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Principals to go HRC over denial of vehicle permit

Tuesday, 02 August 2016 12:25

School principals have been denied the duty free vehicle permits decided to be granted to staff grade officers although the do belong to that grade, says the Lanka National Teachers Union.

Gamini’s brother-in-law swindles Lalith’s Mahapola Fund

Tuesday, 02 August 2016 09:32

The Mahapola Fund is faced with a grave risk of liquidation due to the actions of its present management, reliable sources say.

Govt. in witch-hunt of military, monks – Mahinda (pictures/video)

Tuesday, 02 August 2016 09:14

The government is on a witch-hunt of members of the military and Buddhist monks, alleges ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Illegal import of booze costs Treasury Rs. 6 b in tax revenue

Tuesday, 02 August 2016 08:52

It has been revealed that Sri Lanka loses revenue of over Rs. 6,000 million due to the import of foreign liquor through illegal means.

Top 5 Sri Lankan "mystery" wrist-spinners that faded away after a great start

Tuesday, 02 August 2016 08:48

Sri Lanka has a rich tradition of producing mystery bowlers. The latest joining the list is young left-arm wrist spinner Lakshan Sandakan, who made an impressive Test debut against Australia in the first match of the ongoing series. Here is a list of 5 such “mystery” wrist bowlers, who had impressive starts to their careers, but eventually drifted away from the international scene.

PRECIFAC to grill Weerawansa over giving luxury houses to his close relatives

Tuesday, 02 August 2016 08:34

Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa is scheduled to be questioned today over the alleged financial fraud reported at the State Engineering Corporation (SEC), which came under his purview as the Minister of Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities of the previous government.

Mahinda goes to live at Maithri’s former residence (pics)

Tuesday, 02 August 2016 08:21

The luxury house at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo, where President Maithripala resided for more than six months has been renovated at a cost of more than Rs. 40 million and given to his predecessor Mahinda Rajapaksa as his official quarters.

Jana Satana jeers at SLFP headquarters, ends at Lipton Circus

Monday, 01 August 2016 21:50

The anti-government ‘Jana Satana’ march by the joint opposition culminated at Lipton Circus, where they held a rally.

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