the pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya, where three Sri Lankans died ...
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Migrant workers to get new tax concessions
Sri Lanka Customs has decided to provide a new tax concessions for several items, including housing items for migrant workers. Deputy Direct...
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Evidence of wrongdoings in EPF accounts: Disciplinary action to be taken against CBSL officials
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank has decided to take disciplinary action against any official of the Central Bank where there is evide...
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Raviraj killing: Appeal Court orders that CID assistance be sought to find acquitted naval officers
The Court of Appeal ordered the Attorney General to seek assistance of the Criminal Investigations Department in order to find the locations...
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Fifteen-hour water cut on Wednesday: NWSDB
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says that the water supply to several areas in Colombo will be temporarily suspended for a peri...
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