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Mahaveer day : 'Give the right of the South to the North as well'
Thursday, 26 November 2015 10:08Former Parliamentarian M. K. Sivajilingam says that if the JVP of the southern region has a right to commemorate their slain leaders and fellow party members, that same right should be extended to the Tamil masses as well.
Single lane laws to be strictly enforced in Colombo
Thursday, 26 November 2015 09:32The Police Headquarters state that the single lane laws will be strictly implemented along the roads surrounding the City of Colombo from today (Nov. 26).
Gota appears before PRECIFAC
Thursday, 26 November 2015 09:26Former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa 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) today (26) to make a statement.
AG’s opinion sought over Avant Garde agreement cancellation
Wednesday, 25 November 2015 19:11The defence secretary has sought the opinion of the attorney general regarding the legality of the government decision to cancel the agreement between the state-owned Rakna Lanka and Avant Garde company.
US helps young farmers build successful agri-businesses
Wednesday, 25 November 2015 19:14The Embassy of the United States of America launched the Youth Farmer Development program in Trincomalee last week through a partnership with the Ministry of Provincial Agriculture and Animal Production and Development (Eastern Province), the Office of the Government Agent, CIC Agribusiness, and Hatton National Bank.
“Park and Ride” raises eyebrows!
Wednesday, 25 November 2015 14:53Certain proposals of Budget 2016 presented by FInance minister - Ravi Karunanayake raised many eyebrows and among them is the the “Park and Ride” concept.
Dearth of train drivers in SL
Wednesday, 25 November 2015 13:27General Manager of Railways - Wijaya Amaratunga says that there are around 50 retired train drivers still working for the Department of Railways.
‘HIV claims 9 Lankans a week’
Wednesday, 25 November 2015 12:15Nine Sri Lankans on average fall victim to the HIV/AIDS virus every week, but only four are diagnosed, says the National STD and AIDs Prevention Programme’s director Dr. Sisira Liyanage.