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Warrant issued to arrest Gnanasara Thera

Monday, 25 January 2016 17:22

The Homagama magistrate today (25) ordered police to arrest General secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena - Ven. GalabodaAththe Gnanasara Thera, reports say.

Diesel exhaust fumes cause cancer

Monday, 25 January 2016 12:44
Exhaust fumes from diesel vehicles cause cancer and chronic diseases in the lungs, says pulmonologist at Ratnapura General hospital Chandana N. Kulatunga.

Open University students hold protest

Monday, 25 January 2016 12:12

Students of the Open University are engaged in a protest demonstration, citing several issues.

Indian fishermen to boycott Katchatheevu pilgrimage

Monday, 25 January 2016 12:06

Indian fishermen have decided to boycott Katchatheevu pilgrimage for the annual festival at St Antony’s Church and not lend their boats. The pilgrimage is scheduled for February 20 and 21.

Shiranthi not to appear before PRECIFAC today

Monday, 25 January 2016 11:57

Former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has informed that she will be unable to appear before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) today (25).

Kotelawala before PRECIFAC

Monday, 25 January 2016 10:59

Chairman of the Ceylinco Group of Companies, Lalith Kotelawala today (25) appeared before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC).

UAE, Lanka promote MEASA investments

Monday, 25 January 2016 10:38
Essa Kazim, governor of Dubai International Financial Centre, or DIFC, welcomed a high-profile Sri Lankan delegation led by Finance Minister, Ravi Karunanayake. The discussions held as part of the visit sought to reinforce business ties and investment relations between the island nation and Dubai.

Aruna Soyza to vacant seat?

Monday, 25 January 2016 09:50

A request is to be made to appoint general secretary of the Democratic National Movement (DNM) Aruna Soyza to fill the parliamentary seat that fell vacant following the death of lands minister M.K.A.D.S. Gunwardena.

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