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Bribery charges to be filed against cricket secretary Nihantha Ranatunga
Wednesday, 21 January 2015 10:44An official complaint is to be submitted to the Bribery Commission against the conduct of Mihin Air chief and current Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Nishantha Ranatunga.
Honourable retirement for army commander
Wednesday, 21 January 2015 10:21Army commander Lt. Gen Daya Ratnayake could be given an honourable farewell on his retirement whereby he would also be able to take leave from service prior to his retirement which is due on February 22 this year.
Report on ‘Temple trees’ conspiracy within a week - Anura (Video)
Wednesday, 21 January 2015 10:14The National Executive Council met today (20th) and decided to carry out investigations under a Senior DIG regarding the conspiracy launched by Mahinda Rajapaksa and a group while the results of the presidential election were being announced and get the report within a week said the Leader of the JVP Anura Dissanayaka.
CJ can't be removed suddenly - minister
Wednesday, 21 January 2015 09:48Minister of Justice - Wijedasa Rajapaksa has said that no sudden measures can be taken to remove to Chief Justice Mohan Peiris.
Closure looming for Mihin Lanka?
Wednesday, 21 January 2015 09:40The government has decided to suspend the budget airline 'Mihin Lanka' and merge it with the national carrier SriLankan Airlines, reports say.
Rs. 140 m loss for SLTB due to prez polls - TISL
Tuesday, 20 January 2015 23:01The anti-corruption non-governmental organization, Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) says Sri Lanka's state-run Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) is facing a staggering loss of Rs. 140 million due to bussing people to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's campaign rallies.
Sri Lanka prime minister vows democracy after authoritarian past
Tuesday, 20 January 2015 22:52Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday said the new government will restore democratic checks and balances after a decade of increasingly authoritarian rule under former president Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Sri Lanka Telecom under Mangala's care
Tuesday, 20 January 2015 17:22Sri Lanka Telecom will come under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headed by Mangala Samaraweera while the Telecommunications Commission will be in the care of the President.