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4 suspects in Thajudeen killing identified
Sunday, 20 December 2015 20:04Law enforcement authorities have identified four persons said to be connected to the murder of ruggerite Wasim Thajudeen.
UNICEF: More than 16 million babies born in conflict zones this year
Sunday, 20 December 2015 14:31More than 16 million babies were born in conflict zones in 2015—around 1 in 8 births worldwide—according to latest figures released by UNICEF on Thursday. The figure represents a slight increase from last year.
CID probes 38 intelligence officers
Sunday, 20 December 2015 15:05The CID is to summon 38 more intelligence officers for questioning in connection with the enforced disappearance of journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda.
15,000 child abuse complaints piled up with AG
Sunday, 20 December 2015 11:32Around 15,000 of the complaints received by police from 2010 to 2014 with regard to child abuse still remain piled up at the attorney general’s department.
PTA to be repealed next month!
Sunday, 20 December 2015 10:14The Prevention of Terrorism Act will be repealed next month, the government has decided.
IMF warns of Sri Lanka's deficit fallout
Sunday, 20 December 2015 08:08Sri Lanka’s fiscal deficit is a key concern for 2015 and the medium term said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in their annual report on Sri Lanka.
Cabinet reshuffle in January!
Sunday, 20 December 2015 08:06The government is considering a cabinet reshuffle before January 08 and prior to the meeting of parliament, say political sources.
Nisha Biswal brings Obama’s message
Sunday, 20 December 2015 08:05US assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian affairs Nisha Desai Biswal arrived in Sri Lanka on board a Jet Airways flight from Mumbai around 5.00 am today (20).