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US Navy ship “Blue Ridge” arrives at the port of Colombo

The US Navy?s 7th fleet flag ship “Blue Ridge” arrived at the port of Colombo today on a goodwill visit. The flag ship was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions. The senior officer of the ship, the Chief of Staff of the US Navy?s 7th fleet, Vice Admiral Aucoin paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo. They held cordial discussions on the matters of mutual interests and m

26 Mar, 2016

Uduwe Dhammaloka makes statement to CID on Sobitha’s death

The Venerable Uduwe Dhammaloka Thero made a statement?to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today on the?death of the convener of the National Movement for a Just Society, the late Venerable Maduluwawe Sobitha Thero. Dhammaloka Thero had alleged that?there is evidence to prove that the death of the Venerable Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera was due to foul play. Speaking to the media after making a statement to the CID, the Venerable Uduwe Dhammaloka Thero urged Prime Minister Ranil Wickreme

26 Mar, 2016

UNP to get new constitution after anniversary in September

The United National Party (UNP) is to formulate a new party constitution after September, UNP sources said today. The UNP will celebrate its 70th anniversary in September following which a new?constitution for the party will be introduced. Sources also said that party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to give a more prominent place for second and third level leaders?in the party. Wickremesinghe is of the view that second and third level leaders?must be groomed to lead the UNP in the fut

26 Mar, 2016