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Namal Kumara to be questioned by CID once again

The CID has summoned Namal Kumara once again for questioning over an investigation into an alleged plot to assassinate the President.

President to address Mandela Peace Summit in New York

President Maithripala Sirisena, who is currently in the United States, is scheduled to attend two sideline UNGA events in New York today.

‘Gota isn’t eligible to contest for Presidency’

MP Kumara Welgama says former Secretary of Defence Gotabaya Rajapaksa is not eligible to contest for Presidency as he holds citizenship of the US.

25 youth arrested with marijuana released on bail

The 25 youth arrested by the Hatton Police over the possession of Kerala marijuana & illegal cigarettes have been released on bail.

‘Economy collapsed due to corruption’

UPFA MP Ranjith De Zoysa says the devaluation of the rupee cannot be credited to the increase of the value of the dollar.

37 year old shot and killed in Hikkaduwa

An individual has been shot and killed along the Baddegama Road in Hikkaduwa.

‘MR failed to solve issues during Presidency’

State Minister JC Alawathuwala says a large amount of loans have been obtained during former President MP Mahinda Rajapaksa's term in office.

Govt paved the way for economic crisis -Dinesh

The Joint Opposition charges the government of paving the way for an economic crisis.

A strong Police force is essential-Hakeem

Minister Rauff Hakeem says a strong Police Department is required in order to ensure the country's law is upheld.

Sport

Dinesh Chandimal re-appointed as ODI Captain; Mathews asked to resign

India Women claim 5 wicket win in 3rd T20

Jemimah Rodrigues's half-century powered India to a five-wicket win in the 3rd T20 and helped them take a 2-0 lead.

2nd T20I between SL & India women washed out

Second T20I between Sri Lanka and India women has been washed out after India's early blows.

‘Allow National selector to make decisions’

MP Dayasiri Jayasekara requests government to allow the National Selectors and the Head Coach to make decisions on cricket.

‘Recent FB posts on cricketers disappointing’

Minister of Sports Faiszer Musthapha has expressed his disappointment over attacks on the Sri Lanka Cricket team on Social media .

Rashid Khan leads Afghanistan to 136 run win

Spinner Rashid Khan scored a half-century and took two wickets as Afghanistan upset Bangladesh by 136 runs in the Asia Cup.

Ben Stokes & Alex Hales in ODI squad to tour SL

Ben Stokes and Alex Hales are in England's ODI squad to tour Sri Lanka, after being charged with bringing the game into disrepute.

INTERNATIONAL

Maldives Opposition declares election victory

The candidate of a united opposition front claims he has ousted the sitting President of the Maldives.

Polling stations open in the Maldives

Polling stations have opened in the Maldives for a tense presidential election regarded as a test for democracy.

Study says ‘Aspirin-a-day risky in old age’

According to a major study in the US and Australia elderly people in good health condition should not take an aspirin a day.

Typhoon Mangkhut death toll rise to 66

Typhoon Mangkhut slammed into mainland China late yesterday after leaving a trail of destruction in Hong Kong.

Mangkhut death toll up to 66

Typhoon Mangkhut slammed into mainland China after leaving a trail of destruction in Hong Kong and killing at least 66 people in the Philippines.

Mangkhut kills 49 in the Philippine

A super typhoon made landfall in China’s Guangdong, after wreaking havoc in Hong Kong and killing at least 49 people in the Philippines.

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