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Champika threatens to expose alleged LTTE deal

Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) member and United National Front for Good Governance Parliamentary candidate Champika Ranawaka says he is ready to expose former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on some deals he had allegedly made with the LTTE through South Africa. Speaking at a media briefing today, Ranawaka also challenged Rajapaksa to face him in an open debate on claims Rajapaksa?never gave funds to the LTTE. Ranawaka said that Rajapaksa is already under investigation over funds diverted to the LTTE

09 Aug, 2015

Two policemen injured following attack

Two policemen were injured following an attack in Weligama today, the police media unit said. According to the police, the two policemen were injured when they had attempted to control a clash between two groups. The police said that a sergeant and a sub inspector were injured in the attack and were taken to hospital. According to the police, sharp objects had been used during the clash resulting in the injuries suffered by the two policemen. (Colombo Gazette)

09 Aug, 2015

Issuing of biometric passports faces a snag

The issuing of?biometric passports which was launched today, faced a technical snag resulting in long?queues seen outside the passport office in Colombo. Several people were unaware of the decision by the Government to issue?biometric passports from today and that together with some technical issues resulted in delays to accept applications. The Immigration and Emigration Department today began?the process to issue biometric passports according to international standards. The Government Infor

10 Aug, 2015