Indonesian President Joko Widodo Has Arrived In Sri Lanka

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has arrived in Sri Lanka this noon(24) for a two day Official Visit as per an invitation made by President Maithripala Sirisena.

During his visit the Indonesian President is due to hold bi  lateral talks with Sri Lankan President and Prime Minister and due to sign several Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between the two countries.

Fresh look at cancer shows smoking, obesity top causes

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A Heroin Smuggler Was Sentenced To Death By Colombo High Court

Colonbo High Court has today (23)sentenced a Heroin Smuggler who was arrested on 03rd of July 2014 with

5138 Grammes of Heroin in his possession to death.

The suspect Ismail Akbar allias "Master"who is a resident of Valachchena area was arrested in Rajamalwatte,Modara and later Attorney General had filed a lawsuit against him over smuggling and keeping Heroin in his  possession.

The accused involved  in distributing Heroin which transported from India to Sri Lanka by boats within Colombo area.

Train Drivers To Launch An Island Wide Strike

Train drivers are due to launch an Island Wide strike from midnight tonight(23)by demanding to extend the

contract period of Train drivers recrruited on contract basis.

Authorities have decided not to extend the Contract period of Train drivers who were recruited on temporary basis.

Station Guards have  also decided to support the trad
e union action of Train drivers..

Lebanon rubbish: Storm dumps piles of waste along coast

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