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Controversial Sri Lankan Buddhist organization to set up branch in the North
[ Monday, 15 April 2013, 07:12.43 PM ]
Controversial Sri Lankan Buddhist organization, the Bodhu Bala Sena plans to set up a branch in the Northern Province.
Sri Lankan minister receives support to present Cabinet paper against hate speech
[ Monday, 15 April 2013, 07:07.34 PM ]
National Languages and Social Integration Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara has received the backing of Muslim parliamentarians in the government for the proposed Cabinet paper seeking a ban on hate speech, a local English weekly reported.
'Ministry of Crab' to crawl to India?
[ Sunday, 14 April 2013, 03:43.28 PM ]
The two Sri Lankan cricketers -Mahela Jayawardane and Kumar Sangakkara-are toying with the idea of bringing their popular seafood restaurant, Ministry of Crab, to India, Jayawardene has said.
US calls for a credible investigation into attack on Sri Lanka Tamil newspaper
[ Sunday, 14 April 2013, 06:34.30 AM ]
The United States expressed concern over Saturday's arson attack on the office of the Tamil newspaper Uthayan in Jaffna and called for a credible investigation.
Police sealed the burnt Uthayan printing press: TNA MP visits the site
[ Saturday, 13 April 2013, 02:29.30 PM ] []
Group of unidentified armed personals have torched the printing machines of the Uthayan newspaper.
Australian government to inform new immigration laws at New Year celebrations in Melbourne and Brisbane
[ Saturday, 13 April 2013, 08:09.51 AM ]
Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) plans to inform of their new immigration laws to the Sri Lankans at this weekend's Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations in Melbourne and Sydney.
Uthayan printing press torched
[ Saturday, 13 April 2013, 04:21.16 AM ] []
The printing press of the Uthayan news paper office in Jaffna has been set on fire by an unidentified group this morning, the editor of the newspaper P. Premanand said.
Released by Sri Lanka, 19 fishermen arrive at Rameswaram
[ Friday, 12 April 2013, 04:03.01 PM ] []
As many as 19 fishermen from this island, who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy and lodged in prison in the neighbouring country, arrived here on Friday, officials said.
Prbahakaran and Soosai fought till last breath - Fonseka
[ Friday, 12 April 2013, 02:56.36 PM ] []
Former Army commander Sarath Fonseka denies the news report published in the media on death Soosai, Commander of the LTTE sea tiger. According to the media report Soosai committed suicide in the country.
Tamil Eelam Freedom charter discussion at Britain
[ Friday, 12 April 2013, 01:59.30 PM ]
Tamil Eelam Freedom charter questionnaire organized by the Transitional Government of Tamil Eelam will take place on May 18.
Young girl abducted in Jaffna
[ Friday, 12 April 2013, 11:55.04 AM ] []
Senior police officer of the Jaffna district Mohamad Jeffry announced three individuals have abducted 19 years old young girl in Jaffna district.
Army organise beauty contest pageant in Killinochc​hie
[ Thursday, 11 April 2013, 01:49.06 PM ] []
Military personals organized beauty contest pageant in Killinochchie Central Collage premises today.
Lankan film stars stage protest against Indian stars
[ Thursday, 11 April 2013, 01:44.49 PM ] []
Sinhala film stars condemn the recent hunger strike protest stage by the south Indian film stars.
Indian parliamentary delegate smokes in the public
[ Thursday, 11 April 2013, 09:10.33 AM ] []
SriLankan government prohibilted somking in the public.
TNA follows LTTE policy: Prime Minister
[ Thursday, 11 April 2013, 02:56.54 AM ]
Prime Minister D.M.Jayaratne blamed Tamil National Alliance follow policies of LTTE organization.
Gotabaya responsibl​e for Matale grave: Sinhala woman
[ Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 02:27.03 PM ] []
The largest mass grave in the country excavated in Matale between last November and February this year has set a new situation in motion following the revelation that the skeletal remains belonged to the period between 1986 and 1990.
Ban Tamil films and screen Malayalam films in SriLanka: Rawana Balaya
[ Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 02:08.47 PM ]
Secretary of the Rawana Balasena Ven.Ittakanda Sathatiss thero handed over petition towards Chairman of SriLanka performance board today and urge to screen only Malayalam films in SriLanka.
Indian delegate monitored Northern developmen​t activities​
[ Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 02:01.06 PM ] []
Indian parliamentary delegates monitored the development activities carried out by the Indian government in the peninsula.
LTTE spokesman’s family gets asylum in Sweden
[ Tuesday, 09 April 2013, 07:20.55 AM ] []
The wife and children of Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan, who had been an LTTE spokesman have been given asylum in Sweden, a former LTTE reader Lohini Rathimohan told the BBC in an interview.
Shavendra Silva work behinds to involve Kamal Gunaratne in war crime allegations
[ Tuesday, 09 April 2013, 04:52.06 AM ]
War crime allegations reported during the final perhaps of war clearly proves the war crime committed by the Commander of the army 58th division Shavendra Silva. However at present attempts made to involve Kamala Gunaratne in these allegations, military sources said, English media reported.
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Spent high price to win freedom: Shavendra Silva
[ Friday, 24 May 2013, 12:25.02 PM ]
SriLankan Permanent representative to United Nation Maj.Gen.Shavendra Silva says we have spent high price to win freedom. [More]
Buddhist monk attempts self-immolation on Vesak day
[ Friday, 24 May 2013, 08:07.38 AM ] []
On the Vesak day Buddhist monk has set himself on fire infront of Daladha Malaigawa protest against slaughtering cattle. [More]
Vesak zone in Jaffna
[ Friday, 24 May 2013, 05:12.22 AM ]
A Vesak zone established in Jaffna peninsula, sources said. [More]
Fire destroys Cargo warehouse in Colombo Port
[ Friday, 24 May 2013, 05:08.11 AM ]
A major fire broke out at the Colombo Port early (1.00 am)this morning, the minister of Port and Aviation Rohitha Bogolagama said. [More]
Sri Lanka president's son faces rugby misconduct claims
[ Thursday, 23 May 2013, 04:33.24 PM ]
Sri Lanka's rugby authorities are investigating President Mahinda Rajapaksa's rugby-playing son after claims that he assaulted a referee. [More]
President should not build up airport at Mattale should build up tank: BBS
[ Thursday, 23 May 2013, 12:46.41 PM ]
Bodu Bala Sena announced president should not build up airport at Mattale should build up tank where he could be remembering in the history of SriLanka. [More]
Complaint lodged against Narayanasamy over his recent statement against LTTE leader
[ Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:45.29 AM ]
A complaint has been lodged against Union Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office, V Narayanasamy, for his recent statement on LTTE chief Prabhakaran and Naam Tamizhar Katchi. [More]
Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman assaulted
[ Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:07.19 AM ]
Chairman of the Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha, Prasanna Ranaweera has been admitted to the Kiribathgoda Hospital after being assaulted by an unidentified group. [More]
UN has a second chance to right wrongs on Sri Lanka
[ Friday, 16 November 2012, 07:18.53 AM ]
There is little doubt that in 2009 the government of Sri Lanka pulled off one of the nastiest episodes of mass killing since the Rwandan genocide – and got away with it. Tens of thousands of civilians were massacred, with barely a trickle of Syria-like imagery emerging from the battle zone, The Australian reported. [More]