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Sri Lankan parliament debates tax exemptions granted to Sampur power project
The Sri Lankan parliament is to debate today the several tax exemptions granted to the Indian company constructing
The Sri Lankan parliament is to debate today the several tax exemptions granted to the Indian company constructing[Continue]
18 Hair Pin Bend Road attracts tourists
The renovated Colonial Era 18 Bend Road is highly attracted by tourists. Our correspondents said that many tourists are
The renovated Colonial Era 18 Bend Road is highly attracted by tourists. Our correspondents said that many tourists are[Continue]
Sri Lanka President appreciates the work of the World Buddhist Sangha Council
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa today recognized the work of the World Buddhist Sangha Conference during a function
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa today recognized the work of the World Buddhist Sangha Conference during a function[Continue]
Main opposition of Sri Lanka to campaign against rising CoL with the joint opposition
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s main opposition United National Party (UNP) is to commence a joint opposition campaign against
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s main opposition United National Party (UNP) is to commence a joint opposition campaign against[Continue]
- SriLankan Airlines now in Jaffna
- Australia provides over $2.7 million for five projects to assist Sri Lanka’s displaced people
- World Bank member considering US$ 9 million loan for waste-to-energy project in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka President arrives in Seoul, South Korea
- Sri Lanka, Israel to strengthen bilateral relations
- Officials say passenger jet crashes in Pakistan
- Indian parliamentary delegation visits Sri Lanka’s conflict-affected North
Business,Development & Finance
18 Hair Pin Bend Road attracts tourists
The renovated Colonial Era 18 Bend Road is highly attracted by tourists. Our correspondents said that many tourists are visiting several areas including Mahiyangana, with the opening of the renovated [Continue]
Sri Lanka’s garment manufacturers supplying for 2012 Olympics accused of worker abuses
A report that examines whether garment manufacturers supplying for 2012 London Olympics treat their workers in accordance with their fundamental human rights has accused the Sri Lankan garment [Continue]
SriLankan Airlines now in Jaffna
Colombo- SriLankan Airlines expands its operations in the North of Sri Lanka, opening its newest Sales Office in the heart of the Jaffna Peninsular, on 4th May, 2012. The branch office will [Continue]
Australia provides over $2.7 million for five projects to assist Sri Lanka’s displaced people
Colombo: Australia has allocated over $2.7 million this financial year to fund five projects in Sri Lanka supporting displaced people through improved health services and provision of shelter and [Continue]
World Bank member considering US$ 9 million loan for waste-to-energy project in Sri Lanka
The International Finance corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is considering providing a financing package of up to US$ 9 million for a project to convert solid waste to [Continue]
Entertainments
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Kajol: A Mother’s Role is More Defined
Hrithik’s Krrish 3 for adults
Titanic 3D
Fasion, society and Womens
How to Improve Your Efficiency at Work
There is way too much going on around you and inside your mind. It’s no surprise that attention makes only a short appearance in the day and is hard to sustain. Our experts tell you how to rise above the distractions and improve your efficiency. One thing at a time You [Continue]- Sri Lanka’s garment manufacturers supplying for 2012 Olympics accused of worker abuses
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- How to Improve Your Efficiency at Work
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- ri Lanka strengthens relations with Turkey
- 10 Ways to Avoid Mad-Rush Mornings
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Sports
Lankan qualifies for Olympics in London
A Sri Lankan marathon runner has qualified in London to represent the country at 2012 London Olympics. Anuradha Indrajith Cooray, the first ever Sri Lankan to compete in London Marathon, qualified as he clocked two hours 17 minutes and 50 seconds, just 10 seconds less than the qualifying standard time. National badminton champion, Niluka Karunarathne, [Continue]
- Law to quit as Bangladesh cricket coach
- Sri Lanka’s cricketer Sangakkara earns Wisden double honor
- India cricketer Yuvraj Singh home after cancer therapy
- England win second Test, level series
- Sri Lanka restricted to 275
- Sri Lanka can teach lesson or two to England about how best to progress young talent to top-class level
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Asia & International news
Russian plane goes missing in Indonesia, 50 people aboard
JAKARTA: A new Russian-made civilian plane carrying 50 people went missing in Indonesiawhile flying over mountains Wednesday during a demonstration flight for potential buyers and journalists, officials said. Search and rescue teams were heading to the area just south of [Continue]- Argentine “miracle baby” tiny but stable a month on
- Sri Lanka’s second international airport to be operational by the end of the year
- Pakistani plane carrying 127 crashes amid storm
- Officials say passenger jet crashes in Pakistan
- Titanic photo shows evidence of human remains
- Guns silent in hours after Syria truce deadline
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Science & Technology
Light from Alien Super-Earth Seen for 1st Time
Light from an alien “super-Earth” twice the size of our own Earth has been detected by a NASA space telescope for the first time in [Continue]
Excuse me: Gassy dinosaurs helped warm Earth
WASHINGTON (AP) — Potty humor just got prehistoric. A new study suggests that dinosaurs may have helped keep an already overheated world warmer [Continue]
Look! Up in the sky! It’s Supermoon! Due Saturday
NEW YORK (AP) — The biggest and brightest full moon of the year arrives Saturday night as our celestial neighbor passes closer to Earth than [Continue]
New Galaxy S III phone is bigger and smarter
At a press event in London on Thursday that it described as an “unpacking,” Samsung indeed rolled out an impressive array of hardware and [Continue]
Ohio man’s fossil find in Kentucky stumps experts
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Experts are trying to figure out what a fossil dubbed “Godzillus” used to be. The 150-pound fossil recovered last [Continue]
Minivan-sized meteor packed explosive power
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Scientists say a giant fireball that exploded in daylight over California’s Central Valley over the weekend was a rare [Continue]
Asteroids may yield precious metals, cosmic riches
SEATTLE (AP) — Using space-faring robots to mine precious metals from asteroids almost sounds easy when former astronaut Tom Jones describes it [Continue]
Student,Literature,Education
Look! Up in the sky! It’s Supermoon! Due Saturday
NEW YORK (AP) — The biggest and brightest full moon of the year arrives Saturday night as our celestial neighbor passes closer to Earth than [Continue]
The nation is geared to welcome the New Year
The entire nation is geared to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The Sri Lankans are making arrangements to celebrate the dawn of another [Continue]
University lecturers in Sri Lanka to proceed with strike on the 26th
University lecturers in Sri Lanka say they would hold an island wide token strike on the 26th as a mark of protest against the government’s [Continue]
First term school vacation begins on Thursday
The first term of Government and semi-Government schools will close for the first term vacation on Thursday. Accordingly, the Education Ministry said [Continue]
Asia Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree opens in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa opened the 29th Asia Pacific Region (APR) Scout Jamboree and the centenary celebrations of Sri Lanka [Continue]
Competent authority to decide on eligibility of Sri Lanka higher educational institutes to award degrees
Sri Lanka Minister of Higher Education S.B. Dissanayaka has taken steps to appoint a competent authority to decide the eligibility of higher [Continue]
“Anada Abhiman” Exhibition kicks off at Ananda College
The “Anada Abhiman” mega Exhibition opens. It is being organized at the premises of Ananda College Colombo.Ministers Bandula Gunawardena, Patali [Continue]
Health
Sri Lanka health service best in the region
The Health Minister has said that Sri Lanka being a country which has a high standard in its health service, occupies a prominent place in the [Continue]
Thai women pregnant with cocaine netted
The police recovered 162 capsules containing cocaine at an estimated value of Rs.20 million from the stomachs of the two Thai women who were admitted [Continue]
Sleep disturbances affect your memory
Sleep disturbance negatively impacts the memory consolidation and enhancement that usually occurs with a good night’s nap, a new study has [Continue]
Eat nuts daily for healthy heart
Eating one ounce of mixed nuts (raw unpeeled walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts) a day may benefit those who are at high risk for heart disease and type [Continue]
Must know gym etiquettes
To stay physically fit and retain your youth and vigour, you need to exercise regularly. A strong, fit and a healthy mind, body and spirit goes a [Continue]
Health Ministry calls on people to celebrate New Year devoid of fireworks and liquor
Director of the Accident Ward of the Colombo National Hospital Dr. Prasad Ariyawanse has called on the people to celebrate the New Year devoid of [Continue]
Sri Lanka launches program to control non-communicable diseases and malnutrition
The Sri Lankan government Wednesday launched a public health program to alleviate the malnutrition in the country and control the no-communicable [Continue]
Security & Political
Sri Lankan parliament debates tax exemptions granted to Sampur power project
The Sri Lankan parliament is to debate today the several tax exemptions granted to the Indian company constructing the Sampur coal power plant [Continue]
Main opposition of Sri Lanka to campaign against rising CoL with the joint opposition
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s main opposition United National Party (UNP) is to commence a joint opposition campaign against the rising cost of living [Continue]
Sri Lanka President arrives in Seoul, South Korea
Seoul: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrived at Seoul Air Base in Seoul, South Korea for a four-day [Continue]
ri Lanka strengthens relations with Turkey
Sri Lanka, furthering the diplomatic relations with Turkey, has appointed the first ever Sri Lankan Ambassador to the country. Sri Lankan President [Continue]
Sri Lanka, Israel to strengthen bilateral relations
Colombo: Delegations of Sri Lanka Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel held first ever bilateral consultations in [Continue]
Indian parliamentary delegation visits Sri Lanka’s conflict-affected North
The visiting Indian multi party parliamentary delegation headed by the opposition leader Mrs. Sushma Swaraj visited Sri Lanka’s war-battered [Continue]
Find a solution within a united Sri Lanka, Indian delegation tells Tamil party
While the president of DMK, the Indian government coalition partner from Tamil Nadu, suggested India to take up efforts in the United Nations to hold [Continue]