The Sunday Observer
458 articles
The Sunday Observer is a weekly newspaper published by the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. Editorial headquarters are in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
March 2012
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Adverbs of manner and place
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- We use adverbs to describe verbs. Most adverbs are formed by adding 'ly' to adjectives.The engineer measured the bridge accurately.Kalpana performed splendidly at the drama...
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Celebrations to mark Women's Day
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- "Connecting girls, inspiring futures" is the theme of this year's International Women's Day celebration on Thursday.Child Development and Women's Affairs Minister Tissa...
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Centenary jamboree of scouting in Sri Lanka
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Year 2012 is a landmark of Sri Lanka Scouting which completes 100 years of Yeoman service to the country, Society and particularly the youth. Lord Baden Powell inaugurated the...
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Compensation for traders
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Moves are in place to grant compensation to traders of the Mannar fair who were affected due to a recent fire.This follows a meeting held at the Mannar District Secretariat,...
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Double standards of USA, Western bloc exposed
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa said had the USA had a genuine desire to safeguard human rights, they should have...
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Granting duel citizenship will be resumed
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Controller General of Immigration and Emigration Chulananda Perera told the Sunday Observer in an interview that the currently suspended issuance of dual citizenship by his...
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ICA consultant lauds Lanka's Co-op Movement
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Senior Consultant of the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) Rangan Dutta has commended the Government's moves to promote the country's Co-operative Movement at the...
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IMBL patrolling intensified
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Fishermen from Sri Lanka and India have thronged the Kachchathivu Island to attend the annual feast of St. Anthony's Church and the authorities from both countries said that...
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Increase in fuel subsidy for fisherfolk
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday ordered the authorities to increase the fuel subsidy for the fishing community affected by the fuel hike, following a meeting with...
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Lankan envoy takes US under Secretary to task
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva Tamara Kunanayakam strongly objected to US Under Secretary Maria Otero's comments at the UN Human Rights Council...
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Lankan migrant workers remit Rs. 52 b in 12 months
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal on Thursday paid tribute to the 1.7 million Sri Lankan labour force in foreign countries for remitting a record Rs. 5,200 million in...
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Local banks fund road development
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Three local banks - People's Bank, Bank of Ceylon and Commercial Bank - have committed Rs. 26.5 billion so far for the road development sector of the country under the...
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New Gama Neguma projects commence on March 23
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The new projects for 2012 under the Gama Neguma program will be launched in every Grama Niladhari division on March 23, Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa said...
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New laws vital to protect women
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The anti-rape national campaign will be launched to mark the International Women's Day on March 8, Child Development and Women's Affairs Ministry Secretary Sumithra Rahubaddha...
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No change in Highland, Milco milk powder prices
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The price of Highland full cream milk powder and Milco milk will not be increased, said Milco Lanka Chairman Sunil Wickramasingha.He said that this decision was taken despite...
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Pakistan supports SL in HR issue - Fahd Husain
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Several Pakistani members representing their country at the Chao Paray dialog, which is currently being held in Sri Lanka are of the view that the Government would be able to...
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Pictorial warnings on fags by May 1
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Health Ministry said that cancer related pictorial warnings on cigarette packets will be printed by May 1 to coincide with the forthcoming National Vesak festival.This...
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Plea for Auxiliary Bishop to Jaffna district
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- People in Jaffna district have made representations insisting on the need for appointment of an Auxiliary Bishop to the Jaffna Catholic diocese. Auxiliary Bishops have been...
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Police raid unlicensed massage parlour
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Nine women were taken into custody when the Walana Vice Squad swooped on a plush unlicensed herbal massage parlour and steam bath in Kollupitiya last week, Police said.The...
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Students' maths skills to be improved
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Education Minister Bandula Gunawardane said the proposed program to encourage schoolchildren to memorise multiplication tables from the first to the 15th will be made...
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Temporary IDs for Mullaitivu voters
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Assistant Commissioner of Elections (ACE) for the Vanni district S. Suthagaran told the Sunday Observer that he is coordinating with an NGO, (CAFFE), in their program to...
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University nameboard vandalised
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Universities are the places where highly intellectual persons are produced for the well-being of a country. Therefore its nameboard plays a vital role in judging the standard...
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US Embassy clarifies media reports
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- References in the press to US Special Forces being stationed in Sri Lanka are misleading, says the US Embassy in Sri Lanka.The release points out that the members of the U.S....
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'West's bogus concern - Sri Lanka owes explanation to none'
March 5, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Almost three years after the Government inflicted a crushing defeat on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) - Sri Lanka is the only country that has to date been able...
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FAO assistance for resettled farmers in Mullaitivu
March 6, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Mullaitivu bore the brunt of the final days of the conflict.When 43-year-old Nagesvaran finally returned to his village of Mangalaaru South, Mullaitivu in June 2011 with his...
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Much awaited power to see the light of day
March 6, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The much-awaited and sorely needed power for the national grid from the Upper Kotmale Hydro Power Project (UKHP) will be commissioned next week, Project director Shavindranath...
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Workshop for differently-abled children
March 6, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Theatre Institute for Disability Oriented Research and Advocacy (THIDORA) has organised a three-month drama therapy workshop for children with disabilities which will be...
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54th 'Battle of Babes'on March 16 and 17
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- St. Sylvester's vs Vidyartha: A keenly fought out battle is expected when the unbeaten St. Sylvester's College takes on Vidyartha College in their 54th 'Battle of Babes'...
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A commendable move
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Nearly 1.7 million Sri Lankans are working abroad (excluding Sri Lankans permanently domiciled overseas). They remit nearly US$ 5.2 billion to Sri Lanka every year. They have...
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A new and important book on Indian cinema
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- A new book on Indian cinema titled, From 'Aan to Lagaan and Beyond: A Guide to the Study of Indian Cinema' has just been published in London by Trentham Books. The co-authors...
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A new lifestyle, no longer an illusion
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- HSBC has introduced a concept for its popular Lifestyle loan offering; "Wake Up". Through this personal Lifestyle Loan facility, the dream of owning a vehicle, obtaining...
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AAF opens branch in Kilinochchi
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Asia Asset Finance Limited [AAF] opened a branch in Killinochchi recently. The company commenced trading in the Colombo Stock Exchange on January 10 and was listed in the...
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Adverbs of time and frequency
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Adverbs of time are of two types:1. Adverbs of definite time2. Adverbs of indefinite timeAdverbs of definite timeAdverbs of definite time indicate the exact time when...
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Airtel continues network expansion drive in Sri Lanka
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Airtel is continuing its network expansion drive in Sri Lanka. Bharti Airtel has completed a comprehensive network upgrade exercise across 250 plus sites across Colombo and...
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Amaya Leisure embarks on expansion
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- A series of acquisitions and planned developments over the next financial year are projected to lead to more than doubling the capacity of Amaya Leisure PLC, as the Hayleys...
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Anti HIV/AIDS campaign in Colombo
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Asian Football Confederation's U-13 Girls' Football Tournament now under way in Sri Lanka is not only a football carnival for the footballers but has also benefited the...
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Anuk Fernando (80 not out) excels for the Sebs
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The 62nd Battle of the Golds between Prince of Wales' and St. Sebastian's ended in a tame draw at Tyronne Fernando Stadium, Moratuwa.Resuming at 104 for 6 on day two Sebs...
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Anula-Isipathana annual debate on March 16
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The annual debate for the Leelananda Memorial Trophy between Anula Vidyalaya and Isipathana College will be held at the Anula Vidyalaya auditorium on March 16.The Past...
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Ashan Ranasingha passes 1,000-run mark
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- CRICKET: Left-hand batsman Ashan Dinura Ranasingha, Captain of St Thomas' College, Matara has surpassed the magical 1,000-run mark in a cricket season. Ashan went past 1,000...
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ASP caught red-handed
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Bribery sleuths attached to the Bribery Commission went into action within 24 hours after receiving a complaint from a woman, had a prize catch on Friday as they arrested...
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Atlas with SLIM to develop sales team
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Atlas joined SLIM - a premier training body in sales and marketing which has formulated a tailor-made course content that will enable Atlas participants to gain knowledge and...
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Avani Bentota welcomes 1000th guest
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Avani Bentota Resort and Spa recently recorded the arrival of its 1000th guest, two-and -a-half months after its launch on December 1 last year. Located on the southern...
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AVIVA NDB gains momentum amidst challenges in 2011
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- In 2011, AVIVA NDB Insurance continued with the momentum achieved from the business transformation, although it was more challenging with the sharp downturn in the stock...
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Awards day
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Harcourts International School will conduct their annual awards day at the S D S Jayasinghe Hall, Dehiwala on March 6 from 2pm.Justice Ministry Secretary Kamalini de Silva...
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B'desh and Lanka to increase bilateral trade
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The latest round of Sri Lanka-Bangladesh Joint Commission on Economic and Technical Co-operation (JTandEC) were concluded in Dhaka, Bangladesh. "Both countries agreed to hold...
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Bell Boys battle behind the scene
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Three senior Bell Boys, disgusted over the manner the aging Soo-me the One-sa is ruining the party, have decided to maintain a low profile and avoid active party work. But...
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Bible study tomorrow
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The next lecture on the Book of Genesis will be delivered by Rev. Fr. Nilindra Gunasekera, Professor in Sacred Scripture at the National Seminary, Ampitiya, tomorrow, at 6.00...
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Boxing coaches seminar at Vidyartha
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Sixty boxing coaches all over the island will attend a seminar in boxing coaching today at Vidyartha College, Kandy Boxing Hall organised by the Sri Lanka Boxing Coaches...
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Breakthrough surgery straightens Lankan's spine
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Surgeons at a Chennai hospital have set right the curved spine of a 19-year-old Sri Lankan by operating through the chest.For several years, Mohamed Meshari walked around with...
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Buddi-Car settles score with leader
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Buddi-Car, the Soothara Puncha from Matara, may get a special pardon and his party leadership is likely to be reinstated following a secret round of talks with Ra-Blue. Though...
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Bus fares, fare prominently in House
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The recent bus fare hike figured prominently in the proceedings last week. Government ranks who responded to a statement made by DNA Parliamentarian Anura Kumara Dissanayake...
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Call to position Sri Lanka as a gateway to Asia
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Shippers' Academy Colombo has organised a forum, to discuss the developing aviation industry in Sri Lanka which will have direct impact on tourism and logistics.The...
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Caltex joined the scrum when SLRFU was in need
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- OBSERVER-CALTEX RUGBY AWARDS: The meeting started quietly after a slight delay and Kishu Gomes - the CEO/MD Chevron Lubricants PLC, first of all thanked the Sunday Observer...
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Ceylinco Insurance honoured
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Ceylinco Insurance has been recognised as the "People's Insurance Brand of the Year" for the sixth consecutive year. Initiated in 2006, the concept of the People's Award is...
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Ceylinco Life educates Jaffna schoolchildren on road safety
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Ceylinco Life educated 250 schoolchildren of 27 schools in Jaffna on road safety, by conducting a major awareness program on the subject in collaboration with the Colombo...
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Ceylinco Life records Rs 9.8 b premium income
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Ceylinco Life has recorded an income of Rs 13.698 b and Gross Written Premium Income of Rs 9.816 b for the year ending December 31, 2011. The record premium income reported,...
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Chamod (99) excels as Royal-Thomian ends in a tall-scoring draw
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- In a match that produced an avalanche of runs, the 133rd Battle of the Blues cricket encounter between traditional rivals Royal College and S. Thomas' College ended in a high...
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Chandula to make lead presentation at Agrifin forum in Uganda
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Agriculture Finance Support Facility (Agrifin), an initiative supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and managed by the World Bank will have its first Annual...
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Changes in Mercantile Investment Board
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Mercantile Investments PLC has appointed Saroja Hemakumar Jayawickrema Weerasuriya as the new Non-Executive Chairman of the company. Weerasuriya counts over 32 years...
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Charge sheet for Love-Slave
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Saa-jeet, the Love-Slave, will be charge-sheeted soon for conspiring against the leader and thereby bringing the Elephant Party into disrepute. Atta-Leader, on Ra-Blue's...
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City Traffic Police to 'silence' errant motorists
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The City Traffic Police will take stern action against motorists and motor cyclists who fix specially manufactured silencers that release unusual noises while driving....
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Colombo International Theatre Festival 2012
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Sri Lanka's first ever international theatre festival, Colombo International Theatre Festival will be held from March 26 to April 2 at 3.30 p.m. and at 7.00 p.m. at the...
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ComBank's PBT exceeds Rs 10 b
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC profit before corporate tax has exceeded Rs. 10 b reaching a new milestone by growing PBT by 17.9 per cent to Rs 10.987 b for the 12 months...
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Compensation for Mannar shop owners
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Traders who owned the burnt down shops in Mannar received Rs.200,000 each as compensation for their losses. The cheques were presented to these affected shop owners at Mannar...
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Coral and shellfish under threat as seas turn acidic
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Shellfish, coral reefs and other marine animals with exterior skeletons will find it difficult to cope with the speed at which the oceans are turning acidic due to rising...
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Create one nation and build unity
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- A U.S. federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against President Mahinda Rajapaksa noting that President Rajapaksa is immune from lawsuits as a sitting head of state.The...
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Crocodile conservation centre to be set up
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Wildlife Department plans to set up a Crocodile Conservation Centre in Muthurajawela. With more crocodile sightings in urban areas the need for land to conserve them is...
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Cycle rickshaw rides for tourists
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Following the boom in tourist arrivals, Bernard Tours and Travels (Pvt) Ltd. are introducing cycle rickshaw as a novel concept to attract tourists. Initially the concept will...
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Daallo Airlines, Jubba Airways and East African Safari to use Evinta.DCS
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Departure Control System (DCS) developed by JKCS National Airport Services and Ground Handling Agent (NASHA) of Somaliland recently signed a long-term deal to use the...
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Deiyannewela M.C. Playground win Kandy Mayor's Cup Soccer Sevens
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- by Upananda JAYASUNDERA - Kandy Sports Special Corr.FOOTBALL: Deiyannewela M.C. Playground team emerged champions at the Kandy Mayor's Cup Seven-a-Side Football Tournament...
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Dharmapala Vidyalaya - Talatuoya Kandy District girls schools cricket champs
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- CRICKET: Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Talatuoya emerged champions at the Kandy District Girls Schools Cricket Tournament when they beat more fancied Mahamaya Girls College by two...
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Did giant impact from space wipe out animals?
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- About 13,000 years ago, the megafauna of North America began to die out, and the world entered a brief cold period known as the Younger Dryas.But what drove the giant beasts...
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DIMO partners Deyata Kirula and a series of exhibitions
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- DIMO partnered the Deyata Kirula 2012 Exhibition as the automobile sponsor, at Oyamaduwa, Anuradhapura. DIMO displayed their engineered brands.The public was able to witness...
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Drug abuse at big matches
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Health Ministry has focused attention on the use of Corex-D syrup and Tramadol tablets by certain schoolboys during the current big match season. The Health Ministry has...
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Eating sweets is not so sweet
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Food is one of the basic needs of human beings. We eat different types of food. Most of us like to eat sweet foods. They are generally mouth watering and irresistible,...
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Expatriate LTTE cadres hell bent on revenge
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Many expatriate LTTE cadres, including an NGO activist are in Geneva canvassing support for the US-backed resolution on Sri Lanka and are holding meetings and hosting lavish...
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Expo 2012- mega trade, investment and tourism promotion initiative
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The government is to construct a mega structure close to the Bandaranaike International Airport to host exhibitions and conventions to promote exports . Sri Lanka is...
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External pressure threatens Sri Lanka's right to development
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Taking the floor under the general debate of Item 3 (Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right...
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EZY Computers empower local schools
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- EZY, provided computers to Trinity College in 2010 when they completed the installation of 50 computers to their primary school laboratory and have completed the supply of...
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Father's advice used to tame son
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Ra-Blue has said that he would never pardon Saa-jeet. "When I pleaded with his father not to sack Lalith and Gamini, he said that he would never let traitors go scot free. I...
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Fazil Marija - Most Outstanding Player, Dushan Lewke - Most Popular Ruggerite
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Sunday Observer/Caltex Rugby Awards: Former Sri Lanka captain and the present CR&FC rugby captain Dushan Lewke was the voters' choice when he was selected by the readers...
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'FH Studio Collection' struts HSBC Colombo Fashion Week
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- "FH Studio Spring Summer Designer Collection" was presented at the HSBC Colombo Fashion Week 2011.This is the first time that the designer has developed a ceremonial men's...
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First women's BPO launched in Uduvil
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- ICTA launched the first women's rural BPO on March 8 to commemorate International Women's day. It is also the third rural BPO to be launched. This BPO, in the Jaffna...
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Flowery Bee in the doldrums
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Flowery Bee of the Bell Party is dejected after many unpleasant confrontations with his party seniors. Flowery Bee, the Rat-Leader had written to the Ruhuna Campus to explore...
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Ford donates $ 10,000 to forest conservation project
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The "Fire Prevention in Knuckles Forest Reserve" project has been selected as the winner of the Environmental and Conservation and Grants program in Sri Lanka Future Auto...
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Foreign employment agency awards
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The foreign employment agency excellence awards 2012 was held recently in Colombo.The four star category award was won by Emerald Isle Manpower and Travel Service, Mt...
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Forum to help Lankan migrant workers
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has taken steps to set up a national forum to look into the well-being of Sri Lankan migrant workers on a directive of...
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Fuel price on par with global trends - Verite
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- A study of global crude oil price trends in comparison fuel price trends in Sri Lanka demonstrate that increases in fuel prices follow a similar trend to global oil...
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Fuel subsidy - 130,000 fisher families to benefit
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Government's fuel subsidy for fishermen following their week-long protest in mid February is now being provided and nearly 130,000 families will benefit, Secretary to the...
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Garbage - a major problem
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Garbage has become a major problem today in Sri Lanka. Everyone complains about the inefficiency of the Municipal Council especially as the garbage collectors do not come...
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'Garments without Guilt' conferred leadership in CSR award
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Sri Lanka Apparel's 'Garments Without Guilt', the industry's ethical sourcing platform, bagged the leadership in CSR award at the Blue Dart Express (part of DHL Group)'s...
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German tourist arrivals to hit new high
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Tourists from Germany will be the largest European tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka soon. Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Lakshman Yapa Abeywardane who spoke to the...
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Get branded knowledge for competitive edge
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- There is fierce competition for top jobs in the market - not just in Sri Lanka but across all countries. With the global mobile workforce, it can only get more...
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Ghazal recital
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Ghazal recital by Dr. Kumud Diwan will be held on March 19 at 6.00 p.m. at the Kularathne Hall, Ananda College, Colombo - 10. Dr.Kumud Diwan will be accompanied on Tabla...
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Grand Hotel a must visit -National Geographic
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The National Geographic magazine recognizing Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya as one of the must visit places in Sri Lanka has added tremendous marketing value to the hotel.This...
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Hameedia's staff display creative skills
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Nelum Flower (Nelumbian speciosium) was captivating in its shades of blue, magenta and white, as over 1200 members of Hameedia's staff and its partners, were present at...
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Hayleys Terminates Fitch Ratings services
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Hayleys PLC has terminated the services of Fitch Ratings Lanka Limited as its rating agency, effective January 9, 2012.A statement from the company said RAM Ratings (Lanka)...
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How safe is nuclear energy?
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- What is nuclear energy? Nuclear energy originates from the splitting of uranium atoms in a process called fission. At the power plant, the fission process is used to generate...
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How the drought affects us
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- We experienced drought during the last few months. It affected all living organisms. During the day the temperature was unbearably high, while the mornings were unbearably...
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Human smuggler charged in Canada
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- VANCOUVER - A Sri Lankan national who organised the voyage that brought 492 Tamil asylum seekers to B.C. nearly two years ago has been charged by Canada.Thayakaran Markandu,...
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IAPH Regional Forum
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) this year has selected Sri Lanka as the host country for their 12th Asia - Oceania regional forum.Themed "Global...
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Import duty on potatoes increased
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- To protect the local potato farmer, the Government has increased the duty of imported potatoes by Rs 10. Now the duty for a kilogram of potatoes is Rs 30.Published by HT...
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Industrial exports increase 76% in 2011
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The majority of Sri Lanka's exports are industrial exports and their significance grew even further in 2011.A countrywide industry Census is expected in 2013. "In 2010 the...
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International community shouldn't dictate terms - Rohitha Bogollagama
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Former Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama in an interview with the Sunday Observer underscores the importance of giving Sri Lanka time and space to address accountability...
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International Logistics Exhibition concludes
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Sri Lanka International Air Freight, Shipping and Logistics Expo 2012' is the first-ever exhibition to be held in Sri Lanka. It was held at the BMICH and proved to be a...
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Internet - use it for your progress
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Today the world is a global village. Information, news and research data are at out doorsteps or we could say fingertips. We can have recourse to numerous world events within...
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I've spun and spun like a ballerina
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- I am a compass. Many children take me to school. I am helpful to solve numerous mathematical problems. Each day during maths the children rotate me on their exercise books to...
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Jags and consciences
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Oh what an atmospherically pent up effort - permanent stuffy darkness; grimy, dirty London immune to light, a world of grubby morals and even grubbier characters. But John le...
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Janashakthi Insurance Premium income Rs. 7.13 b
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Janashakthi Insurance PLC, posted a total income of Rs.7.27 b, while total Gross Written Premium income rose 16.0 percent to Rs.7.13 b for the year- ending December 31, 2011....
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Japan one year on: A journey through a world shaken to the core
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- ''The world is heavy on us," says Katsunobu Sakurai, recalling the day that its weight almost crushed the life out of his city. On the morning of 11 March last year,...
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Japanese art of self-defence
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Karate is a martial art developed in the Islands of Japan. It was developed partially from indigenous fighting methods called te and from Chinese kenpo. Karate can be defined...
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Japanese cat lovers snarl at new law
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Times are looking tough for Tokyo's cat cafes, where feline aficionados can drop in for tea and some time with a cat.At most such establishments, it's the post-work rush that...
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Jinnah educational scholarships for Lankan youth
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka invites applications for the Jinnah Scholarship from Lankan students pursuing studies in O-levels and A-levels.The Government of...
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Kachchathivu feast brings pilgrims together
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Apart from pitch darkness, the stars in the pre-dawn sky over the Indian ocean and the few shimmering lights seen at a distance, there was no sign of life as the Dvora Fast...
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Kahawatte killing - suspects further remanded
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The three suspects linked to the killing of Nayana Nilmini and her daughter Kavindi Chaturangani at Kotakethana, Kahawatte on January 31 were further remanded by the...
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Kalmadu Tank restored
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa will open the Kalmadu Irrigation Tank, another landmark irrigation project in the Kilinochchi district.This tank bund was...
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Ka-roo dejected after leadership battle
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Ka-roo, the Victory-Sooriya feels isolated after the leadership battle while Love-Slave hangs on to the deputy post. "They promised to back me to the hilt, but what happened...
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Keen contest expected in St. Sebastian's - Prince of Wales 'Big Match'
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- CRICKET: The 62nd 'Battle of the Golds' between Prince of Wales College and St. Sebastian's College will be played on March 9 and 10 at the Tyronne Fernando Stadium, Moratuwa....
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KVPL posts Rs. 544m pre-tax-profit
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- 2011 has been a good year for Kelani Valley Plantations Ltd. (KVPL) Notwithstanding a sharp decline in the tea market commencing from the end of first quarter, a similar...
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Ladies Runway targets fashion conscious women
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Women now have the choice of ordering their outfits on-line and avoid delays. An innovative method perfected by an on-line store in Colombo. Custom-made dresses that blend...
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Lahiru (96) rescues Nalanda
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Lahiru Jayakody struck a well compiled 96 off 158 deliveries with eight fours and three sixes as Nalanda reached a first innings score of 252 on the first day of their 83rd...
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Langdon House emerge champs
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- ATHLETICS: Langdon House with 625 points emerged champions of the Inter-House Athletic Championship of Girls High School, Kandy held at the Bogambara Stadium recently.Lawrence...
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Lanka stresses 'right to development' in Geneva
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The right to development should not be seen as a divisive concept, but as the means by which the human person, individually and collectively, can become the principal actor...
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Lanka targets $15 b export revenue by 2015
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Sri Lanka is planning an export revenue target of $ 15 b by 2015 said Chairman and CEO Export Development Board, Janaka Ratnayake. EDB is confident that the country can reach...
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Let' s protect our world heritage sites
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- World heritage sites can be defined as places or structures of significance to the entire world due to their important features. We must therefore protect our world heritage...
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Letters and sounds
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- It is interesting to know how letters change their sounds. For instance, in the following words, the letter 'T' makes one sound:Tin, tank, pat, take, ticket, toilet, transfer,...
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Life insurance for farmers
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The responsibility of farmers is becoming crucial as the world population is growing rapidly while arable land available for food production is declining.The world population...
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Literary works for Godage National Literary Awards
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Godage Publishers calls upon the writers in Sinhala, English and Tamil to submit their works (3 copies of each work) published during 2011 for the forthcoming Godage National...
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Litro gas eases burden of consumers- Litro Gas chairman
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Government has passed benefits valued at nearly Rs. 800 million to gas consumers after nationalisation of the Litro Gas company in 2010, said Chairman of Litro Gas,...
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Liyanapathiranage - a match bag of 12 for 147
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Off spinner Maduka Liyanapathiranage registered a match bag of 12 for 147 for CCC in their Sri Lanka Cricket Premier League inter-club tournament match against Panadura SC...
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Make good use of leisure
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- 'Three things in life once gone never come back.'They are time, opportunity and words.As the above statement claims, everyone can understand the value of these three...
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Mega Lifesciences conducts program on stress management
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Mega Lifesciences, conducted a program on stress management, which they say could be aided by using Ginsomin. Established in 1983, Mega Lifesciences is engaged in...
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Microsoft launches 'reimagined' Windows
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- IT giant Microsoft on Wednesday delivered its answer to Google and Apple, through a new-generation Windows operating system designed to run seamlessly on computers and...
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Millers Brewery charters vessel to ship brewery for large scale expansion
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Millers Brewery Limited, a subsidiary of Cargills (Ceylon) PLC (member of CT Holding) which took over McCallum Brewery has commenced the transformation of its brewery in...
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Misting fans from Abans
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Misting Fan works on the principle of thermal dynamics and evaporative cooling. The fan circulates the cooler air around the room, acting like a rudimentary air...
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Mobitel Liyasara for women
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- International Women's Day is celebrated worldwide on March 8 to pay tribute to women across the world for their economic, social and political achievements. Sri Lanka Telecom...
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Moratu Vidyalaya fancied against Sri Sumangala in 60th encounter
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- BATTLE OF THE GOLDS: The 60th 'Battle of the Golds' between Moratu Vidyalaya and Sri Sumangala College will be played on March 16 and 17 at the Tyronne Fernando Stadium,...
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Multilac takes 225 dealers to Malaysia
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Multilac recently took 225 Multilac dealers for a fun-filled tour of Malaysia providing exciting rewards for Multilac dealers who achieved outstanding results during the...
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My oldest living relative
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- My great grandmother who is 95 years old is my oldest living relation. She is my mother's grand- mother.She lives with us.Even though she is very old her eyesight and hearing...
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My school
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- I study at Buddhist Ladies' College. There are about fifty teachers in the staff. Classes are conducted from Grades 1 to 13 in Sinhala and English medium.There are about 1000...
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Namal calls for stronger bilateral ties with Japan
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Namal Rajapaksa, MP and Special Envoy of President Mahinda Rajapaksa is now in Tokyo to attend the Annual Sri Lanka Tea and Trade Promotion seminar and also hold bilateral...
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National Catholic Deaf Day
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The National Catholic Deaf Day celebrations will be held at Our Lady of Lanka Basilica Tewatta, Ragama at 9.00 a.m. next Sunday (18).Bishop of Kurunegala Rt. Rv. Dr. Harold...
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Nav Pratibha 2012
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Nav Pratibha 2012, a presentation of a variety of musical and dance recitals, the ICC's annual flagship event, will be held on March 14, at 6 p.m. at Bishop's College...
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NDB Group profits up 35% to Rs. 2.9 b
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The NDB Group's Profit After Tax for the year was Rs. 2.94 b, an impressive growth of 35 percent over the previous year. The Profit Attributable to Shareholders for the year...
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N'Eliya gears for festive season
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Elaborate arrangements are being made by the New Mayor of Nuwara Eliya Mahinda Kumara, along with the Nuwara Eliya April Festivities Committee, the Municipal Council and...
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New advance in body 'chemical switch' study has implications for strokes, heart attacks
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- 'We have the first realistic insight into how a switch linked to blood-clotting, and therefore connected to strokes and heart-attacks, is operated' - lead researcher Richard...
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New evidence suggests Stone Age hunters from Europe discovered America
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- New archaeological evidence suggests that America was first discovered by Stone Age people from Europe - 10,000 years before the Siberian-originating ancestors of the...
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New hope for threatened freshwater dolphins in Asia
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The endangered freshwater dolphins, Ganges River dolphin and the Irrawaddy dolphin will be protected in the world's largest mangrove ecosystem - Sundarbans, located in...
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New Managing Director at Emerchemie NB-1
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Azarn Jaward has been appointed Managing Director succeeding Nimal Dias- Jayasinha.Jaward who has nearly two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical field and has...
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New plant by Lankem Chemicals
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Lankem Chemicals Ltd., a subsidiary of Lankem Ceylon PLC recently inaugurated its new chemical and thinner plant at Sapugaskanda. This facility consists of an underground...
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New plant soon to produce Titanium Dioxide
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- LAUGFS Holdings Limited and the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) signed a landmark agreement to set up the country's first-ever plant to produce Titanium...
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Nirmanika: Beauty of Architecture : Sri Lanka Tour 2012
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- A performance by Nirmanika, by Apsaras Arts Singapore presented by Aru Sri Art Theatre, Sri Lanka with the support of the National Arts Council, Singapore, Ministry of Arts...
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No changes in voting on Count Number 3
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- MOST POPULAR SCHOOBOY CRICKETER CONTEST: There were no changes in the positions in both categories (All Island and Outstation) with Josephian Sadeera Samarawickrema (All...
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OBSERVER-MOBITEL Contest will give cricketers the confidence to forge ahead
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Observer-Mobitel Cricket contest: The Sunday Observer/Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year Contest will no doubt give the hard working schoolboy cricketer the confidence...
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'OEL DUBAI' completes 200 voyages to Colombo
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Orient Express Lines created history in the Port of Colombo recently, when the MV 'OEL DUBAI' sailed into the Port of Colombo, from the builders in Singapore.The...
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Opening of new computer lab tomorrow
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The opening of the new computer lab donated to D.S. Senanayake College by Anolf-Cisl Messina, Italy will be held on March 12 commencing 7.00 a.m. at the college premises with...
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Orient Insurance ventures into Sri Lanka
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Orient Insurance will be a leading player in the general insurance sector in Sri Lanka providing customer centric solutions said Orient Insurance Ltd., Chief Executive...
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PAB to set up 100 branches
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Pan Asia Bank (PAB) will set up 35 branches this year taking the number of branches to 100, said PAB Chairman outlining the bank's exceptional performance last year.Pan Asia...
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Panel discussion
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Sri Lanka Women's Conference has organized a panel discussion on Women, Peace and Re-construction to mark the International Women's Day on March 8 at 10am at the Mallika...
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People's power - the need of the hour - Minister Wimal Weerawansa
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minister, Wimal Weerawansa said the resolution to be moved against Sri Lanka by the US at the UNHRC sessions...
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Personality change, the key to improving well-being
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- People's personalities can change considerably over time, say scientists, suggesting that leopards really can change their spots.Psychologists from the University of...
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Peterites retain Fr. Le Goc Trophy with superb win
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- St. Peter's College retained the Rev. Fr. M.J. Le Goc Memorial Trophy for another year when they beat their traditional rivals St. Joseph's College by 6 wickets in the 78th...
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Poetry full of promise
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- A reviewer of poetry can approach it as a grim duty because people write poems for sheer enjoyment, not to be dissected by others. However, when a request is made to write a...
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Princess and the butterfly
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Once upon a time there lived a king and queen. They had a lovely little princess. She was very beautiful. She loved to play in the garden.One day when she was playing in the...
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Project Management - vital ingredient in economic growth
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Project management is a billion dollar industry with enormous potential for economic growth,said Project Management Institute (PMI) Colombo Chapter President Hugo...
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Ra-Blue's political nudity exposed
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Ra-Blue bragged that the You-En could not take Sri Lankan leaders to International Courts of Justice because he did not sign the Rome Convention when he was the Prime...
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Ravi Dias - Actg CEO ComBank
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Commercial Bank PLC appointed Ravi Dias as Acting Chief Executive Officer with effect from February 27, 2012. The long standing Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of...
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Reconstruction of 3,000 houses damaged in North under way
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- A partnership between the European Union, the Australian Government, the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC) and the United Nations Human Settlements Program...
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S. Thomas' has edge over Royal in 133rd 'Battle of the Blues'
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Royal-Thomian: With eight coloursmen, in their ranks and considering the fewer number of losses during the season and with a quite an experienced outfit S.Thomas certainly has...
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Sadeera and Ruwan take-over the lead in 2nd week's voting
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- MOST POPULAR SCHOOLBOY CRICKETER CONTEST: Josephian Sadeera Samarawickrema (All Island) and Ruwan Bandara of Vidyartha, Kandy (Outstation) took the number one spot in count...
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Sampath Leasing and Factoring maintains growth
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Sampath Leasing and Factoring Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC has completed another year recording Pre Tax Profit of Rs 232.20 m for the financial year...
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Seminar on 'Food additives, contaminants and safety'
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- A seminar on 'Food Additives, contaminants and safety will be conducted by the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon at its headquarters in Rajagiriya on March 22 from 8 am to 4...
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Seminar on international challenges facing Lanka
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Government has organised an awareness seminar on the international influences and challenges to Sri Lanka in the present context.The seminar organised jointly by the...
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Seminar on 'Women as Agents of Change'
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Centre for Gender Studies at the University of Kelaniya together with the Association of Commonwealth Universities will hold a conference on women in higher education from...
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Seminar on World Women's Day
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- A seminar on the theme, 'Develop the nation and take the vanguard' organised by the 'Lakmawa Diyaniyo' affiliated to the National Freedom Front to mark the World Women's Day...
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Service of Praise and Worship
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- A service of "Praise and Worship" will be held on Sunday, March 11 at 10.30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour, Bauddhaloka Mawatha (adjoining the BMICH),...
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Shamara,Nimesh prop up Sebs
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Prince of Wales College were 117 for 4 at the end of day one in the 'Mini Battle' against St. Sebastian's College played at Moratuwa.Sebs batting first scored 241 runs with...
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Shangri-La opens resort in Hambantota
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts laid the foundation stone for a resort on 145 acres on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Shangri-La's Hambantota Resort and Spa,...
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Shipping trade goes through tough time
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The global shipping trade is experiencing a stormy time due the current economic slowdown, affected by the EU and the Middle East crisis with a weak US market. One of the...
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Sing-A-Long 2012
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- "Sing-A-Long 2012", a fund raiser organised by the Sri Lanka Housewives' Association will be held on March 10 at Jaic Hilton Residence, Union Place, Colombo 2, from 6.30 p.m.A...
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Singapore Airlines raises fuel surcharge
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Singapore Airlines (SIA) said Friday it would raise fuel surcharges by up to $28 for each leg of a flight due to high oil prices, a persistent problem that has ravaged airline...
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Singer introduces SMS receipts for utility bill payments
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Singer Sri Lanka launched SMS receipts to aid customers who pay utility bills through the company's island wide retail network.This is the first time a retailer has...
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Singer Sri Lanka net profit soars 95 percent
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Singer Sri Lanka capped a strong 2011 financial year by recording the most successful quarter in the Group's history. CEO, Asoka Pieris, said that the Group's revenue for...
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SLAF rebuilds North and East
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- On March 2, 1951, against all the odds that happened in the world simultaneously, Sri Lanka got its safety wings fixed. It was the establishment of a native air force to...
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SLASSCOM launches 'Future Careers Partners 2012'
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) signed with partner organisations to strengthen and develop future careers, introducing 'Future...
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Sports Festival for differently Abled Youth on March 20 and 21 at Maharagama
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- SPORTS FESTIVAL: For the first time in the history of the National Youth Services Council they have organised a separate National Level Sports Festival for differently abled...
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Sports journalist Leslie Fernando no more
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Sunday Observer sports journalist and former Benedictine cricketer Leslie Fernando passed away after a prolonged illness yesterday.He was 72. Fernando, better known as...
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Sri Lanka go out favourites in Asia Cup
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Sri Lanka, which showed good form in the recent Commonwealth Bank Tri-Series, eliminating world champions India from the final and giving a close run to Australia, will go...
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Sri Lanka practises what it preaches
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Genocide, acts against mankind, human rights violations and accountability are some of the popular words used by certain countries in the West to intimidate Sri Lanka. They...
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Sri Lankans must go for the jagular
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Sri Lankans must go for the jagular, Aussies prone to crumble under pressure. The Sri Lankan cricketers have done it. They were written off when they lost the first two games...
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Suspect remanded
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The man who is alleged to have killed his newly wedded wife by slashing her throat with a knife after getting her drunk at their hotel room in Kollupitiya was identified by...
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Tea-En-Ae's power struggle
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- At first it was the Green leader who encountered problems within the party. Then it was Soo-me, the One-sa in the Bell Party. Now, Some-Pandam is facing a huge power struggle...
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Techzone offers top global brands in laptops
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Techzone offers customers a selection of global brands. Techzone offers a wide selection of desktop PCs, computer peripherals and software solutions to meet diverse...
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The Colombo International School presents 'Smike: The Musical'
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- To commemorate the bicentenary of Charles Dickens, the Prefects' Guild and senior students of the Colombo International School will present "Smike: The Musical" on March 9 and...
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The De Lanerolle Brothers perform for a worthy cause
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The famous De Lanerolle Brothers will perform in a dinner show on March 15 at the Galadari Hotel. The dinner show is a fundraiser for Kiwanis Battaramulla to help eradicate...
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The female figure
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Almost all artists have an eye for a beautiful body. But not many beginners have the opportunity, or perhaps the confidence, to attend a life drawing class to learn the...
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The West has an ulterior motive
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Senior Minister for Scientific Affairs Prof. Tissa Vitarana said many of Sri Lanka's friends in the international community have spoken against the US-sponsored resolution....
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Those who commit Human Rights abuses cannot preach to Sri Lanka
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Sri Lanka's delegation presently at the Geneva sessions of the UN Human Rights Council are facing a barrage of onslaughts on the theme of "accountability". For a country that...
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Trinity beat Antonians to break 26-year hoodoo
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Trinity College broke a 26-year-old hoodoo and also established a new record of outright wins in school cricket when they beat their traditional rivals St. Anthony's College...
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Under-17 soccer tourney at Getambe
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Department of Education Sri Lanka Schools Soccer Association and Sri Lanka Football Federation will jointly organize an under-17 girls and boys Soccer Tournament at...
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Upper Kotmale on line soon
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Sri Lanka will put its last, but largest hydro power plant into operation soon as part of its efforts to be self sufficient in power by the end of this year, the Power and...
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Using music to evoke positive emotions
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Music can evoke positive emotions, which in turn can lower the listener's stress levels.Everyday music listening is therefore a simple and effective way to enhance well-being...
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Venture Engine - Linking micro-entrepreneurs to best practices
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Venture Engine, a project creating a platform for Sri Lankan entrepreneurs to approach potential investors while also providing comprehensive mentoring for selected...
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Vidyartha cricket awards today
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- AWARDS CEREMONY: The inaugural cricket awards ceremony of Vidyartha College organised by the Vidyartha College Cricket Foundation will be held at the College hall today....
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VSIS launches array networks and HP networking product stack
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- VSIS launched the array networking and HP networking product recently. Themed "Ubiquitous", this event showcased the latest product offerings from HP and Array Networks. The...
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Waste not, want not
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- World Water Day is on March 22. Water is a very valuable source. It is a gift from Mother Nature. Today many poor countries are facing severe droughts. This is mainly because...
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Water footprint?
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The water footprint (WF) is a measure of the total volume of freshwater used to produce goods and services.People use lots of water for drinking, cooking and washing, but...
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We must fight for each run and wicket - Mahela
March 12, 2012BRISBANE, March 4 -- Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene said that his team would make every endavour to take early advantage in the best-of three-finals of the Commonwealth Bank three-nation...
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We produce far in excess of domestic rice requirement
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Agriculture Development Ministry has designated Ampara, Mannar, Hambantota and Polonnaruwa as rice export zones in the efforts to achieve target of exporting 200,000 mt by...
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We will 'grow' all organs to order in future, says pioneering surgeon
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Patients might one day be able to grow their own organs to replace diseased or damaged body parts - offering a potential solution to the global donor shortage crisis - one of...
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Web Patasala to boost students' IT knowledge
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Education Minister Bandula Gunawardane commended the launch of the 'Web Patasala' school Website program and called upon the 4.3 million schoolchildren, especially those...
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Welfare projects for fishermen
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Ministry will implement various welfare projects for a large number of fresh water and deep sea fishermen, Minister Rajitha...
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What do you prefer - reading or watching television ?
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- " Reading maketh a full man," is a famous proverb which highlights the benefits of reading. When we read even a small section of a newspaper or a magazine we can enrich our...
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What will UN do about Human Rights champions funding terror?
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Q: How can countries let alone the UN solve the problem of terrorism when the nations preaching human rights fund rebels and terrorists and diplomatically embarrass...
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Wildlife lecture
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Dr. Wolfgang Dittus, a German formerly attached to the Smithsonian Institute research team and holding a doctorate from the University of Maryland USA, having an experience...
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with Tissa Hewavitharana
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Shape of the eyesWhen we become older the shape of the eyes change. The eye-brows also comes down nearer to the eyes.You should keep in mind that when people are seen from a...
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Women at the forefront of Sri Lanka's health success
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 11 -- In Sri Lanka, the majority women have been respected and given equal opportunities as men be it education, employment or even equal family status. Celebrating International...
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Wonder of jogging tracks
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Today jogging tracks are found in many areas of Sri Lanka. In the past the most popular jogging track was the Galle Face green. Later jogging spread to Kiribathkumbura in...
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WSBI and NSB hold Asia - Pacific Regional Group Conference 2012 in Colombo
March 12, 2012Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The World Savings Banks Institute's (WSBI)18th Asia - Pacific Regional Group Conference 2012 was held in joint sponsorship with WSBI and its only bank member in Sri Lanka, the...
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A country's sovereignty is sacrosanct - Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- National Languages and Social Integration Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara said he is confident that there will be a larger number on our side while some of those who should...
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AGM on March 31
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The 20th Annual General Meeting of the Industrial Security Foundation (Sri Lanka) Inc. will be held at the Capri Club, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 3 on Saturday, March 31 at...
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AOD offers International Design Degree scholarship
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- AOD (Academy of Design) will offer an International Design Degree scholarship and is endorsed by the IAA- International Advertising Association Sri Lanka Chapter which aims...
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BLU energy drink debuts in Sri Lanka
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Lanka Milk Food (CWE) PLC made an entry into the energy drinks segment with the launch of the energy drink, BLU."We see a huge potential for energy drinks in Sri Lanka" said...
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Canadian MPs invited to visit Lanka
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Canada Chitranganee Wagiswara addressed a gathering of the Members of the House of Commons at a breakfast meeting convened by Joe...
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Channel 4 recycling old footage as new evidence
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- One of the world's leading experts on digital video systems and former head of CISCO's Global Broadcast and Digital Video Practice division Siri Hewavitharana commenting on...
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Channel 4 video aims to derail reconciliation in Sri Lanka - Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Terrorist sympathizers are still active and are trying to see that reconciliation and economic progress in Sri Lanka is derailed, Sri Lanka High Commissioner for Australia,...
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Channel 4's video footage debunked
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Government has already sent the independent report and the video footage produced by the Defence Ministry to counter the bogus claims by the first "concocted Channel-4...
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Chevron Lubricants Lanka records 2b PAT
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC has recorded the highest earnings in its history with a net profit of Rs. 2b for the year 2011 up from Rs. 1.5b the previous year.The board of...
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Community policing to boost public interaction
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Police-public interaction will be further strengthened with the deployment of policemen trained in community policing who will work at grass roots level to solve people's...
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Crude oil crisis; A matter to re-think
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Over the past few weeks, crude oil prices were the hot topic and still continues to be so. Every individual has begun to feel the pinch by way of increased commodity...
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DSL introduces more fuel efficient green tyre
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- DSL (Pvt) Ltd. introduced a green tyre by the name of GT Radial Champiro Eco. It is Sri Lanka's first green tyre and up-to-date it has gained acceptance islandwide.GT Radial...
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Economic sanctions against Sri Lanka remote
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare Minister Dilan Perera said that 1.7 million Sri Lankans are employed in foreign countries and that this would be the main reason for...
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Elephant conservation project at Horowpothana, Lunugamvehera
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Department of Wildlife Conservation has launched large scale projects for elephant conservation in Sri Lanka. Establishing two elephant holding grounds and a new...
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Emiratis bodies flown back
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The bodies of a 20-year-old Emirati woman and her 15-month-old child Ali, who died of suspected food poisoning during a holiday to Sri Lanka, arrived home in Ras Al Khaimah...
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Everything withers during a drought
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The trees, bushes and vines have all withered. The few leaves left on the trees too have lost their green colour. The cattle, goat and other animals roam about looking for...
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Facelift for Galle Road with WB funds
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The remaining section of Galle Road within the Colombo city limits and Duplication Road will be brought on par with the Galle Road in Kollupitiya at a cost of Rs. 2.5 billion...
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Financial Advisor
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- A wealthy ninety-year-old business tycoon is meeting with his financial advisor.The advisor is very excited and tells the old man. "I just found out an investment I can make...
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GateProtect UTM fire wall solution launched
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Tech Pacific Lanka(Pvt) Ltd in collaboration with Germany's Leading Provider of IT Security Solutions GateProtect group launched its latest addition 'GateProtect UTM firewall...
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Governor lashes out at critics
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Northern Province Governor Maj.Gen. G.A. Chandrasiri reacted strongly to allegations that school-going children of Mullaitivu district have been deprived of their education...
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Hayleys centralised treatment plant in Pasikudah
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- A hi-tech central sewage and waste water treatment plant for the proposed National Holiday Resort, comprising 13 star class hotels was commissioned recently.The Rs 185 m...
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HNB records PAT of Rs. 6.2b
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- In 2011, HNB managed to grow its pre-tax profits by 15.4 percent to Rs 7.8 b compared to the previous year, while the Group posted a pre-tax profitof Rs 8.5 b recording a...
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HP, STC and Etisalat join technology affinity program based on e-Learning
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Hewlett-Packard Lanka Pte Ltd (HP), the State Trading Corporation (STC) and Etisalat launched the WEB Patashala in line with the Mahinda Chinthana's, socio-economic...
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I like listening to the radio
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- There are many hobbies in the world. Gardening, reading books, collecting stamps and playing games are some of them. Out of them my favourite is listening to the...
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If I had three wishes...
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- If I had three wishes I would wish to explore the whole world.I would go to the Amazon forest, visit every museum, swim the oceans and seas, go to the tallest building in the...
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Indo-Pakistan tussle for supremacy
March 20, 2012PHAKA, March 18 -- It will be a keen tussle for supremacy when unbeaten Pakistan takes on reigning World Champions India in a crucial 2012 Asia Cup tournament match to be played at Shere Bangla...
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Jaguars - skilled hunters
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The jaguar is a carnivorous animal. It is similar to a leopard. Due to this people confuse jaguars with leopards. However, there are ways to identify them.Jaguars live in a...
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Jobs for 15,000 graduates
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Over 15,000 graduates will be employed in the state sector. Despite the criticism levelled against the provision of jobs for graduates, these appointments will be made within...
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Joint strategic planning will boost regional tourism
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- A single visa system is important, to achieve the objectives of the South Asian Subregion Tourism Forum (SASTF) said the director of Shangri la Tours and the President of...
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Kahawatte killing: police seek eyewitnesses
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The cold-blooded killing of a mother and her daughter at Kotakethana-Kahawatta still dominates newspaper headlines even after three weeks of the crime due to the turn of...
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Lanka to become prime MICE destination
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- A surge in foreign investment and trade missions to Sri Lanka is expected to grow the destination's business travel segment, as well as its ability to host large-scale...
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Library - a storehouse of knowledge
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- A library can be considered as a store house of knowledge. In a library there are many important books. A library provides a great service to society. There are a large...
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Mackwoods Energy IPO opens
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Mackwoods Energy Ltd, a member of the Mackwoods Group launched the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Rs 350m. The company through the IPO is offering 25 m ordinary voting...
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ME, energy crisis may hit exports
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The devalued rupee has helped boost exports but the crisis in Iran and Syria is a looming threat to exports said former National Chamber of Exporters Chief, Rohan Fernando.He...
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More community development projects from Munchee CSR Initiative
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Munchee Samaga Gamata Sarana the CSR initiative of Munchee provided three more projects for the benefit of people in, Meegammana in Kandy Kotahena.and Giritale areas.Munchee...
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More international bids for offshore drilling
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Several offshore oil blocks in the North and Northwest coast will be given to international oil companies for exploration, Petroleum Resources Development Secretariat (PRD's)...
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Multilac stall wins Merit award
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Multilac stall won the Merit Award for the best stall with innovative use of colours at the Architect Exhibition recently at the BMICH. Multilac showcased its creativity...
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Mutual respect vital in national reconciliation
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Head of International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) Singapore, said that there is a need to create an education system where children will...
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NDB and United Motors Lanka join hands
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- National Development Bank PLC (NDB) recently partnered with United Motors Lanka PLC to offer leasing facilities for Mitsubishi Fuso commercial vehicles.NDB Leasing can be...
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NSB GM/CEO heads APB
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Association of Professional Bankers (APB) Sri Lanka, elected General Manager/CEO of National Savings Bank, H.M. Hennayake Bandara, as the 24th President at the Annual...
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Nutritious food
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- All food contains nutrients. Our bodies need nutrients to keep them healthy and give energy.Nutrients can be divided into different types. Carbohydrates give us energy to...
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'One leaf a day' protest campaign called off
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The 31-day-long 'one leaf a day' protest campaign by plantations workers in Bogawantalawa which crippled the industry in the tea export hub, was called off on Thursday...
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Piece of Jewellery
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- A young businessman bought an expensive piece of jewellery as a present for his girlfriend. "Don't you want her name engraved on it?" asked the clerk. The young man thought...
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PJ Groups Paradise Earth Organic farms in North
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The success of the Vakarai Paradise Earth Organic farm on the beach of Vakarai has motivated the PJ Group to purchase land in Mutur, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya."The concept...
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Potato - a valuable food plant
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- A potato is a leafy plant that is classified as a vegetable. It has a thick and uneven shaped tuber which grows underground.This plant bears small flowers which are white,...
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Probe on theft at museum
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been called in to investigate the theft of priceless treasures and artifacts from the Colombo National Museum on Friday night...
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Re-impose cess, say local ceramic manufacturers
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Local ceramic manufacturers are calling upon the Government to re-impose the cess of Rs 100 per kg of imported ceramics to stop inferior imports and save the industry. Royal...
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Sampath Bank implements Anti Money Laundering Software
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- With the implementation of 3i Infotech's AMLock, Anti Money Laundering (AML) software at Sampath Bank PLC, the bank became the first major bank in Sri Lanka to be AML...
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Sea cucumber farms to be set up
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Plans are afoot to begin sea cucumber farms for the first time in Sri Lanka. The project will commence from the Mannar district this year, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources...
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'Shocked at US envoy's statement in Geneva' - Prof. Rajiva Wijesinha
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- "Whether the LLRC report is good or not, we will get you in March" - US representative in Geneva to Sri Lankan envoyI was shocked last evening to be told that this was what...
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Sino Lanka Hotel Holdings begins construction of OZO
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Sino Lanka Hotel Holdings commenced construction work at OZO Colombo with the ground-breaking ceremony. Minister for Economic Development and Tourism, Basil Rajapaksa...
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SLT launches Technology Experience Centre
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), launched a Technology Experience Centre - a platform where enterprise and SME customers can experience first-hand, the company's enhanced services...
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Sri Lanka heralds nanotechnology
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Sri Lanka will be a destination for nanotechnology research and development, said Chairman (SLINTEC) Dr. Mahesh Amalean, at a ceremony to launch the partnership between...
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Standard Chartered Bank goes for SME Banking
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Standard Chartered Bank introduced SME banking to Sri Lanka last week.It offers facilities and tailor made solutions that are commonly accessible by large corporate and...
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Tennekoon - the 'Daily News' Schoolboy Cricketer of 1964, showed the way
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Competitions like the Sunday Observer/Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year Show gives great encouragement and motivation for the schoolboy cricketers.Organising a show of...
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They need your help
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Three of B.G. Nilmini Saroja's children of No. 44, Beddegama, Walgama, Matara are permanently disabled and unable to walk or attend to their needs, due to an inherited...
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Thomians regain Mustangs Trophy
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- In a strange match which the players of either side having the Duckworth/ Lewis system in their pockets which created confusion among players and spectators S. Thomas'...
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'Time for Sri Lankan businesses to tighten their belts' MTI CEO
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- After three years of Bull Run, Sri Lankan businesses have begun to feel the 'pinch' of the combined impact of the global economy and the local consumers reduced buying...
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Tourist arrivals up 21 percent
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The number of tourists arrivals during the first two months of this year recorded a 21 percent growth with 169,423 visitors compared to 139,994 recorded in the corresponding...
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Use power sparingly, Minister appeals
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Power and Energy Ministry has warned the 4.3 million electricity consumers in the country to be cautious over the current power situation in the country and warned them...
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Wallem Shipmanagement SMS Orientation in Colombo
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The SMS orientation course was conducted by Director of Wallem Maritime Training Centre - India,Capt Srirang Manjeshwar. Wallem Shipmanagement Ltd is represented by Wallem...
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We will counter with incontrovertible facts - Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe
March 20, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Minister and President's Sepcial Envoy on Human Rights Mahinda Samarasinghe who is heading the Sri Lankan delegation in Geneva at the 19th UN Human Rights Council sessions in...
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Adverbs of comparison
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- We use adverbs of comparison when we compare the actions of two people or things or actions of one person or thing at two different times.Maureen works harder than...
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Amethyst opens today
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Amethyst Resort Pasikudah will be opened today by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa. It is a part of Amethyst Leisure (Pvt) Ltd.Google Maps refers ti it as...
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Atchchuveli woos 52 investors
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Atchchuweli Industrial estate attracted 52 Investors at a meeting chaired by the Secretary Ministry of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprises, S. Sivaghanasoorthy...
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CDB opened in Trincomalee
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) opened a branch in Trincomalee at Central Road, Trincomalee. Here CDB'S Managing Director and CEO , Mahesh Nanayakkara...
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Chimpanzees have police officers, too
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Chimpanzees are interested in social cohesion and have various strategies to guarantee the stability of their group. Anthropologists now reveal that chimpanzees mediate...
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Essential read for ongoing port development projects
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- A continuous historical story over three millenniums has been made readable by the facilitation provided through the coherent arrangement of short sub titles under each of...
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Exhibition of Lankan temple paintings in India
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Around 110 replicas of ancient Sri Lankan temple paintings and rock and wall paintings and interpretations in traditional style are now on exhibition in New Delhi.High...
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Give children a quality education
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Education Minister Bandula Gunawardane urged all parents to give quality education to their children since it will help them follow the correct path and refrain from being...
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Join the Earth Hour campaign on March 31
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Earth Hour is a global movement organised by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) which originated in Sydney , Australia .It is held to encourage people the world over to combat...
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Lavish funding for Ne-Jee-Oh trio
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Sri Lanka's En-Jee-Oh goons - Nee-Flower-ka, Parking-Soothi and Soo-Knee-la are working round the clock in Geneva, dancing to the tune of Tiger proxies. Uncle Sam has found...
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Ma Pem Bendi Bharathaya
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Palitha Jayakody's latest book Ma Pem Bendi Bharathaya will be launched at Dayawansa Jayakody Bookshop, Colombo 10 on March 20 at 10 a.m.It is the Sinhala translation of Jim...
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'Pirates of the Curry Bean ' will keep you in stitches!
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 25 -- 'Pirates of the Curry Bean' will keep you in stitches! The Junior Section of Colombo International School goes pirating this year with the heavy duty entertainment package...
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Pyxle achieves ISO 9001:2008 certification
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Pyxle received the International Organisation for Standardisation ISO 9001:2008 certification for its quality management system. From left: Project Manager - ISO...
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Resolving problems without outside help more important
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The US-sponsored resolution adopted at the UNHRC Geneva sessions is not a matter for concern but what is important is resolving our own problems without any extraneous...
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Soo-me enlightened on 'political' patriotism
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Lull-Kanth has told Soo-me, the One-sa not to become unpopular like Ra-Blue by not protesting against the international mafia. "If we keep mum, all patriots will hate us....
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Sri Lanka at World TT in Germany March 21st onwards
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- TABLE TENNIS: Sri Lanka's national table tennis team will participate at the 51st World Table Tennis Championship which will be held at the Berman in Germany from March 21st...
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Use of verbs with 'to' and '-ing'
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- We often use verbs followed by 'to' and another verb.I want to see a film tomorrow.You need to revise all the lessons.She plans to go abroad for higher studies.Hema has...
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Vidyartha force a draw
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- After being forced to follow on Vidyartha College fought back to hold St. Sylvesters College to a draw in their 54th "Battle of the Babes" concluded at the Pallekele...
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Winning Green patriots
March 26, 2012Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Love-Slave and Buddi-Car are becoming increasingly popular among patriotic You-En-Piers after their bold statements against the international conspiracy against Sri Lanka at...
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