HRH PRINCE CHARLES CONFIRMED TO ATTEND THE COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING 2013 IN SRI LANKA
The Royal Household today confirmed that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Heir to the Throne, will represent Her Majesty the Queen at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Sri...
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DR CHRIS NONIS TO THE ADVISORY COUNCILS OF THE BRITISH ASIAN TRUST
HRH the Prince of Wales, President of the British Asian Trust, announced the new appointments to the British Asian Trust’s Advisory Councils, at the 5th anniversary dinner of the Trust, held at Windso...
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Coimbatore police intercepted four Sri Lankan Tamils from various Sri Lankan refugee camps in western Tamil Nadu who were being allegedly escorted to Kochi, Kerala, to be illegally taken to Australia. MORE>.Written by Administrator Friday, 24 May 2013 00:00
Buddhas message of the Dhamma made Sri Lanka a blessed land - President
The discipline instilled form Buddhas teaching enabled our nation to achieve a great culture, bringing worldwide honor and respect to us as a nation, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said in his Vesak message. MORE..Written by Administrator Friday, 24 May 2013 00:00
VIDEO: Govt resorting to usual ploy of sticking LTTE label - UNP
The Government has begun a new campaign to sling mud at the United National Party and is using the state media and certain private media establishments to discredit its MPs by labeling them as traitors, MP Ruwan Wijewardene said. MORE..Written by Administrator Thursday, 23 May 2013 12:00
One lane closed from Punchi Borella to Maradana
One lane from Punchi Borella to Maradana has been temporarily closed for traffic due to a protest, organized by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) against the electricity tariff hike. MORE..Written by Administrator Thursday, 23 May 2013 07:00
Australia sends back more Sri Lankans
A further 31 Sri Lankan irregular maritime arrivals are being returned to Colombo after failing to meet Australias international obligations, Australias Immigration and Citizenship Minister Brendan OConnor said. MORE..Written by Administrator Thursday, 23 May 2013 06:00
French naval ship Jacques Cartier arrives at the Port of Colombo
The French Naval Ship Jacques Cartier arrived at the port of Colombo carrying a complement of 53 naval personnel, who will participate in a special programme organized by the Sri Lanka Navy during their stay in Sri Lanka. MORE..Written by Administrator Thursday, 23 May 2013 06:00
All Share Price Index crosses 6,500 mark
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange crossed the 6,500 mark a short while ago. The index has gone up by over 30% since July 2012, according o market sources.Written by Administrator Thursday, 23 May 2013 01:00
Man held with 14 illegal firearms
Navagattegama Police have arrested a suspect along with 14 illegal locally manufactured firearms. MORE..Written by Administrator Thursday, 23 May 2013 01:00
Army to reduce presence in northern Jaffna
The Sri Lanka army has said that it would reduce the number of military camps in the former rebel stronghold of northern Jaffna and hand over lands back to their original owners. MORE...Written by Administrator Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
Kelaniya PS Chairman assaulted
The Chairman of the Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha, Prasanna Ranaweera has been admitted to the Kiribathgoda Hospital after allegedly being assault this morning, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..Written by Administrator Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
Police busts human smuggling ring in Britain, France
Europol on Wednesday said 18 people, mostly Sri Lankans, were arrested in joint police raids in Britain and France on suspicion of being part of a human trafficking ring that smuggled South Asian immigrants into Britain. MORE..Written by Administrator Wednesday, 22 May 2013 18:00
Medical Council to recognize degree from Defence University
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to allow the Sri Lanka Medical Council to recognize the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. MORE..Written by Administrator Wednesday, 22 May 2013 06:00
Welagedara to be replaced by Dilhara Lokuhettige
Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that Chanaka Welagedara will be replaced by Dilhara Lokuhettige for the ICC Champions Trophy in England following an ankle injury to Welagedara. MORE..Written by Administrator Wednesday, 22 May 2013 06:00
Supreme Court takes up petition by Apple Watta residents
The Supreme Court has taken up the fundamental rights petition put forward by the residents of Maligawattas Apple Watta regarding their evictions and the temporary housing they have been granted until their new homes are built. MORE..Written by Administrator Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
Unidentified body found in Kiribathgoda
An unidentified body was found in the Kiribathgoda area by the police in a canal near a shop, police stated. The body is that of an unidentified person around 50 years of age. MORE..Written by Administrator Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
Exit lane on Colombo-Kandy road closed due to construction
The exit lane of the Colombo-Kandy road from the Bandaranaike roundabout to the end of the Kelani bridge will be temporarily closed from 8pm today (May 21) to 6am tomorrow (22). MORE..Written by Administrator Tuesday, 21 May 2013 12:00
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