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Remains of 300 persons unearthed in Mannar

A total of 300 full skeletal remains have been uncovered thus far from the mass grave at the location of a former Sathosa building in

Angunakolapelessa Prison assault on video

A CCTV footage captured from within the Angunakolapelessa Prison containing visuals of a group clad-in uniforms of prisons officers assaulting inmates has been released.

‘Health service activities won’t be investigated’

Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne claims the President has assured that a Commission will not be appointed to investigate health related activities.

‘Politics in education & health sectors damaging’

Minister Thalatha Athukorala says the politicisation of the education and health sectors has severely affected the public.

‘UNP govt. has not signed unhealthy agreements’

Minister Daya Gamage says the UNP-led government has never signed agreements that are detrimental to the country.

CID issues summons to Namal, Wimal & Shashi

Summons has been issued for MPs Namal Rajapaksa and Wimal Weerawansa including Shashi Weerawansa to appear before the CID.

Govt. held hostage by the TNA- Wimal

MP Wimal Weerawansa claims that the present government has been taken hostage by the Tamil National Alliance.

Sri Lanka & the Philippines sign 5 agreements

The Philippines and Sri Lanka signed five agreements during President Maithripala Sirisena’s state visit to the country.

President meets his Philippine counterpart

President Maithripala Sirisena has met with his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte at the Malacañan Palace.

DIG Nalaka De Silva further remanded

DIG Nalaka De Silva and an Indian arrested in connection to the alleged VVIP assassination plot have been further remanded.

Committee named to look into Angunakolapelessa Prison assault

A committee has been appointed to look into an incident of alleged assault on a group of inmates of the Angunakolapelessa Prison.

Wimal was ordered to pay 1 mn not 10 – NFF

NFF says Wimal Weerawansa was ordered to pay Tilvin Silva only 1 million and not 10 million as falsely reported.

Sport

Chandimal says SL faces Australia in full confidence

2019 WC a huge challenge for Sri Lanka- Arjuna

Former World Cup winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga says it will be a huge challenge for Sri Lanka to win its second Cricket World Cup.

Matthew Wade hits back over Sri Lanka snubbing

Out of favour Test hopeful Matthew Wade has hit back at the Australian Selectors reasons for not picking him for the Sri Lanka series.

Langer welcomes competition for Test places against SL

Justin Langer has welcomed the pressure a 'bat-off' brings between Test squad batsmen Burns, Renshaw, Labuschagne and Pucovski.

Australian Open underway in Melbourne

Andy Murray kicks off his Australian open campaign against Roberto Bautista in what could be the final match of the Scot’s career.

Malinga & Rajitha make gains in T20 rankings

Lasith Malinga and Kasun Rajitha who shook New Zealand with early wickets before the hosts bounced back made gains in the ICC T20 rankings.

New Zealand wins one off T20 against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka ended their tour of New Zealand without a win as they suffered a deflating 35-run defeat in the standalone Twenty20 at Eden Park.

INTERNATIONAL

May’s Brexit deal rejected in historic defeat

British Parliament rejects Theresa May’s Brexit deal, leaving withdrawal from EU and Prime Minister’s political future in doubt.

China’s Moon mission sees first seeds sprout

The China National Space Administration says seeds taken up to the Moon by China's Chang'e-4 mission have sprouted.

Historic Brexit vote in UK Parliament

UK MPs are preparing to vote on whether to back Theresa May's deal for leaving the European Union.

Fuel prices in India on an upward trend in 2019

Petrol prices were increased in India by 37-40 paise per litre and diesel rates by 49-53 paise per litre today.

Ivanka Trump in race for World Bank Presidency

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and US President Donald Trump’s daughter and adviser Ivanka are among possible US candidates to replace outgoing World Bank President

12 seriously injured after Paris explosion

Firefighters tackle a blaze in a business in the centre of Paris after a powerful explosion left 12 people seriously injured.

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