Video: Lankadeepa Poson Aloka Puja

12 Jun 2014

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The Lankadeepa Poson Aloka Puja which illuminates the historic Thantirimale sacred site was switched on by UNP parliamentarian Ruwan Wijewardene this evening. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Buddhism: The foundation of our culture and way of living: MR

12 Jun 2014

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a Poson message said it was the teachings of Buddhism that built Sri Lankan’s thinking on respect for and sustenance of the lives of humans and all other living species which led to our nation earning the respect and friendship of other nations.

Video: Religious rituals at Poson

12 Jun 2014

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A devotee is seen engaging in religious observances at Kelaniya Temple this morning. Hundreds of Buddhist devotees engaged in religious observances at the Temple  in view of Poson Poya Day. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Local recruit of SL mission in Russia killed

11 Jun 2014

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A local recruit attached to the Sri Lankan Mission in Russia was killed on the spot today when a truck ran over him, the External Affairs Ministry said.

MR Condemns Karachi Terrorist Attack

11 Jun 2014

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in a message to Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif vehemently condemned the terrorist attack on the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi last Sunday which killed several security forces personnel and civilian employees.

Victory at last …

11 Jun 2014

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With the concerned authorities agreeing to resolve its grievances, the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) ended its continuous protests over the reduction of the Allied Health Sciences (AHS) degree course from four years to three years. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Sexual exploitation: Matter referred to AG

10 Jun 2014

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The Police Special Investigative Unit which conducted investigations into a complaint by a 22-year-old girl that she had been sexually exploited by a wealthy businessman since she was 12 was referred to the Attorney General for his advice.

SL reiterates its rejection of the OHCHR investigation

10 Jun 2014

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Sri Lankan Government today reiterated its categorical rejection of the investigation launched by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on alleged violations of human rights and international humanitarian law during the war and described the process as ‘prejudiced and biased’.

Video: BBS challenges BASL to debate on letter sent to AG

10 Jun 2014

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The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organisation today condemned the issuance of a letter by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) to the Attorney General alleging that the BBS had brought Buddhism into grave disrepute, and challenged the BASL for a debate to discuss the accuracy of contents of the letter.

UN to tap Jordan's ambassador as new rights chief

07 Jun 2014

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The UN secretary-general said Friday he will appoint Jordan's ambassador as the new high commissioner for human rights, bringing a voice from the Middle East to that post when such rights are under strain in several countries there.

Karuwalagaswewa PS vice chairman arrested over assault on PC

07 Jun 2014

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The Vice chairman of the Karuwalagaswewa Pradeshiya Sabha Chaminda Ruwansiri Perera was arrested last night for allegedly assaulting a Police officer at the 17th Mile Post in Pulliyankulama, the Police said.

17,000 SL Tamil refugee children left in limbo in TN

07 Jun 2014

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As many as 17,000 children born to Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in Tamil Nadu remain virtually stateless owing to the delay in getting birth certificates and parallel registration with the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai for Sri Lankan citizenship, say sources involved in relief work among the refugees.

12 SL fishermen arrested in India

07 Jun 2014

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Twelve Sri Lankan fishermen were on Friday arrested by the Indian Coast Guard for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and fishing in Indian waters.

Cartoon of the day

07 Jun 2014

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Pillay calls on SL to cooperate with probe

07 Jun 2014

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UN Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay has called on the Sri Lankan government to consider cooperating with the probe on Sri Lanka led by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

Schoolgirl killed by train

06 Jun 2014

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A schoolgirl died on the spot when she was knocked down at the Ragama Station by a train travelling from Colombo-Fort to Weyangoda this afternoon, the Railway control room said

Over 9,000 flood-affected people still in camps: DMC

06 Jun 2014

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The Disaster Management Centre said today more than 9,000 flood-affected people were still in temporary shelters while 24 people had died as a result of the adverse weather conditions that prevailed during the past few days.

Massive credit card fraud: Four arrested

03 Jun 2014

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Four suspects, who were engaged in a large scale fraud with the use of 437 forged credit cards, were arrested this evening, Police said.

Cop assaulted by politician's goons ?

31 May 2014

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A police officer who issued a charge sheet to a Deputy Minister on the Southern Expressway on May 20 was reported to have been assaulted by a group of men at the 20 acre area in Bombuwala near the Dodangoda entry point last night while he was driving to work.

9 hour water cut in Colombo

31 May 2014

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The Water Supply and Drainage Board announced that the water supply would be interrupted from Dikmans Road junction to Bambalapitiya junction and all the connected by roads today due to laying of new pipelines.