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100 kilograms of Kerala cannabis found in public bus
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100 kilograms of Kerala cannabis found in public bus

Sri Lanka’s Kanagarayankulam Police today said they have seized a 100 kilogram stock of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 35…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/11/2017
Colombo student killed in Madinnagoda accident
History

Colombo student killed in Madinnagoda accident

A student of a leading college in Colombo died, and eight others sustained injuries, in a motor accident along the…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/11/201712/11/2017
Thousands affected by Jaffna floods – over 150 houses destroyed
HistoryTOP STORY

Thousands affected by Jaffna floods – over 150 houses destroyed

The Department of Meteorology says that thousands are being affected by floods which are prevalent in the Jaffna District. The…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/11/2017
COPA to present report on 831 state institutions to parliament tomorrow
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COPA to present report on 831 state institutions to parliament tomorrow

Deputy Minister of Finance and Mass Media and Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA), Lasantha Alagiyawanna yesterday said…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/11/2017
Remembrance Day ceremony held in Colombo
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Remembrance Day ceremony held in Colombo

The Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Ex- Servicemen’s Association was held at the War Memorial…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/11/2017
Sri Lankan government focuses on reconciliation in 2018 budget allocating Rs. 12.75 billion
History

Sri Lankan government focuses on reconciliation in 2018 budget allocating Rs. 12.75 billion

Sri Lanka’s budget for next year presented by the Minister of Finance Mangala Samaraweera has focused on the post-war reconciliation…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/11/2017
Education Ministry committee appointed to secure confidentiality of examinations
History

Education Ministry committee appointed to secure confidentiality of examinations

Exam paper confidentiality in Sri Lanka has been questionable in the recent times, especially on Ordinary Levels and Advanced Level.…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/11/2017
Gazette notification on the number of members of local government bodies issued
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Gazette notification on the number of members of local government bodies issued

The gazette notification on the number of members of local government bodies has been issued. The Extraordinary gazette notification has…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/11/201711/11/2017
Teenager shot dead by police in Koggala
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Teenager shot dead by police in Koggala

A teen was shot dead by Police late yesterday (November 10) near the Koggala Liam junction, Ambalantota. What happened? Police…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/11/201711/11/2017
Special island wide police operation nabs over 800 wanted criminals and fugitives
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Special island wide police operation nabs over 800 wanted criminals and fugitives

A special four-hour operation launched last night covering all police divisions across the island has nabbed over 800 wanted criminals…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/11/2017

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