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Probe renewed into Thajudeen’s death

Thursday, 14 May 2015 12:18

A fresh investigation is to be carried out into the mysterious death of well known rugby player Wasim Thajudeen.

Mangala asks president to dissolve parliament

Thursday, 14 May 2015 10:33

Foreign affairs minister Mangala Samarawera asked president Maithripala Sirisena at last night’s cabinet meeting to dissolve parliament without further postponement and hold general elections.

Cabinet sub-committee to discuss 20A

Thursday, 14 May 2015 10:17

A Cabinet sub-committee has been appointed at last night’s Cabinet meeting to discuss further amendments to be introduced to the 20th Amendment to the Constitution on electoral reforms.

Opposition to back motion against CB Governor

Thursday, 14 May 2015 10:03

The opposition in parliament has decided to support the no confidence motion to be presented against Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran.

National Agriculture Policy being formulated

Thursday, 14 May 2015 09:36

The Agriculture Ministry is currently in the process of formulating a National Agriculture Policy that will target at providing solutions to issues faced by the agriculture sector in the short, mid and long term.

Speaker to sign 19A into law tomorrow

Thursday, 14 May 2015 09:12

Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa is to proclaim his signed assent to the 19th Amendment tomorrow (15).

SLFP disagrees with president’s decision

Wednesday, 13 May 2015 20:03

The SLFP disagrees with president Maithripala Sirisena’s decision against extending the term of local government bodies, says opposition leader Nimal Siripala de Silva.

Plastic weighing scales banned

Wednesday, 13 May 2015 16:29

Director of Department of Measurement Units, Standards and Services K. Premasiri Kumara stated that the use of plastic weighing scales in shops and supermarkets is banned and legal action will be taken against the individuals who utilize them.

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