Estate workers launch a “go slow” demanding 1000 rupees
A ‘go-slow’ has been launched by estate workers throughout the island with effect from today, demanding a 1000 rupees…
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Twenty-Three Independent groups deposit bonds for the General Election
Receiving nominations for the general election 2015 began today morning. District Assistant Election Commission office said that no recognized…
India mulling Rail Bridge between Rameswaram and Talaimannar
Indian Union minister of state for road transport, highways and shipping, Pon Radhakrishnan revealed that the Centre is considering…
Nomination to MR is a ‘Greatest Betrayal’ in the recent past: JVP
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on Sunday (05) described the President’s decision to grant nominations for the former President…
“I have cancelled my dual citizenship” – Gotabhaya Rajapakse
Former Defense Secretary Gotabya Rajapaksa said the recent news that he is about to contest at the forthcoming General…
End of war did not signify end of conflict in Sri Lanka says Wigneswaran at Tamil diaspora meet
The Northern Provincial Council Chief Minister, stressed that the “end of the war did not signify end of conflict,”…
AG: Tiran won’t be arrested till July 10
The Attorney General (AG) today undertook not to arrest former MP Tiran Alles until July 10 in connection with…
Polls timed ahead of U.N. war crimes report to foil Rajapaksa comeback: Reuters
Sri Lanka’s August elections have been timed to stop a comeback by war-time president Mahinda Rajapaksa, who remarkably may…
Udayanga : ‘Release my Container’
Despite former Ambassador Udayanaga Weeratunga’s request to release the container carrying his personal effects, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)…
Jayasuriya decides to quit politics
Parliamentarian Sanath Jauasuriya says that he will not contest at the forthcoming General Election. Jayasuriya speaking to the media stated…
Sarath de Abrew case : Women of DWA protest seeking justice
The women of Domestic Workers Association (DWA) has begun a protest in front of the Aluthkade court requesting that the…
Google’s Plan to Bring Free Superfast Wi-Fi to the World Has Begun
Google is rolling out free wifi in New York as part of a trial the company hopes will eventually span…
Mahinda : “Sri Lanka will never pose a threat to India”
Former President Mahinda Rajapakse recently had spoken to Nitin A Gokhale, a contributor to Rediff.Com. The article of their interview…
Three from UNP to contest
According to several political sources, Lands Minister M.K.D.S. Gunawardena,Ports and Shipping Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and Cultural Affairs Minister Nandimithra Ekanayake…
Acceptance of nominations for election starts
The Elections Department says that nominations for the 2015 General Election will be accepted from July 06 to 15. The…