Parliamentary complex threatened with flooding
Sand bags are being used to control the water level of Diyawanna Oya as the parliamentary complex at Sri Jayewardenepura…
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‘RTI will prevent return to secrecy, lack of accountability’
Monday, 16 May 2016 20:31Enshrining citizens’ Right to Information (RTI) in legislation will give Sri Lankans the tools to make their country a better place, and prevent any return to an era of secrecy and a lack of accountability, says US ambassador in Colombo Atul Keshap.
Int’l community asks govt. to end discrimination against LGBTI people
Monday, 16 May 2016 20:21The international community calls on Sri Lanka to use the historic opportunity of the new constitution to end discrimination in law against LGBTI people.
‘Govt. in deals with thieves’ (video)
Monday, 16 May 2016 20:16Protecting persons linked to serious acts of bribery and corruption is a criminal breach of the promises given to the people, says convener of the National Movement for a Just Society Prof. Sarath Wijesuriya.
BBS comes under floods
Monday, 16 May 2016 16:21The Saddharma Rajakeeya Viharaya in Rajagiriya, where Bodu Bala Sena secretary - Ven. GalagodaAththe Gnanasara Thera resides, is inundated by flood waters.
Even prepared to disrobe to safeguard Mahinda
Monday, 16 May 2016 14:08Ven. Suriyawewa Bendiwewa Pemasiri Thera has said they would ensure the protection of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, even if a 100 of them had to follow the footsteps of the great Theraputthabhaya, who ceased to be a monk to join the army of King Dutugemunu.
Highest rainfall from Katunayake
Monday, 16 May 2016 13:05As most areas around the island face wet weather, the highest rainfall is being reported from the Katunayaka area.
SC dismisses Rosy's petition
Monday, 16 May 2016 13:03Supreme Court today (16) dismissed the petition filed by Rosy Senanayaka, asking recount of Colombo District Preferential Votes in the last General Election.
Mangala sanctioned payment for Mahinda’s airfare
Monday, 16 May 2016 12:58Foreign affairs minister Mangala Samaraweera says it is him who has sanctioned the payment of the airfare for former president Mahinda Rajapaksa’s visit to Uganda.
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