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Sri Lanka’s Maid in Saudi Problem
Thursday, 11 February 2016 20:10Sri Lanka says it has a maid in Saudi Arabia problem it is trying to fix.
Sri Lanka: Investigate, Not Promote, Ex-Army Chief
Thursday, 11 February 2016 20:06The Sri Lankan government’s appointment to parliament of the former army chief whose forces were implicated in widespread abuses contradicts pledges to investigate alleged war crimes, Human Rights Watch said today. On February 9, 2016, the United National Party of Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe appointed Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka to parliament as a national list member for a seat vacated by the death of an incumbent.
Rajapaksas’ new party starts tomorrow
Thursday, 11 February 2016 19:55The head office of the new political party to be led by Basil Rajapaksa with Mahinda Rajapaksa’s blessings will be opened at 10.00 am tomorrow (12) at Nelum Mawatha, Jayanthipura near the parliamentary complex.
Maithri and Ranil betrayed country - MR
Thursday, 11 February 2016 15:20Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that although it is attempted "to portray the UNHRC resolution as a great diplomatic victory for Sri Lanka, it is actually a 'a great betrayal comparable to the Kandyan Convention of 1815.'
‘Wear sunglasses when in the sun’
Thursday, 11 February 2016 13:03Strong sun-rays could lead to cataract in the eyes, warns Dr. Muditha Kulatunga of the National Eye Hospital.
Jayantha Jayasuriya sworn in as new AG
Thursday, 11 February 2016 11:05President’s Counsel Jayantha Jayasuriya took oaths as the Attorney General before the President a short while ago (11).
Yoshitha, 4 others further remanded
Thursday, 11 February 2016 10:58The Kaduwela magistrate today (11) ordered to further remand five including Yoshitha Rajapaksa, Rohan Weliwita and Nishantha Ranatunga until Feb.25.
Yoshitha, 4 others at Kaduwela court
Thursday, 11 February 2016 10:29Youshitha Rajapaksa and the four others, who are accused of misuse of state property through CSN sports channel, were brought to the Kaduwela courts today (11).