postal votings till Aug 17

Public service employees who are in Galle, Matara & Hambantota districts can apply for postal votings till Aug 17-Election Dept Official-JNW

Sri lankan housemaid arrested in Dubai

Sri lankan housemaid arrested in Dubai. The suspect used a unique way to commit her thefts. She used to catch her victims by searching in the daily English newspapers for those who were in need of a nanny or a maid. Then, she call and visit them and leave a photocopy of a her old passport. When the house owners left their homes she would steal gold, watches, mobile phones and money, and then flee from the location with the stolen items. In some cases themaid sprayed anaesthetic on the children and those who were in the house.newsmsn

Nominations will be accepted for Southern Provincial Council

Nominations will be accepted for Southern Provincial Council elections from Aug 21 to 28; Elections Dept-Daily News

Nominations accepted for Southern Provincial Council

Nominations accepted for Southern Provincial Council elections from Aug 21 to 28.Deposits for indep groups close at 12pm Aug 27-Elect Dept Official-JNW

Indian police in spotlight

Indian police in spotlight over alleged extra-judicial killing: AFP. Tokoy+1.1, HKong+2.1, NY oil $70.54-0.39, Brent 73.30-0.29, Asian gold $952-9 -LBO