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Nishantha loses face before Maithri
Sunday, 22 March 2015 09:34President Maithripala Sirisena extended wishes via skype to the Sri Lankan team prior to their quarter final game in the cricket world cup.
Complaint to president against Dilan
Sunday, 22 March 2015 09:26Digamadulla district MP Sarath Weerasekara says a complaint will be lodged to the president today (22) against SLFP media spokesman Dilan Perera.
HRDs could still be harassed, restricted
Sunday, 22 March 2015 09:21Human rights defenders released from detention can be subjected to continued harassment and restrictions, despite the new political leadership in Sri Lanka, says a group of human rights activists in a statement.
Natl. govt. tomorrow: 11 more ministers from SLFP
Sunday, 22 March 2015 08:44Eleven more ministerial portfolios are to be given to the SLFP in order for a national government, says Presidential Secretariat sources.
‘Bhaijaanz’: Restaurant in Salman Khan’s honour
Saturday, 21 March 2015 15:13Bollywood superstar and one of the reigning Khans of Indian cinema, Salman Khan, has always been in the limelight for his generosity and affection towards his fans. But this time, it’s his die hard fans who have got together and opened a new restaurant dedicated to the superstar, India Today reported.
Food allowance to pregnant mothers commences today
Saturday, 21 March 2015 16:37The Sri Lankan government will commence from today (21) to provide a food allowance of Rs. 20,000 to pregnant mothers under the patronage of President Maithreepala Sirisena at a ceremony in Polonnaruwa.
Over Rs. 20m spent on CHOGM Taskforce Secretariat
Saturday, 21 March 2015 14:51Over 20 million rupees has been reportedly spent to continue the Taskforce Secretariat for CHOGM 2013, located at BMICH, Colombo.
HR org. welcomes Jeyakumari release
Saturday, 21 March 2015 13:55The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, an OMCT-FIDH joint programme, welcomes the release of Sri Lankan human rights defender Ms. Balendran Jeyakumary after 362 days in detention without charges.