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“Q” branch nabs 6 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees

Thursday, 21 January 2016 10:06

The “Q” branch police on Wednesday arrested six Sri Lankan Tamil refugees on the charge of planning to embark on an illegal boat journey to New Zealand, 'The Hindu' reports.

Why extent of port city gets extended?

Thursday, 21 January 2016 09:58

The China Communications Construction company had begun the reclaiming activities more than one month before coast conservation authorities had approved the environment impact assessment report for the Colombo port city project, it has now been revealed.

13th Amendment back in the limelight in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 21 January 2016 09:47

Even as Sri Lanka is preparing to come up with a new Constitution with devolution as one of the key issues, the 13th Amendment, which created provincial councils in the country, is again in the limelight.

Oman's head coach Duleep Mendis shocked by bribery claims

Thursday, 21 January 2016 09:11
Former Sri Lankan cricket star and Oman's head coach Duleep Mendis has claimed that he has been 'completely taken by surprise' by the bribery allegations that have rocked his country's cricket scene over the past couple of days. 

Ervin, Krishantha, Rosie considered for vacant seat

Thursday, 21 January 2016 08:42
Ervin Weerakkody is most likely to be appointed to fill the UNP national list parliamentary seat that fell vacant following the death of lands minister M.D.A.D.S. Gunawardena, say UNP sources.

The future of Sri Lanka’s economy

Wednesday, 20 January 2016 19:59

A new era has dawned in Sri Lanka. Peace has been consolidated after a bloody 30-year civil conflict. The country’s 67-year old democracy has been reinforced after a dramatic, peaceful and people-led political transition in January 2015.

Ranil is 1st Lankan leader to attend WEF!

Wednesday, 20 January 2016 19:52

The World Economic Forum commenced at Davos, Switzerland today (20), attended by world leaders, including Sri Lankan prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, and more than 2,000 economists.

Sri Lanka to recommence petroleum imports from Iran

Wednesday, 20 January 2016 19:55

The Sri Lankan government said on Wednesday that it will begin discussions on trade and petroleum sales with Iran next month after economic sanctions were lifted on the country last week.

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