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Namal is using his father’s image to deceive people – Mangala
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Namal is using his father’s image to deceive people – Mangala

The current government can only be toppled by public’s power of vote, said Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/09/2018
Two former presidents not eligible to run for a third term
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Two former presidents not eligible to run for a third term

The two former presidents Chandrika Kumaratunga and Mahinda Rajapaksa are not eligible to run for a third term in the…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/08/2018
Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Amendment bill passed
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Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Amendment bill passed

The Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Amendment) Bill has been passed in the Parliament, today (08). The bill, which seeks…

byFaraz Shauketaly09/08/2018
President Sirisena condoles death of Karunanidhi
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President Sirisena condoles death of Karunanidhi

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena today mourned the death of DMK chief M. Karunanidhi. “I am deeply saddened by the…

byFaraz Shauketaly08/08/2018
Govt. should reconsider SL-Singapore FTA- Mahinda
BUSINESS

Govt. should reconsider SL-Singapore FTA- Mahinda

The government should reconsider the Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as it includes several clauses that are disadvantageous to…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/08/2018
Govt has imposed taxes on all commodities – Mahinda Rajapaksa
LOCAL

Govt has imposed taxes on all commodities – Mahinda Rajapaksa

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that the current government has no other option other than to impose taxes and that…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/08/2018
SriLankan Airlines lost Rs. 93 billion due to financial irregularities, Presidential Commission was told
BUSINESS

SriLankan Airlines lost Rs. 93 billion due to financial irregularities, Presidential Commission was told

During the tenure of Kapila Chandrasena as the Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines from 2011-2015, the national carrier lost…

byFaraz Shauketaly25/07/2018
Need an action plan to save children from drugs – former President
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Need an action plan to save children from drugs – former President

A swift action plan is needed to save the children from the drug issue, says former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. He…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/07/2018
Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa has not abandoned family favoritism – Minister Duminda
LOCAL

Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa has not abandoned family favoritism – Minister Duminda

Sri Lanka’s former president Mahinda Rajapaksa has not abandoned favoring his family in politics yet, National Organizer of the Sri…

byFaraz Shauketaly10/07/2018
Over Rs. 6 million paid as overtime to three drivers of SriLankan, presidential commission told
BUSINESS

Over Rs. 6 million paid as overtime to three drivers of SriLankan, presidential commission told

Three drivers of the loss-making national carrier SriLankan Airlines have been paid over Rs. 6 million in overtime for the…

byFaraz Shauketaly10/07/2018

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