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National Defence Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella says Mr. Sarath Fonseka was arrested last night by Military Police under provisions of 57(1) of the Army Act. Accordingly, his activities as a member of the National Security Council while hol...
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Prime Minister Rathnasiri Wickremanayake observes that whatever uniform is put on and whatever post held every individual should respect the existing law. No one can act outside of the law. The premier was speaking at a function at the Thalagala jun...
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Prime Minister Rathnasiri Wickremanayake observes that whatever uniform is put on and whatever post held every individual should respect the existing law. No one can act outside of the law. The premier was speaking at a function at the Thalagala jun...
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Russia has decided to increase the number of scholarships granted to Sri Lankan students especially in higher education. Minister Susil Premajayanth said an agreement to this effect was expressed during a discussion with the visiting Pr...
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President Mahinda Rajapakse who was honoured with a special honorary degree from the Friendship University in Moscow, Russia for his enormous ser...
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Director General of the Media Centre for National Security Lakshman Hulugalle says Mr. Sarath Fonseka was arrested according to the military law. The main charge against him is the breaching of military discipline and law. Mr. Hulugalle adds tha...
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The Asian Tribune website reports that Mr. Danuka Thilakaratne, who is the son-in-law of Mr. Sarath Fonseka has disappeared. He is wanted by the Police in connection with an illegal arms transaction. The police have commenced operations looking ...
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Minister Keheliya Rambukwella says that it is certain that the United People’s Freedom Alliance under the leadership of President Mahinda Rajapakse will receive a two thirds majority at a future parliamentary election. ...
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Foreign reports say Sri Lanka’s political stability has been strengthened with the dawn of peace. The Asian Tribune Website says a large group of candidates are preparin...
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Director General of Media Centre for National Security Lakshman Hulugalla says Former Army Chief and chief of Defence Staff retired General Sarath Fonseka has been arrested by the Military Police. Mr Hulugalla said he has been arrested in connection...
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Minister of Human Rights and Disaster Management Mahinda Samarasinghe will meet the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights Navaneedan Pillei today. The minister and Attorney General Mohan Pieris left the island yesterday to hold this meeting. During t...
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Russia has pledged a loan assistance of 300 million US dollars for future development activities in Sri Lanka. The pledge was made by Russian President Dimitri Medvedev at a discussion this evening with Preside...
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Sri Lanka’s Shehan Abeypitiya has become South Asia’s fastest man. He became the fastest sprinter in South Asia by ending the final of the 100 metre event of the 11th South Asian g...
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Fresh fish outlets and pharmacies are to be setup near Lak Sathosa and Coop
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Prime Minister Rathnasiri Wickremanayake observes that opposition politics are facing anarchy because of inexperienced individuals who are incapable of facing both victory and defeat with fortitude entering politics. All parties who contest an elect...
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The Colombo Stock Exchange today recorded its highest all share price index of 3,789.37. Parallel to it the Milanka Price Index also rose to 4,737.75, the highest ever in the history. The highest ever market capitalisation was also recorded to...
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Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe left the island today to meet the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights Navaneedan Pillei. The meeting will be held tomorrow. Attorney General Mohan Pieris has also joined the visit. During the meeting the Minister wi...
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Russia has come forward to support Sri Lanka for oil and gas exploration activities. President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is engaged in a three day official visit to Russia today visited the premises of Gas Prom Company. During the visit a special discussio...
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa requests the international community to join with Sri Lanka in a programme to reconcile all parties divided by terrorism. The President particip...
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Minister Rajitha Senarathne says the opportunistic politics have been completely eliminated with the results of the presidential election. The UNP and JVP are without any forwa...
