Sanga disappointed to lose Farbrace

01 May 2014

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Kumar Sangakkara has admitted that it was a big blow for Sri Lanka to lose head coach Paul Farbrace earlier this month.

LTTE int'l network persists,diaspora's funding continues-US

01 May 2014

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While claiming that the LTTE’s financial network of support continued to operate throughout 2013, the United States on Wednesday said that the LTTE uses its international contacts and the large Tamil diaspora in North America, Europe, and Asia to procure weapons, communications, funding, and other needed supplies.

Moulana’s WPC policy statement turns sour

30 Apr 2014

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Western Province Governor Alavi Moulana’s Policy Statement presentation ceremony turned chaotic after the Governor’s speech today, as UNP members of the Western Provincial Council and members of the ruling UPFA clashed over several issues.

Vatican declares Popes John Paul II and John XXIII saints

27 Apr 2014

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Huge crowds have gathered in Vatican City to see a historic ceremony where two popes - John Paul II and John XXIII - are declared saints.

Building bridges of friendship

27 Apr 2014

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In a bid to build bridges of friendship between the North and South, the Micro scholarship programme (Access) granted by the US Embassy of Sri Lanka has chosen 50 students from Mullaitivu and Beruwala areas to participate in a three-day interactive programme in Colombo. Picture shows students participating in an interactive motivational basketball event at the Thimbirigasyaya Henry Pedris Grounds this morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Ulterior motive behind govt. action-TNA

27 Apr 2014

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TNA Leader R Sampanthan said that the government action to ban several organizations and individuals on the basis of aiding in attempts to regroup the LTTE, has also been perceived by independent observers as a reaction to the events that took place at the recent UNHRC sessions in Geneva.

Two die after consuming liquor in Mirigama

27 Apr 2014

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A get-together among friends ended in tragedy at Pallewela, Mirigama when two people including the host died and two others hospitalised last night after consuming liquor, police said

South Korean PM resigns over ferry disaster response

27 Apr 2014

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South Korea's prime minister announced his resignation Sunday morning, taking responsibility for the slow initial response to a ferry's sinking that has left nearly 200 dead with scores more still missing.

Courts to go hi-tech, says CJ

26 Apr 2014

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Chief Justice Mohan Peiris said the country's judicial structure would be subjected to reform and the judicial work in Courts would be transformed into an electronic Technology system in due course.

SL concerned over Ban's report to UNSC

26 Apr 2014

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Indian Tamil parties shocked by SC’s decision

26 Apr 2014

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Political parties wedded to Tamil nationalism on Friday expressed “shock and disappointment” at the Supreme Court’s decision to extend the stay on a February 19 order, directing the release of seven life convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

SL among 21 countries with rape in conflict

26 Apr 2014

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A new U.N. report names 21 countries including Sri Lanka where rape and other sexual violence has been committed in current and recent conflicts.

Father’s body recovered from Nilwala River

25 Apr 2014

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The body of the man who is alleged to have thrown his two daughters to the Nilwala River yesterday was recovered from the same river a short while ago, the police said.

China pledges to support SL at UN Security Council

25 Apr 2014

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While describing China as an ‘all-weather’ friend to Sri Lanka, China on Thursday pledged to continue its support to Sri Lanka at UN forums, the President’s Office said.

Virgin passenger plane in hijack scare

25 Apr 2014

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A Virgin Australia passenger plane was involved in a suspected hijack Friday after a drunk passenger attempted to break into the cockpit, a Virgin official told the Reuters news agency.

Marvan appointed new Coach

25 Apr 2014

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Former Cricketer Marvan Atapattu has been appointed as the National Team Head Coach and Ruwan Kalpage as the Interim Assistant Coach with immediate effect, the Sri Lanka Cricket announced.

Philips resigns from SLC disciplinary committee

23 Apr 2014

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Eminent lawyer Dinal Philips has resigned from the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) disciplinary committee with immediate effect, in response to an email sent by SLC asking the committee to probe the statements allegedly made by Mahela Jayawardene at a press conference at the Colombo Airport upon his arrival from Bangladesh after the ICC World T20 triumph.

Sanga, Mahela could face disciplinary action

21 Apr 2014

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Senior players Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara could face disciplinary action over remarks they made on arriving after winning the ICC World T20 title VIDEO

SLTB grosses highest ever income during festive season

19 Apr 2014

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The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) said today it had earned an income of about Rs. 450 million within a week starting from April 7 when the special bus service was launched to facilitate commuter travel during the New Year season.

SLC surprised by Farbrace’s move

19 Apr 2014

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