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Sri Lanka President vows not to allow a dictatorship in the country again
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Sri Lanka President vows not to allow a dictatorship in the country again

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena Thursday responding to a call made by a Buddhist leader for a ‘Hitler’ type dictator,…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/06/201823/06/2018
UNFPA highlights the importance of Comprehensive Sexuality Education for youth in Sri Lanka
LOCAL

UNFPA highlights the importance of Comprehensive Sexuality Education for youth in Sri Lanka

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Sri Lanka reached out to more than 5,000 Sri Lankan youth at an…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/04/2018
Sri Lankan President emphasizes building a better society & country for young generation
LOCAL

Sri Lankan President emphasizes building a better society & country for young generation

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena emphasized that everyone should fulfill their respective duties collectively to build a better society and…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/04/201802/04/2018
Economy stabilized amid many challenges – Sri Lanka PM
BUSINESS

Economy stabilized amid many challenges – Sri Lanka PM

Ranil Wickremesinghe says the current unity government has been able to repay loans and stabilize the economy amid many challenges.…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/01/2018
Minneriya Tusker missing
LOCAL

Minneriya Tusker missing

By Gamini Obeysekera, A. Mannapperuma and H.M.C. Ilangakoon The elephant tusker known as the ‘Kathira Dala Etha’ which had roamed…

byFaraz Shauketaly09/12/2017
Killing of tusker Galgamuwe Dala Puttuwa – more suspects remanded
LOCAL

Killing of tusker Galgamuwe Dala Puttuwa – more suspects remanded

Six suspects who were arrested in Moragollagama, Siyambalawa over the killing of the tusker ‘‘Galgamuwa Dala Puttuwa’, were later remanded.…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/12/2017
Six arrested over the killing of the majestic ‘Galgamuwa Tusker’
LOCAL

Six arrested over the killing of the majestic ‘Galgamuwa Tusker’

Six people who are suspected to have been connected to the killing of ‘Galgamuwa Tusker’ have been arrested. According to…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/12/2017
Discovery of firearms in Gampaha vehicle – suspects to be produced in court
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Discovery of firearms in Gampaha vehicle – suspects to be produced in court

Three T-56 firearms were discovered last month in a car that was suspiciously parked in Gampaha. Two suspects were arrested…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/11/2017

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