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Rajapaksa accounts found in Dubai
Monday, 23 March 2015 08:56Investigators who commenced an investigation into financial deals of the Rajapaksa regime had traced $2 billion in Dubai banks, The Economic Times has reported. Of this, one account of a Rajapaksa family member allegedly has $1.064 billion, other two by two different persons have $500 million each in two separate accounts, the source said.
Udayanga under fire
Monday, 23 March 2015 08:55Former Sri Lankan ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunge is to face a probe after the Ukrainian government of President Petro Poroshenko reportedly complained to the Foreign Ministry in Colombo over the alleged arms deals carried out by a Sri Lankan diplomat.
Sarath Fonseka becomes Field marshal
Sunday, 22 March 2015 20:13President Maithripala Sirisena today officially awarded the Field Marshal title to Gen. Sarath Fonseka at a ceremony at the Defence Ministry grounds.
Death of Rangana Herath’s father
Sunday, 22 March 2015 17:18The father of national cricketer Rangana Herath passed away this morning (22).
SLFP ministers sworn in
Sunday, 22 March 2015 17:17President Maithripala Sirisena today appointed 11 new cabinet ministers, five state ministers and ten deputy ministers.
All police transfers suspended
Sunday, 22 March 2015 17:15President Maithripala Sirisena has ordered the immediate suspension of all police transfers.
Paba to crossover again
Sunday, 22 March 2015 13:58MP, actress Upeksha Swarnamali (Paba) is rumoured to join the UNP.
Natl. govt. to be formed today – Rajitha
Sunday, 22 March 2015 13:51A national government will be formed today, said health minister and cabinet spokesman Rajitha Senaratne.