The Sunday Observer
473 articles
The Sunday Observer is a weekly newspaper published by the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. Editorial headquarters are in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
January 2012
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"Let's march forward in unity"
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The first day of the New Year becomes a more enthusiastic day because it is that day that great expectations arise in the human society to get new things, and to enjoy a better...
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2012 How eventful will it be?
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Many believe that this year, 2012, the whole world will be destroyed by floods, earthquakes, tsunamis and other mysterious disasters going by various predictions made by...
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A trip to the Zoo
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Our school organised to take us to the Dehiwela Zoo for our annual trip.We went by a special bus and reached the zoo around 9.00 a.m. The tickets were bought at the entrance to...
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AA-/P1 ratings for Hayleys
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- RAM Ratings Lanka has assigned respective long and short-term corporate credit ratings of AA-and P1 to Hayleys PLC ("Hayleys" or "the Group"); the long-term rating has a stable...
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Agbiz exhibition to boost food exports
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Pro Food Pro Pack exhibition will provide stakeholders an unparalleled experience in the food and beverage industry.The latest products in the local processed food industry...
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Amila Nuwan of Slimline BC wins Bronze Medal
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Boxing: The Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Memorial Boxing Tournament was held from December 20th to 29th last year in Islamabad, Pakistan. A contingent of 10 Boxers in all 10 weight...
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Art lies beyond words
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- At terminus of the railway leading from Colombo up to Kandy lies a town named Matale. It's the district capital on the A 10, surrounded by mountains, developed from an English...
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Asanga Seneviratne - the SLRFU President - 2012
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Rugby: Former CR & FC ruggerite and CCC cricketer Asanga Seneviratne, the present Vice-President serving SLRFU, is uncontested for the post of President for the year 2012,...
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Big boost for irrigation this year
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Budget 2012 has allocated Rs.36,000 million to develop the irrigation sector this year, Irrigation and Water Management Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva told the Sunday...
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Centuries by Jason and Shasheen
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Two fine centuries by Benedictine Jason Perera (140) and Peterite Shasheen Fernando (124) were the highlights in the drawn school cricket encounter between St. Benedict's and...
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CNAL on raid on Prem Nivasa
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Secretary, Catholic National Association of the Laity (CNAL) Victor Silva has issued the following media release on the National Child Protection Authority's raid on Prem...
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Commemorating departed teachers
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- A programme by Janakaraliya to commemorate theatre personalities Gamini Haththothuwegama, Dhamma Jagoda and H.A Perera will be held on January 4 at 6.30p.m. at the Lionel Wendt...
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Committee to look into issues on GCE (AL) exam results
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- President Mahinda Rajapaksa has appointed a five-member expert committee headed by Science and Technology Ministry Secretary Dhara Wijethileka to look into issues on the GCE...
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Disney's new princess "Sofia the First "
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Disney company confirmed to The Wrap that it is introducing an animated movie and TV series that will revolve around Sofia, the purple-gowned kiddie princess. (Though a...
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'Don't politicise GCE AL mishap'
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The outgoing Exams Chief spoke to the Sunday Observer to explain the reasons for the GCE Advanced Level district rank mishap and why students should not panic over the issue....
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Elephant Pass Saltern to commence production soon
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Minister of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Douglas Devananda on an observation tour to the Elephant Pass Saltern which had been completely destroyed by...
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Govt steps up development projects in North
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Government has allocated Rs.61,000 million to accelerate the implementation of many development projects in the Jaffna district to promote the livelihood of the people who...
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Greenhill win by 57 runs
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Greenhill International, Kandy beat Lexicon International, Kandy by 57 runs in their tournament cricket match organised by the Kandy Cricket Academy on the 29th December at the...
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Heal the world...
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- In order to make this world a better place we have to fulfil our duties and responsibilities. In this context the family can play a major role in moulding us and creating a...
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HR in heaven and hell
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- One day while walking down the street, a successful HR Director was tragically hit by a bus and she died. Her soul arrived up in heaven and met the angel at Heaven's...
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Inter-Police Sports Competitions
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Police Sports: Five competitions were held in inter-Police sports competitions in Kandy division and over 400 police personnel (men and women) participated. The tournaments...
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'It was a great achievement'
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- It is said cricket make fools of the wises and it prevailed in full during the second cricket Test between Sri Lanka and South Africa at Durban on Thursday. The visiting team...
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Janashakthi on winning streak
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Janashakthi Insurance PLC won the CMO Asia Awards, Asian Leadership Awards, SLIM (Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing) Brand Excellence Awards, World Brand Congress Awards,...
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Lanka, US trade to grow this year
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Trade between Sri Lanka and the United States will grow this year with the gradual revival of the US economy and new trade opportunities explored by both countries said...
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Let us not waste time
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- "The best day to accomplish something is the day before tomorrow." This saying teaches us the value of time. The present world is a fast moving one with people rushing around...
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Let's pray for peace, prosperity and economic development
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Extremists Tamil Politicians, the LTTE Diaspora and Separatist Church men should be held accountable for future Tamil Violence.The Society for Peace, Unity and Human Rights for...
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Love-Slave and Ka-Roo warned
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Ra-Blue, before taking wing to Singapore on a holiday with his legal better half, has severely reprimanded Ka-Roo and Love-Slave for criticising the party leadership. Ka-Roo...
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Make a fresh start - get rid of bad habits
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Let me begin by wishing you a wonderful year ahead with greater success and happiness.I'm sure by now you have been bombarded with many such messages and you will continue to...
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Mobitel showcases mobile Augmented Reality at Infotel 2011!
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The national mobile service provider, Mobitel showcased mobile Augmented Reality for the first time in Sri Lanka at the recently concluded Infotel 2011 Exhibition, Sri Lanka's...
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Mystery behind Hitchcock's Birds is solved at last
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Scientists link eerie avian suicides of 1961, which inspired cinema classic, to poison in the food chainIt has taken 50 years, rather than the shorter running time of one of...
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Nalanda fight-back to force a draw
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- A second innings recovery by Nalanda College helped them to force a draw in their inter-school cricket match against Trinity College at the Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy yesterday.In...
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Nation Lanka ventures into micro finance
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Nation Lanka Finance PLC launched a project in the financial services sector, at a ceremony where the company disbursed loans to a group of individuals for use in...
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Navy Women Stickers crush BRC
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Sri Lanka Navy Women Stickers scored an easy 15 goals to nil win over Burgher Recreation Club in their Colombo Hockey Associations Women's Invitation Hockey match played at...
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Nawaloka Pavilion needs spacelift
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Cricket: The Nawaloka Pavilion in Matara is neglected. No one seems to be bothered. The Matara District Cricket Association (MDCA) to whom the Nawaloka Pavilion at the...
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Need to introduce a job oriented education system
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The need to modernise the country's education system in line with the advancing technology in the 21st century was highlighted by the Minister of Education, Bandula...
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New Year brings prosperity - PM
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- "It is with great pleasure that I offer my greetings for the year 2012 which brings expectations of love, co-existence and prosperity," states Prime Minister DM Jayaratne in a...
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New year shoppers told be extra vigilant
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The City Police yesterday warned New Year shoppers to be extra vigilant on pickpockets in busy streets and also cautioned motorists who park their vehicles in the city limits...
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NHDA built 25,000 houses last year
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) built nearly 25,000 houses during 2011, the year in which the Government's National Housing Development Program was declared...
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No change in prices of consumer items
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Prices of all essential consumer items will remain intact contrary to the predictions of certain sections of the media, President of the Old Moor Street Traders' Association...
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No room for re-merger of North, East - ACMC Sec.Gen.
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The All Ceylon Muslim Congress (ACMC) will leave no room for another re-merger of the North and the East, its Secretary General Y.L.S Hameed said.He said one must understand...
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Our responsibilities as children
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Learning about our responsibilities at a tender age will certainly help us to live a life that is rewarding not only for ourselves, but also for the society. This fact should...
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P.G. Martins introduces new vehicles for tourist industry
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- P.G. Martins Motorways Co. of the P.G. Martins group, with a history of more than sixty years launched for a local and overseas tourists service under the Slogan "Travel with...
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Pakistan to participate in SL Expo 2012
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Pakistan and Sri Lanka enjoy extremely cordial relations and these ties should be developed further. These views were expressed by Sri Lankan Consul General D. W. Jinadasa, at...
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Palmyrah Research Centre re-erection under way
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The re-erection of the Kaithady Palmyrah Research Centre, which was destroyed during the conflict, has now commenced.Minister of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise...
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Printing delays could kill over 22,000 smokers annually
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- National Alcohol and Tobacco Authority (NATA) Chairman Prof. Carlo Fonseka focused attention on the long delay of printing cancer related pictorial health warnings on cigarette...
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Rajiva Wijesinha elected Liberal Party leader
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- UPFA National list parliamentarian Prof. Rajiva Wijesinha was elected leader of the Liberal Party of Sri Lanka at its annual congress held in Kurunegala on December 18, 2011.At...
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Rapid progress in fight against dengue
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Sri Lanka is making progress in the battle against mosquito-borne dengue fever, say health officials."Over the last two years we have gone all out to stop the spread of...
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RDA to effect road improvements this year
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Road Development Authority will spend Rs. 120 billion in the year 2012 to implement major road rehabilitation and development projects, to bring about changes in the...
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Rift among Bell Party seniors
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- There is a strong rift among the Bell Party seniors over the manner in which their breakaway group should be treated. While Soo-me, the One-sa is adamant that the breakaway...
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Road accidents hit staggering 37,000
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The number of road accidents in Sri Lanka has reached a staggering 37,000, killing 2,500 persons and maiming 600 Police Media Spokesman, SP Ajith Rohana told the Sunday...
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Sachith Maduranga joins five others for training to reach standards
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Athletics: The current national javelin throw record holder, 22-year-old is due to leave for joins five others for training to reach standardsKuortane,Finland on Tuesday,...
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SL will achieve 8 pc growth target - CB Governor
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Despite the negative expectations of the recovery of the global economy in 2012, Sri Lanka is confident of achieving an eight percent growth target Central Bank Governor, Ajith...
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Sports activities in Northern Province gets a push forward
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Sports - Northern Province: The sports activities in the Northern Province has taken a upward trend with the appointment of Governor Northern Province G.A. Chandrasiri. First...
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Sri Lanka information technology exports surge
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Sri Lanka's earnings from information communications technology (ICT) services and products grew strongly this year after rising sharply last year, officials said. ICT and BPO...
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'Sri Lanka will hold accountable every person accused of war crimes'
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Obama administration and human rights groups have questioned Sri Lanka's commitment to accountability after its government released a 387-page report on the conflict that...
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Stable market to boost Kithul industry vital
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Although Sri Lanka is blessed with different species of plants such as coconut, palmyra, arecanut, breadfruit , jak, tea and rubber, the Kithul palm which is another important...
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'Step forward as a resurgent nation'
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- As the New Year dawns we look forward to the future with much hope and enthusiasm brought about by firm resolution, commitment and good expectations for the country. Thus the...
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Tamil leaders oppose TNA's proposal
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The talks between the Government and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) that began in May 2011 ended in a deadlock after its 18th round, two weeks ago due to what President...
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Tangerine Tango is the colour of 2012
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Tangerine Tango, an electric orange red, is the colour of 2012, according to the Pantone Color Institute. It's warm, uplifting, and energiszing, and it happens to look great...
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'Technical error, now rectified'
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Commenting on the controversial GCE A/L results Emeritus Professor J. Jinadasa said that this year there were no errors except for a simple error in the district ranking. There...
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The loan
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Kathy goes to her local bank, walks into the manager's office, and says, "I want a loan; I am going to divorce my husband." "Oh, we don't give loans for divorces," the manager...
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Two Lankans remanded in Cyprus
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The LIMASSOL District Court in Cyprus issued an eight-day remand order on Friday for two Sri Lankan suspects aged 25 and 38, in connection with the attempted murder of a...
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Two more oil wells to be drilled
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Petroleum Industries Minister Susil PremajayanthaQ: CAIRN Lanka has found liquid gas in two oil wells in Mannar Basin during the first phase of oil exploration. What is the...
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US-EU recession would hit Sri Lanka -Dr. Sirimal Aberathne
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Dr. Sirimal Aberathne of the Department of Economics, University of Colombo said that the adverse impact of the EU recession on the Sri Lankan economy would be widespread and...
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Vegetable plants for scribes
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Agriculture Minister Mahinda Yapa AbeywardenaQ: You will present plant saplings as a New Year gifts to Media personnel on January 4. at your Ministry. What makes you to adopt...
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Veteran trade unionist turns eighty
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- In an era where Sri Lanka's politics is known for switching allegiance on a whim for political benefits or material mileage, one name, Alavi Mowlana stands out as a beacon of...
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Victor Base 1 - LTTE's secret prison, torture chamber
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- LTTE the world's most brutal international terrorist organization may be no more yet how much of its inhuman atrocities is the world aware of or even ready to finally...
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Year 2011 in review: four hard truths
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- We started 2011 in recovery mode, admittedly weak and unbalanced, but nevertheless there was hope.The issues appeared more tractable: how to deal with excessive housing debt in...
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Z score - a sound evaluation system - UWU Vice Chancellor
January 3, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Release of results of GCE Advanced level examination was delayed due to the controversy in calculation of Z score from two different examinations under two different syllabi...
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Beggars beware
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Child Development and Women's Affairs Ministry will take stern action against elderly beggars who carry children and also organised child begging.According to a recent...
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Central Bank Roadmap addresses all issues - Governor
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Responding to the statement made by Dr. Harsha de Silva, Member of Parliament, in relation to the Central Bank's Roadmap for 2012 to 2016, Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard...
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Ceremony to felicitate Thinakaran correspondents
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A ceremony to felicitate present and former provincial correspondents in the Kalutara district, attached to Lake House Tamil daily Thinakaran will be held at the Al Humaisara...
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Damage caused by monkeys to be minimised
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Wildlife Department has initiated a program to trap and release monkeys into forest areas, Polonnaruwa District Wildlife Department Officer Sujith Karunaratne told the...
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DNA evidence vital in criminal investigations
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Senior Scientist and the Head of Molecular Forensics, Genetech, Dr. Ruwan J.Illeperuma presented his Sinhala book titled "The Use of DNA Evidence in Criminal Investigation" to...
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Donate new or reusable books to needy students
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A book opened and read is worth more than sitting pretty on your shelf.A campaign to provide new or reusable useful books to deserving and needy students from rural and urban...
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Dr. Nick Pilcher on 'Dugong Conservation and Marine Protection'
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Dilmah Conservation will host eminent British marine biologist Dr. Nicolas Pilcher for an evening of discussions on January 12 at the Wimalasurendra Auditorium of the Institute...
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Drug discovery and research symposium
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- An international symposium to highlight the latest developments in drug discovery and research will be held today at Admantane House, the Headquarters of the Institute of...
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Five Lankan fishermen to be repatriated
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The five Sri Lankan fishermen who were taken into custody by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) after their vessel strayed into Maldivian territorial waters will be...
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Health test for State employees
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Health Authorities plan to subject the State sector employees to medical tests. The reports will be provided free, Health Ministry said.The program will be implemented...
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Highest turnout for Pinnawela Orphanage
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala whas recorded the highest number of elephant births in 2011, according to the statistics of the Department of National Zoological Gardens....
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Implementation requires proper mechanism
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The introduction of plastic crates for the handling and transportation of vegetables by the Government is certainly a good initiative, but proper systems should be in place...
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Lecture on meditation
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Royal Asiatic Society Sri Lanka will hold a public lecture on 'Flowing Milk: A lost Meditation Tradition from the Silk Road' by Dr. Lance Cousins, former President of Pali...
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Lotus Tower will be visible to India and Bangladesh
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Sri Lanka is set to build the tallest tower in the South Asian region, which will be 26-metres taller than the Eiffel Tower and 17.4 metres taller than the 332.6-metre high...
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Maldives lifts spa ban
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Maldives government has decided to reopen the spas in the country following a directive issued by President Mohamed Nasheed, according to a media release issued by the...
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New method to be adopted for census
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A new method will be adopted at the enumeration stage of the 2011 population and housing census to be conducted from February 27 to March 21 to support the need assessment in...
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No political influence in investigations - Police Chief
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Sri Lanka Police with over 82,000 men are not bound by any political influence in their investigations and are committed to bring justice to the people, the Inspector...
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Package for foreign delegations at Expo
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Pakistan Air Chief Marshal (Retd) Jayalath Weerakkody on Wednesday invited Pakistani businessmen to take part in an international expo scheduled...
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Pensions and insurance for over 250,000 fishermen
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Over 250,000 fishermen will be brought under the pension and insurance schemes launched by Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Dr.Rajitha Senaratne...
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Poya program
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A religious ceremony organised by the Vidyawasa Young Buddhist Organisation of the Sri Gnanaswara Dhamma School staff and students, Minioluwa, Mirigama will be held today....
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PSC, the way forward - Minister Dilan Perera
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Foreign Employment and Welfare Minister Dilan Perera said the 13th Amendment is a good starting point for a political solution for the North and East. The Minister told the...
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Sharp drop in rabies deaths
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said although the number of deaths due to rabies has dropped in Sri Lanka to 50 percent last year compared to the deaths reported...
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Shed negative attitude towards LLRC, Minister tells TNA
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Foreign Employment Welfare Minister Dilan Perera said the attempts made by certain elements to criticise the LLRC report right now looks like criticising our own country and...
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Sleuths nab group attempting to sail
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A group of persons who attempted to sail to Australia illegally from the Rekawa beach in the Tangalle was arrested by sleuths of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on...
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Students' role highlighted
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The participation of schoolchildren in dengue eradication programs was highlighted by Education Minister Bandula Gunawardane recently.He said the ongoing program will be...
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Veggie and fruit market on 16 acres in Peliyagoda
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A sixteen-acre land in Peliyagoda will be developed as the city vegetable and fruit market, said Cooperatives and Internal Trade Additional Secretary Priyantha Mayadunne. The...
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Workers' remittances to exceed $ 5.8b this year
January 14, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The inflows of workers' remittances are expected to exceed US$ 5.8 billion in 2012. According to the report "Recent Economic Developments" by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka it...
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Hello, to the budding year!
January 15, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Let us all step into a new beginning,Let us make it the best new year ever,By leaving behind all our sorrows,And taking forward all our joys.May this new year fill our hearts...
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My village
January 15, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- My village Ambakandawila is a coastal hamlet in the Puttlam District, in the North-Western province. It is a village situated in between the lagoon and the sea. There are many...
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Never laugh at losers
January 15, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- 'Is losing a cause to laugh?' If I ask you this question you may answer it by saying 'yes'. But I don't agree with you. Just think of a little spider trying to weave a web on a...
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Peace leads to development
January 15, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Protecting something is more difficult than achieving it. In the past years terrorism was the main reason for the country's downfall. It was like a devil in Sri Lankan's...
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The value of sports
January 15, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy ,"is a popular saying. All of you will agree with this saying. In fact it stresses the importance of extra curricular activities,...
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Why I want to be a pilot
January 15, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- I wish to be a pilot when I grow up. It is not easy to become an efficient and successful pilot. We should study hard and get good results, especially in mathematics. It will...
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2012, a challenging year for tea exports
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- 2012 could be a very challenging year for the tea exports industry due to the crisis in the Middle East and the European economy still not fully recovered said Heladiv Group...
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A/P2 rating for Tokyo Cement
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- RAM Ratings Lanka has reaffirmed Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC's long and short-term corporate credit ratings of A and P2. The long-term rating carries a stable outlook....
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Abans introduces eco-friendly electric bicycle
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Abans has introduced the electric motorised bicycle using a cheaper and environment friendly power source.Now you can enjoy the pleasure of cycling without peddling.The...
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Abortion rules should be relaxed to suit medical needs - Minister Tissa Karaliyadda
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Abortion is still a controversial topic in Sri Lanka. The Community Health Services reveals that there are nearly 375,000 abortions carried out a year and out of that 75,000...
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An archipelago discovered by the Portuguese
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Seychelles situated in the west of the Indian Ocean, was in the news in May this year. Britain's Prince William and his bride Katherine, went there for a holiday after their...
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Animals with colourful feathers
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Birds are the only animal group with colourful feathers. There are about 9000 species of birds in different shapes and sizes sporting feathers of varying hues living in most...
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Cambrians hold DSS to a draw in second eleven match
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Prince of Wales' College drew with D. S. Senanayake Vidyalaya in their inter school second eleven cricket match played at Moratuwa.Cambrians batting first were all out for 166...
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Canada, France LTTE stamps,a ruse to raise funds
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The 'personalised' stamps fiasco in France was not the only similar attempt by the LTTE. They have duped the 'Canadian Post' on an earlier occasion to print a stamp to mark the...
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CBL Group chief wins Hall of Fame Award
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A senior business leader M. P. Wickramasinghe was presented the "Hall of Fame" Award by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka at the sixteenth...
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Confusable words
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- While learning English it is necessary to learn how to avoid confusables and communicate with clarity. Pay attention to the following words and learn how to use them...
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Cooperative Year to be celebrated on grand scale
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A number of programs will be implemented this year to mark the 'Cooperative Year 2012' declared by the United Nations, said Cooperatives and Internal Trade Ministry Additional...
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COPE findings to be discussed
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A meeting of Ministry Secretaries convened by the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) and the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will be held on Tuesday, January 17 in a...
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Dankotuwa Porcelain turns 28
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC offered a 28 percent discount on January 6 and 7. to celebrate its 28th anniversary.Incorporated on 6 January 1984 as a subsidiary private company of...
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Daya Jayasundera - a fine sportsman will always be remembered!
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Rugby star passes away...... The death and funeral yesterday of rugby star and later top referee Daya Jayasundera took away from our midst a thorough gentleman and a sports...
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Ears, a unique feature to draw
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Ears are a very interesting feature to draw because each person has a unique pair of ears. Some are easy to sketch, but others require a lot of studying.The ear is dish-like in...
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Etihad increases number of destinations
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has purchased a stake in airberlin, a deal which brings the total number of destinations to 269, it serves,...
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Ex LTTE cadres could join police
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Sri Lanka Police Department will create opportunities for former LTTE cadres who are well educated to join the police, Inspector General of Police N.K. Illangakoon said.He...
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Expolanka interacts with stakeholders
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Expolanka Holdings PLC launched its social media channel to maintain interaction with stakeholders. They launched a corporate blog. Expolanka also opened official channels on...
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First Capital appoints Independent Director
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Minette Perera has been appointed as an independent director of First Capital Holdings PLC from December 2011.Perera, a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years experience,...
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Five years needed to stabilise SLC finances - Upali Dharmadasa
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- CRICKET: The newly elected Sri Lanka Cricket Head Upali Dharmadasa stressed that his team of officials will need a minimum of five years to stabilize Sri Lanka Cricket finances...
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Foreign to Ministry
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Some officials at the Ministry that is Foreign seem to care less even when it comes to requests of the highest order.The assistance of the Ministry was sought last week to...
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Gateway marks 15th anniversary
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Gateway, one of Sri Lanka's largest educational institutions will celebrate its 15th anniversary this year. The institution provides education to local and foreign students.The...
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Gateway wins Under 19 Netball Championship
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- NETBALL: Gateway College, Colombo were worthy winners of the Inter-International School Under 19 Girls Netball Championship that was organized by Ilma International School and...
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Government debt to fall below 80 percent - Verite Research
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Recorded government debt has dropped over the last six years resulting in major improvement in the economic outlook of Sri Lanka.Recent projections show debt falling below 80...
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Hands and feet: Get the right proportion
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Most beginners draw hands and feet which are incorrect. Surprisingly, it's a common fault with even some experienced artists. Here is a helpful tip to overcome this problem....
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Heroin flow continues unabated
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Law enforcement seized 38 kilograms and 558 grams of heroin last year and 14,431 persons were arrested in heroin related offences.The number of heroin cases detected during...
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Honesty - the best policy
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- We are all social beings. Our life depends on trusting other people. We trust our teachers to guide us and educate us. We trust our banks to keep our money safe. We also trust...
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Indo-Lanka trade hits $ 4 billion
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The final figure of Indo-Sri Lanka bilateral trade would cross US$ 4 billion for 2011, up from US$ 3 billion in 2010, the latest trade statistics have revealed. Indo-Lanka...
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Inflation remains at single digit in 2011
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- As projected in the beginning of the year the rate of year-on-year inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumers' Price Index (CCPI) (2006/07=100), computed by the Department...
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It worked for Peter Parker: Genetic scientists unleash power of the spider web
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Breakthrough may pave way for new biomaterials that could be used in medicine and engineeringScientists have created genetically-modified silkworms that can spin the much...
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Jay-Vee-Pee treats rebels better than Greens
January 16, 2012"Fortunately, Jan. 8 -- "Fortunately, the Jay-Vee-Pee has not taken the cue from our party," Kind-Siri told Ka-Roo. "If the Jay-Vee-Pee had followed our leader's style, they would not only expel...
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Justin Bieber's rise to fame
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop star who is the most popular singer among youngsters. God gave this talented boy as a gift to the world on March 1, 1994. Justin Bieber is a...
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Kandy's sporting stars have delivered the goods!
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Successful sportsmen and sportswomen from Kandy, the heritage city of Sri Lanka can be very proud of their achievements over the years.Records reveal that Kandy has produced...
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Kesha Dhathu Vistharaya
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Gayan Chanuka Vidanapathirana's latest book Kesha Dhathu Vistharaya will be launched at Dayawansa Jayakody Bookshop, Colombo 10 on January 10 at 10 a.m.It is a Dayawansa...
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Kia Rio hatchback launched
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Kia Motors (Lanka) Ltd, the sole agent for South Korea's KIA Motors Corporation, launched 2012 Rio; a coupe-like hatchback in Colombo, last week. Kia Rio is designed by Chief...
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Kotugoda criminals still at large
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The two brothers who lived at a housing complex in Kotugoda Udammita in the Kuruswatta area in Ja-Ela was a law unto themselves which drew the wrath of other young people who...
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LOLC takes over Dickwella Resort
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- LOLC Leisure took over the Dickwella Resort in the deep south of Sri Lanka, expanding the hospitality industry. Dickwella Resort is at the Southern-most tip of Sri Lanka. LOLC...
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'Lost World' of sea creatures discovered near Antarctica
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A "lost world" of sea creatures was discovered near Antarctica, British scientists announced Wednesday. Scientists doing their first exploring of deep-sea vents in the...
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Mahamaya Girls' College turns 80
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Mahamaya Girls' College, Kandy completes 80 years on January 14. On January 14, 1932 amidst the chanting of Pirith, Lewke Ratwatte Kumarihamy cut the ribbon at the auspicious...
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Mahes Sabaratnam - the star sportsman back home on holiday
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- SPORTSTAR: Mahes Sabaratnam, one of the finest sportsman produced by Sri Lanka, is back in the country on a short holiday after years being domiciled in Toronto, Canada.Mahes...
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Makara Divaina
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Martin Jayawardane's Makara Divaina was launched at Dayawansa Jayakody Bookshop, Colombo 10 recently.Makara Divaina is the Sinhala translation of Kingsley Foster's Dragon...
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My ambition
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- My ambition is to be a doctor because then, I can do many things for the benefit of my country. I can be of great service to society. In addition to looking after the...
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My favourite book series
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- My favourite book series is St. Clares written by Enid Blyton. She is a great author and is world famous. St. Clares is about a school but it is not just another school. It's...
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National Mosquito Control Week begins tomorrow
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Health Ministry has allocated Rs. 300 million for the National Dengue Eradication program and given more-teeth to the "Mosquito Breeding Control Act" to empower the...
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New chairman for Touchwood
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Rienzie T Wijetilleke was appointed Director of Touchwood Investments PLC at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on January 2 .At a board meeting held subsequently...
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PC House turnover up 25 percent
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- PC House PLC, the leader in ICT in Sri Lanka, looks back at 2011 and takes stock of the strategic changes and developments that took place within the company, forecasting the...
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Phoenix Ogilvy for T20 World Cup
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) selected Phoenix Ogilvy to be the official marketing and communications agency for the ICC World Twenty20 2012. The tournament will be...
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Plantation strike called off
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The four-day strike carried out by workers of three estates in Bogawantalawa, over the controversial issues of pluckers' daily norm and wage deductions, was called off Friday...
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Plastic crates from Jan 15
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Cooperatives and Internal Trade Ministry Secretary Sunil SirisenaQ: The use of plastic crates to transport vegetables will be made compulsory from January15. Will this affect...
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Ports Authority and Air Force win Super League VB Titles
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- VOLLEYBALL: The Sri Lanka Ports Authority defeated the Sri Lanka Army 25-23, 25-23, 26-24 while the Sri Lanka Air Force defeated the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment...
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Preferential system on its way out
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Water Supply and Drainage Minister and Chief Government Whip, Dinesh GunawardenaQ: The country is eagerly waiting for electoral reforms. What is the present position?A: The...
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President has immunity - US Justice Dept
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The US Justice Department, based on a directive from its legal adviser Harold Koh, has suggested to the District Court of the District of Columbia that President Mahinda...
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Public Bank Berhad COO on visit here
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Chief Operating Officer of Public Bank Berhad Dato, Chang Kat Kiam was in Colombo on a two-day official visit.During his stay he paid a call on Central Bank Governor Ajith...
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Public Service Club, Kandy awards night
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- PUBLIC SERVICE SPORTS CLUB... The Public Service Sports Club, Kandy had its club night on December 30 in Kandy.Former Asst. Supdt. of Police D. B. Ekanayake won both the...
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Ra-Blue or Big-raja, Saa-jeet in the wilderness
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Head-less television continues its 'media prostitution' by taking Ra-Blue's historic stone round the country in a motorcade. "Their agenda is crystal clear. Sa-jeet is...
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Rajans - Trinity game ends in a draw
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Dharmaraja College held Trinity College to a draw in their schools under 19 cricket tournament match played at the Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy yesterday.Trinity College was set a...
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Rare finds aplenty in Ambalangoda
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- An antique is a collectible item of rare value and dates back to many years. It comprises furniture, coins, stamps and other items. is now available in many 'Antique shops' in...
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Reformists discuss last option
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Ka-Roo had told Saa-Jeet, the Love-Slave that they face a bleak future as Ra-Blue is capitalising on his victory to take revenge from the Reformists. "If it comes to the worst,...
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Responsible post for Kind-Leader
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Sun Kind-Leader is tipped to get an important post soon in the Elephant Party. Ra-Blue, who strategically ousted Kind-Leader in the vote for the deputy leadership to isolate...
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Scaling the heights
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Poised to take his paintings around the world, he is in the threshold of scaling the heights in contemporary painting. If Kumar Ratnayaka is not the leading artist in...
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School children's role in health activities
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The participation of schoolchildren in the dengue eradication programs will be streamlined and strengthened this year, said the Education Minister Bandula...
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Sri Lanka must emulate 'Bollywood'
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- New Chairman Ashoka Serasingha, National Film Corporation (NFC)Q: Cinema halls are again packed after the country became free from LTTE terror. Are there any plans to improve...
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Sri Lanka stresses need to respect IMBL
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- India and Sri Lanka have agreed to enhance cooperation that would allow both countries to pursue their fishing activity in a safe, secure and sustainable manner, including...
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St. Servatius in close 1st innings win against Zahira
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- CRICKET: St. Servatius College, Matara took first innings points in their under 19 cricket tournament match against Zahira College, Colombo at Matara. Zahira College made 258...
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State and private sector banks to develop roads
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- State and private sector banks will join hands with the Government to develop the national road network with an allocation of around Rs. 25 - 30 billion for road development...
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Subhagya Vidyalaya in 9 wkt win
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- CRICKET: Subhagya Vidyalaya, Moneragala - the team lying second right now in the 4th annual Dilmah Challenge Trophy Tournament for visually handicapped cricketers, scored a...
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Tamil-speaking policemen to be enlisted in N-E
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A massive recruitment program has been launched to enlist Tamil-speaking men and women from the Northern and Eastern provinces to foster a good relationship between diverse...
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Thai Pongal , the harvest festival is today!
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The first festival of the year, Thai Pongal falls today . It is a harvest festival and is held to honour the Sun god, Suriya, for a bountiful harvest.Thai Pongal is timed by...
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Thirteen Indian fishermen released
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Fisheries authorities have released 13 Indian fishermen who were apprehended off Trincomalee on January 11, the Navy said."The trawlers were initially sighted at a location...
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Timex and Fergasam Group forays into North
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Timex and Fergasam Group laid the foundation stone for the first apparel factory in Mannar yesterday. This is the first BOI apparel factory of the Group in the North to be...
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Tourism in Sri Lanka
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Tourism is a very popular industry in the entire world. Today tourism is a fast developing industry even in Sri Lanka.Our country has an abundance of naturally attractive...
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Victoria golf starts on Jan 21st with Rotary International tourney
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- GOLF: Victoria Golf and Country Resort's golf calender for year 2012 will tee off with the 4th Annual Rotary International Kandy's Charity Golf Championship organised by the...
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Why marriages made in heaven go on the rocks
January 16, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Marriage is an important milestone in one's life. Some marriages succeed and others go on the rocks. Marriage is a social contract between two individuals that unites their...
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A- and P2 ratings for Janashakthi
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Janashakthi Insurance PLC continues to drive forward with consistent growth as revealed by RAM Ratings Lanka.The Company rated Janashakthi's long - and short-term...
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Agreement to exchange students
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- An agreement for a students exchange program between American high schools and Nalanda College, Colombo was signed recently.It was initiated by the US branch of the Nalanda...
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Anura-Prince becomes a target
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- An internal conspiracy is developing within the Bell Party after Anura Prince' failed attempt to kick Soome-the One-sa upstairs as their advisory leader. Sandel-Netti too had...
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Beware of non steroidal drugs for fever
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians has called upon parents and guardians to refrain from giving non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for fever.These include aspirin,...
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Big hitting by Lahiru Hasanka, but Wayamba Royal lose to Azhar Central
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- CRICKET: In one of the finest displays of big hitting, Lahiru Hasanka of Wayamba Royal College, Kurunegala thumped 12 sixes and 3 fours in his knock of 103 but found himself...
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Black rhino conservation, a priority at Zoological Gardens
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- To many a zoo is a place they could enjoy seeing animals from all parts of the world. It is amusing to see such a variety of animals in one place. A zoo is a gene bank with a...
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Boost for pre-schools in East
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A sum of Rs. 400,000 has been given to the Akkaraipattu Divisional Secretariat Division under the Gama Neguma project to train preschool teachers, Eastern Province Pre-school...
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Buddi-car evades Big Lady's questions
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Buddi-Car met the Retired Big Lady on a flight from Dubai to Colombo. Buddi-Car could not initially recognise the Big lady as she was clad in a brown denim and a pink T-shirt....
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Cambrians 'A' force a draw
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Prince of Wales College 'A' drew with Wesley College 'A' in their inter school second eleven cricket match worked off at Moratuwa.Resuming at 54 for 3 in reply to Cambrian...
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Chevron Lubricants Lanka- a decade in SL
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- eminent marketeer of Caltex branded lubricants Havoline, Delo and Lanka, reached a decade in operations in Sri Lanka, which is a significant milestone for the Company."No...
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CIMA Board inducted
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- CIMA (The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) Sri Lanka Division inducted its Board for 2012 at the Cinnamon Grand recently. Chief Executive Officer of Union...
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Cobbler, cobbler mend my shoe...
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Cobbler, Cobbler mend my shoe Get it done by half past two Stitch it up and stitch it down Then I'll walk around the town...This is the refrain of a well-known nursery rhyme,...
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Contest for local photographers
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Sri Lanka's first reality photo contest 'Canon Click and Win' sponsored by Canon and Metropolitan was launched on Thursday and is expected to attract photographers from every...
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Creating a new waterfront culture
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- * Restaurants and high end shopping malls* Landing dock for Sri Jayawardenapura*Cruise dining opportunities*Amphitheatre near Parliament driveThe lush greenery and the serene...
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DFCC Vardhana Bank promotes financial inclusion
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Looking back at 2011, DFCC Vardhana Bank (DVB), the everyday banking unit of DFCC Bank had a productive year in terms of profitability, asset growth, with a number of...
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Dharmasoka beat Kalutara M.V. to notch up third win
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- CRICKET: Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda under 13 division one cricket team registered their third consecutive first innings win in the second round of the Schools Cricket...
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Dialog Axiata and HelpAge Sri Lanka use Star Points to help elderly
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Star points, Sri Lanka's largest loyalty rewards network has linked with HelpAge Sri Lanka a charity dedicated to the elderly enabling more than seven million Dialog customers...
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Digital movie camera to revolutionise film industry
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Digital technology will revolutionise the local film industry in the near future. Mrs Sumithra Peries, director of the new film titled Vaishnavee said that she and her husband...
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Display of complex literary sensibility
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The twelve stories in Asitha Ameresekere's Wedding Gifts and Other Presents, his first attempt at fiction, will never earn the Petrachan reprimand "sameness is the mother of...
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EDEX Expo - single largest platform for educational opportunities
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The EDEX Expo 2012 opens from January 20-22 at the BMICH and on January 27-28 at the Kandy City Centre.This is the largest education and career exhibition being held in Sri...
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Efficient private sector CEOs and MDs could make state institutions productive -Minister Navin Dissanayake
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Public Management Reforms Minister Navin Dissanayake said President Mahinda Rajapaksa is the ideal leader who can successfully address the Sinhala people when a political...
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Emir of Qatar here on State visit
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani will arrive in Sri Lanka today on a two - day state visit, the first visit to Sri Lanka by a Qatari Emir on...
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Eurocenter DDC is now 99X Technology
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- 99X Technology is a company specialising in delivering high quality, high-end Software Product Engineering services to Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) in the global market...
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Floreat musical extravaganza rescheduled
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Floreat musical extravaganza,featuring Bathiya and Santhush, which was earlier scheduled to be held on January 9 will now take place on January 16 and 17 at the 'Nelum...
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German writer Ingo Schlze at GLF 2012
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Also in 2012 the Goethe-Institut Sri Lanka is contributing to the Galle Literary Festival with the invitation of a wellknown German author.Ingo Schulze will represent in the...
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Govt, TNA talks from Tuesday - Thursday
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The 19th round of talks between the Government and TNA delegations scheduled for Tuesday to Thursday will mainly on ways and means of devolving police and land powers which...
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Greenlight for restructuring of Ceramics Corp
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The State Resources and Enterprise Development Ministry will go ahead with the restructuring of the Ceramic Corporation as investors have not submitted effective proposals to...
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Hameedia looks to 2012 with zeal
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- After successfully completing an event-filled 2011, Sri Lanka's leading mens' wear specialist, Hameedia has embarked on a journey to further strengthen its position as The...
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ICTA plays major role in Visa Online System
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The ICT Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) played a major role in 'Visa Online' by linking the Lanka Gate Internet Payment Gateway (IPG) for making online payments. Also known as...
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IKA Culinary Olympics in Germany
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The 23rd IKA Culinary Olympics organised by the German Chefs' Association will be held in Germany in October this year.The aim of the competition is to uplift culinary...
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Indo-Lanka trade talks in March
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- India and Sri Lanka are keen to resume talks on the Indo- Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in March, said...
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Infrastructure development in N-E to boost regional economy
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Government has implemented major development projects in the North and East to improve infrastructure facilities with a view to uplift regional economy and living...
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Innings win for Trinity
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A fine knock of 117 by skipper Niroshan Dickwella helped Trinity College, Kandy to score an innings and 61 run win over St. Servatius College, Matara in their schools under 19...
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International Halal confab in KL
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama announces that the 9th annual Malaysian International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) conference will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from April 4-7....
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Jan 19 to 22 in Peradeniya
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- TABLE TENNIS: The Senior and Junior National Table Tennis Championship organised by the Sri Lanka Table Tennis Association will be worked off at the Jagath Rajapakse...
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Jayakody and Nilmini Best Boxers
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- T. D. N. T. Jayakody of the Sri Lanka Air Force and Nilmini Jayasinghe of MAS Southern won the Best Boxers Award for men and women at the 85th National Boxing Championship...
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Kandy Youth CC celebrates Silver Jubilee this year
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- CRICKET: Kandy Youth Cricket Club, one of the leading cricket playing clubs in the Kandy District, if not Central Province, will celebrates their silver jubilee this year on a...
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Lankan fugitive nabbed in Canada
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A Sri Lankan who was a most wanted fugitive in Canada was arrested last week by the Toronto Police on a tip-off. The man identified as Tharmapaskaran Sellathamby, aka Baskaran...
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Major honours for Wesley
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Wesley College, Colombo gained major honours in their inter school under 19 drawn game against Prince of Wales College which was worked off at Campbell Park,...
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Mannar Divineguma to revive regional industries
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Over 8000 visitors are due to attend the Divineguma exhibition to be held in Mannar.The show will focus on reviving industries in the region.Industry and Commerce Ministry...
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Masters on HR and democratisation
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Faculty of Law, University of Colombo in conjunction with the Centre for the Study of Human Rights will inaugurate the Asia Pacific Masters Degree Program on Human Rights...
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Mercantile Investments wins gold for 12th consecutive year
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Mercantile Investments PLC won the gold award in the "Finance Companies Sector" for the 12th consecutive year at the Annual report award ceremony held in December 2011,...
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Micro Cars wins Global Excellence Award
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Micro Cars received the Global Commerce Excellence Award recently at a glittering event at the Ceylon Continental Hotel attended by many heads of reputed corporate...
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Milk-Fall plays double games
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Lucky Milk-Fall played safe when it came to Saa-Jeet, the Love-Slave's controversial meeting in the hill capital. Since Ra-Blue banned the Greens attending meetings of the...
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Motorcycles for 134 NHDA officers
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Motorcycles were presented to 134 senior technical officers of the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) at a ceremony held at the Janakala Kendraya in Battaramulla by...
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Munchee wins global brand leadership award
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Munchee has set a new industry standard by winning top global honours at the World Brand Congress held in Mumbai, India. It is a reward for brands forecast on innovation...
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Navy rescues injured whale
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijaya in the North-Western Naval Area took timely action to save the life of an injured whale, which had washed ashore on the Vella beach in...
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Nepal-Lanka Friendship Society in Kathmandu
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A Nepal-Sri Lanka Friendship Society has been formed in Kathmandu to strengthenpeople-to-people relations.The 17-member executive committee of the society is led by Joy Dewan,...
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Nestle Lanka to invest Rs 250m
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Nestle Lanka PLC will invest Rs. 250 million on the expansion of the Ultra Heat Treated milk line within the next two months, said Nestle Lanka PLC Managing Director Alois...
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New lease of life for Konakubukweva peasants
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A series of integrated development programs have been launched by the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agriculture Research and Training Institute (HARTI) in the Konakubukweva Grama...
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Over Rs. 22,230 m for 47 projects
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Over Rs.22,230 million have been invested in various development projects in the Anuradhapura district to mark the Deyata Kirula-2012 Development project, Telecommunication...
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Psychotics can't destroy university education
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Public Management Reforms Minister Navin Dissanayake said that the Government would not permit a few psychotics to destroy the university education system and use university...
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Railway gates at 200 unsafe crossings
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Railway gates will be constructed at 200 unsafe level crossings which were identified vulnerable to frequent accidents. Rs. 1,000 million has been allocated for this program,...
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Range Rover sponsors top authors for GLF
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Contemporary British motoring elan is to be showcased in Galle later this month at the Galle Literary Festival (GLF).Two British writers will be among the eminent authors...
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Real estate shows significant growth -KPMG
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The market for real estate assets in Sri Lanka has shown significant growth since 2009 with a marked increase in price levels of real estate including bare lands, residential...
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Richard Pieris forays into insurance sector
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Richard Pieris and Company PLC added another product to Sri Lanka's insurance market under the brand name 'Arpico'. with an investment of Rs. 700 million.'Insurance for the...
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SAARC Film Day on Jan 23
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The SAARC Cultural Centre Proposes to have a SAARC Film Day every month, in collaboration with the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka to establish linkages and create...
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Schoolchildren's role in health activities
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The participation of schoolchildren in the dengue eradication programs will be streamlined and strengthened this year, said the Education Minister Bandula...
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Seylan Bank 'airdrop' and door-to-door promo
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Seylan Bank recently redefined the concept of savings, in an initiative hitherto not seen in Sri Lanka's banking and financial services industry, by literally 'dropping' Rs. 1...
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Singapore students hunt for God particle
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- It has been called the building block of the universe, but has eluded the grasp of scientists around the world.Now, students in Singapore are being given a chance to help...
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SLT Broadband enhances WWW with faster speed
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Enhancing internet usage across the country whilst expanding Sri Lanka's broadband capacity, SLT Broadband will speed internet speeds up to four times the speed taking speeds...
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Sri Lankan Ambassador calls on Presidents of Estonia and Latvia
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The new Sri Lanka Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Latvia Oshadhi Alahapperuma called on the President of Estonia, Toomas Hendrik and the President of...
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Swayan Charithapadanaya Anandaniya Mathaka Satahan
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Col. V. S. Kudaligama's Swayan Charithapadanaya Anandaniya Mathaka Satahan will be launched at the Kularatne Hall, Ananda College, Colombo 10 on January 18 at 4 p.m.The chief...
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The Historical Saga of the Geological Survey of Sri Lanka 1903-2007
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Historical Saga of the Geological Survey of Sri Lanka traces the history of the development for the systematic search for minerals of highest economic value in the...
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Three envelopes
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A new manager spends a week at his new office with the manager he is replacing. On the last day the departing manager tells him, "I have left three numbered envelopes in the...
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Thushara saves Ananda
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A match saving 128 by Anandian Thushara Samarakoon (128) off 162 deliveries inclusive of sixteen fours and five sixes helped his side to hold S.Thomas' Mount Lavinia to a draw...
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Tigers squeezed the Tamils dry - Ambassador Buddhi Athauda
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Channel 4 video is purely an emotional video made by the Tiger propaganda machine and the allegations in this are not credible enough to claim even in the basic check list for...
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Trinity win u-17 and u-20 age categories at Junior Weightlifting Championships
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- WEIGHTLIFTING: Trinity College had a field day, winning the Senior and Junior Championships of the Junior National Weightlifting Championship held at the University of...
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Two shops selling pirated Atlas Books sealed
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Pettah police raided, two wholesale shops selling Atlas pirated books, abusing the Atlas trademark and brand name, the leading stationery manufacturer said. The shops were...
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UK teacher praises Lankan students' enthusiasm
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- An English geography teacher has been on a field trip with a difference - to Sri Lanka.Daniel Sutcliffe, head of Geography at Poulton's Hodgson Academy, spent a week at a Sri...
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Unamboowe wrecks P. de S. Kularatne
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A fine spell of spin blowing by Chamara Unamboowe who took 4 wickets for 11 runs helped Kingwood College to get P.D.S. Kularatna MMV, Ambalangoda out for 131...
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UNP restrained from action against Grero
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Colombo District Judge G.A.D. Ganepola, in an order, restrained the UNP leadership, Party Secretary and his agents from taking any further action against UNP Parliamentarian...
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Uva's Haa-Ring reprimanded
January 18, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Uva's Haa-Ring was summoned to the Cambridge Terrace office last week. Though the Green leader was free, he deliberately kept Haa-Ring waiting for 20 minutes. "I know what you...
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A healthy mind in a healthy body
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- "He who has health has hope, and he who has hope, has everything ..."A healthy body and a sound mind is a precious gift of nature to mankind.It is equal to all the wealth in...
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A plea of a fish
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Please don't catch me,Please don't cook me,Please don't fry me,Please don't eat me,Oh! please let me live in the water!Published by HT Syndication with permission from Sunday...
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Abinayadarpana
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Vimalothaya Classical Bharatha Natya Kendra will present a Classical Bharatha Natya recital Abinayadarpana on January 21 at 6 p.m. at the Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Wellawatte...
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All children must attend school
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The Child Development and Women's Affairs Ministry said that Government schools in the country are open for any child irrespective of caste, creed or religion to have a free...
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Army in close first innings win
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Sri Lanka Army SC took a close first innings lead over Kurunegala YCC in their SLC conducted Premier League Tier B three-day match continued at Welagedara Stadium, Kurunegala...
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Azath Salley in troubled waters in CMC
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The Colombo Municipal Council UPFA team led by Opposition Leader Milinda Moragoda has unanimously decided to remove Azath Salley from membership due to his activities, Colombo...
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Business community's role in reconciliation
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute for International Relations and Strategic Studies will host a National Conference on the Role of the Business Community in Reconciliation...
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Cold weather to continue till end January
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The Meteorology Department said that the current cold weather which hit Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains, Kandy and suburban hilly areas would continue till the end of January.In...
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Dangamalla to be staged with a new cast
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Dangamalla, the Sinhala adaptation of Enid Blyton's celebrated children's book The naughtiest girl in school will be staged once again from January 28 by its director Nalaka...
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Earthquakes linked to tropical cyclones
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- New study may help scientists identify regions at high risk for earthquakesA groundbreaking study led by University of Miami (UM) scientist Shimon Wdowinski shows that...
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Expressions in spoken English
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- In conversation we use short sentences and questions. There's no need to form long rambling sentences.Helen: I'm learning English.Victor: Really? Are you?Miran: I don't like...
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Faith's book
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The book tells the entire story of Faith's life from an almost impossible beginning to her greatest and most wonderful achievements. She has stood on her own two legs for...
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First Lady attends Shafallah Forum
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- First Ladies of Sri Lanka, Namibia, Poland, Macedonia, Kenya and Ghana are among the dignitaries expected to attend the Fifth International Shafallah Forum, being held from...
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Fixed rate low cost financing from USA
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The launch of the International Executive Service Corps (IESC) AmCham partnership for the facilitation of Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Financing is scheduled...
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Fun with proverbs
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A proverb is defined as a popular short saying with words of advice or warning. On the other hand, proverbs are full of folk wisdom. Be familiar with the following proverbs...
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Future perfect tense
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The future perfect tense is used to indicate that something will be finished or completed by a certain time in the future. It is formed with "will / shall + have + past...
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Galle Literary Festival partners with iPhone App
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The Galle Literary festival launched its own free iPhone App on the Apple App Store today to provide a more interactive experience for festival visitors.The App provides...
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GISM offers degree programs
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The first batch of students from the Graduate Institute of Science and Management (GISM) completed their final year of the degree in New Zealand. The annual awards ceremony...
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Govt affirms - talks not suspended
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Leader of the House and Chief Negotiator in the TNA-Government talks Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva yesterday affirmed that they have not suspended or withdrawn from the...
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Grand recovery by Trinity
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- In one of the greatest ever fight backs in school cricket in the hill capital Trinity College from a hopeless position of 57 for 6 recovered to make 382 for 8 to take honours...
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Gurukula bounce back
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Gurukula Vidyalaya, Kelaniya after trailing by 80 runs in the first essay bounce back to beat Bandaranayake Maha Vidyalaya by five wickets in their inter-school under-19...
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Hints on spoken English
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Apart from learning basic grammar, starters will have to be familiar with terms used in spoken English. We use 'I am, I do, I don't, I can, I can't, It is, I have, I haven't,...
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How to draw various hairstyles
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- What a magnificent range of hair styles there is - artistic, weird, tangled, wild, neat, and glorious. Drawing hair at close-quarters requires keen observation and ability to...
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Human trafficking - Lanka a transit hub
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Sri Lanka has become a transit hub, a gateway to the western hemisphere for human traffickers who smuggle men and women from different parts of the globe via the...
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I am a tree
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- I have a very strong trunk, thick branches, green leaves, roots, beautiful flowers and nuts. I am very useful to everybody on the Earth. People use my body parts for various...
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I love my pet
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- My pet is a cat. Its name is Kitty. It likes to eat fish and drink milk. Its colour is brown. Its tail is long.I love my pet.Published by HT Syndication with permission from...
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Importance of being in a 'group'
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Do you know that being with a group of friends is important? It helps us to be friendly, caring, sharing and kind to each other. It also teaches us to work as a team and...
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In a new class
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- I am happy to be in a new class, Grade 3-D. My favourite subject is Buddhism. As I had scored 100 marks in every test paper my parents presented me with a parrot.It can talk...
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Kataragama bus stand in darkness
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The main bus stand of the sacred city of Kataragama has been in total darkness during the past few weeks due to the non-payment of electricity bill amounting to over Rs....
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LankaFaces
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- LankaFaces, an exclusive artists' website will be launched on January 25 at 7.00p.m. at Cinnamon Grand Hotel. LankFaces will be the first ever website to be launched in Sri...
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Major honours for Sylvestrians
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- St. Sylvestor's College, Kandy recorded a first innings win over St. Anne's, Kurunegala in their cricket match concluded yesterday at Kurunegala.St. Ann's: 1st innings 111 all...
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Mandala
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The 17th exhibition of paintings by Champani Devika Devaraj entitled Mandala will be held on January 27 at Lionel Wend Art Gallery. The speciality of the painting is that they...
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NCPA focuses special attention on school vans
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has focused special attention on the school van tragedy at Mt. Lavinia on Tuesday and said that if the correct guidelines issued...
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Obey and respect teachers!
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Teachers play a great role in educating us, students. It is they who give us the basic foundation apart from our parents and family. Due to this, we are able to face a lot of...
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Pasindu hits unbeaten century
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A timely struck unbeaten 100 by Ananda's Pasindu Madushan and two half centuries by Royal's Isuru Gunatileka (56 n/o) and Chamika Karunaratne (53) were the highlights of the...
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PSC - Govt ready to accommodate both JVP factions
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The Government said it was ready to accommodate members from both factions of the divided JVP in the proposed Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to seek a lasting solution...
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Reach your zenith in the New Year
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- 2011 carried all our old hopes,2012 has come, refreshing our lives,Let us work with great effort,And reach the zenith in the New Year.The good memories of last year,Will help...
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Reflective pronouns
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A reflective pronoun is used as the object in a sentence to show that the subject and the object are the same person or thing.Mala bought herself a sari.Sometimes I blame...
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Rohan, Ishara stay in contention
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Top seeded Rohan Sirisena and Ishara Madurangi won three matches each to remain as top contenders for the Senior National Championship title at the Senior Table Tennis...
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SAA
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Victor Ratnayake's SAA will be held on January 22 at BMICH at 6.00 p.m to raise funds for Kosala Dullewa Foundation for Children with Special Needs (KDF).Published by HT...
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Sri Lanka 'A' players get golden opportunity
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- CRICKET: With the England 'A' team touring the Island this month, the Sri Lankan counterparts and the fringe players should get the opportunity to prove their worth and...
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St. Aloysius in 215 run win
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- St. Aloysius College, Ratnapura scored a 215 run win over Buddha Jayanthi Maha Vidyalaya, Balangoda in their schools under-19 cricket tournament match concluded at, Balangoda...
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Superb century by Sumanasiri
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- S. Thomas' retained the Mahadeva Sathasivam trophy for another year when their school cricket encounter against Wesley ended in an interesting draw at Campbell Park yesterday....
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The haunted bike
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- "Are we there yet?" I asked. "Yes, we are now", answered Dad. I was getting a new bike. I had already decided what bike I wanted; it was a black mountain bike with 21 gears.I...
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The wonderful world we live in
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The world is the place that we all live in. There are continents in the world comprising a number of countries. There are seven continents; Asia, Africa, Europe,America (North...
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TNA won't quit talks
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The TNA will continue to hold talks with the Government delegation to reach consensus on an effective and workable solution to the grievances of people in the North and the...
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Trilingual program will make nation great
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Sri Lanka will use the program for a trilingual Sri Lanka to make the nation great, India's former President Dr. Abdul Kalam said.Dr. Kalam arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday to...
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Wayamba Plantations Graduates AGM
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The Alumni Association of Wayamba University Plantation graduates held its second Annual General Meeting at the Villa Ocean View Hotel, Wadduwa recently.The Alumni Association...
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When the going gets tough, the tough gets going
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A blind friend's 'seeing eyes':Lily and Maddison are two massive great danes who share a strong bond of friendship.When Lily was barely a puppy she had developed a weird...
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Wickremasheela in innings win
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Wickremasheela National School, Giriulla scored their third outright win for the season when they defeated U. B. Wanninayake Maha Vidyalaya, Galgamuwa by an innings and 42 run...
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Winners of 'hSenid Inspires 2012' art competition rewarded
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The winners of an art competition titled ' hSenid Inspires2012 " organised by hSenid Software Interrnational to select drawings for this year's calendar (distributed globally...
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Zahira pile up 307/06
January 23, 2012Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- An unbeaten 100 by Zahira's Lakshan Edirisinghe made out of 131 deliveries with nine fours and three sixes was the highlight of the drawn school cricket encounter between...
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