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Author: Faraz Shauketaly

Sharia university mustn’t be run even as a private institute – Patali
LOCALMain Story

Sharia university mustn’t be run even as a private institute – Patali

Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka says that it is not suitable to continue the Sharia University in Batticaloa even as a…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/05/2019
Ministerial committee approves emergency power purchase
LOCAL

Ministerial committee approves emergency power purchase

The five-member Ministerial Committee appointed to resolve the existing power crisis has granted approval for an emergency power purchase considering…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/05/2019
Rishad invited to join Joint Opposition?
LOCALTOP STORY

Rishad invited to join Joint Opposition?

State Minister J.C. Alawathuwala claims the Joint Opposition has invited Minister Rishad Bathiudeen to join their party. Joining the ‘Wada…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/05/2019
Mosques damaged in clashes to be compensated
LOCALMain Story

Mosques damaged in clashes to be compensated

Cabinet approval has been granted for the compensation of the mosques which were damaged in the recent clashes that occurred…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/05/2019
Circular issued on Rs 2,500 monthly interim allowance for public sector employees
LOCAL

Circular issued on Rs 2,500 monthly interim allowance for public sector employees

The government says that all public sector employees will be paid a special interim monthly allowance of Rs 2,500 effective…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/05/2019
Sri Lanka state revenues increased by Rs. 93 bn last year
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka state revenues increased by Rs. 93 bn last year

Sri Lanka’s state revenues have increased by Rs 93 billion last year compared to 2017, the Central Bank said. According…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/05/2019
COPE summons heads of four government institutions today to discuss Batticaloa Campus
LOCAL

COPE summons heads of four government institutions today to discuss Batticaloa Campus

Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has summoned heads of four government institutions to a committee meeting today to inquire…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/05/2019
Pakistani employed at private company arrested
LOCAL

Pakistani employed at private company arrested

Hettipola police have arrested a foreign national for staying in the country violating immigration and emigration laws. Accordingly, a Pakistani…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/05/2019
Bone fragments & parts of LTTE uniforms found at Vellamullivaikal
LOCAL

Bone fragments & parts of LTTE uniforms found at Vellamullivaikal

Several human bone fragments recovered along with parts of LTTE cadre uniforms from Vellamullivaikal beach in Mullaitivu are to be…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/05/2019
Petition challenging PM’s seat in Parliament rejected
LOCAL

Petition challenging PM’s seat in Parliament rejected

The Court of Appeal today rejected the petition filed seeking a Quo Warranto preventing Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe from being…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/05/2019

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