A Just Society: Where do we go from here ? - EDITORIAL

23 Feb 2019

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“If you want peace and development, work for social justice” is the theme of the United Nations World Social Justice Day which was marked this week. In a statement, the world body says, social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous co-existence within and among nations. “We uphold social justice principles when we promote gender equality or the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants. We advance social justice when we re

Ruwan Wijewardene, Mass Media non-cabinet Minister

22 Feb 2019

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Ravi, Mano, Salley visit Gnanasara Thera at the prison

22 Feb 2019

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Power, Energy and Business Development Minister Ravi Karunanayake, National Integration, Official Languages, Social Progress and Hindu Religious Affairs Minister Mano Ganesan and Western Province Governor Azath Salley yesterday visited the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaththe Gnanasara Thera at the Welikada prison hospital today.

SL-born Aussie teacher one of world’s top 10 educators

22 Feb 2019

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Sri Lankan-born Australian Yasodai Selvakumaran has been named a finalist for the US$1 million Global Teacher Prize, SBS News reported today.

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Ruwan Wijewardene appointed Mass Media non-cabinet Minister

22 Feb 2019

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State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene was sworn in as non-cabinet Minister of Mass Media before President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat a short while ago.

Sri Lanka creates history; becomes first Asian team to win a series in South Africa

22 Feb 2019

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Rathgama businessmen killed, bodies burnt: police

22 Feb 2019

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The two businessmen who were reported to have gone missing from Boossa in Rathgama have been killed at Akmeemana and their bodies burnt at the Kanumuldeniya-Megdagamgoda Forest Reserve in Walasmulla, the police revealed today.

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Ranjan faces blood test

22 Feb 2019

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State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake is reported to have voluntarily undergone a blood and urine test at a private hospital in Colombo today in connection with his allegations that there were ministers and MPs who used cocaine.

Rathgama abduction: 15 police officers transferred

22 Feb 2019

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Fifteen police personnel attached to the Southern Province Special Crime Investigation Unit had been transferred to police stations out of the Matara District with immediate effect over the abduction and killing of two businessmen at Rathgama.

Corrupt officials elected to SLC: Ranjan

22 Feb 2019

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State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake said today the new office bearers elected to the Sri Lanka Cricket Board were corrupt and the ICC should take the responsibility for this.

Road closure in Colombo for So Sri Lanka Ironman 70.3

22 Feb 2019

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Several roads in Colombo would be closed temporarily on Sunday to make way for the So Sri Lanka - Ironman 70.3 Colombo International Triathlon which begins from Galle Face Green, the organisers said.

Star Guide Forecast for The week (February 23 Saturday to march 01 Friday)

22 Feb 2019

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Architect 2019 at BMICH

22 Feb 2019

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Architect 2019 exhibition organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects was launched at the BMICH on Thursday. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Rahu Kaala - Feb: 23: Saturday to Mar: 01- Friday

22 Feb 2019

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Moon in Astrology Lunar influence on man

22 Feb 2019

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The Moon is the closest celestial body to us and the easiest object to see in the night sky. The Moon exerts a powerful influence life on earth and all terrestrial phenomena for that matter. The Moons exerts the deepest impact on human life.

Judging character by the Mounts in the Hand Mount of Saturn

22 Feb 2019

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The Mount of Saturn is located at the root of the Finger of Saturn or the second finger.

Congenital complications at heart

22 Feb 2019

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The period that fell in February between 7-14 was dedicated to congenital heart disease. A special effort is taken during these days in raising awareness among the public regarding this condition.

Queen Elizabeth receives new SL envoy to UK

22 Feb 2019

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The new Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the UK, Ms. Manisha Gunasekara, was received by Queen Elizabeth II at the Buckingham Palace in London on Wednesday.

‘Just Naughty’ or ADHD?

22 Feb 2019

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The term ADHD is undoubtedly one that is thrown around as a label for a difficult, troublesome child. It is also misunderstood for hyperactive, spurts of energy and referred to in most cases of inattention.

Combating Gynecological Cancers

22 Feb 2019

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Cells are the basic building block of all living beings. Cells constantly divide and replicate in order to renew, repair and contribute to the growth of an organism. Cell division is the process undergone by cells to divide and form new cells. This is a tightly regulated process that occurs throughout our lives and is vital for all living beings to exist. A variety of genes are involved in the control of cell growth and division.