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Internationally recognized new auditing methodologies would be adopted at the National Audit Office in the future, new Auditor General Chulantha Wickramaratne said. After receiving his appointment from President Maithripala Sirisena,…
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- UNP Govt. ministers group pass resolution during yesterday’s meeting - The matter to be discussed at today’s Cabinet meeting The United National Party (UNP) is set to discuss appointing Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka to the…
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VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis has donated $500,000 (£387,000) to help migrants stranded in Mexico as they try to reach the US border, the Vatican said. The money comes from the Catholic Church’s Peter’s Pence fund, from church collections…
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US-based Sri Lankan Marathoner Hiruni Wijayaratne qualified for the forthcoming IAAF World Championship 2019 after finishing second in the Düsseldorf Marathon 2019 held in Germany on Sunday. Hiruni clocked 2 hours 34 minutes and 10…
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The Easter Sunday bombings “clearly” had an impact on confidence and sentiment, but the extent of disruption likely depends on how quickly the Government can stabilise the situation, says Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Indrajit…
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Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday met the former defence chiefs led by former defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa to discuss the prevailing security situation in the country. “I met with the former defense chiefs to…
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US: A teenage gunman who wrote a hate-filled manifesto opened fire at a synagogue in California on Saturday, killing one person and injuring three others including the rabbi as worshippers marked the final day of Passover, authorities…
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Lasith Malinga to join team after IPL on May 22 Sri Lanka’s preparations for the upcoming 2019 cricket World Cup may have been stalled due to the prevailing security situation in the country but team manager Ashantha de Mel doesn’t see…
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Phone features powerful dual cameras, waterdrop screen and exceptionally long-lasting battery life The fashion-forward, youth-focused smartphone brand OPPO has unveiled its latest mid-range smartphone, OPPO A5s. Boasting a stylish…
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Senior DIG C.D. Wickremerathne had been appointed as Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) by President Maithripala Sirisena today, President’s Media Unit said. Former IGP N.K. Illangakoon has been appointed as adviser to the…
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