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Sudharman bailed
Tuesday, 24 February 2015 14:02Colombo Additional Magistrate Priyantha Liyanage today (24) ordered to release former Deputy General Manager (News & Current Affairs) of Independent Television Network (ITN) - Sudarman Radaliyagoda on bail.
Chris Gayle hits first World Cup 200
Tuesday, 24 February 2015 13:10West Indies opener Chris Gayle hit the first double century in World Cup history in Tuesday's Pool B match against Zimbabwe at Canberra.
Man hacked to death in Kilinochchi
Tuesday, 24 February 2015 13:07A 36-year-old man has been hacked to death by five persons near Punnaniravi in Kilinochchi last night, police say.
10-point proposal from SLFP for natl. govt.
Tuesday, 24 February 2015 12:11Senior MPs of the SLFP yesterday handed over to president Maithripala Sirisena a 10-point proposal for the party to support a national government.
‘Deliver promises on human rights’
Tuesday, 24 February 2015 11:23Human rights activists have urged the new government to deliver the promises it has made to ensure human rights in the country.
Karapitiya Hospital cash-strapped
Tuesday, 24 February 2015 11:01The Karapitiya Hospital in Galle has become severely cash-strapped due to the non-receipt of funds allocated by the treasury for this year, reports say.
Govt. is busy, fishermen talks postponed
Tuesday, 24 February 2015 10:23The Indian media has reported that talks between India and Sri Lanka on fishing in the Palk Bay and Palk Strait, which were to be held in Chennai on March 5, have been postponed indefinitely.
Oil exploration blocks in Mannar Basin identified
Tuesday, 24 February 2015 10:11Power and Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka says that 20 areas within the territorial waters of Sri Lanka have been identified for exploring crude oil.