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Jun 22 2020 June 22, 2020 April 6, 2026 2Comments 8:29 am
Mahinda Rajapaksa - Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

We need clear majority to amend Constitution – PM

June 22, 2020 - 8:29 am

The 19th Amendment which was brought about to take revenge from us has now become a joke, said Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, addressing a public meeting in Wariyapola yesterday (21).

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Jun 21 2020 June 21, 2020 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:17 pm
Drown

Four including teenagers drown in Wattala sea

June 21, 2020 - 12:17 pm

Four persons including a 16-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy have drowned while sea-bathing in the seas off Dickowita, Wattala last evening, police said.

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Jun 21 2020 June 21, 2020 April 6, 2026 3Comments 9:11 am
ISIS released this image of Sri Lanka bombing attackers and their leader Zahran Hashim

Weapon training given to Madrasa students in presence of principal, report reveals

June 21, 2020 - 9:11 am

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) submitted a report pertaining to the Easter Attacks of last year to the Fort Magistrate’s Court on Friday (19).

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Jun 21 2020 June 21, 2020 April 6, 2026 1Comment 9:02 am
Sarath Fonseka

Government failed to respond swiftly to pandemic – Fonseka

June 21, 2020 - 9:02 am

Former Parliamentarian Field Marshall Sarath Fonseka has charged that the COVID-19 pandemic spread in the island due to the failure to take rapid and necessary steps, when the first signs of the virus emerged in Sri Lanka.

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Jun 20 2020 June 20, 2020 April 6, 2026 5Comments 4:54 pm
Karuna Amman

I killed some 2000 to 3000 soldiers in one night – Karuna

June 20, 2020 - 4:54 pm

Former Minister Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias “Karuna Amman” claimed that he is more dangerous than COVID-19.

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Jun 20 2020 June 20, 2020 April 6, 2026 3Comments 8:33 am
Dappula De Livera

Prisons have turned into vice dens – AG

June 20, 2020 - 8:33 am

Prisons have transformed into places promoting corruption and protecting offenders, said Attorney General, Dappula de Livera.

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Jun 20 2020 June 20, 2020 April 6, 2026 3Comments 8:22 am
Sajith Premadasa

Samagi Jana Balawegaya is the silver lining – Sajith

June 20, 2020 - 8:22 am

Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya Sajith Premadasa says the era where the public depends on politicians to receive various benefits will be brought to an end after the General Election.

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Jun 19 2020 June 19, 2020 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:10 pm
Coronavirus test

Coronavirus outbreak in Sri Lanka – 19 June 2020

June 19, 2020 - 4:10 pm

Latest statistics on the outbreak of Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Sri Lanka for the day 19 June 2020, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.

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Jun 19 2020 June 19, 2020 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:37 pm
Court decision

Driver arrested over crash that killed police officer granted bail

June 19, 2020 - 12:37 pm

The 24-year-old law student Tharindu Ratwatte who allegedly drove the Defender vehicle involved in the accident in which police officer was killed, has been granted bail today (19).

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Jun 19 2020 June 19, 2020 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:26 am
Cinema hall

All cinema halls to reopen on Saturday 27th June

June 19, 2020 - 11:26 am

All cinema halls in the country will open on Saturday, June 27, the Cultural Affairs Ministry said today.

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Jun 19 2020 June 19, 2020 April 6, 2026 1Comment 9:05 am
Gotabaya Rajapaksa - President of Sri Lanka

Utilising CBSL relief to strengthen economy: President highlights role of State Banks

June 19, 2020 - 9:05 am

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has emphasised that it is the responsibility of State Banks to utilise the relief provided by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), to strengthen the economy and the people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jun 19 2020 June 19, 2020 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:54 am
The Acting Ambassador for China Hu Wei with Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

President Xi applauds Sri Lanka’s successful fight against COVID-19

June 19, 2020 - 8:54 am

The Acting Ambassador for China Hu Wei met with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (18) at the Presidential Secretariat. He brought a letter from President Xi Jinping wishing President Gotabaya for his upcoming birthday on June 20.

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Jun 19 2020 June 19, 2020 April 6, 2026 1Comment 8:32 am
Mahela and Sangakkara

Sanga & Mahela criticize World Cup match fixing claims

June 19, 2020 - 8:32 am

Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has joined former-teammate Mahela Jayawardene in questioning former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage who claimed the 2011 Cricket World Cup final was fixed.

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Jun 18 2020 June 18, 2020 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:06 pm
Coronavirus - COVID-19

Coronavirus outbreak in Sri Lanka – 18 June 2020

June 18, 2020 - 7:06 pm

Latest statistics on the outbreak of Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Sri Lanka for the day 18 June 2020, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.

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Jun 18 2020 June 18, 2020 April 6, 2026 3Comments 6:50 pm
Sachin Tendulkar after winning the Cricket World Cup 2011

Sri Lankan ‘sold’ 2011 cricket World Cup final: Minister

June 18, 2020 - 6:50 pm

Sri Lanka “sold” the 2011 World Cup final to India, the country’s former sports minister said on Thursday, reviving one of cricket’s most explosive match-fixing controversies.

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Jun 18 2020 June 18, 2020 April 6, 2026 1Comment 3:42 pm
Maithripala Sirisena with Ranil Wickramasinghe

AG directs police to record statements from Maithripala, Ranil over Bond Scam

June 18, 2020 - 3:42 pm

The Attorney General has directed the Acting IGP to record statements from former President Maithripala Sirisena and former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe over Bond Scam, AG’s Co-ordinating Secretary said.

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