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Modi’s visit a new bridge to Sri Lanka - Written by Kusal Perera
Friday, 13 March 2015 20:02Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Sri Lanka begins today. It is the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM in 28 years, since Rajiv Gandhi came to Colombo in July 1987 to ink the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord.
Cabinet to have special meeting on Sunday afternoon
Friday, 13 March 2015 19:52President Maithripala Sirisena has decided to hold a special meeting of the cabinet on Sunday afternoon.
US welcomes Jeyakumari's release
Friday, 13 March 2015 17:04The United States declares that they welcome the March 10th release of eight Sri Lankan detainees, including human rights activist Balendran Jeyakumari.
Karannagoda seeks promotion to 5-star Admiral ranking
Friday, 13 March 2015 15:25Former Navy commander Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda has written to president Maithripala Sirisena, requesting that he be promoted to the rank of five-star Admiral of the Fleet.
Lankans to enjoy visa on arrival to India
Friday, 13 March 2015 13:01Indian and Sri Lanka today (13) signed an agreement to to exempt official and diplomatic passport holders from visa requirements.
President says will not forget UNP’s sacrifices
Friday, 13 March 2015 10:44President Maithripala Sirisena says he will not forget the sacrifices made by the UNP although he should fulfil his responsibilities at the upcoming election as chairman of the SLFP.
Ranil issued notice
Friday, 13 March 2015 08:49The Supreme Court has issued a notice on Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and other respondents over the Fundamental Rights petition filed by former UNP General Secretary and former Health Minister Tissa Attanayake.
Ranil took Mahendran’s responsibility - Rajitha
Friday, 13 March 2015 08:40Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Rajitha Senaratne says that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has taken responsibility over Arjuna Mahendran’s appointment as Central Bank Governor due to continuous opposition over the appointment.