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Adani Group to resume talks with Sri Lanka – report

Top executives from the Adani Group are set to reopen discussions with the Sri Lankan government next week, just days after the company...

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Shani to take over Lasantha murder probe

Senior Superintendent of Police Shani Abeysekara is to take over the investigation into the murder of prominent journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge, according to reports....

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A political crony to a top Port Authority position

The appointment of the incumbent managing director of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority has been made for political gains and in disregard for...

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UN lauds Sri Lanka’s national action plan on women

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women yesterday (14) concluded its consideration of the ninth periodic report of Sri...

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WHO Goodwill Ambassador visits Sri Lanka to strengthen leprosy elimination efforts

The World Health Organization (WHO) Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination and Chairman of The Nippon Foundation, Mr Yohei Sasakawa, arrived in Sri Lanka...

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Social media giant asked if old videos can be deleted

It is reported that a person with strong connections to the government has made an inquiry from a famous social media company whether...

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CID instructed to investigate Namal’s law degree

Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya says that he has instructed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to initiate an investigation into how Member of Parliament...

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AG withdraws previous recommendation on Lasantha murder suspects

The Attorney General has informed the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court in writing today (13) that the recent recommendation made by him regarding the...