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Eighteen hour water- cut to commence shortly
LOCAL

Eighteen hour water- cut to commence shortly

The Water Supply and Drainage Board says, water supply to several areas in Colombo including Dehiwala and Mount Lavinia will…

byFaraz Shauketaly25/11/201726/11/2017
Police raid alleged illegal operation in Galenbindunuwewa
LOCAL

Police raid alleged illegal operation in Galenbindunuwewa

A raid was carried out by Kahatagasdigiliya Police to thwart the operation of an allegedly illegal sand racket in the…

byFaraz Shauketaly25/11/2017
Govt to give vouchers for shoes to 4000 schools
LOCAL

Govt to give vouchers for shoes to 4000 schools

The government has decided to provide school children with vouchers for shoes. The vouchers to obtain shoes will be given…

byFaraz Shauketaly25/11/2017
Nobel prize winner Dr. Cardozo is to visit Northern Province
LOCAL

Nobel prize winner Dr. Cardozo is to visit Northern Province

Nobel Laureate, Dr. Barbara Lopes Cardozo is to visit Sri Lanka to conduct research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) of…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/11/2017
AIS Principal Harshana Perera honored at Icons of Learning Summit, Singapore
LOCAL

AIS Principal Harshana Perera honored at Icons of Learning Summit, Singapore

Recognizing a career filled with remarkable achievements in education and invaluable contribution to institutions of learning, Asian International School of…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/11/2017
Traditional Scottish Pipers in Colombo
LOCAL

Traditional Scottish Pipers in Colombo

The Dollar Academy Pipers from Scotland are currently in Sri Lanka. The 10 piece band is in Colombo ahead of…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/11/2017
Criminal investigators face many challenges – Secretary to the President
LOCAL

Criminal investigators face many challenges – Secretary to the President

Secretary to the President, Austin Fernando says criminal investigators face many challenges during the course of their work. Emphasizing the…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/11/2017
Give the social respect our indigenous doctors deserve – urges President Sirisena
LOCAL

Give the social respect our indigenous doctors deserve – urges President Sirisena

An exhibition titled Tradmed International Sri Lanka 2017 commenced today, Thursday, November 23, under the auspices of President Maithripala Sirisena.…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/11/201724/11/2017
Indian, Sri Lankan Premiers discuss entire gamut of bilateral relations
LOCAL

Indian, Sri Lankan Premiers discuss entire gamut of bilateral relations

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his visiting Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Hyderabad House on Thursday and…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/11/201724/11/2017
No Confidence Motion filed against Minister Faiszer Musthapha
LOCAL

No Confidence Motion filed against Minister Faiszer Musthapha

A Motion of No Confidence was filed and submitted to speaker Karu Jayasuriya against the Minister of Provincial Councils and…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/11/201724/11/2017

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