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‘Threat facing the country due to the Geneva resolution’
Sunday, 25 October 2015 19:22Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa says the people of this country should be aware of the challenge confronting the country as a result of the government co-sponsoring the Geneva resolution against Sri Lanka.
Highest allocation for defence in 2016 too
Sunday, 25 October 2015 19:13The budget for 2016 too, has allocated the highest amount for the defence ministry, reports say.
Buses letting out loud noise to be dealt with
Sunday, 25 October 2015 12:35The Central Environmental Authority is to take action against passenger buses which play cassette players, radios and televisions very loudly.
Every 7th Lankan female is without a male
Sunday, 25 October 2015 10:51The gender imbalance in Sri Lanka’s population, which comprises 54 per cent of women, could lead to yet another social issue, according to sociologists.
CIC fertilizer storage sealed
Sunday, 25 October 2015 09:01The Agricultural Ministry has sealed a fertilizer storage facility belonging to CIC fertilizer company after finding that fertilizer, stored there in breach of proper standards, has a very high content of the kidney disease causing cadmium.
China to boost cultural ties with Sri Lanka: ambassador
Sunday, 25 October 2015 08:59China attaches great importance to Sri Lanka's economic and social development needs, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Yi Xianliang said here on Friday.
Jackson to be summoned to FCID
Sunday, 25 October 2015 08:53Senior artiste Jackson Anthony is to be summoned to the FCID soon, reports say.
Rs. 2.2 billion swindling in coal supply
Saturday, 24 October 2015 19:29A Rs. 2.2 billion swindling has taken place in the contract to supply coal to Norochcholai Lakwijaya thermal power plant owned by the CEB.