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JHU to walk out!
Tuesday, 18 November 2014 09:13The parliamentarians of the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) are to quit the coalition government today (18).
MR was 'fully informed' of peace process - Solheim
Tuesday, 18 November 2014 00:18While rejecting the allegations of supporting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Norwegian peace facilitator Erik Solheim said that President Mahinda Rajapaksa was fully supportive of Norwegian peace efforts and encouraged Norway to continue and had asked Norway to keep him informed of developments.
Rainy weather to continue: Met. department
Monday, 17 November 2014 20:21Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankesanthurai to Pothuvil through Trincomalee, the Met. Dept. forecasts.
Gallery door broken: nothing missing
Monday, 17 November 2014 20:21A door of a Gallery showcasing cloths and clay pots at the National Museum in Colombo had been found broken open today, the Police said.
CBSL issues a series of ten rupee coins
Monday, 17 November 2014 20:21The Central Bank of Sri Lanka today issued a new series of 25 coins of Rs 10 denomination in order to recognize and portray unique characteristics and/or iconic landmarks and/or special features of each administrative district of Sri Lanka.
Traditional rice to US, EU
Monday, 17 November 2014 20:21The Department of Agriculture states that steps have been taken to export traditional rice breeds to America, Europe and the Middle East.
4 more arrested over Malaka assault case
Monday, 17 November 2014 18:44The CCD has arrested 04 persons over the case of Malaka Silva assaulting a foreign couple at a nightclub in Colombo.
Rathana Thero becomes independent MP
Monday, 17 November 2014 18:35Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) MP Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero says that he has become an independent MP having no connections with the government.