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Army’s DCOS assumes duties
Thursday, 25 February 2016 21:11Deputy chief of staff of the Army, Major General Sumedha Perera has assumed duties.
Auckland Zoo 'delighted' by new elephant offer, but animal rights activists angry
Thursday, 25 February 2016 20:58Auckland Zoo says it is "delighted" to accept the gift of a Sri Lankan baby elephant, but the move has left animal rights activists outraged.
Sri Lankan shares fall for 3rd day as investors shun risky assets
Thursday, 25 February 2016 20:53Sri Lankan shares fell for a third straight session on Thursday to a 22-month closing low, as investors shunned risky assets and an interest rate hike last week continued to dampen sentiment.
Uduwe Thera files petition against arrest
Thursday, 25 February 2016 20:51Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera today (25) filed a petition requesting that he be not arrested over the possession of a baby elephant.
Asela Iddawela gets awards at World CSR Congress
Thursday, 25 February 2016 20:48Mr. Asela Iddawela, Chairman of Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation awarded with Global CSR Excellence and Leadership Award, at World CSR Congress held in Mumbai recently.
Mangala begins New York visit
Thursday, 25 February 2016 20:45Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Mangala Samaraweera arrived in New York on a three day visit, to attend the UNDP 50th Anniversary Ministerial meeting held at the UN headquarters, from the 21st-24th of February.
Human rights report urges Sri Lanka to translate promises into action
Thursday, 25 February 2016 20:38A report on the state of human rights around the world has urged Sri Lanka to translate its promises of accountability into action.
Tax collection to be outsourced?
Thursday, 25 February 2016 13:02The Department of Inland Revenue is making an attempt to outsource the collection of defaulted tax, say department sources.