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Franklin no more

Saturday, 09 May 2015 07:50

Senior journalist Franklin R. Sathyapalan (61) passed away yesterday after a brief illness. Sathyapalan, who served The Island editorial for nearly 30 years, was one of the few journalists to report on matters affecting both the North and South with equal dedication.

Vesak day celebration in Berlin

Friday, 08 May 2015 22:44

The Sri Lanka Embassy in collaboration with the Museum of Asian Art, State Museums in Berlin, as well as with the Sri Lankan community, organized a seminar on Buddhism to celebrate Vesak Day on 06th May 2015.

Sampur Navy camp to be relocated

Friday, 08 May 2015 21:45

President Maithripala Sirisena has annulled an agreement for the allocation of land in Sampur area for commercial projects through the Board of Investment.

Webs run by group including Mangala (video)

Friday, 08 May 2015 18:16

Websites in Sri Lanka are being run by a group including foreign affairs minister Mangala Samaraweera, says former president Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Alcohol percentage to be tested in liquor

Friday, 08 May 2015 16:24

Committee to reduce cost of living has instructed the Consumer Affairs Authority to to provide a report on the alcohol levels of the brands of liquor available island wide.

Gnansara Thero absent at court due to preach in Japan

Friday, 08 May 2015 16:22

General Secretary of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Venerable GalabodaAththe Gnanasara Thera has missed court hearing as the Thero had to attend a Buddhist preaching conducted for Vesak at Japan, said the Chief Executive Officer of BBS Dilantha Vithanage.

Milano Lankans deceived by politicos

Friday, 08 May 2015 15:34

Sri Lankans living in Milano, Italy have been deceived by visiting politicians for the past 25 years, according to reports reaching Sri Lanka Mirror.

Warrant to arrest Gnanasara Thera

Friday, 08 May 2015 15:33

Colombo Chief Magistrate - Gihan Pilapitiya today (08) issued a warrant to arrest General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena - Ven. GalabodaAththe Gnanasara Thera.

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