LKR closes firmer as banks sell Dollars to buy Rupees
Sri Lankan Rupee closed firmer on 9th of March as banks sold Dollars to buy Rupees on hopes of a rise in interest rates due to Government’s high domestic borrowing that has resulted in a high budget deficit. The Rupee closed at 114.05/10 per Dollar, compared with Monday’s 114.15/18, as [...]India assists SL to upgrade Colombo – Matara railway line
The Indian High Commission, Colombo in a Press Release dated March 10,2010 states that India has extended US$ 67.4 million Line of Credit to Sri Lanka for the upgradation of Colombo-Matara Railway Line. A Line of Credit Agreement for US$ 67.4 million was signed between Government of Sri Lanka and Export-Import [...]Lanka’s pesky Editor comes fighting out of custody
Irida Lanka Editor Chandana Sirimalwatta has been a frequent visitor to the CID in the last few months. The latest attempt to detain Sirimalwatta for 90 days, without any charges, and the attempt to seal the Lanka paper has left many in the country pondering the future of independent media. LAKBIMAnEWS met the Lanka editor to learn more on the latest attempt by the government to silence him -- and...
Media Conference with Ven.Dambara Amila Thero
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My father is a traitor? – Aparna Fonseka
My father is a traitor? – Aparna Fonseka. I am Aparna Fonseka, youngest daughter of General Sarath Fonseka of Sri Lanka . Today, 8 February 2010, I decided to start this blog because of the unfortunate and disgraceful incident that happened to my father. I am tired of watching from the sidelines and reading what people have written without being able to defend. However vile, destructive or poisono...
- Upholding democracy the priority
- Sri Lankans living in Canada staged a massive protest against the illegal detention of common opposition candidate of last month’s presidential election and dictatorial Rajapaksa family rule
- From Manorani Saravanamuttu to Sandya Eknaliyagoda - the cry of women on the forced disappearances of loved ones
- Cry Sri Lanka, Cry
- Government Identifies Four Detention Camps
'Stop overkill of cricket on TV' - Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara, the Sri Lankan captain, has called for several changes to increase the popularity of five-day cricket, including paying Test players significantly moreZoysa included in World Twenty20 probables
Nuwan Zoysa, the left-arm fast bowler, was a surprise inclusion in Sri Lanka's provisional squad of 30 for the ICC World Twenty20 in the Caribbean in MayUnstoppable Wayamba retain title
Wayamba retained the Inter-provincial Twenty20 title for the third time after a clinical performance in the final outplaying Ruhuna in all three departments of the game at MoratuwaFirst ever Sri Lankan Buddhist temple to be built in Myanmar
A Sri Lankan temple will be built in Myanmar for the first time, strengthening the historic ties between Sri Lanka and Myanmar,previously known as Burma. The agreement between Sri Lanka and one ofthe major Buddhist countries that practices Theravada Buddhism wassigned on Sunday (28). The function was held at the main hall of Shwedagon Temple in Myanmar.
Director of Foreign Affairs of the Sri Dala...
Mahanayakas to hold ‘Sangha Samuluwa’ to strengthen democracy
The Mahanayakas of the three Chapters have decided to hold a Sangha Assembly with the participation of Maha Sangha to quell the chaotic situation developing in the country and strengthen democracy and establish good governance. The ‘Sangha Assembly will be held at the historic ‘Maha Maluwa’ in Kandy on the 18 th of this month at 3.00 p.m.
This leader doesnt listen to us - only pretends he takes our advice – Ven. Malwatu Mahanayke
“Sri Lanka’s current ruler pretends he follows the advice of the most venerable Mahanayakes but in reality, is deceiving the entire nation – given the appalling circumstances in the country today, I may not permit visits by him to my Temple in the future”, said Most Ven. Tibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thero, Mahanayake of the Malwatte Chapter. The highly respected and revered Thero made these comments ...
UK 'Fraudster' in Sri Lanka investment
A Sri Lankan national under investigation by UK authorities for serious fradulanet activities including running a pyramid scheme and collecting millions of US Dollars from public has acquired
The Industrial Financial Ltd. (IFL),
one of the oldest finance houses in Sri Lanka.
In a recent article in The Nation newspaper, the proprietor of Rok Millenium PVt. Ltd. has recently acquired IFL and the Rok Mi...
Sri Lankan Food and Craft Fair
Another event organized by Pragathi Cafe on the last Sunday of this Month.
This event is free to attend there will be Sri Lankan food (eat in or take away), dancing, drummers. Also there will Sri Lankan Arts and Crafts, community stalls providing information on domestic violence and much more. Two courts martial appointed to hear charges against General Sarath Fonseka
On recommendations of the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, His Excellency, the President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has appointed two Courts Martial to try former Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Sarath Fonseka...Clearing operations continues; more war materials uncovered
Troops uncovered war materials while continuing clearing operations in liberated area to ensure the security of the civilians, a report received from the Army HQ said.Motorbikes distributed among NPC departments
As to provide effective service for civilians in the North, Northern Provincial Council (NPC) collaborating with the PEACE project, have distributed motorbikes among the departments of the NPC recently.- Video
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