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Sexual abuse: Ranaviru Seva Authority not involved
Sunday, 13 September 2015 12:48Sri Lanka Ranaviru Seva Authority has no involvement in the administration of ‘Senehasa’ children’s home at Matha Road, Narahenpita, a speaker at the institute said speaking to 'Sri Lanka Mirror'.
Child reported missing in Kotadeniyawa found dead
Sunday, 13 September 2015 11:11The child who went missing in Kotadeniyawa,Divulapitiya has been found dead this morning, the police media unit said.
UNHRC report: No names but strong indictments
Sunday, 13 September 2015 09:43The biggest international challenge for Sri Lanka will unfold in the coming week as the UN Human Rights Council receives the findings of the probe into alleged war crimes by troops and Tiger guerrillas.
Members to be appointed to 3 commissions next week
Sunday, 13 September 2015 09:02Members are to be appointed to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Public Service Commission and National Police Commission next week.
Banned substance cause death to 12 horses
Sunday, 13 September 2015 08:15The unusual death of horses participating in horse races in Nuwaraeliya has been caused by the a banned substance given to the horses before the race, reliable sources reveal.
Kelani contaminated by cancer-causing waste?
Saturday, 12 September 2015 21:21It is not diesel, but a toxic carbonic waste disposed of by a beverage manufacturer, that had contaminated the Kelani River recently, said deputy director of the Maharagama Cancer Hospital Dr. Wasantha Senanayake.
Sri Lanka: It’s time to turn promises into action
Saturday, 12 September 2015 21:08The United National Party’s (UNP) recent parliamentary election victory has renewed the mandate for reform in Sri Lanka, although the policy changes that the post-war country still needs are complex and variegated. In order to help ensure that Colombo fully commits to reform, sustained engagement from the United States and other members of the international community is more important than ever.
Film about Isaipriya unlikely to hit the screens
Saturday, 12 September 2015 21:03The Film Certification Appellate Tribunal has refused to certify ‘Porkalathil Oru Poo’, a film based on the life of a Sri Lankan Tamil journalist Isaipriya, who was allegedly killed by Sri Lankan armed forces during the final stages of the civil war in Sri Lanka. The decision will effectively end any hopes of getting it released in India.