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Cabinet’s nod for Vavuniya Campus to be fully fledged University

An approval has been granted for the establishment of the Vavuniya Campus as a fully fledged University by the cabinet of ministers.
Backlog of cases is perennial problem, laws delay must be solved without compromising quality of justice: AG

Attorney General Dappula de Livera, PC, has observed that the backlog of cases is a perennial problem. It has to be addressed urgently and quickly, methodically and efficiently and to deliver speedy justice and prevent Laws delays without compromising the quality of justice.
Court of Appeal upholds preliminary objection, dismisses writ of quo warranto against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe

Court of Appeal has dismissed the writ of quo warranto against Premier Ranil Wickremasinghe that challenged his being a Parliamentarian. Court upheld a preliminary objection raised by Counsel.
Controversy over Sharia University; COPE summons heads of four govt institutions

Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has summoned heads of four government institutions to a committee meeting today to inquire about the Batticaloa Campus, also known as Sharia University.
This is time for introspection for all Sri Lankans, there is need for rational approach: Jehan Perera

Chairman of the National Peace Council Jehan Perera has stressed that this is a time of introspection for all Sri Lankans and especially for the political leaders on both sides of the divide, who failed to see the signs of things to come, and for whom ethnic and religious identity, money and votes mater more than protecting the national interest and the human rights of all the people.
No Faith motion against Government presented to Speaker

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) presented the no faith motion against the government to the Speaker of the Parliament Karu Jayasuriya on Tuesday, May, 21.
Mahinda Rajapaksa visits Colombo schools in an endeavor to encourage student attendance

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa today visited several schools in Colombo, inspected the security situation an encouraged parents to send children to schools.
Candle lighting ceremony to mark the end of a month after Easter Sunday explosion

A candle lighting ceremony was held at St. Anthony’s church in Kochchikade on Tuesday, May, 21 to mark the one month since the Easter Sunday suicide bomb attacks that killed more than 250 people and injured scores more.
Govt won’t grant permission to Sharia University: Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that the Government will not grant permission to operate Sharia Universities and that Madrasa Schools will be brought under the Education Ministry.
Any move to seek SC’s opinion on President’s term is a move to delay Presidential polls: GL Peiris

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Chairman Prof G.L. Peiris has warned that any move to seek an opinion from the Supreme Court will be seen as an attempt to extend the term limit of President Sirisena.
“Assure the country to face challenges unitedly”: Speaker tells President, PM, Opposition Leader

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has urged President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa to assure the people that the country is returning to normalcy and regardless of whatever politics they represent, they are ready unitedly to face such challenges to the country.
No war crimes were committed during the last phase of war against LTTE: Mahinda Rajapaksa

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapakse has stated that on the tenth anniversary of the victory against the LTTE, he would like to state publicly that no war crimes were committed during the last phase of that war. The law of armed conflict has been formulated in such a way, as to enable a war to be fought.

: 03 July 2017

Wanidu Hasaranga takes hat-trick on ODI debut

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Wanidu Hasaranga became the third player in history to claim a hat-trick on his one-day international debut as Sri Lanka thrashed Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the second one-day international on Sunday. He also became the youngest cricketer to do so.

: 24 May 2017

Sangakkara announces retirement from first class cricket

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39 year old former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has announced that he would retire from first-class cricket at the end of the English county championship season in September. He quit Test cricket in 2015.

: 24 January 2017

Passion for Cricket run in the blood of Pakistan, Sri Lanka: Pakistan High Commissioner

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The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka Maj. Gen. (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain has observed that Pakistan and Sri Lanka are extremely passionate about cricket because it runs in their blood.

: 19 July 2015

ICC President Abbas in Sri Lanka

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The International Cricket Council new President and former Pakistan cricketer Zaheer Abbas arrived in Colombo on Saturday. He was accompanied by his wife Samina Abbas. He will be the guest of honour at the third one day match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the R.Premadasa stadium today.

: 19 April 2015

Sangakkara wins Outstanding Contribution to Sport award

Sri Lankan Cricketer Kumar Sangakkara has won the Outstanding Contribution to Sport award at the 5^th annual Asian Awards in UK.

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Latest Headlines

Cabinet’s nod for Vavuniya Campus to be fully fledged University

Backlog of cases is perennial problem, laws delay must be solved without compromising quality of justice: AG

Court of Appeal upholds preliminary objection, dismisses writ of quo warranto against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe

Controversy over Sharia University; COPE summons heads of four govt institutions

This is time for introspection for all Sri Lankans, there is need for rational approach: Jehan Perera

No Faith motion against Government presented to Speaker

Mahinda Rajapaksa visits Colombo schools in an endeavor to encourage student attendance

Candle lighting ceremony to mark the end of a month after Easter Sunday explosion

Govt won’t grant permission to Sharia University: Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe

Any move to seek SC’s opinion on President’s term is a move to delay Presidential polls: GL Peiris

“Assure the country to face challenges unitedly”: Speaker tells President, PM, Opposition Leader

No war crimes were committed during the last phase of war against LTTE: Mahinda Rajapaksa

Wanidu Hasaranga takes hat-trick on ODI debut

Sangakkara announces retirement from first class cricket

Passion for Cricket run in the blood of Pakistan, Sri Lanka: Pakistan High Commissioner

ICC President Abbas in Sri Lanka

Sangakkara wins Outstanding Contribution to Sport award

India donates 70 books to Vavuniya Public Library

Trincomalee Rotary Club celebrates 40th Charter Day

Demo against Easter Sunday attacks at Ninthavoor Mosque premises

Saravanapavan presents sports equipment to Sports clubs in Velanai

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