The Daily Mirror (Colombo, Sri Lanka)
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December 2010
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98 ex-LTTE cadres to set free
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The government would release 98 former LTTE cadres from rehabilitation camps tomorrow in views of Christmas. Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Minister Chandrasiri Gajadeera...
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Abolishing enrolment of external students
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- External Undergraduate Teacher - Student National Centre yesterday launched their island wide campaign from Matara to sign a public petition against the government's attempt...
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Apology to Nepal fictitious
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Reports that Deputy Minister of External Affairs Neomal Perera apologized for on behalf of Minister of External Affairs Prof. G. L. Peiris's claim, that Nepal requested Sri...
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Beating the Holiday Blues.23rd Dec 2010
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The All Share Price Index gained 55.7 points to close at 6,511.5 points (+0.9%), whilst the Milanka Price Index also gained 69.4 points to close at 6,974.3 points...
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Blackboards to change colour
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Education Ministry has decided to encourage the use of green boards instead of blackboards at schools as advised by medical experts, Minister Bandula Gunawardane said...
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Failure to pay fine lands woman in jail
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A woman who went into hiding without paying a part of the fine she was ordered to pay by the Point Pedro court was sentenced to nine months hard labour. She had earlier...
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Formula racing tracks in SL
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Sri Lanka will build two Formula tracks to conduct motor races in the country, the state owned radio said. A delegation headed by the President of the World Motor Car Racing...
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Four students assaulted by seniors in Rajarata
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Four first year students of the Management faculty of the University of Rajarata were assaulted by seniors from the second and third years of the same faculty last...
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Hijacked crew come home for Christmas
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Eleven of the 13 Sri Lankan crew members of the Saudi Arabian-flagged oil tanker MV Al Nisr Al Saudi which was hijacked by Somali pirates and released later returned to...
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Jaffna voters list slashed by 40%
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Names of 300,000 who left country have been omitted By Kelum Bandara Election authorities have omitted the names of around 300,000 voters from the 2010 electoral list of the...
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Keeping watch for traffickers
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Sri Lankan Navy is continuously monitoring and gathering intelligence from the Indian Ocean to curb human trafficking which is at a low at present, Navy Commander Vice...
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Let's prepare
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- "O Come all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O Come ye O Come Ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels. O Come let us adore Him." The well-loved...
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LG elections under PR ?
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Charging that the government is planning to hold the next local government election under the old PR system though the Local Government Electoral Reforms Bill is to be...
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Matale and Kandy severely affected by rains: DMC
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) yesterday said several families in the Matale and Kandy districts were severely affected by heavy rain yesterday. DMC Director, Brig....
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Media personnel felicitated
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Media personnel in the Kalutara District were facilitated for their services to protect the environment of the Bentota river and giving publicity to the garbage menace at...
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More buses for Christmas
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- SLTB bus services will be increased to 5000 this week to meet the bus services requirement for the increased number of passengers this Christmas season, the Transport Ministry...
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MR wants CEB to stick to 90-unit limit
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- President Mahinda Rajapaksa dismissed the suggestion made by a Working Committee (WC) appointed to look into the electricity tariff, to reduce the special relief package down...
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Never expected to return
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Chief Engineer of the Al Naseer- Al Saudi ship Iranga Jayasinghe said they never thought they would be able to head home alive after being taken hostage by the Somali...
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Poacher nabbed with Sambur meat
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A man was arrested with eight kilos of Sambur meat in his possession. He was taken into custody by the police when he was hiding the meat in his house at Haputale. Police...
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Policemen arrested for extorting money
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The two Policemen attached to the Chilaw Police Station, who were taken into custody for trying to extort money from lovers, were remanded by the Chilaw Magistrate till...
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Pregnant mother dies of A1H1N1
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A pregnant mother who had been under treatment for A1H1N1 (Swine flu) at the Angoda hospital died yesterday. The patient from Bowatta in Chilaw had obtained treatment at the...
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PS member allegedly selling elephant pearls
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A Horowpathana Pradeshiya Sabha member alleged to have been involved in selling elephant pearls, leopard skin and leopard tooth was remanded till January 3 by a Colombo...
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Rs. 400 million for 10 new tanks to reduce floods
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Land Reclamation and Development Corporation (LRDC) is to spend Rs 400 million to dig 10 new tanks in and around Colombo to prevent floods in the future. LRDC General...
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Seat belts a must
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The government has decided to make wearing seat belts compulsory while driving vehicles with English number plates and also imposed a ban on driving vehicles with garage...
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Sinkhole repair to take more time
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) which began to repair the sink hole in Wellawatte yesterday afternoon said it would take at least a month to complete the job. CMC Water...
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Six drown in Welikanda boat tragedy
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- At least six people including four women and a child were drowned in the Mahasenpura Tank in Welikanda yesterday afternoon while they were enjoying a boat ride. Polonnaruwa...
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Staying in tune
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and UNP MP Dr. Jayalath Jayawardena who was in the news recently over events in the UK during an evening of choral music recently. The...
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Talks to introduce 5-day-week for private sector
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Labour Ministry which is in the process of introducing a five-day week for the private sector started discussions with employers and trade unions, Minister Gamini Lokuge...
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Thera wants Tamils released
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Chief Incumbent of Maligawatta Sri Bodhirajarama and Walallavita Sri Suvisuddharama temples Ven. Uvathenne Sumana Thera said the Asian Crime Prevention and Prisoner...
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Two minute silence
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A nation-wide two minute silence would be maintained from 9.25 am to 9.27 am on Sunday (26) as a mark of respect for all those who died in the 2004 tsunami, the Disaster...
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UN Panel 'broader' than LLRC
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The United Nations said that its expert panel on Sri Lanka would deal with parties other than the LLRC as well, since the Panel broader than the Sri Lanka's own...
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Unidentified men assault OIC
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A group of unidentified men had assaulted the Officer-in-Charge of the Crime Branch of the Wennappuwa police and taken away his valuable gold chain worth Rs. 220,000. The...
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US applauds Lankan resettlement and demining efforts
December 24, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The United States yesterday commended the government's efforts in resettling most of the internally displaced people who were placed in camps following the end of the war last...
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33000 affected by floods
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- More than 33000 persons belonging to more than 26,000 families have been affected due to floods in Batticaloa, Trincomalee and several other districts in the island, the...
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630 corruption cases shelved
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Survey attributes cause to Police inaction Prasanna Jayasuriya In a startling revelation it has been found that more than 600 cases involving corruption had to be shelved...
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A/H1N1 influenza spreading to epidemic levels: ministry
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The A/H1N1 influenza is spreading alarmingly and according to health ministry estimates there are more than 30,000 afflicted in the country though the figures given by...
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An Array of Dazzling Seasonal Delights at Leather collection
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Click to Enlarge Published by HT Syndication with permission from Daily Mirror Sri Lanka. For any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please...
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Apology to Nepal is a fictitious tale: Ministry
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Reports that Deputy Minister of External Affairs Neomal Perera apologized for Minister of External Affairs Prof. G. L. Peiris's claim that Nepal requested Sri Lankan...
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Awareness programme on Int'l Relations
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- An awareness programme was conducted dealing with international trade in November at the Green Breeze Hotel in Ambalantota for prospective clients. This seminar, which was...
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Be near me Lord Jesus , I ask thee to stay
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The crib or cattle shed where the Lord Jesus was born on the first Christmas Day will be the focus in most Catholic churches and homes today. Fr. Ruban Leslie is seen placing...
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Bikes for field officers
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Fifteen motor bikes donated by the Government of China were handed over to the Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa by the Chinese Ambassador yesterday. The bikes...
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Body found after 7 yrs
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- A body of a person who disappeared nearly seven years ago was recovered from an abandoned well in Indurupanwila area in Vanduramba. Police said the body was first detected by...
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Broadband connectivity to be increased: ICTA
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Broadband connectivity in Sri Lanka which is at the moment circulating around 400,000 users should be increased up to at least 4 million users in order to make IT accessible...
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Calton Sweet House promotes rice flour mixed short eats
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Gampaha District Parliamentarian and Consultant Community Physician Sudharshani Fernandopulle lauded the service of Calton Sweet House for the promotion of rice flour mixed...
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Cats..........
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- You don't have to be a cat lover to enjoy a musical about cats, though you may become one after watching Andrew Lloyd Weber's musical Cats, which ran in London for 21...
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Christmas at St. Thomas' College Bandarawela
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Christmas celebrations at St. Thomas' College Bandarawela, which included the festival of the nine lessons and the singing of carols, were held in a grand scale at the College...
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Christmas, Captivity and the Cosmic Christ
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Christmas is the grand feast of the wretched of the Earth. Of course, the rich can also celebrate it but only in solidarity with the poor. The true festive joy is in pouring...
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Coconut small growers seek fertiliser
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Remainder of the 300,000 infected coconut trees to be felled The Coconut Development Ministry has decided to fell the remaining coconut trees of the 300,000 pest-affected...
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Comedy ends in tragedy
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Two men were arrested for assaulting man to death in Anuradhapura, Rajanganaya police said. The two suspects had assaulted a father of one to death on their way home after...
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Court refuses to issue injunction against UNP
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Colombo District Court has refused to issue injunctions restraining the UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and its General Secretary Tissa Attanayake against arbitrarily removal...
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Crimes soar in cyber space
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The rate of cyber crimes in Sri Lanka has sharply increased during the past few years, a Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) official said yesterday. CERT...
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Crown jewels of Christmas the parable of the fourth wise man
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- On this Christmas morning, we are inspired to share a story that challenges, disturbs and shakes the foundations that external ritualistic religion stands on and celebrates...
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Dilapidated road, garbage make road untenable
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Factory owners and employees attached to offices in the Moravinna Industrial Village in Panadura expressed their displeasure at having to travel to work on the dilapidated...
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Eight persons who served unsuitable food fined
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The owners of two hotels and six grocery stores in Badulla town were produced in court for selling food and beverages unfit for human consumption. The eight suspects were...
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Elephant Pass saltern to be revived
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- By Kelum Bandara A Cabinet paper would be submitted soon for approval to begin work on the Elephant Pass saltern which ceased operations in the mid 1980s when the fighting in...
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Enshrine message of peace: MR
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his Christmas message said yesterday the efforts to free the people from poverty have been appreciated by Christians and those of all other...
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Everyone is born to live while Jesus was born to die
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Today the whole world celebrates Christmas the birth of Jesus Christ. Who is this man and what is His continued influence over a large population of our world? This is the...
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Ex-Trinity cricketer Narendra Ekanayake captains Bahamas
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Former Trinity College player Narendra Ekanayake is going places by earning the honour of captaining the Bahamas cricket team. The 33-year old Ekanayake is a left arm batsman...
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Fernandez wins UN journalism award
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Journalist Minelle Fernandez had won international recognition after getting a media award from the United Nations. Fernandez, the Colombo Correspondent for International...
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Ganja cultivation raided
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Two large scale ganja cultivations in Kaligala, Lunugamwehera was raided by several police teams on Thursday evening and the main suspect who was running the cultivation was...
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Govt. scared of ward system: UNP
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The main opposition United National Party (UNP) yesterday challenged the government to hold the local council elections under the new system as proposed by the Local...
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'Gulley'vers travail
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- A toilet maintenance contractor of Colombo Municipality who had been taken into custody for his alleged involvement in stealing nine (09) steel gulley covers on Galle Road, in...
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Hemas, LB Finance, Galadari join MPI
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Diversified blue chip Hemas Holdings and fastest growing finance company LB Finance along with Galadari Hotels (Lanka) Plc have been included in the Milanka Price Index (MPI)...
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Heritance Tea Factory greening all the way this season
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- A visitor to the Heritance Tea Factory this season will be able to enjoy a unique set of environmentally friendly Christmas trees made out of recycled material. These...
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HNB sponsors The National Trust as 'Principal Patron'
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Hatton National Bank PLC through its HNB Sustainability Foundation entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with The National Trust for Cultural and Natural Heritage...
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Injustice in SLAS exams, says Union
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The postponement of the promotional exam for the Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS) had caused many problems as it was postponed from October to January, the Public...
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Japanese parliamentary delegation visits Galle
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The Japanese parliamentary delegation visiting Galle were accorded a warm welcome by the Mayor of Galle Methsiri De Silva who presented their leader with a memento on the...
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JICA supports rural livestock farmers
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will sign an agreement with the Ministry of Livestock and Rural Community Development, providing assistance under its...
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Land grabber arrested
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The CID seized Rs. 1.6 million in cash, jewellery and a number of title deeds from a safe of a suspect following an order by the Mt. Lavinia Courts. The suspect one Mark...
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Landslides again with new rains
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Authorities yesterday warned that the same spots that had been noted as danger areas during the rainy spell that passed recently would still be dangerous with the start of the...
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Man shot in grocery stores robbery
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- A man was shot by two men who entered a grocery in the Piliyandala town. The suspects had entered the shop by pointing guns at the employees but as the injured person...
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Market gains during the short week
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- During the holiday shortened week the All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 197.41 points to close at 6558.25 points, while the Milanka Price Index (MPI) also picked up 150.96...
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Minister says high price of coconuts due to profiteering
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Minister of Janatha Estate Development and Coconut Development A. P. Jagath Kumara was of the opinion that coconut prices had risen due to profiteering. He said that traders...
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More porn video dealers
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The Giribawa police in the Anuradhapura division had arrested a video shop owner who had sold and rented pornographic video disks. The video sales centre had been located at...
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Mr. T taken in
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- A street vendor was taken into police custody for selling T-shirts for women with a picture of Buddha on it at Borella yesterday, the Police said. The stock of the T-shirts...
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National Safety Day: Main ceremony in Jaffna
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- A nation-wide three-minutes silence will be observed from 9.25 a.m. to 9.27 a.m. tomorrow as a mark of respect to all those who died in the 2004 tsunami, the Disaster...
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Navy keeps eye on people smuggling
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Jointly with navies of other countries Sri Lanka Navy along with neighbouring navies is continuing to keep a close watch on human trafficking across the Indian Ocean, Navy...
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New rules for boatmen ferrying tourists
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Boat services ferrying tourists to Pigeon Island National Park in Nilaweli would be required to adhere a series of instructions issued by the Department of Wildlife...
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No room amongst their own
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- A Christmas message by the Rt. Rev. Duleep de Chickera, the Bishop of Colombo Jesus was born in a cattle shed. A census required by the then political regime created this...
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Pannala- Kuliyapitiya road to be carpeted
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- In response to a request made to President Mahinda Rajapaksa by Minister of Environment, Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, the development of the Pannala - Kuliyapitiya Road using...
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PARABLE OF THE THREE TREES without tinsel
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- (adapted from Richard Wurmbrandt's "In the Face of Surrender"). There were three trees growing by the Sea of Galilee. Being of same age they were good friends. Early in life...
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Police arrests drug trafficker
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- A trader was taken into custody for selling the illicit drug called Madanamodaka to the students appearing for the GCE OL examination. He was in possession of a stock of 33...
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Police nab gambling women
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The Galle Chief Magistrate yesterday imposed a fine of Rs. 500 each on four women who were engaged in gambling. The four accused were over fifty years and residents of...
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Poya no more a mercantile holiday?
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The government is considering the pros and cons of scrapping the Poya holiday for the mercantile sector from next year, Labour Relations Minister Gamini Lokuge said...
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Presidents message
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his Christmas message said, the efforts to free the people from poverty have been appreciated by Christians and those of all other...
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Prima Kottumee Calendar 2011 - Celebrating the joy of youth for the second consecutive year
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Prima Kottumee is a brand that represents the vibrancy and the energy of youth. For the second year, Prima Kottumee took another step towards highlighting their efforts that...
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Rains create flood threat in Polonnaruwa
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- By K. G. Karunaratne- Several areas in the Polonnaruwa district were facing a flood threat due to the torrential rains experienced in the district. Meanwhile, the Parakrama...
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rice flour mills to make flour for bread
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- As part of the government's plan to discourage wheat flour consumption As part of the government's plan to discourage wheat flour consumption, the Central Bank will...
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RS transferred three years after retirement
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Retired Revenue Supervisor of the Morawewa Pradeshiya Sabha, S. Wijeratne, was surprised to receive a transfer letter three years after his retirement. He had received a...
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Samarasinghe and Guruge win squash crowns
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Navin Samarasinghe cleared many obstacles to emerge as the Sri Lanka national squash champion when he defeated Saman Thilakaratne in the final at the Rentokil National Squash...
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SB stopped from delivering lecture
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Udul in South Africa at the 17th WFYS , says Minister of Higher Education S. B. Dissanayake was stopped from delivering a lecture at the 17th World Festival of Youth and...
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Singer Finance IPO - Over 135 times oversubscribed
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- With the recent Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Singer Finance (Lanka) Limited being oversubscribed by over 135 times, it established a new record by achieving the highest...
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Siyambalapitiya for new action plan to boost IT
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The Minister for Telecommunication and Information Technology Ranjith Siyambalapitiya yesterday called on the general public to forward their views and ideas to a committee...
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SLC optimistic of club partnerships
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement yesterday that it had been very successful in procuring sponsorships for 11 clubs taking part in the Premier League. "We would...
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SLN strengthens maritime relationship with foreign navies: Navy Commander
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Navy enabled the country to strengthen its maritime relationship with the foreign navies which participated in the celebrations and...
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Solar farm in Hambantota
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- A mega Solar Power Farm (SPF) that would add 1237 MWs to the national grid would be set up in Hambantota by mid 2011, the Power and Energy Ministry said. The SPF is to be...
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Soldier's body exhumed after nine years
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- A body that had been buried nine years ago in the Mahakanadarawa public cemetery was exhumed on Thursday (23) on a court order for inquiries to be conducted into a complaint...
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Sri Lanka ranks among the leading emerging offshore locations by Gartner - SLASSCOM
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Gartner, Inc. has identified the Top 30 countries for globally sourced activities in 2010-2011, each one rated according to 10 criteria, and found that eight new countries...
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Suspect linked to the LTTE gets bail in Canada
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- An Ontario University student, taken into custody in Canada for charges in the US was released on bail yesterday. Suresh Sriskandarajah said he would continue his fight...
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That time of the year is here.
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Click to Enlarge Published by HT Syndication with permission from Daily Mirror Sri Lanka. For any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please...
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The arrival of a cricketing prodigy
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Sri Lanka's latest cricketing discovery in the form of a gangly 23 year-old has been the talking point in many a cricketing circle. Suranga Lakmal who represents Tamil Union...
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The journey of a win
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- 'Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year' Richard Jayatissa speaks Leaving school at the age of 14, little did Richard Jayatissa think that he would become one of Sri Lanka's...
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Thirteen qualify at Olympic Management Course
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Sri Lanka conducted an Advanced Sports Management Course with a view to enhance the professional standard in sports administration and...
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Transport services to increase for Christmas
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The Transport Ministry yesterday said that CTB bus services will be increased to 5000 this week to meet the bus services requirement for the increased number of bus passengers...
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Tsunami housing scheme in dilapidated state
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Although five years had elapsed since several parts of the country were devastated by the tsunami which occurred in 2004, that claimed the lives of more than 30,000 and...
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UN panel calls for fresh definitions of patriotism and treachery
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- When the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on June 22 appointed a three member panel of experts "to advise him on accountability issues relating to alleged violations of...
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Wearing seat belts a must
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The government yesterday decided to make the wearing of seat belts in vehicles bearing English registration numbers compulsory and also imposed a ban on driving vehicles with...
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weather bureau to be taken skyhigh
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Citizens could now expect accurate weather reports from the Meteorology Department as it would be modernized, the Disaster Management Centre yesterday said. The Meteorology...
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What Does Christmas Mean To You?
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Christmas trees, gifts, tinsel and baubles, Santa Claus.are these what Christmas means to you? Come with me on a journey and we will find out what Christmas really means...
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Work towards lasting peace: Catholic Bishops
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The Catholic Bishop's Conference, in a Christmas message said yesterday it was necessary not only to identify the obvious dangers to peace but also the insidious dangers to...
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World celebrates Christmas!
December 25, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Christmas - the day to celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ began with the striking of the clock at 12 midnight, yesterday. In Sri Lanka and the world over, hundreds of...
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200,000 prostitutes in the country
December 26, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- There are around 200,000 prostitute seekers and around 40,000 prostitutes in the country, according to a survey, Dr. Sujatha Samarakoon attached to the AIDS prevention unit of...
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200,000 prostitutes seekers in the country
December 26, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- There are around 200,000 prostitute seekers and around 40,000 prostitutes in the country, according to a survey, Dr. Sujatha Samarakoon attached to the AIDS prevention unit of...
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40,000 prostitutes in the country
December 26, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- There are around 200,000 prostitute seekers and around 40,000 prostitutes in the country, according to a survey, Dr. Sujatha Samarakoon attached to the AIDS prevention unit of...
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551 accidents during Christmas
December 26, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- Ignorance, domestic accidents and reckless driving were the leading causes of most of the 551 accidents reported in the past two days, Dr. Pushpa Ramyani Soyza, senior nurse...
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Development oriented politics
December 26, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- UNP MP Sajith Premadasa during his meeting with his Eminence Malcom Cardinal Ranjith today said that he champions the cause of development oriented politics. He said that...
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Eggs and chicken from Monday
December 26, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- The newly arrived consignment of eggs and chicken will be released to the market on Monday after the quarantine report is received for the shipment, Consumer Affairs...
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England skittle out Australia for 98
December 26, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- England has taken a significant stride toward retaining the Ashes by bowling out Australia for a meager 98 runs in its first innings on the opening day of the fourth...
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Forty marooned in Somawathi
December 26, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- Forty persons including a Buddhist monk, twenty Army personnel and sixteen members of the Civil Defence Force have been marooned in the sacred site of Somawathi Temple, police...
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Shoot out in Maharagma
December 26, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- A robber was killed and another was arrested while the search is on for one more suspect, after a shoot out occurred in Maharagma between the police and a three member robber...
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Strauss, Cook complete England's perfect day
December 26, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- England took an iron grip on the Ashes by bowling out Australia for a record low score of 98 and then scoring 157 without loss on Sunday's opening day of the fourth...
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Tsunami victims remembered
December 26, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- A nation-wide two minute silence was maintained a short while ago between 9.25 a.m to 9.27 a.m as a mark of respect for those who died in the 2004 tsunami. The National...
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UNP member surrenders to police
December 26, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- UNP member Shantha Sisira Kumara has come forward to the Chillaw police today after a police complaint was received that he shot and injured several individuals last night...
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2010's world gone wild: Quakes, floods, blizzards
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Click to Enlarge Published by HT Syndication with permission from Daily Mirror Sri Lanka. For any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please...
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2012 Int'l scout jamboree here
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Sri Lanka Scouts Association (SLSA) is to become prominent in the world scouts forum with the opportunity to hold the Asia Pacific Regional Scouts Jamboree in 2012 with the...
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214817 affected by floods and rain
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- More than 214817 persons belonging to more than 56803 families have been affected due to floods and heavy rain in Batticaloa, Trincomalee and several other districts in the...
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94,000 affected by floods, rain
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- More than 94,252 persons belonging to about 29,421 families have been affected due to floods and heavy rain in Batticaloa, Trincomalee and several other districts in the...
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A prudent move by Health Ministry
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The decision of the Health Ministry to make it compulsory for alcohol and cigarette users to pay for any government medical services they undergo could be considered prudent....
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A Tsunami of compassion
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The country yesterday commemorated the sixth anniversary of the devastating Tsunami, possibly the worst human tragedy the world witnessed in this millennia. As nature leashed...
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Action against errant principals
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Education Minister Bandula Gunawardane charged today that the principals of some leading schools had secured human and physical resources in excess of the required amount to...
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AH1N1: Male warns on visit to SL
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Maldives Centre for Community Health and Disease Control (CCHDC) has advised Maldivians to reduce travelling to neighbouring Sri Lanka after swine flu (AH1N1) killed 22...
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AH1NI: Male warns on visit to SL
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Maldives Centre for Community Health and Disease Control (CCHDC) has advised Maldivians to reduce travelling to neighbouring Sri Lanka after swine flu (AH1N1) killed 22...
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Airlines complete move to Bar-Coded boarding passes
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Geneva) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a historic milestone in passenger travel with the 100% worldwide implementation of 2D bar coded boarding...
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Airmen arrested with four kilos of cannabis
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Police arrested two air force personnel with four kilos and 150 grams of cannabis in their possession at the Galgamuwa bus stand recently. At the time of arrest, these...
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Alleged pervert in police custody
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- By Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk A retired 62-year-old teacher who was using his camera phone and recording women and young girls for sexual purposes was taken into custody...
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Anora Thala II at Arakavila
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Arakavila dance and Theatre Foundation (ADTF) which was started with the intention of grooming young talent, has about 250 young children studying various forms of arts. A...
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Army deserter arrested
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- A 19 year old army deserter who was wanted by the police for committing several robberies in Katugasthota and Kandy was taken into custody yesterday. Police recovered two...
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Ashok Leyland drives into Temple Trees
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- President Mahinda Rajapaksa inspecting the bus newly manufactured by India's Ashok Leyland Ltd when its Chairman R. J. Shani met the President at Temple Trees yesterday....
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Athula Mahawalage reminisces the endeavour
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Re-launch of popular TV commercial Architect A television commercial featuring Chathurika Peiris and Srinath Maddumage is being telecast frequently on all the premier TV...
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Beware of the AH1N1virus: Health Minister
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Super market and shopping complex owners should be educated on how to minimize the spread of the AH1N1 Influenza as the AH1N1 virus could spread in places with a large crowd...
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BOC to woo more NRFC business
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Bank of Ceylon (BOC) last week said it will woo more Non Resident Foreign Currency (NRFC) business with its International Division making considerable progress in 2010. "As...
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Bourse Celebrates Christmas in Green.24th Dec 2010
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The All Share Price Index gained 46.4 points to close at 6,558.25 points (+0.7%), whilst the Milanka Price Index also gained 10.1 points to close at 6,985.0 points...
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Central Bank promotes development of proficiency in Tamil language
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- In February 2010, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) in collaboration with the Department of Official Languages (DOL) launched a scheme to facilitate its staff to enhance...
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Chandana and team excel in India
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Renowned dance choreographer Chandana Wickramasinghe who has become a household name not only in Sri Lanka but also in many parts of the world, marked a significant rise in...
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Chicken 'n eggs from Monday
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The newly arrived consignment of eggs and chicken would be released to the market on Monday after the quarantine report was received for the shipment, Consumer Affairs...
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Chilaw Marians stun star studded defending champs Tamil Union
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- By M. Shamil Amit Chilaw Marians got off to a flying start in the Premier Tier 'A' limited over cricket tournament with a crushing six wicket win over defending champions...
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China raises rates again, more to come
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- BEIJING: China's central bank raised interest rates on Saturday for the second time in just over two months, underscoring concerns that inflation may be entrenched and swift...
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Christmas disasters
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Ignorance, domestic accidents and reckless driving were the leading causes of most of the accidents which took place in the past two days with Christmas Eve, Dr. Pushpa...
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Coconut growers want fertiliser subsidy
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Government on Friday held a crisis meeting on the coconut industry with both sides cracking their ideas as to how best a more sustainable development could be struck. At...
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Countries meet to boost treaty on plant genetic resources
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Ground-breaking benefit-sharing fund will help conserve and utilise threatened plant species Senior representatives of more than 60 countries including 22 cabinet ministers...
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Courtaulds holds 'Dream Night'
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- On the night of 12 December 2010, employees of Courtaulds Clothing Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. experienced a spectacular event, the much-looked-forward-to event of the year, 'Courtaulds...
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Cricket officials get Rs.12m in pocket change
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Government Auditor General questions absence of documents on foreign tours by cricket officials as Sri Lanka Cricket loses large amounts of funds in the name of...
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Drama Roundup
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Neinage Suduwa Bandara Kelegama's dramatic creation 'Neinage Suduwa' will be staged on December 28 at 2.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m at the John de Silva Memorial Hall, Colombo...
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Eating habits can ensure a longer life
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- A new study has found that the leading causes of death are no more infectious diseases but chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer - which may be affected...
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Eight treasure hunters arrested in Habarana
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Eight persons were arrested yesterday by the police when they were treasure hunting around an ancient devale in Habarana. . The suspects were arrested while they were...
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EU Parliament upholds 'right of reply'
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Subcommittee on Human Rights of the European Parliament has upheld the procedural anomaly raised by Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the EU, following the denial of Sri Lanka's...
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Expired food destroyed by CMC
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The health officers of the Colombo Municipal Council have destroyed 300kg of expired fruits, 40kg ice-cream, and 40 kg Kottu that were on sale in shops in Pettah over the...
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FEB to be made an Authority
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Foreign Employment Promotion Minister Dilan Perera said yesterday that his ministry would introduce legislation next year to convert the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau...
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First 'Made in China' Bollywood movie
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Chinese government's official film production company has given its backing to the country's first ever home-made "Bollywood" film production, a $ 10-million project that...
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Five women attacked by wasps
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Five women who have come under wasp attack while plucking tea leaves were admitted to the Badulla General Hospital, sources said. The incident was reported on Saturday...
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Forex smugglers nabbed at BIA
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Two Sri Lankan businessmen bound to Bangkok with Rs. 3 million worth foreign currency hidden in their pockets and the baggage had been arrested at the Katunayake Bandarnaike...
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Forty marooned in Somawathiya
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Forty two persons including two monks have been marooned due to floods in the historic Somawathiya Chaitya area, Pulasthigama police said. Among the rest of the people...
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Forty thousand prostitutes in SL
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- There are around 200,000 prostitute seekers and around 40,000prostitutes in the country, according to a survey, Dr. Sujatha Samarakoon attached to the AIDS prevention unit of...
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Head-on collision injures three including a tourist in Wadduwa
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Three persons were injured including a South African National when two vans collided head on in Pohoddaramulla area in Wadduwa yesterday morning. The van with the tourist was...
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Heavy rains breach Weligollewa tank
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The bund of the Weligollewa tank in Kahatagasdigiliya, Anuradhapura was breached yesterday morning due to heavy rain, inundating around 200 acres of cultivated paddy land and...
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HSBC announces global head of commercial banking
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Alan Keir, currently global co-head of Commercial Banking and head of Commercial Banking Europe has been appointed global head of Commercial Banking with effect from 1 January...
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I believe in development politics-Sajith
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- I champion the cause of development oriented politics, UNP MP Sajith Premadasa told His Eminence Malcom Cardinal Ranjith yesterday. He said that he believed in the...
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Indian Defence Secretary here
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Indian Defence Secretary Pradeep Kumar arrived in the island early this morning with a seven member delegation to hold bi-lateral talks with Lankan officials, according to the...
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Irrigation Minister visits Aussi Parliament
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- On the invitation of the Australian Parliament, the Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Management and Leader of the Sri Lanka Parliament Nimal Siripala de Silva...
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Irrigation tanks and fisheries jetties in Jaffna renovated
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- A number of irrigation tanks and fisheries jetties in the Jaffna District had been renovated and handed over to the people with the aim of boosting the fisheries industry and...
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It has to be Devolution, not Decentralisation
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Chennai, 24 December 2010 Some of the old and recent Sinhala formulations on a political solution to the ethnic issue have revolved around pre-war institutions like district...
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Italy the cultural
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Life in Italy means full of cherished moments, experiences and awe-inspiring entertainments. Italy a peninsula bordering Mediterranean Sea is situated in the southern part of...
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'Jaffna citizens must work to develop country, enhance security'
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- People in Jaffna whose literacy rate was higher than the average literacy rate of the country must utilize their knowledge and ability for the development and enhanced...
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Jaffna Muslims being resettled
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Four hundred and four out of more than 15,000 Muslim families driven away from the Jaffna Muslim Ward by the LTTE in 1990 have resettled in their original places. The...
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Japan approves record 1.1 trillion dollar budget
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Japan's centre-left government on Friday approved a record 1.1-trillion-dollar budget for next fiscal year that aims to boost the flagging economy but adds to a mountain of...
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Karainagar Kovil chariot festival
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Karainagar Sivam Kovil, the highly venerated Hindu temple in Jaffna , had its Chariot Festival last week. It was attended by a large number of devotees. The Jaffna Civil...
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Life back on track
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The railway compartments damaged in the 2004 tsunami were repaired and put back on service yesterday coinciding with the sixth anniversary of the killer wave tragedy. About...
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Life saving test developed for pregnant women
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Scientists have developed a life-saving test that can predict which woman with high blood pressure in pregnancy will go on to have complications. Pre-eclampsia affects up to...
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Madugalle fines Ponting 40 percent of match fee
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been fined 40 per cent of his match fee after being found guilty of breaching the ICC's Code of Conduct during the Boxing Day Test against...
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Maharagama gold robbery thwarted
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Police kill gang leader in encounter; one arrested; one escapes; Men believed to be henchmen of underworld figure 'Sunbaba' A robber gang leader was killed and another...
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Maldives signs MoU with UAE Central Bank
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- On Sunday, the UAE Central Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maldives Monetary Authority for cooperation and exchange of information on banking supervision,...
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Mohamed Rafi: The immortal singer
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Renowned singer Mohamed Rafi's 86th birth anniversary fell on December 24. Though he was from Amristar, his father Haji Ali Mohamed shifted to Lahore in 1935-36 and the rest...
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More arms and ammunition recovered
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The security forces recovered a T81 assault rifle and thirty eight rounds during search operations carried out in Gananimadam and Kandalakadu on Saturday. One antipersonnel...
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More British tourists arrive
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Sri Lanka has seen a significant increase in tourist arrivals in the country this year compared to last year according to statistics published by the Sri Lanka Tourism...
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More new banks in North and East
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Central Bank says that they have given approval to open 136 bank branches in the North and Eastern Provinces since the end of the decade's long conflict. There are 59 new...
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Nadeesha turns producer with 'Ethkanda Lihini'
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Talented actress Nadeesha Hemamali who has showcased ample promise in her endeavours, last week opened a new chapter in her career as a tele drama producer. She produced the...
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New school term begins on Jan 3
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Twenty schools in the Moneragala District will start their 2011 academic year today on account of the Deyata Kirula National Development Exhibition which is to be held from...
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One electrocuted, thirty injured
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Thirty employees of a garment factory in Nochchiyagama were injured after a commotion when one of the electricians at the factory got electrocuted. The employees were injured...
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PRINCESS NOORI AND THE FILM TEAM
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- This is no fable story from the movies, but the truth about the latest International TV Commercial, line-produced by The Film Team in Sri Lanka. Orimi Trade is the leader of...
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Railway sleepers stolen in Matale
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- A gang of thieves has allegedly removed sleepers worth around Rs.300,000 brought to repair the Matale - Ukuwela railway line. The incident was reported on Saturday. They had...
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rehab youth gets teacher appointment
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- An ex-LTTE combatant was given a teaching appointment to Wattrappalai Vidyalaya, Mullaitivu after rehabilitation, Commissioner General of Rehabilitation Brigadier Sudantha...
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Respiratory problems on the rise
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Cases involving respiratory ailments have gone up with the prevailing cold weather in the Badulla area, a spokesman of the Badulla General Hospital said. It had rained day...
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Revoke ban on LTTE - VCK
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has called upon the Centre and the US to revoke the ban on the LTTE. A resolution adopted at the party's Tamils' sovereignty...
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Rice consumption up in 2010
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Rice consumption has increased this year in comparison with last year, according to a report by the Department of Census and Statistics, says Lankapuvath. In the year 2009...
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Rs. 5 million worth of Valampuri recovered
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Two suspects were taken into custody when they tried to sell a Valampuri for Rs. 5 million to a businessman in the Meegahawatta area. They were arrested by the Meegahawatta...
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Safety First
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- National Safety Day was held in Jaffna yesterday. Picture shows chief guest Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne being welcomed by Minister Douglas Devananda at the event. Disaster...
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SALA ProSat GPS Navigator wins e-Swabhimani 2010
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Celebrates the first year of operation, being adjudged the best for e-Localisation SALA ProSat GPS Navigation system was awarded e-Swabhimani 2010 at the National Best...
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Scholarships to health staff members' children
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Ministry of Health had started a programme to grant scholarships to children whose parents are attached to the Health Ministry, who obtained the highest marks at the...
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Seaplane service in Puttalam from February
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Civil Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne said that domestic air services to the Puttalam area would be developed with the declaration of Puttalam as a tourist...
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Sithaka brews a hat trick
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Sithaka Tea Factory famous for its quality of teas being produced on a weekly basis and obtaining weekly top prices at the Colombo tea auctions recorded and established an all...
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Stern action to be taken against water piracy: Minister
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Water Supply and Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawardane said yesterday his Ministry had already drafted regulations pending approval by the Attorney General's Department to take...
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Steyn demolishes Indian top order
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Dale Steyn produced another magnificent exhibition of fast outswing bowling on Sunday to scythe through the Indian batting on the opening day of the second test at...
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Student rescued from tank dies
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- One of two students from Kalutara who swam in the Mailagaswewa tank in Galenbindunuwewa while they had gone on a picnic to celebrate their success the GCE (AL) examination had...
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Tamil Buddhist Assn. revived
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Arrangements have been made to revive the Tamil Buddhist Association in Jaffna District after a lapse of three decades. The Coordinator of the Association Arulnesaratnam...
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Tanks spill over in Anuradhapura
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Spill gates in most tanks in the North Central Province have been opened as the water levels in the tanks have risen with the heavy rains experienced in the area. All six...
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The 2010 Sustainability Reporting Review
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- An extensive study, which assessed the reporting capabilities of the largest publicly listed companies, state owned enterprises, and a handful of privately held companies,...
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Today's 'Pol' Pot
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- A mother of two was seriously injured when she was slashed with a sickle by her husband when she asked him several times to collect or buy some coconuts as she was unable to...
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Top Sri Lankan marketer honoured at World Brand Congress
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Group Director/Head of Marketing & Sales of Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL) Nandana Wickremage was honoured with the prestigious 'The Brand Leadership Award' at the 19th...
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Tourist surge in Nuwara Eliya
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Notwithstanding the rainfall in Nuwara Eliya the number of tourists visiting the city has increased and the hotels and guest houses are full, sources said. Tourist sources...
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Trinity, Mahamaya sweep honours at CEPASA meet
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Trinity College (boys) and Mahamaya Girls College swept the board to win the Age Group Swimming championship organized by the Central Province Aquatic Sports Association...
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Trott leads England to big lead
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Jonathan Trott scored an unbeaten century as England reached 444-5 at stumps on day two of the fourth Ashes Test. Trott made 141 and Matt Prior was 75 not out to help extend...
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Unhealthy lifestyle makes women look '4 years older'
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Many of us crave to look 10 years younger. However, a new research has revealed that we are not helping ourselves to stay youthful. The study has revealed that unhealthy...
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Union Bank on rails
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The first Union Bank branded train was ceremonially flagged off on 21st December 2010 from the Fort Railway Station in the presence of officials from both Union Bank and Sri...
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Union Bank Rights Issue oversubscribed, heads for IPO
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The innovative fund raiser of Union Bank consisting of a Rights Issue, a Private Placement and a subsequent Initial Public Offering has received remarkable and an overwhelming...
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UNP PC member surrenders to police
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- UNP Councillor of the North Western Provincial Council Shantha Sisira Kumara who was earlier accused of attacking UNP MP Palitha Range Bandara has come forward to the Chilaw...
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US economy hobbles toward brighter 2011
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- WASHINGTON: Fresh data last week showed the US economy limping toward the end of 2010, its fitness much improved over last year, but with the recovery still hobbled by high...
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Vegetarian diet good for kidney patients
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- A new study has suggested that sticking to a vegetarian diet can help kidney disease patients avoid accumulating toxic levels of phosphorous in their bodies. Kidney disease...
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Vihangi launches 'Ranliya Dahasak'
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Seven-year-old Vihangi Rajapakse launched her maiden music album 'Ranliya Dahasak' at the Kularatne Hall of Ananda College, Colombo amidst a spectacular show of song and...
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Walkers Tours welcomes first arrival of Aurinkomatkat from Finland
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Aurinkomatkat (Sun Tours) the largest tour operator in Finland commenced their Winter 2010/11 charter operations after a lapse of over six years. The company which is owned by...
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Watch out for CCTV cameras from Wednesday
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Colombo City will come under close scrutiny by the eyes of the law when closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras are put into operation from Wednesday. The scheduled launching...
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Wild boar attack
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Two farmers had been attacked by a wild boar in the Idamegama area in Uvaparanagama a on Saturday night. They were admitted to the Uvaparanagama Base Hospital. They had come...
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World Bank's fund for the poorest gets almost $50 b in record funding
December 27, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Brussels - A final agreement was reached last week on a US$49.3 billion funding package for the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank's fund for the...
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4 teams to arrest suspect
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Four special teams have been deployed by the Mirihana Police Station to trace and arrest the runaway suspect who escaped from the police during the shootout that took place...
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ADB signs first trade finance agreement in Bhutan
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a trade finance agreement with the Bhutan National Bank Ltd. It is ADB's first such agreement in the South Asian country. The...
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AH1N1 Influenza spreading fast
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Expectant mothers to get vaccination before Dec. 31 Some one million people were given AH1N1 vaccinations in the country this year while 22 people had died of the influenza,...
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And how can I love these, Oh Lord ?? Just How????
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- All righty honeys, we have made it to the end of the year !! I for one thing am pretty smug about it with all these absurd catastrophes I stumble on so often . So before I...
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Around 3,000 unwed girls pregnant
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Around 3,000 young girls under 16 years of age become pregnant annually, said Dr. Nilmini Hemachandra the Community Health Specialist of the Family Health Division. The...
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Arrested for defrauding Rs.50 million
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Two suspects were arrested by the Customs for defrauding customs declarations and bringing in a loss of Rs.50 million to government coffers after evading tax laws to import...
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Avirodha: a must-cultivate for the effective and benevolent rule
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- A few months ago, I began a series that sought to elaborate on and contextualize what to me is the most succinct and yet comprehensive document on the issue of good...
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Baby 81 turns six, but promised help yet to come
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The two-month-old infant who had been separated from his parents in the 2004 tsunami and handed over to the Kalmunai hospital celebrates his sixth birthday today. At the...
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Bad milk kills child
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- A five-year-old child has died of food poisoning after drinking outdated milk, police said yesterday. The victim Isanka Divajani Tennakoon was from Kumbukgete at Maeliya in...
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Bathuideen no show
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Industries and Commerce Minister, Rishard Bathuideen who was expected to make a submission to the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) yesterday did not turn at...
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Berbatov double seals victory
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Dimitar Berbatov scored twice as Manchester United emerged from the grip of an icy winter to beat Sunderland 2-0 at Old Trafford to consolidate top spot in the Premier League...
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Bharti airtel launches high capacity direct terrestrial link between India and China
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Bharti airtel, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa, in association with China Telecom Corporation last week...
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Bundle of joy from 13-year-old
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- A thirteen-year-old girl has given birth to a baby at the Marawila hospital last week. Police have arrested a 17-year-old youth in this regard following information that a...
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CFP solution to solid waste
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The Western Provincial Council is to introduce 'Compost Fertilizer Projects' (CFP)to local government bodies as a long term solution to solid waste disposal with the financial...
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Chilaw Marians get off to a flying start
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Chilaw Marians got off to a flying start in the Premier Tier 'A' limited over cricket tournament with a crushing six wicket win over defending champions Tamil Union in the...
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CPC back to bunkering business
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will soon re-enter the lucrative bunkering business after a lapse of eight years following the Supreme Court order that nullified the...
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Domestic airports to be developed
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Six airports in the country will be developed to boost the domestic air travel. Palali Airport in the Jaffna peninsula is one of the prominent airports to be developed. India...
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Emirates SkyCargo completes first paperless flight
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Emirates SkyCargo, a leading force in the industry drive towards e-freight, recently marked a milestone with its inaugural paperless flight. EK702, from Mauritius to Dubai,...
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EU P'ment upholds 'right of reply'
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The Subcommittee on Human Rights of the European Parliament has upheld the procedural anomaly raised by Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the EU, following the denial of Sri Lanka's...
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Fertilizer subsidy to Coconut planters
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The government has decided to introduce fertilizer subsidy to all Coconut planters at Rs. 1000 per 50 kg bag of fertilizer, the government information department...
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Floods again: 57,000 families displaced
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Some 57,000 families have been affected by the floods caused by torrential rains continuing to lash several districts including Jaffna, Batticloa, Anuradhapura, Puttalam and...
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Former manager charged with burglary
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The former Manager of a reputed private sector company was taken into custody by Matale police for his alleged involvement in burglary and theft in several areas. Inquires...
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Galle-Matara stretch to power 100 kmph
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The Galle - Matara stretch of the railway track has now been structured to accommodate high speed trains and trains will have a speed of 100kmh. The railway services between...
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Govt. to promote Compressed Natural Gas
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The Government yesterday announced that it is to venture into a US$ 52 million (Rs.5.2 billion) project to introduce Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to be used for power...
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Grave Dug in vain
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Tamil businessman still missing The CID conducting inquiries into the alleged abduction and killing of a Tamil businessman dug up the grave pointed out by a suspect in...
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Hakwatuna spill over after a decade
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Hakwatuna reservoir in Yapahuwa reached spill level this year compelling the Irrigation Engineers to open the spill gates. The reservoir within a minimum catchments area had...
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Harbhajan and Zaheer skittle South Africa
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Spinner Harbhajan Singh and paceman Zaheer Khan gave India a precious 74-run first-innings lead after skittling South Africa for 131 on the second day of the second test at...
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Hemas Hospital commemorates World AIDS Day
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Hemas Hospital, Wattala organized a series of activities to commemorate the World AIDS Day and create awareness among the people on the need to be conscious of the dangers of...
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Holy Innocents Day: Save our Children
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Super highways and flyovers, international ports or airports and other high-tech facilities are being built as part of the Rajapaksa regime's mega development plan to make Sri...
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Hope, havoc back again?
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- It's hard to find a more complex and dynamic issue than climate change, arguably the most pressing challenge facing business and society. But for many companies and several...
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IFC supports Bangladesh's Board of Investment in simplifying business processes
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is helping Bangladesh's Board of Investment simplify investment registration procedures for local and foreign investors with a new...
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'Illegal bus' owner taken into custody
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- A man who illegally assembled a bus and used it for his private trips was taken into custody by Matara police. Inquiries revealed that he had purchased parts of the bus from...
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IMF publishes first global survey of Foreign Direct Investment Positions
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) last week released results from its inaugural Coordinated Direct Investment Survey (CDIS), the first worldwide survey of foreign direct...
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India to host 20th International World Wide Web Meet
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Hyderabad: The International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore in cooperation with the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad and the...
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It is devolution and not decentralization that is good for sl
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- I envy lucky man Sathyamoorthi because he is an Indian. If he were a Sri Lankan, tomorrow he will be called "Traitor Sathyamoorthi" for having said that it is devolution and...
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Janashakthi launches global campaign "Make Roads Safe"
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Janashakthi joined forces with the United Nations, Ceylon Motor Sports Club (CMS) and the global governing body for motor sports and road safety the Federation Internationale...
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Japanese Tsunami commemoration
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The Japanese community in Galle remembered the victims of the tsunami disaster giving priority to the Japanese tradition in a ceremony conducted on Sunday. The commemoration...
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Johnny giving eggs at Rs.12
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Two million eggs are to be released to the local market tomorrow and they will be sold at Rs.11 or Rs.12, the Ministry of Internal Trade said yesterday. "We will sell these...
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Kosala Dullewa
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- It was all thanks to ESCO rehab Sri Lanka, that we were able to perform in Washington D. C," said Kosala's mother, Saroja Dullewa. Achieving what everyone thought was...
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Lack of market distress traditional industries
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Hundreds of villagers in the Gokarella area engaging in reed and rush ware industries as their main livelihood for several generations are today in a predicament for the lack...
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LC polls: UNP calls for applications
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The United National Party (UNP) yesterday requested those interested in contesting the upcoming local council elections on the UNP ticket to send in their applications. The...
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Maliyadewa past pupils demand Principal transfer
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The Old Pupils Association of the Kurunegala Maliyadewa College staged a protest demanding the immediate transfer of the Principal of the school. More than 2000 protestors...
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Misunderstanding causes pandemonium; injures 40;
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- A power leak in a garment factory at Nochchiyagama junction last morning resulted in a pandemonium when the workers fearing danger to their lives started to run hither and...
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Mixed signal on new election process
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The government said yesterday it would present legislation in parliament on January 4 to conduct the local council elections under a mixed system of proportional...
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More cracks in coconut crisis
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The debate on the coconut crisis took a cracking turn yesterday with the UNP arguing that it was prohibited for the government to import coconuts under the Plant Protection...
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MPs complain of stray dog menace
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- It was transpired at the House committee meeting in the Parliamentcomplex last week that Members of Parliament occupying MPs' quarters in Madiwala are often disturbed by stray...
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Munchee recognized for contribution made towards education
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Ceylon Biscuits Limited's flagship brand Munchee, was recognized recently with an award for its contribution towards improving the standards of education in Sri Lanka, during...
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Nimbus in a mess
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Controversial TV company Nimbus which had several legal battles with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has run into heavy losses and have opted to go for an IPO in a last ditch attempt...
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P.B. Karandawala Memorial Lecture on January 5
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The Annual P B Karandwala Memorial Lecture organized by the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Sri Lanka (CILT) will be delivered this year by Dr. Priyath B....
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Parliament Council to sit next month
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The Parliament Council which will monitor the appointments of members to the Election Commission, Public Service Commission and Police Commission under the 18th amendment of...
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Politicians and New Year resolutions
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- January 1 represents the fresh start of a new year after a period of remembrance of the passing year. Often media publishes articles that review the changes during the...
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President at Jamboree
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The 8th annual jamboree organized by the Sri Lanka Scouts Association at the Angunakolapelessa Eraminiyaya playground in Hambantota yesterday. Picture shows Chief Guest...
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Principal transferred
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Principal of the Colombo Muslim Ladies College had been transferred to Education Ministry with immediate effect, a ministry official saidHe said that she was transferred after...
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Provincial councillor and three others enlarged on bail
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- A UNP provincial councillor of the Wayamba Provincial Council surrendered to the police over an alleged shooting incident in Sedawatta, Chilaw and was released on personal...
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Punjab governor in trouble
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- A lawyer has sought from the Lahore High Court (LHC) disqualification of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer for secretly visiting Sri Lanka without informing the government,...
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Q&E associates with Singer Finance for record-breaking IPO
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- As one of the country's largest independent advertising company, Q&E has succeeded by helping its clients soar. Selected as the communications partner for the Initial...
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Ranil in Chennai
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Chennai yesterday on a private visit. Sources close to Mr. Wickremesinghe told Daily Mirror that he would remain in South...
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Robbers bargain with the owners
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- A gang of robbers have demanded Rs. 400,000 from a studio owner in Point Pedro in lieu of returning the items they had robbed from the studio. The value of the items robbed...
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Roy Dias fascinated by young breed
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The winning Lucky Rogers team hoists the Nelson Mendis trophy. Photos by Varuna Vanniarachchi Lucky Rogers Cricket Academy, Colombo won the International Invitation under 14...
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Rs.1 million from garbage
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The Galle police environment protection unit has arrested more than 100 people who were caught throwing garbage in public places. The unit had collected one million rupees as...
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Schools playing truant
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Education Minister Bandula Gunawardane yesterday charged that principals of some leading schools had secured human and other resources in excess of the required amount by...
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Service Sector Gold to Hayleys Advantis
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The 2009-10 Annual Report of Hayleys Advantis, the Transportation and Logistics Arm of the Hayleys Group, bagged the Gold award in the 'Service Organization' Category at the...
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Small percentage of evicted Jaffna Muslims resettled
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Four hundred and four out of more than 15,000 Muslim families driven away from the Jaffna Muslim Ward by the LTTE in 1990 have been resettled in their original places. The...
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Sri Lanka Insurance Moratuwa branch shifts to a new location
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Sri Lanka Insurance Moratuwa Branch was relocated No.710, Victory Building, Galle Road, Moratuwa for the convenience of customers. All Sri Lanka Insurance branches are fully...
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Sri Lanka looking at hosting maiden SA beach games
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Sri Lanka is making elaborate arrangements to conduct the first South Asian Federation Beach Games in Hambantota in August next year. The organising committee will be headed...
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Stale food in Pettah shops and hotels
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The Colombo Municipality seized large stocks of outdated food from shops and small hotels in Pettah when it carried out raids over the week end. Chief Medical Officer Dr....
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Standard Chartered Bank's Priority Banking Customers learn finer points of tax
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- N. R Gajendran Priority Banking of Standard Chartered Bank organized a networking breakfast event for their customers, last week. Highlight of the event was a presentation...
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STARTING A NEW YEAR WELL
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- It's New Year's Eve. Are you going out dancing to see the New Year in? Or are you going to church, temple, mosque or kovil? Most people are superstitious and want to start...
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Stock Market continues its lively ways..27th Dec 2010
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The All Share Price Index gained 63.3 points to close at 6,621.5 points (+1.0%), whilst the Milanka Price Index also gained 41.5 points to close at 7,026.6 points...
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Ten youths obstruct Panadura Hospital work
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Ten youth were taken into custody by the Panadura police for creating havoc in the Panadura Hospital and obstructing doctors and policemen in conducting their duties. They...
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The 7th Frontier launches a designer fashion label
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Ground-breakers The 7th Frontier becomes the first ad agency to foray into fashion when it launched its own designer label under the name D'divas. The integrated...
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The National Anthem Saga - In defence of the President
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- A National Anthem should be sung in its original version in the original language it was composed. All citizens should learn the meaning whatever race they belong. The...
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Trips to Pigeon Island restricted due to rough sea
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Boat trips to the Pigeon Island off Nilavali have been restricted due to the sea being rough. Lalith Vijithananda, the wildlife range assistant-in-charge of the Pigeon Island...
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Valikamam Education Director shot dead
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The Valikamam Zonal Education Director Markandu Sivalingam was shot dead by an unidentified group on Sunday night in Urumpirai. The group had come on two or three motorbikes...
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Veddah Co-leader passes away
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- By Prasanna Padmasiri The funeral of the co-leader of the Ratugala Vedda Community Thalaranbandilage Gobira who died at the age of 78 took place at Ratugaga cemetery. He had...
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War victims in North and East compensated
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Government Servants and Public sector employees who lost their property during the war in the Easter Province were given compensation yesterday at a ceremony held in...
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Wild jumbo kills couple
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- A couple was killed by a wild elephant when they were protecting a paddy field in the Punani area in Valachchenei. The incident was reported on Sunday night. The victims,...
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Wounded Trott extends Australian agony
December 28, 2010Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Melbourne: England's Jonathan Trott overcame a painful blow to the knee to strike a brave century as he and Matt Prior savaged Australia's attack to build a 346-run lead at...