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Fonseka's seat in Kategoda's hand
Friday, 06 February 2015 14:01Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshappriya has conveyed to Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Member of Parliament Jayantha Kategoda that his seat could be given to party leader General Sarath Fonseka if he chooses to resign.
Casino king Dhammika Perera features in helicopter stunts
Friday, 06 February 2015 11:13Sri Lanka's casino king Dhammika Perera is said to have been involved in a helicopter scam in which his company Hayleys supplied the aircraft to an Indian company in the island called Cairn Lanka.
Improving healthcare in post-tsunami Sri Lanka
Friday, 06 February 2015 10:40Sri Lanka has better health outcomes than its neighbour India and the 20 million people living in this small tropical island have great trust in their public health service.
Thavisha's murderer loses appeal
Friday, 06 February 2015 09:14A killer serving life for the murder of a pizza delivery driver in Sheffield has lost an appeal against his sentence.
Sri Lanka nixes Strauss-Kahn deal after paying $750,000
Friday, 06 February 2015 09:04Sri Lanka's new government Thursday said it was cutting ties with sex scandal plagued ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn after paying him $750,000 for being an advisor to attract foreign investment.
Injured policeman was hunting when shot
Friday, 06 February 2015 08:56The policemen who was shot in Vavuniya on Feb. 04 had met his fate while hunting wild animals for a party at the Vavuniya police station, reports say.
'No approval for Port City project'
Friday, 06 February 2015 08:35Although cabinet spokesman - minister Rajitha Senaratne yesterday (05) stated that cabinet approval has been received to continue the 'Port City' project, a spokesperson from the Prime minister's office has refuted this statement.
UPFA to display its might in Parliament
Thursday, 05 February 2015 21:37Opposition Chief Whip John Seneviratne today (February 5) said that signatures of Parliamentarians have been obtained for the impeachment of Minister John Amaratunga.