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UPDATE : Major earthquake strikes Nepal ; Lankans safe
Tuesday, 12 May 2015 13:21A major earthquake has struck western Nepal, two weeks after a devastating quake killed more than 7,000 people.
Pablo Picasso art sale sets world record at New York auction
Tuesday, 12 May 2015 12:46A Picasso masterpiece fetched more than $US179 million ($227m) in New York on Monday, smashing the world record for the most expensive art sold at auction in what was dubbed the "sale of the century."
Int’l review on 100 day work programme
Tuesday, 12 May 2015 12:29Some achievements regarding human and minority rights have been made in the first 100 days of the new Sri Lankan government, a Swiss-based human rights group says, while warning that still many problems exist regarding human rights and minorities.
Problems of Tata housing project resolved
Tuesday, 12 May 2015 12:03Problems pertaining to the housing project by India’s Tata Housing Development (Pvt.) Ltd. have been resolved through discussion, said finance minister Ravi Karunanayake.
RADA's Saliya remanded again
Tuesday, 12 May 2015 11:48Arrested Chief Operating Officer of the Reconstruction and Development Agency (RADA) - Saliya Wickramasuriya has been remanded until May 19.
FCID quizzes Dela Bandara
Tuesday, 12 May 2015 11:39Diyawadana Nilame of the Dalada Maligawa - Pradeep Nilanga Dela Bandara is currently being questioned by the Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID).
Nawzer arrested
Tuesday, 12 May 2015 11:24The CCD today (12) arrested Minister A.H.M. Fowzie's son - provincial councillor Nawzer Fowzie.
Champaka appointed fast bowling coach
Tuesday, 12 May 2015 10:57Former Sri Lankan Fast Bowler Champaka Ramanayake has been appointed as the fast bowling coach of the Sri Lankan National Team.