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Mahinda Balasuriya leaves; SIS chief resigns
Sunday, 18 January 2015 15:25FormerIGP and former secretary of the law and order ministry - Dr. Mahinda Balasuriya has left for Abu Dhabi today (18).
67th Independence Day Ceremony in Colombo
Sunday, 18 January 2015 15:16The main Independence Day ceremony scheduled to be held at Weeraketiya in Hambantota has been shifted to Parliament grounds, Home Affairs Minister Joseph Michael Perera said yesterday (17).
Bandula Padmakumara loses 'Mul Pituwa'
Sunday, 18 January 2015 13:22Bandula Padmakuma has been removed from the popular 'Mul Pituwa' programme telecast by Swarnawahini.
Won't remove military camps in North - land minister
Sunday, 18 January 2015 10:36There is no plan to instantly handover civilians' lands obtained by the previous government to establish military camps in the North, newly sworn in minister of lands, M.K.D.S. Gunawardena says.
MR to lead new political party
Sunday, 18 January 2015 10:23Several stakeholders of the UPFA have decided to found a new political party led by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Indian spy's role alleged in Sri Lankan president's election defeat
Sunday, 18 January 2015 09:55Sri Lanka expelled the Colombo station chief of India's spy agency in the run-up to this month's presidential election, political and intelligence sources said, accusing him of helping the opposition oust President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Sri Lanka to start ties with India ‘on a clean slate’
Sunday, 18 January 2015 09:27Sri Lanka’s new government will start its relationship with India on a “clean slate,” Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera told The Hindu ahead of his departure to New Delhi on Saturday.
TNA says they have faith on new governor
Sunday, 18 January 2015 09:01The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) have commended the appointment of H.M.G.S. Palihakkara as the Northern Province Governor.