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Malaysian security forces to undergo sea combat training in Sri Lanka to upgrade skills in maritime security control
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Malaysian security forces to undergo sea combat training in Sri Lanka to upgrade skills in maritime security control

Malaysian security and enforcement personnel will undergo sea combat training in Sri Lanka to strengthen and upgrade their skills in…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/11/2017
Further consideration of Court of Appeal petition over LG Elections postponed
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Further consideration of Court of Appeal petition over LG Elections postponed

Further consideration of the petition filed in the Court of Appeal seeking an order to nullify the gazette issued on…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/11/2017
Opposition Leader Sampanthan makes appeal in parliament to those taking stand that ‘promotes disharmony’
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Opposition Leader Sampanthan makes appeal in parliament to those taking stand that ‘promotes disharmony’

Opposition leader R. Sampanthan made heartfelt appeal to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, today, in parliament. R. Sampanthan claimed that the…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/11/2017
Sri Lanka Parliament passes Second Reading of 2018 budget
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Sri Lanka Parliament passes Second Reading of 2018 budget

Sri Lanka parliament passed the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill (2018) with a majority of 93 votes today, when…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/11/2017
Several houses destroyed in Hatton fire
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Several houses destroyed in Hatton fire

A fire broke out at a row of line houses in Welioya, Hatton Three estate houses were destroyed in the…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/11/2017
Polpithigama wedding reception clash claims a life
LOCAL

Polpithigama wedding reception clash claims a life

A woman was killed when a clash occured during a wedding reception in Madahapolayaya, Polpithigama on Wednesday, November 15. According…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/11/2017
Thanamalvila farmers take to the streets over ‘broken promises’
LOCAL

Thanamalvila farmers take to the streets over ‘broken promises’

A protest was staged by farmers of Thanamalvila, stating that they have not received the drought relief which they were…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/11/201716/11/2017
Railway authorities battle to set Rajarata Rajina back on track
LOCAL

Railway authorities battle to set Rajarata Rajina back on track

Services of the Rajarata Rajina are yet to be restored after it derailed between Medawachchiya and Parasangaswewa. According to the Railway Control…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/11/201716/11/2017
UNP Working Committee suggests measures to expedite court cases
LOCAL

UNP Working Committee suggests measures to expedite court cases

The Working Committee of the Ruling United National Party (UNP) has proposed several measures to expedite the court cases and…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/11/201716/11/2017
Tui Cruises’ MS Mein Schiff 1 cruise ship makes debut arrival at Colombo Port
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Tui Cruises’ MS Mein Schiff 1 cruise ship makes debut arrival at Colombo Port

Tui Cruises’ MS Mein Schiff 1 cruise ship carrying over 2,700 passengers and crew arrived at Port of Colombo in…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/11/201716/11/2017

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