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India to upgrade railway network in Lanka
Wednesday, 06 July 2016 10:21India and Sri Lanka today discussed here various issues concerning development of railway network in the island country.
Presidential Secretariat officials linked to Ekneligoda killing
Wednesday, 06 July 2016 09:04During the final days of the life of abducted journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda in January 2010, the suspect Army intelligence men have had regular communications with the Presidential Secretariat from their Giritale base, according to the CID.
Top policemen investigated over cover-up of Lasantha murder probe
Wednesday, 06 July 2016 08:41The police headquarters has opened an investigation into its top officials who had covered up the probe into the killing of journalist Lasantha Wickramatunga.
Abducted and tortured Tamil fearing Sri Lanka state intelligence seeks security
Tuesday, 05 July 2016 20:44A Tamil man from northern Sri Lanka who was found abandoned with severe torture injuries on the same day the country’s president took to the streets on a ‘Stop Torture’ campaign, has appealed to authorities for security.
Arjun Mahendran to be BOI chairman?
Tuesday, 05 July 2016 20:25Prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is intending to appoint former Central Bank governor Arjun Mahendran as chairman of the Board of Investment, say government sources.
PAFFREL to take legal action against poll postponement
Tuesday, 05 July 2016 13:21PAFFREL has decided to take legal action against a postponement of the local government elections.
CAA officials aid sale of electrical equipment without warranty
Tuesday, 05 July 2016 12:20The sale of electrical equipment without a warranty has been taking place in Colombo Pettah on a large scale.
Economic woes due to drop in foreign reserves – president (video)
Tuesday, 05 July 2016 10:16President Maithripala Sirisena says the country is facing economic woes due to a drop in foreign reserves.