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Circular for NICs of O/L candidates posted to schools

editorFeb 2, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Circular with regard to the issuing of National Identity Cards for the 2017 GCE Ordinary Level examination was sent to school principals,

GMOA to discuss private medical degrees

editorFeb 2, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Central Working Committee of the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) is scheduled to convene today (02nd Thursday) to discuss the recent

Kumar Gunaratnam granted Sri Lankan citizenship

editorFeb 2, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Frontline Socialist Party Leader Kumar Gunaratnam was granted Sri Lankan citizenship, effective February 1, the Immigration and Emigration Department confirmed today (2).

Heavy traffic reported in Fort area

editorFeb 2, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Heavy traffic reported in roads around Colombo Fort due to Independence Day rehearsals in Galle Face Green. Police urged the public to

Young woman arrested on heroin charges

editorFeb 2, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – A young woman was arrested with 2.26g of heroin in Temple Road, Modara, yesterday (01st Wednesday). Police said the 21-year-old suspect was

Wasim Thajudeen murder case in court today

editorFeb 2, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The case pertaining to the murder of former National Rugby Player Wasim Thajudeen will be taken up for hearing once again today

Veteran actor Baptist Fernando passes away

editorFeb 2, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Veteran actor Baptist Fernando passed away last night (01st Wednesday) at hospital. He was 84 at the time of his death. Waranakulasuriya

Reports: Armed Man Holds Staff Hostage at Istanbul Hospital

editorFeb 1, 20170

(UDHAYAM, ISTANBUL) – Turkish media reports say an armed man is holding a number of doctors and other staff hostage at a hospital in Istanbul.

Finance Minister orders to probe delay on inquiry of smuggled timber stock

editorFeb 1, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – A large stock of timber had been seized by Sri Lanka Customs in 2014 while it was smuggled through Sri Lanka. The

Standard quality helmets compulsory from 1st of April

editorFeb 1, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Wearing of standard quality helmets by motorcyclists will become mandatory from 1st of April, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Nimal Siripala