Global Peace Index: Sri Lanka jumps 18 positions in rankings
Sri Lanka is ranked 97 in the Global Peace Index 2016 out of 163 countries. According to independent, non-partisan and…
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Military unlikely to admit war crimes accusations – Chandrika (video)
Friday, 10 June 2016 09:14The military is unlikely to admit accusations of crime during the war, believes former president Chandrika Kumaratunga, gagana.lk reports.
Cause for ammo dump blast still unknown
Friday, 10 June 2016 08:58The cause for the explosion at the sub ammunition dump of the Army camp at Salawa in Kosgama is still unknown, say military sources.
Mahinda leaves for Japan
Friday, 10 June 2016 08:33Ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa left the country by Cathay Pacific flight CX 610 at 12.30 am today (10) on a visit to Japan.
No-confidence motion against Ravi defeated
Thursday, 09 June 2016 23:00The no-confidence motion against finance minister Ravi Karunanayake was defeated by a majority of 94 votes in parliament today (09).
Modi - Sirisena to jointly open renovated Jaffna stadium
Thursday, 09 June 2016 15:39Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President President Maithripala Sirisena will jointly inaugurate the renovated Duraiappah Stadium in Jaffna through video conferencing on June 18, Indian officials told Express on Wednesday.
Fmr. DIG Anura Senanayake further remanded
Thursday, 09 June 2016 14:49Former Senior DIG Anura Senanayake who was earlier arrested in connection with the killing of rugby player Wasim Thajudeen has been further remanded till June 23.
Salawa not to be an armoury again
Thursday, 09 June 2016 14:48Army spokesperson - Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera said that the Salawa Army Camp will not be used as an armory again.
Explosion in Thalangama kills 3
Thursday, 09 June 2016 13:30An explosion has occurred behind the Thalangama Police at Deekin Udyanaya short while ago. Reportedly three people have been killed due to the explosion.
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