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SRI LANKA TOURISM IN PERIL
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SRI LANKA TOURISM IN PERIL

The Daesh attacks in Sri Lanka has caused the island nation a severe economic downturn with its tourism industry hit…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/06/201907/06/2019
Stand up to those who seek to preach hatred, intolerance and violence, Mangala appeals to Sri Lankans
LOCALTOP STORY

Stand up to those who seek to preach hatred, intolerance and violence, Mangala appeals to Sri Lankans

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance Mangala Samaraweera appeals to the Sri Lankans not to appease extremists or seek middle ground…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/06/2019
Shan Wijeylal appointed as new Eastern Province Governor
LOCALTOP STORY

Shan Wijeylal appointed as new Eastern Province Governor

Former Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijeylal has been appointed as the new governor for the Eastern Province, stated President’s…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/06/2019
Muzammil appointed Governor of Western Province
LOCALTOP STORY

Muzammil appointed Governor of Western Province

Former Mayor of Colombo A.J.M. Muzammil has been appointed as the new Governor of the Western Province. He was sworn…

byTeam Independent04/06/2019
LET THERE BE LIGHT – THE STRANGE CASE OF LED LIGHTING PROJECT
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LET THERE BE LIGHT – THE STRANGE CASE OF LED LIGHTING PROJECT

A project that was in essence postponed by the Cabinet of Ministers in 2016 reared its head once again in…

byAdmin01/06/2019
Narendra Modi Cabinet 2.0: Complete list of ministers
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Narendra Modi Cabinet 2.0: Complete list of ministers

S.No. Minister Portfolio/Minitry 1. Shri Raj Nath Singh Minister of Defence. 2. Shri Amit Shah Minister of Home Affairs. 3.…

byAdmin31/05/2019
Police Spokesman urges not to believe rumours on school security
LOCALTOP STORY

Police Spokesman urges not to believe rumours on school security

Police Media Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara assures that rumours that are spreading concerning the security at schools are baseless. Accordingly,…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/05/2019
Air Marshal Sumangala Dias appointed new Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force
LOCALTOP STORY

Air Marshal Sumangala Dias appointed new Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force

May 29, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena today has appointed Air Marshal D L Sumangala Dias as the new…

byFaraz Shauketaly29/05/201929/05/2019
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
CID finds 17 safe houses and 7 training camps of terrorists
LOCALTOP STORY

CID finds 17 safe houses and 7 training camps of terrorists

The persons responsible for the Easter Sunday attacks had been running 17 safe houses and 07 training centers for the…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/05/201917/05/2019

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