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Sunil Jayasiri is an experienced journalist with over 20 years in the field, focusing on defense reporting, human rights, socio-political issues and international relations. After serving as a former defense correspondent for Daily Mirror, Sunil now holds the position of Associate Editor at Daily Mirror-Sri Lanka

Russian couple arrested on expressway

13 Feb 2014

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A Russian couple was arrested by the Southern Expressway traffic police for travelling on a motor bike towards Colombo on the expressway near the 82nd mile post, police said

Is Obama having an affair with Beyonce?

13 Feb 2014

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A French media firestorm has been circulating claims that Barack Obama and Beyonce are dangerously in love

British couple abduction in Chennai: Two Lankans held

11 Feb 2014

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Senior officials of London Metropolitan Police (Scotland Yard) today met Chennai Police Commissioner in Chennai in connection with the case of kidnapping of a British couple of Sri Lankan origin, in which nine persons were arrested last year.

China backs SL over US rights complaint

11 Feb 2014

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China's Foreign Minister has offered support for Sri Lanka after the US said it would table a UN resolution against Colombo over its human rights record.

Resolution on SL presented to US Congress

10 Feb 2014

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A resolution, calling on the US and the international community to establish an independent international accountability mechanism to evaluate reports of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other human rights violations committed by both sides during and after the war in Sri Lanka was presented to the US Congress by the Republican Senator of North Carolina Richard Burr.

Pope announces possible trip to SL

08 Feb 2014

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Pope Francis on Saturday told a group of Sri Lankan immigrants living in Italy that he welcomes the invitation to visit Sri Lanka and said, “I think the Lord will grant us the grace.”

Cameron held talks with Tamil groups before CHOGM-UK

08 Feb 2014

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Britain said that Prime Minister David Cameron held discussions with representatives of several leading Tamil groups in UK, including Global Tamil Forum and British Tamil Forum, before he leaves for Colombo to participate in the CHOGM last November.

Prince Charles unveils plan to launch charity for SL

07 Feb 2014

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Britain's future king Prince Charles has endorsed his commitment to charity projects in countries like India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka with a plan to launch a charity for South Asia. 

US military trains deminers in SL

07 Feb 2014

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The United States Pacific Army’s fourth Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) team concluded its three week training program in Vavuniya today.  

Convicted drug lord departs to SL for medical reasons

06 Feb 2014

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Ibrahim 'Shafaa' Shafaz Abdul Razzaq, the man believed to be the head of one of the most notorious drug cartels in the Maldives, had on Wednesday night departed to Sri Lanka for medical reasons.

SL won’t sue Channel-4

05 Feb 2014

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The Sri Lankan Government has decided not to sue Channel-4 for its telecast of videos on Sri Lanka as it had adopted more effective strategies to deal with such situations, External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris told Parliament today. 

UN Assistant Secretary-General due in SL

05 Feb 2014

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United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, Chair, United Nations Development Group Asia-Pacific and UNDP Assistant Administrator & Director, Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific Haoliang Xu, will be visiting Sri Lanka from February 9-12, 2014. 

Brazilian army to train SL military officers

05 Feb 2014

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The Brazilian Army has offered training slots to Sri Lankan armed forces at Brazilian National War College, High Studies Schools of the Brazilian Armed Forces, Brazilian Peacekeeping Operations Centre and the Jungle Warfare Instruction Centre. 

Asymmetric warfare course commences in SL

04 Feb 2014

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The Special Boat Squadron (SBS) of the Sri Lanka Navy commenced the asymmetric warfare course 2014, at the eastern Navy Headquarters in Trincomalee. Sixteen foreign military officers from five countries are taking part in the training course.

Nadeesha, Manamendra in the fray; Feroza out

04 Feb 2014

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The main opposition UNP has included popular actress Nadeesha Hemamali in its list of candidates for the Matara District for the upcoming Southern Provincial Council Elections while Nawa Sihala Urumaya leader Sarath Manamendra was given the ticket from Colombo District. 

Mangala to demand Rs.10 bn from state-owned newspapers

04 Feb 2014

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Claiming that there is a limit to one’s patience in the face of mud-slinging against one through the state media, UNP MP Mangala Samaraweera yesterday demanded Rs 10 Billion from two newspapers of the state owned Lake House (ANCL) Group as damages for tarnishing his image.

Biswal briefs Britain on SL

04 Feb 2014

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US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal held talks with Britain’s Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Hugo Swire in London yesterday on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka.

Richmond student dies in an accident

04 Feb 2014

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A 17-year-old Advanced Level student of Richmond College, Galle died after falling from a  tree while engaged in decoration work  in connection with the school inter-house  sports meet,  Galle police said.

Ranil challenges MR for a debate

02 Feb 2014

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UNP National Leader Ranil Wickramesinghe challenged President Mahinda Rajapaksa for a debate on the critical issues faced by the country and its people.

Milk powder price up

01 Feb 2014

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The Price of powdered milk will be increased with effect from midnight today. Accordingly, price of 400g packet will be increased by Rs.61 and a packet of one kilo gram by Rs. 152, Ministry of Cooperative and Internal Trade said.

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