President arrives in New York (Pics)
President Maithripala Sirisena, who left to attend the 70th session of the UN General Assembly, arrived in New York today…
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‘Prevailing crimes, a statement of human spirit’
Thursday, 24 September 2015 12:46The prevailing wave of crime is a statement of the human spirit and also the seeds of a chain of events sown by Mahinda Rajapaksa, says political analyst Deepthi Kumara Gunaratne.
Muslims in Sri Lanka celebrate Hajj today
Thursday, 24 September 2015 11:25Muslims in Sri Lanka mark Hajj, also known as Eid-al-Adha, today. Hajj festival, Feast of the sacrifice, the Greater Eid and Eid e Qurban. It is the second religious holiday in the Islamic calendar and is celebrated by Muslims all over the world.
Mahinda’s deal maker to turn state witness
Thursday, 24 September 2015 09:23A former powerful MP who was in charge of the secret deals of ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa has agreed to become a state witness, or accomplice, say police headquarters sources.
Govt. turns down Mahinda proposal
Thursday, 24 September 2015 08:24The government says it will not accept the proposal made by former president Mahinda Rajapaksa to reject the UNHRC report on Sri Lanka.
Negotiating Sri Lanka’s Future at the UN Human Rights Council
Thursday, 24 September 2015 08:20The 30th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) began over a week ago, yet much about the U.S.-led resolution on Sri Lanka remains undecided. The U.S. hopes to pass a consensus resolution that has Colombo’s clear endorsement.
Rajapaksa passes blame to secretary
Wednesday, 23 September 2015 19:52Officials of the presidential commission investigating serious cases of fraud went to the Mirihana home of ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa to record a statement.
Sri Lankan stocks little changed ahead of policy rate decision
Wednesday, 23 September 2015 19:50Sri Lankan shares ended little changed on Wednesday ahead of the central bank's policy rate decision on Friday.
Lotteries board donates Rs 10 million to national Kidney Fund
Wednesday, 23 September 2015 19:48The National Lotteries Board today (23) handed over to Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake a cheque for Rs 10 million to be deposited in the National Kidney Fund.
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