Sep 03

Navy facilitates the feast of St. Anthony’s church at Palaithivu

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Sri Lanka Navy provided facilities for the annual Feast of St.Anthony's Church at Palaithivu Island, which was held on 6th and 7th of February 2010. Read the Full Article
Sep 03

A golden opportunity to serve the motherland as a graduate

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Creating a golden opportunity to enter tri forces after obtaining a degree, the KOTHALAWALA Defence University is ready to recruit Officer Cadets for its Intake 28 in the year 2010. Read the Full Article
Sep 03

India considers more help to resettle the IDPs

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India is considering Sri Lanka's request for additional aid to ensure resettlement of internally displaced persons. External affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said Sri Lanka had conveyed to India that it needs building material to house these IDPs. Read the Full Article
Sep 03

Tourism action plan for Eastern Province

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A Tourism Development Action Plan for Eastern Province has been implemented by the Tourism Ministry aiming to boost the tourism sector in the province. Read the Full Article
Sep 03

Summary of evidence completed and handed over to Army Commander

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The summary of evidence over charges against retired General Sarath Fonseka, made in compliance with provisions of the Army Act was completed and handed over to the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya on the weekend. Read the Full Article
Sep 03

Defence witnesses to give evidence at former Army commander’s second court martial today

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Sept 03, Colombo: The second court martial probing charges against Sri Lanka's former Army Commander and current DNA parliamentarian General (Retired) Sarath Fonseka will resume its sittings today. Read the Full Article
Sep 03

Sri Lanka trade union leaders discuss forming alliance to fight for pay hikes

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Sept 03, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) affiliated National Trade Union Center (NTUC) has commenced discussions with other trade unions and union representatives to jointly fight for winning salary increments for the working masses. Read the Full Article
Sep 03

Sri Lanka Opposition Leader on a two-day visit to India

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Sept 03, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe has left for India on a two-day official tour. Read the Full Article
Sep 03

Sri Lanka to set up military bases in strategic locations

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Sept 03, Mullikulam: Sri Lankan military plans to establish military bases in strategically significant places to strengthen the national security further, Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said Thursday. Read the Full Article
Sep 03

Lankan army to return lands of Tamils of Indian origin - Rao

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Sri Lanka has assured New Delhi that its army will return the land of the displaced Tamils of Indian.. Read the Full Article
Sep 03

Sri Lanka`s Marxist union to commence discussions with other unions on winning salary demands

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Sri Lanka`s Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) affiliated National Trade Union Center (NT.. Read the Full Article
Sep 03

Amendments not to solve the problems or bring victories to the country SL - JVP (MP) Tilvin Silva

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18th Constitutional Amendment is presented neither to solve any problems of the country nor to brin.. Read the Full Article
Sep 03

The abolition of term-limit

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The UNP has decided to oppose the proposed constitutional amendments in Parliament. Its consternatio.. Read the Full Article
Sep 03

SLFP preserved Sri Lankan identity - President

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The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) preserved and protected the true Sri Lankan identity in the face .. Read the Full Article
Sep 02

Saudi Embassy in Sri Lanka doubts housemaid torture allegation

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Sept 02, Colombo: The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Sri Lanka says that the allegations leveled against the employer by the Sri Lankan housemaid over inserting iron nails to her body have many doubts. Read the Full Article
Sep 02

Sri Lanka’s WPC to seize movable properties of local governments owing money to Council

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Sept 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Western Provincial Council (WPC) has decided to suspend the vehicles and office equipment of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) for its failure to pay a rent of Rs. 2.6 billion to the WPC. Read the Full Article
Sep 02

JVP claims amendments to Sri Lanka Constitution are a move towards a dictatorship

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Sept 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today said that time was running out for democracy in the country with even some opposition parties deciding to support the government. Read the Full Article
Sep 02

Sri Lanka Freedom Party has created the strongest government in Asia, President says

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Sept 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), the main constituent party of Sri Lanka's ruling alliance, celebrated its 59th anniversary today with the participation of its leader, President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees premises. Read the Full Article
Sep 02

Sri Lanka opposition MP says the UNP must support amendments to the constitution

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Sept 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka's major opposition United National Party (UNP) Polonnaruwa district MP Earl Gunasekara says that his party must support the proposed 18th amendment to the Constitution. Read the Full Article
Sep 02

Parliamentary debate on constitutional amendments in Sri Lanka scheduled

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Sept 02, Colombo: The leaders of the political parties that represent the parliament met today at the parliament and fixed the dates and time to have the debate on the 18th amendment to Sri Lanka Constitution. Read the Full Article
Sep 02

President pays last respects former Sri Lankan minister Lakshman Jayakody

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Sept 02, Divulapitiya: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa today paid his last respects to late Minister and Presidential Advisor Lakshman Jayakody at his residence in Divulapitiya, Balagalla. Read the Full Article
Sep 02

Sri Lanka opposition MP released from remand after eight months

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Sept 02, Kalutara: Sri Lanka's major opposition United National Party (UNP) Kalutara district MP Palitha Thevarapperuma was released on bail by Mathugama Magistrate Daminda Ramanayaka when the MP was produced in court today. Read the Full Article
Sep 02

Indian investor interest in Sri Lanka growing, says Rajapaksa

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India will expedite construction projects, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao assures President .. Read the Full Article
Sep 02

Sri Lanka’s Marxist union to commence discussions with other unions on winning salary demands

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Sept 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) affiliated National Trade Union Center (NTUC) is to commence discussions today with other trade unions regarding the actions to be taken to win the demand of salary increments for the working masses. Read the Full Article
Sep 02

Marxist party campaigns against Sri Lanka’s constitutional amendments

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Sept 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has decided to intensify its campaign against the government's proposed constitutional amendments. Read the Full Article
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