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India in talks with Sri Lanka over advanced light helicopters

Staff WriterMar 28, 20170

(UDHAYAM, NEW DELHI) – As part of efforts to enhance defence cooperation and boost exports with friendly countries, India is in discussions with Sri Lanka

Gotabaya Rajapaksa hints at an entry into politics

Staff WriterMar 28, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Denying the corruption and war-crime allegations against him, Sri Lanka’s former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday (27) hinted at a possible

PRIME MINISTER VISITS AUSTRALIA

utvnewsenglishFeb 13, 20170

(UDHAYAM,COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has left for Australia for a four-day visit this morning in a bid to strengthen ties. He is visiting

A 5 member committee to select National Heroes

editorFeb 10, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – A five-member-committee has been set up for inquiring into naming of persons whom the imperialists had named traitors to the nation as

soldier killed another injured in Ariyalai

utvnewsenglishFeb 9, 20170

(UDHAYAM,JAFFNA) – A soldier died while another was wounded after an army vehicle collided with the Yal Devi train at Ariyalai, Jaffna. The accident occurred

Special traffic plan implemented in Colombo

utvnewsenglishFeb 9, 20170

(UDHAYM,COLOMBO ) – A special traffic plan will be implemented from 5.00pm today for the annual Navam Perahera of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo. Police urged drivers to use

A Lecturer assaulted Three students in Wayamba University

utvnewsenglishFeb 8, 20170

(UDHAYAM,COLOMBO) – The assaulted students are between 23 to 25 years old yesterday. They have been admitted to the Sandalankawa District hospital for treatments. Still

Police and Forensic Science University to be established soon

utvnewsenglishFeb 8, 20170

The cabinet paper on Police and Forensic Science University will be presented to the cabinet in the near future said Minister of Law and Order

Compensation for victims of wild elephant attacks to be increased

utvnewsenglishFeb 8, 20170

The compensation given to families of persons killed by wild elephant attacks will be increased to Rs 500,000 from Rs 200,000. The minister of Sustainable

Three arrested with Kerala Ganja

editorFeb 6, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Three suspects were arrested with 147kg of Kerala Ganja in Pallama area, Anamaduwa. Police found the illegal drug buried in a land.