Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe welcomes Japanese students at his official residence Temple Trees, yesterday, as visiting Japanese Senior vice minister for foreign affairs, Tetsuro Yano looks on. The three students, Haruka Mikuni, Ryo Navita and Yuna Nishida of the Tsuda Junior High School in Yokohama accompanied by their teacher Yuka Sakuna and principal Masahika Watanabe were invited by Wickremesinghe when they expressed a desire to tour Sri Lanka during his visit to Japan in June. AFP

Sunil Mendis murder :
Suspect arrested in tense drama

by Bharatha Malawaraarachchi and Asanga Warnakulasuriya

The suspected assassin of Western Provincial Councillor Sunil Mendis, known as Nandana was taken into custody by the Western Province North Crime Division on Saturday amidst high drama.
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Public faith in Govt's commitment for peace increases - survey

by Rashomi Silva

Public trust in the government regarding its commitment towards the peace has increased during past few months, a recent Opinion Poll on peace has revealed.
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