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TNA refuses to accept president’s remark

Wednesday, 27 January 2016 13:01

The TNA will not accept a recent remark by the president that is contrary to a government commitment to obtain international support for investigations into alleged war crimes, said party MP M.A. Sumanthiran.

No bail for Pillayan

Wednesday, 27 January 2016 11:16

The Batticaloa Magistrate today (27) further remanded former Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan, who was arrested in connection with the murder of ex-MP Joseph Pararajasingham, until February 10.

Belarus, Sri Lanka to sign memorandum of cooperation in mass media Society

Wednesday, 27 January 2016 09:13

Belarus' Council of Ministers has approved the draft memorandum of cooperation between the governments of Belarus and Sri Lanka on cooperation in mass media as a basis for holding the relevant talks.

Fonseka’s secretary too, to ally with UNP!

Wednesday, 27 January 2016 09:05

The Apey Jathika Peramuna, led by retired Capt. Senaka de Silva, has decided to form an alliance with the UNP, say party sources.

Gnanasara Thera held separately

Wednesday, 27 January 2016 08:26
Bodu Bala Sena general secretary Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera is being held in a separate location at Welikada Prison, watched by officials.

Activists urge EU to safeguard Sri Lanka worker rights

Tuesday, 26 January 2016 20:54

Sri Lankan labor activists lobbied a delegation from the European Union asking for help to improve the rights of low-paid apparel factory workers.

Sri Lankan shares fall for 2nd day to near 1-wk closing low

Tuesday, 26 January 2016 20:51

Sri Lankan shares fell for a second straight session on Tuesday to their near one-week closing low in thin trade after the central bank kept its key policy rates unchanged and as investors worried over volatile global markets and rising returns on risk-free assets.

STF takes Gnanasara Thera to Welikada

Tuesday, 26 January 2016 20:02

As a group of monks were laying siege at Homagama courts complex, prison officials, along with a STF team, took Bodu Bala Sena general secretary Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera in a cab to Welikada Prison this evening.

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