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India denies claims talks on to take over Trincomalee port

Staff WriterJan 21, 20170

(UDHAYAM, NEW DELHI) – Indian official sources denied Regional Development Minister Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka’s contention that Sri Lanka and India are in talks for

PHI remanded for accepting bribe

Staff WriterJan 21, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – A Public Health Inspector accepting a Rs. 10,000 bribe was arrested by Bribery Commission officers yesterday (20). The bribe was taken from

CID questions Fonseka over murder of Lasantha Wickremetunga

Staff WriterJan 21, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Minister and Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka was questioned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) yesterday (20) on the murder of journalist

President requests private institutions to reduce electricity use

Staff WriterJan 21, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena requested all the private institutions to join frugal way of use of power by switching off lights that are

Seven undergrads arrested over protest march remanded

Staff WriterJan 21, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – A group of 7 university students including four Buddhist monks, arrested in connection with Thursday’s protest at the Kollupitiya junction, have been

Lankan family found stranded on sand dune off

Staff WriterJan 20, 20170

(UDHAYAM, DHANUSHKODI) – A family of five Sri Lankan Tamils were found stranded by Indian fishermen off Arichal Munai in Dhanushkodi, Police said. The coast

Navy arrests 4 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing

Staff WriterJan 20, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested four local fishermen on Thursday for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing practices using banned fishing nets.

Minister Faizer Musthafa ensures a clean election

editorJan 20, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Minister of Provincial Council and Local Government Faizer Musthafa states that the upcoming elections will be held without causing injustice to

Sarath Kumara Gunaratne released on bail

Staff WriterJan 20, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Former Deputy Minister Sarath Kumara Gunaratne has been granted bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court, a short while ago. He was arrested

Premier explores possibility of promoting green economy

Staff WriterJan 20, 20170

(UDHAYAM, DAVOS) – Obtaining expertise for the preparation of a Green Economy and a Green Fiscal Environment in Sri Lanka figured at the discussions Prime

Weligama PS chairman injured in shooting

PM Harini Amarasuriya Begins India Visit; Meets Jaishankar to Boost Bilateral Cooperation

Over 300,000 Driver’s Licenses Delayed; Transport Ministry Promises Clearance Within Three Months