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Japans’ Dole grabs land here too
Friday, 18 March 2016 15:59Japan’s Dole, formerly an American multinational company and known the world over as a land grabber, is engaged in taking over land in Sri Lanka too, alleges the Environment Conservation Trust.
Gamini Wijetunge commemoration on 31st
Friday, 18 March 2016 15:58Late veteran journalist, who was not only an innovative journalist and magazine editor but also an unusual film critic and cultural commentator,is to be commemorated and his work to be appreciated at an special event scheduled to be held on 31st March.
Explosion at Kotugoda CEB grid substation
Friday, 18 March 2016 15:47An explosion followed by a fire has broken out at a CEB grid substation in Kotugoda.
Steps to deal with human-wild animal conflicts
Friday, 18 March 2016 14:36The wildlife conservation department is taking steps to deal with human-wild animal conflicts, mainly involving elephants.
Two Maldivian youths ran extortion racket from Dehiwala
Friday, 18 March 2016 13:32Sri Lanka’s CID is investigating two Maldivian youths who had extorted money from more than 50 wealthy Maldivians, including five ministers, Lakbima reports.
Complaint to govt. analyst over breathalyzers
Friday, 18 March 2016 10:52The Lawyers for Good Governance has informed government analyst Sakunthala Tennakoon in writing that the breathalyzer balloons being used by police were of substandard.
Rajitha returns
Friday, 18 March 2016 08:25Norochcholai operations resume : Power cuts over!
Friday, 18 March 2016 08:18The ministry of power and renewable energy says that they will be able to provide an uninterrupted power supply from today (18) onwards.