THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONUNDRUM

06 Mar 2019

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The government-led initiative to introduce a new constitution is being met with wide and conflicting reactions from civil society. Those opposing warn a de facto federalist structure of Government, while advocators insist that it fulfills a long-felt necessity for a “People’s Constitution”. The two facts are politically divided, and there seems to be some merit in both sides of

Can we put right a tarnished human rights record?

06 Mar 2019

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Sri Lanka remains a concerned nation these days due to the simmering tensions between India and Pakistan and the upcoming scheduled visit to Geneva where the island’s government representatives have to show progress in adopting human rights resolutions.

THE END IS NIGH!!!

06 Mar 2019

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From what we read in every religious book and on the Internet, the extinction of the world is drawing nigh!!! Niall McCarthy on the Internet says “Massive Insect decline threatens Collapse of Nature!!!’ According to the first global scientific review, the world’s insects are hurtling down the path to extinction, threatening a “catastrophic collapse of nature’s ecosystems!!!” The rate of

Why SL should reject ultra-rightwing politics

06 Mar 2019

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Global considerations are ever present. A trend towards nationalism in Europe and the United States of America is visible. Narrow-minded politicians are busy making more and more promises to gullible constituents expecting that they would, at least in the short term, overwhelm the more sophisticated arguments for compromises and accommodations on reconciliation

An inseparable couple bids adieu

06 Mar 2019

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Valentine Day fell on February 14. Despite all this hype it is not a day that’s applicable to our country. Many youngsters are interested in this day. This is the story of two lovers who breathed their last on the same day at the same time.

Bridging communication gap with ‘Athuru Mithuru’ A Milestone in Speech Therapy at the Anuradhapura

06 Mar 2019

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The inability to express oneself adequately can be a very frustrating experience. Crying out aloud is the only form of self-expression in infants and as they grow older, social cues are picked up and the concept of language enters their lives, finally enabling them to communicate with the world. New parents are in a constant state of panic during the first few months post

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Govt. using 2019 Budget to hide its real agenda: Mahinda

05 Mar 2019

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Commenting on the 2019 Budget presented in Parliament today, Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa said the government was trying to hide its real agenda through the budget.

Pak claims on Indian submarine in Pakistan waters false: India

05 Mar 2019

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The Indian Navy today dismissed as “false propaganda” Pakistan’s claim that it had thwarted an attempt by an Indian submarine to enter the country’s territorial waters.

Budget aims at a liberal outward-oriented economy

05 Mar 2019

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Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera today presented the 2019 Budget aimed at ‘growth powered by private enterprise’ and is determined ‘to pursue a liberal outward-oriented economy.’

Thomians to build on Petes win

05 Mar 2019

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S. Thomas’ College would look to build on their opening day heroics against St. Peter’s College in what turned out to be an absolutely thrilling game of inter-school rugby on Thursday (February 28).

It is Budget 2019!

05 Mar 2019

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Norway to provide 60mn krone for mine action in SL

05 Mar 2019

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The Norwegian Government would provide Norwegian krone (NOK) 60 million over a period of three years for mine action in Sri Lanka, the Royal Norwegian Embassy said on Tuesday.

Milo to send eight football players to China

05 Mar 2019

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Eight young talented football players will get an opportunity of a lifetime when they receive an all-expense paid trip courtesy of Milo, who will sponsor them for the first Milo Champions Football Cup scheduled to be held in China.

Sri Lanka’s Lahore terror attack victim favours resumption of cricket in Pakistan

05 Mar 2019

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Former Sri Lankan opener Tharanga Paranavithana, one of the victims of the Lahore terror attack on the national cricket team in 2009, has said he is in favour of international cricket returning to Pakistan.

Ashen, Brian, Maheesh guide St. Benedict’s

05 Mar 2019

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By M. Shamil Amit Half tons by Ashen de Soysa and Brian Johnpulle and a five-wicket haul by Maheesh Theekshana helped St. Benedict’s College record a comfortable 78-run win over Moratu MV in the match played at Kotahena yesterday to qualify to the pre-quarter stage of the Under 19 limited over tournament. St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa too booked a berth the in the pre-quarter final stage with a convincing seven-wicket win over Gurukula MV Kela

Dineth shines in Ragama CC’s massive win

05 Mar 2019

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By M. Shamil Amit Dineth Thimodya shone with a quick-fire 119-ball knock of 127 that included ten boundaries and seven sixes in Ragama CC’s massive 194 runs win over Negombo CC in the Premier limited over tournament encounter played at Thurstan ground yesterday. Dineth was involved in two valuable partnerships, first of 117 runs for the second wicket with Sameera de Zoysa and the other of 99 runs for the third wicket with Roshen Silva. Silva lat

Sri Lanka juniors come out victorious against Oman

05 Mar 2019

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The Junior Davis Cup qualifying tournament contested by 13 teams which got underway at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo saw the Sri Lanka juniors comprising of Chathurya Nilaweera, Thehan Wijemanne and Dilvan Herath come out victorious 3-0 over Oman.

Dharmasoka MV bowled out for 219

05 Mar 2019

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Mahinda College ended day one on 5 for 1 in reply to Dharmasoka MV’s score of 219 in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Galle. An unbeaten ton by Ruchira Wijesundara helped Bandarawela Central take a first innings lead over Gankanda Central at the end of the first day’s play in the match played at Badulla. The matches will be

SLC clarifies who attended ICC meeting

05 Mar 2019

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) yesterday clarified that only its President, Shammi Silva, had attended the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board Meetings, contrary to a media release it issued on Sunday.

4th Battle of the Sea Gulls Match ends in tame draw

05 Mar 2019

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The 4th Battle of the Sea Gulls big match between St. Sebastian’s College Katuneriya and St. Peter’s College Negombo played at Katuneriya ended in a tame draw yesterday.