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The joint postal Trade Union says it will take steps to inform the new Post Master General of prevalent issues in the Postal Department while assisting him in his official duties. Addressing a media briefing held in Colombo earlier today convener of the joint postal trade union Chinthaka Bandara had this to say.  18 Chinthaka  Read more »

President Mahinda Rajapakse says he has been subject to many difficult circumstances subsequent to ensuring peace in the country. The Head of State made this statement addressing an event held in Monaragala earlier today. The President said he will continue to protect the country despite the many insults he faces.  18 Mahinda Rajapakse 1 27th  Read more »

United National Party MP Lakshman Kiriella says the government is retreating from its promise to submit the Lessons Learns and Reconciliation Commission report to the United Nations Human Rights Council session. The Parliamentarian expressed these views to Newsradio in response to a statement made by Minister of External Affairs Prof. G. L. Peiris yesterday saying  Read more »

Police have raided 4 acres of marijuana cultivation in Sellakatharagama, Kataragama. The raid was carried out by the Panadura Walana Central Anti Vice Striking Force. Police media spokesperson SP Ajith Rohana said 8 suspects had been arrested during the raid while a 12 bore fire arm, live ammunition and 30kg of dried marijuana were also  Read more »

Minister of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Chandrasiri Gajadeera attributes the tense situation that occurred at the Magazine Prison to the strict rules introduced by the superintendant of the prison. Addressing a media briefing held earlier today the Minister said the Ministry has directed the superintendent on how such stiff action should be taken.  1600 Gajadeera 27th