Ensure stability of entire region: SL tells India, Pakistan

27 Feb 2019

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India and Pakistan should act in a manner that ensures the security, peace and stability of the entire region, the Government of Sri Lanka said today.

Protest

Lotus Road closed due to protest

27 Feb 2019

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The Lotus Road from Ceramic Junction in Colombo has been temporarily closed due to a protest march being carried out by a group of unemployed graduates, the police said.

Pakistan says it shot down two Indian aircraft

27 Feb 2019

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A Pakistani military spokesman said Pakistan shot down two Indian Air Force planes in its airspace in Kashmir on Wednesday adding that one Indian pilot had been captured.

VIDEO

Protesting HND students tear-gassed

27 Feb 2019

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Police fired tear-gas and used water cannons to disperse protesting students of the Higher National Diploma (HND) at the Lotus Roundabout a short while ago, the police said.

‘STAX Digital Customer Experience Audit’ helps you better understand your digital maturity

27 Feb 2019

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In today’s fast changing market landscape, customer intimacy is critical for every company’s success. Digital maturity is fast becoming the differentiator in getting traction in a crowded market place. S

5C Framework on Creating Value.

27 Feb 2019

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Despite being relatively young, Sri Lanka’s tech startup ecosystem has witnessed tremendous growth over the past few years. However, it is a reality that capital is a key issue hindering the growth of many local tech startups. While availability and access to capital are commonly spoken of, the critical juncture we are at makes it more pertinent to consider startups ability to attract ca

“6 success tips on gaining market survey insight’’

27 Feb 2019

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A survey is a great tool that helps companies better understand consumers and develop a wide range of analyses. A common misconception is that surveys drive insights. For the output to be useful, there’s much more that go

ONCE UPON A TIME - PART 02

27 Feb 2019

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LNG

Cabinet committee to examine LNG deal

27 Feb 2019

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The Cabinet is reported to have decided yesterday to appoint a committee comprising ministers and officials to look into allegations about irregularities in the award of the contract to a Chinese consortium to execute the LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) power project.

Madush

Dubai lawyer to appear for drug suspects

27 Feb 2019

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The Dubai Consulate office has said a woman lawyer will appear for the suspects including Amal Perera, his son and drug kingpin Makandure Madush, who were arrested in Dubai, Sri Lankan Counsel Shabdika Wellappili said.

Chained jumbos a tourist eyesore

27 Feb 2019

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Sri Lanka, which came under the spotlight for its human atrocities during the civil war, is now accused of being cruel to elephants. Opposition to how Sri Lanka treats domesticated elephants was aired in British Parliament by MP Dr. Rupa Hue recently. The MP wants the British Government to take steps to discourage his countrymen from visiting Sri Lanka.

‘Don’t Let Love Disappear’

27 Feb 2019

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W.P. Ariyasena was last seen on the evening of December 12, 1989. Caught between the violence of two forces of the Government and rebels, Ariyasena was one among hundreds who never returned home during the reign of terror. “He left for the town, during the curfew, to bring home a bag of rice. He only wanted to feed our children. That was the last time I saw my

Cricket in the time of tweetstorms

27 Feb 2019

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Kusal Mendis is the prototype for a national cricket star in the making in the age of social media. When Mendis, the diminutive designated flag-bearer of the national cricket team hits the sweet spot, social media goes into top gear. When he fails, which he has shown the penchant of doing as often as he has smashed everything around in disdain, social media is on hyper-drive.

POLITICIANS, MADUSH, COCAINE AND MORE!

27 Feb 2019

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IWhat a potpourri!!! What a deadly combination!!! What a colossal amount of money involved??? YET, MADUSH IS LOOKING AT ONLY LIFE IMPRISONMENT!!! Jewellery heist of another enormous amount and the culprit/culprits are laughing!!! It would be interesting to know where and how this all began; the ending now seems to be in the hands of the authorities

Anti-gang Law before the Capital Punishment

27 Feb 2019

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In Sri Lanka, numbers of high-profile reputed criminal gangs are largely operating in the provinces of Northern and Southern with blessings of prominent politicians in power. The trend has led Sri Lanka to become the main illegal cocaine and heroin hub in Asia. Currently, some notorious criminal gang members are operating outside the Sri Lanka jurisdiction as well. The

Unity in diversity ; the need of the hour

27 Feb 2019

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The American Nobel literature prize winning author Ernest Hemingway in one of his bestselling novels, ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ says, “I belong to humanity and every person’s death diminishes me”. It is in the light of deep reflections such as this that the United Nations on March 3 marks Zero Discrimination Day.

‘SLFP should take a hard and fast position’ - Thilanga Sumathipala

27 Feb 2019

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United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) MP Thilanga Sumathipala, in an interview with the Daily Mirror, airs his views on the present political scene. He spells out the SLFP policy on the presidential candidate. Sumathipala was in the core group of SLFP politicians who tried to form a new government on October 26, 2018. Excerpts:

Truth and Reconciliation Comm. - Defence ministry still to submit observations

26 Feb 2019

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The Defence Ministry, which comes under the purview of President Maithripala Sirisena has further delayed its observations on the proposed Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Tear-gassed

26 Feb 2019

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Strike

Discussions fail: Executive Officers strike tomorrow

26 Feb 2019

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After having unsuccessful discussions with the Prime minister and Public Administration Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara this evening the Government Service Executive Officers had decided to launch their 24-hour countrywide token strike from tomorrow morning.