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Bandula in hot water over 'nicking' awards
Monday, 03 August 2015 15:00Mr. Bandula Padmakumara is reportedly in hot water after he 'nicked' several awards won by the programme 'Loka Sithiyama' on Swarnawahini, which was presented by him in the recent past.
Lakshman remanded till August 6
Monday, 03 August 2015 14:24Former Matale District UPFA MP Lakshman Wasantha Perera who was arrested today (03) on charges of allegedly abducting a UNP supporter and assaulting, was remanded till August 6 by Matale Magistrate.
Welikada riot report too, to tame opponents?
Monday, 03 August 2015 11:41Authorities have been urged to publicize the investigation report into the riot at Welikada prison on 09 November 2012, in which 27 inmates had been killed and a large number of others wounded.
Army Sampath did not die - Police
Monday, 03 August 2015 10:10Update -
The Police Media Unit has stated that the individual who died early this morning while receiving treatment at the National Hospital, Colombo for the injuries he sustained during the Bloemendhal shooting last Friday is not Nirosha Sampath alias 'Army Sampath'.
Cabraal preferred personal bond issues
Monday, 03 August 2015 09:39Central Bank governor during the Rajapaksa regime Ajith Nivard Cabraal had given priority to personal issues rather than auctions when making bond issues, it is revealed.
Mahinda not ready for honourable farewell
Monday, 03 August 2015 09:14Mahinda Rajapaksa had not requested president Maithripala Sirisena for the opportunity for an honourable farewell from politics following the parliamentary election, as reported in the media, says the ex-president’s spokesman Rohan Weliwita.
Kurunegala district could aid Rajapaksa’s comeback
Sunday, 02 August 2015 20:19A tough electoral fight is emerging between the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) and the United National Party (UNP) in Kurunegala, where former President and UPFA nominee Mahinda Rajapaksa is trying his luck to recapture power.
Pramitha Tennakoon arrested
Sunday, 02 August 2015 20:17Central province minister Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon has been arrested over an assault charge.