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Parliamentarians oppose British millions for Sri Lanka ‘military reform’
Monday, 14 December 2015 11:05A group of opposition Labour party parliamentarians have urged UK government to reconsider plans to provide Sri Lanka with £6.6 million aimed at reforming the military.
Nalaka Godahewa further remanded
Monday, 14 December 2015 10:47Colombo Additional Magistrate today (14) ordered to further hold former SEC Chairman Dr.Nalaka Godahewa, in remand custody until December 28.
Treasure hunters cause damage to Vatadage
Monday, 14 December 2015 10:19Treasure hunters have dug up the area in the vicinity of Vatadage in Medirigiriya causing damage to the historic site, police say after an inspection tour.
Indian assistance to find Rajapaksas’ assets!
Monday, 14 December 2015 09:02India has extended its support in order to find money and other assets in foreign countries that have been amassed by the family and relatives of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa and officials close to them, say government sources.
Case filed against Basil!
Monday, 14 December 2015 07:58PM to make special statement!
Sunday, 13 December 2015 19:10Prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is due to make a special statement in parliament tomorrow (14) with regard to the government stand on demands put forward by trade unions.
Malaysia urged to drop charges against activist who screened 'No Fire Zone'
Sunday, 13 December 2015 18:47Nearly 100 leading film-makers, writers, artists and lawyers from around the world have signed an open letter calling on the Malaysian government to drop charges against a human rights activist who is due to go on trial on Monday 14 December and could face up to three years in jail.
Palitha Thewarapperuma to be deputy minister!
Sunday, 13 December 2015 18:46Kalutara district UNP MP Palitha Thewarapperuma is to be sworn in as deputy minister of provincial councils and local government, says sources at the prime minister’s office.