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The case filed in a US court against Sri Lanka’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Major General Shavendra Silva, by former LTTE Eastern Leader Ramesh’s widow Vathsala Devi, was dismissed on Wednesday as Major General Silva enjoyed diplomatic immunity
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Rajapaksa in Pakistan

Friday, 10 February 2012 20:11
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Pakistan today on a three-day state visit.
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Racket facilitating illegal immigrants uncovered

Friday, 10 February 2012 19:36
An organised racket facilitating illegal immigrants from Sri Lanka to France has been uncovered by the European Police and 27 suspects have been arrested.
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SL gets over 85, 000 tourists in January

Friday, 10 February 2012 18:25
The number of tourists visited Sri Lanka during the month of January 2012 rose 15.7 percent to 85, 874
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Sri Lanka lose by five runs

Friday, 10 February 2012 17:51

Australia survived a frenetic Sri Lankan fight-back to post a thrilling five-run one-day victory at the WACA today.

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GL in Jordan

Friday, 10 February 2012 17:39
External Affairs Minister Professor G.L. Peiris met the Jordanian Prime Minister Dr. Awn Khasawneh and the Minister of Defence in Amman.
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Sri Lankan found dead in Saudi Prison

Friday, 10 February 2012 17:00
A Sri Lankan detainee at the Malas Ladies’ Prison committed suicide, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh said.
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Protest in support of Nasheed

Friday, 10 February 2012 14:43
A protest in support of former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed is being held in front of the Maldivian Embassy down Melbourne Avenue in Bambalapitiya at the moment. The protest is being conducted by both Maldivians and Sri Lankans in support of the former president (VIDEO)
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Illicit cigarettes worth Rs.2.6mn seized

Friday, 10 February 2012 14:36
Illegally imported cigarettes worth around Rs.2.6 million branded as Gold Leaf were seized by the Fort Police when they were hidden inside a house in Maligawatta
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Aussie’s bowled out for 231

Friday, 10 February 2012 13:37
A sharp fielding performance from Sri Lanka gave them the upper hand at the WACA, in the third One Day International Tri Series match in Perch, against Australia
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SL will offer support to the Maldives: Neomal

Friday, 10 February 2012 13:06
Acting Minster of External Affairs Neomal Perera said today that if the Maldives requested assistance from Sri Lanka, the government would offer any support necessary
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Deyata Kirula draws crowd of 2.8 million

Friday, 10 February 2012 10:45
The Deyata Kirula Exhibition currently underway in Anuradhapura has draw over 2.8 million visitors during the past five days despite heavy rain. The exhibition was extended by two days and is scheduled to be held until February 12
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Friday, 10 February 2012 Australia's Matthew Wade appeals for an LBW of Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga during their one-day cricket match in Perth February 10, 2012. REUTERS
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