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PM asks Muhunthan to continue as MD/CEO
Friday, 18 December 2015 00:01The news of Muhunthan Canagey not being appointed to the board of ICTA hit the IT industry, sparks arose with many calls being made, with disappointment striking the IT sector especially when high hopes of Digital Infrastructure is about to be built and the country moving towards a digital economy.
PM evades farmers’ protest!
Thursday, 17 December 2015 20:09Police blocked the path of farmers marching their way towards Temple Trees today (17) in a protest against the curtailment of the fertilizer subsidy.
Basil summoned
Thursday, 17 December 2015 16:54Summons have been issued against former minister Basil Rajapaksa over malpractice of the Divi Neguma fund.
Farmers in 'Amude' commence protest (Pics)
Thursday, 17 December 2015 16:35The All Island Govi Jana Sammelanaya has commenced a protest demonstration in Lipton Circus, Colombo, against the slashing of the fertilizer subsidy.
Dulles criticises journos!
Thursday, 17 December 2015 16:32Certain journalists reporting on parliament proceedings do not write anything despite languishing in the parliament from day to night, MP Dulles Alahapperuma charges.
John rebukes Ravi
Thursday, 17 December 2015 15:30Minister of Tourism, Ravi Karunanayake today (17) stated that the tourism industry cannot be developed if the budget proposals are not amended after making changes to proposed taxes.
My brother in Channel 4 photo
Thursday, 17 December 2015 14:22A woman has testified that her brother appears in a photograph released by Channel 4, 'Global Tamil News' reports.
Divi Neguma to become Samurdhi
Thursday, 17 December 2015 13:08Cabinet approval has been granted to change the Divi Neguma Development Department to Samurdhi Department, co-cabinet spokesman - minister Rajitha Senaratne said.