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Rajapaksa claims serious issues in resolution

Sunday, 27 September 2015 20:34

Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa says there are serious issues with regard to the operational paragraphs in the US sponsored draft resolution on Sri Lanka tabled before the UNHRC.

‘Truth commission within local mechanism’

Sunday, 27 September 2015 20:32

The government has proposed the establishment of a truth commission within the framework of a local mechanism to address prevailing issues.

Dancing Peacock spider Is a web sensation

Sunday, 27 September 2015 14:58

If you don't think spiders are super-cute, then you've probably never seen Maratus personatus perform its very elaborate, oh-so-adorable mating dance.

Sand mining caused increase in crocs

Sunday, 27 September 2015 11:40

The crocodile population close to rivers and other water-bodies has risen due to sand-mining, says environmentalist Pubudu Seneviratne.

12-member personal staff for Mahinda’s US tour

Sunday, 27 September 2015 10:06

As president Maithripala Sirisena is coming under fire for the inclusion of his son Daham for the tour for the UN General Assembly meeting, a revelation shows his predecessor Mahinda Rajapaksa took along with him a personal staff of 12 members during his tour of the US in August 2014.

Why no prosecution of Coca Cola over contaminating Kelani?

Sunday, 27 September 2015 09:14

An environmentalist questions the failure of the Central Environmental Authority, the National Water Board and other responsibile authorities to report to courts about the toxic leakage by Coca Cola’s Biyagama factory to Kelani River.

President accused over sons’s participation in tour

Sunday, 27 September 2015 09:12

Social media is strongly criticizing president Maithripala Sirisena for having permitted participation of his son Daham in his tour to address the UN general assembly, BBC Sandeshaya reports.

UN fund to further assist Lanka

Sunday, 27 September 2015 08:51

The whole world is looking at the actions of the Sri Lankan president, says UN secretary general Ban ki Moon.

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