Jul 31

All should unite to defeat terrorism - President

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared on Saturday that all should unite to defeat terrorism and bring peace to the country so that all communities could live in amity. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Four mutilated bodies found in Vavuniya

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The Vavuniya Police recovered unidentified bodies of four men, strangled to death in separate locations at Vavuniya, on Sunday the 07th of January. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

“Protection of HR, essential component of National Security”

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Amnesty International (AI), an INGO working to protect Human Rights worldwide is yet to condemn the brutal LTTE attack on civilian busses recently in the outskirts of Colombo. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Sri Lanka: SLA says uncovers large weapon haul in Batticaloa (TamilNet)

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The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) stationed in Batticaloa said they recovered a large cache of weapons buried hidden by the Liberation Tigers in two separate jungle locations in recently captured areas. The weapons were discovered in Naarakamoolai, Kudumpimalai and in Thikiliveddai during a search operation carried out Monday morning, according to SLA. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Erik Solheim exposed by Norwegians Against Terrorism

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With extracts drawn from Erik Solheim`s book `Nærmere` the Norwegians Against Terorism (NAT), an Osl.. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Chinese carriages for Lanka`s rails

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Around 100 new railway carriages manufactured in China will arrive in Sri Lanka within the next thre.. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Politico`s brother mining sand illegally, claim residents

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Residents in Polonnaruwa have complained to the environmental authorities that the brother of a powe.. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Drug Policy to banish ad-hoc pricing

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The National Drug Policy, drafted by the National Drug Authority to streamline and monitor pharmacie.. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

For Peace to prevail Sinhala Buddhist chauvinism should subside -Bishop

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`It is extremely difficult for the people to enjoy their rights and dignity as equal citizens of a c.. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Australia tightens noose on Lankan visa applicants

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The Australian government has tightened the noose on Sri Lankan visa applicants, especially those se.. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Tamil Nadu fishermen `net` two 120 mm `ammo`

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Two 120 mm mortar rounds which had accidentally fallen overboard during a mid-sea transfer carri.. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

ECB satisfied with security for England tour of Sri Lanka (Independent)

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England's tour of Sri Lanka later this year is expected to be given the go-ahead after an England and Wales Cricket Board delegation expressed satisfaction yesterday with arrangements in the country. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Hundreds Flee Village

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VAVUNIYA, Sri Lanka (AP) -- Hundreds of ethnic Sinhalese civilians fled three villages in northern S.. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

CB hands over Pramuka to Sri Lanka Savings Bank (Daily News)

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SRI LANKA Savings Bank Ltd will take over the business of the Pramuka Bank in terms of a policy decision, the Central Bank said yesterday. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Chinese carriages for Lanka’s rails (Daily News)

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COLOMBO: Around 100 new railway carriages manufactured in China will arrive in Sri Lanka within the next three months to address the severe dearth of carriages in the local train service. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Hundreds Flee Sri Lanka Village, Fearing Rebel Attacks (WCSH 6 Portland)

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VAVUNIYA, Sri Lanka (AP) -- Hundreds of ethnic Sinhalese civilians fled three villages in northern Sri Lanka on Tuesday, claiming the government had failed to protect them from attacks by Tamil Tiger rebels, locals said. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Lokuarachchi sets up thrilling win for Sri Lanka A (CricInfo)

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Dammika Prasad held his nerve to edge Sri Lanka A to a thrilling one-wicket win over Yorkshire. Sri Lanka reached their target of 240 with 10 balls to spare - a relatively comfortable victory in the end, having been in the perilous position of 73 for 6. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Sri Lanka Red Cross to launch campaign against misuse of its emblem

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July 31, Colombo: The Sri Lanka Red Cross is to launch a nationwide campaign against the misuse of the Red Cross emblem, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said in their latest bulletin released today. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Sri Lanka NOC Official Okays Abuja 2014 Facilities (GamesBids.com)

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Commander Hithanadura Udayasena Silva, Secretary General of the Sri Lanka National Olympic Committee, has given his approval of the proposed facilities for a possible Abuja 2014 Commonwealth Games after inspecting the venues. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

‘No arms other than security forces in the East’ – Defense Secretary

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July 31, Colombo: Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said that there was no need whatsoever to bear arms by anyone except the security forces, and such activities should be stopped. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Sri Lanka launches 180-day development programme for eastern province

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July 31, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government today launched the 180 day accelerated eastern development programme named "Reawakening of the East" at Trincomalee. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Sri Lanka announce new selection committee (ThatsCricket.com)

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Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Asantha de Mel was re-appointed chief of the national cricket selection committee which was reshuffled by the sports minister. De Mel and Don Anurasiri were retained from the previous selection panel and will be joined by Mahes Goonathilake and Ranjith Madurasinghe in the new committee. Amal Silva and Shabir Asgerally were dropped from the panel. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

LTTE claymore blast kills three soldiers in northern Sri Lanka

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July 31, Colombo: A claymore mine explosion triggered by suspected Tamil Tigers killed three soldiers in south of Maseri in Varani, Jaffna today around 4.35 pm, Defense Ministry said. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Sri Lanka selection panel reshuffled (CricInfo)

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The national cricket selection committee was reshuffled by Gamini Lokuge, the Sri Lankan sports minister, on Tuesday. However, despite opposition from the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket, former fast bowler Ashantha de Mel was retained as the chief of the selection panel. Read the Full Article
Jul 31

Sri Lanka school admission process to commence on 15 August

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July 31, Colombo: The applications for the admission of students to Grade One of Sri Lanka’s government schools will be commenced on 15 August and will close on 05 September. Read the Full Article
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