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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

Rains in reservoir areas

17 Jul 2011

1

Ending the month-long drought in the central hills, the main hydro power reservoirs have been receiving heavy rains since Saturday. A Laxapana Power Station official said the long drought had reduced the water level in the Mausakelle and Castlereagh reservoirs by about 50 per cent.

Lending a helping hand

17 Jul 2011

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The picture shows Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne lending a had to prepare a field for cultivation at a ceremony held in Ranmulkaduwa fields in Gampola. The Prime Minister stated during the event that the country’s youth should be reintroduced to paddy cultivation so as to develop the agricultural sector in the country. Prime Minister’s Media Unit

Agency faces ban over 'maid abuse'

17 Jul 2011

3

A manpower agency could be blacklisted after it failed to report the case of a housemaid who ended up in hospital after jumping from a second-floor building in Riffa.

Youth must get back to farming -PM

17 Jul 2011

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Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne said today country’s youth should be reintroduced to paddy cultivation so as to develop the agricultural sector in the country.

Pakistan-SL too for currency swap

17 Jul 2011

5

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari said his country is already having a dialogue with Sri Lanka for a currency swap arrangement to strengthen trade and economic ties, the Express Tribune reported. 

SL-Male currency swap talks continue

17 Jul 2011

4

The Maldivian government yesterday said discussions on a Maldives- Sri Lanka currency swap was continuing.

New hope for Rizana

16 Jul 2011

10

In the wake of the pardon given to an Indonesian housemaid who was sentenced to death on murder charges in Saudi Arabia, the Sri Lankan government and social service organizations on Friday renewed their appeal for clemency for Rizana Nafeek, who is currently awaiting execution in the Kingdom.

In reverence

16 Jul 2011

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Buddhists carry candles while encircling a large Buddha statue during Asanha Puja Day, the eve of the Buddhist Lent, at a temple in Nakhon Pathom province on the outskirts of Bangkok July 15, 2011.  REUTERS

MR congratulates Southern Sudan

15 Jul 2011

6

President Mahinda Rajapaksa sending a congratulatory message to the new State of the Republic of Southern Sudan, said that ‘Sri Lanka would like to be partners at this happy and historic moment with Southern Sudan and its’ people and had assured his fullest cooperation towards the consolidation of bilateral relations.’

LIOC still wants increase

15 Jul 2011

8

In the midst of the existing CPC petroleum crisis Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) today said that it is in urgent need of a fuel price hike and was still waiting for a positive response from the Government to increase its prices

Worth a million bucks

15 Jul 2011

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Colin Weir and his wife Chris pose for photographers during a news conference in a hotel near Falkirk, Scotland July 15, 2011. The couple scooped 161 million pounds ($259 million) in Tuesday's Euromillions jackpot. REUTERS

Rehab of Tamils should get priority: India

15 Jul 2011

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India today said rehabilitation of Tamils should be of the "highest and most immediate priority" for Sri Lankan government but maintained there were "questions" on the UN report alleging 'war crimes' against the government in the island nation.

MP asks security to get off

15 Jul 2011

12

Galle District UPFA MP Nishantha Muthuhettigama while travelling in his private vehicle, had dropped off two policemen of his security detail at the Poddala junction, after the two officials had not allowed the MP to contact the South Province DIG regarding an official matter.

Burnt body found in Jaffna

15 Jul 2011

3

A burnt body of a 28-year-old woman was found in Jaffna, this afternoon, the Jaffna Police said. The victim has been identified as Akila Sutharkaran and she had been hacked and burnt to death.

Cooling off

15 Jul 2011

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A dog runs into the water at Lake Balaton near Tihany 150 km (93 miles) west of Budapest on July 14, 2011. Temperatures reached 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) in Hungary on Thursday. REUTERS

Masterpiece on display

15 Jul 2011

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Indonesian artist Eddi Prabandono poses next to his clay statue at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta in Yogyakarta July 14, 2011. Prabandono and his 15 workers made a 4-metre-by-4-metre statue modelled REUTERS

Protest against the IMF

14 Jul 2011

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An anti-International Monetary Fund (IMF) poster is stuck to a window outside the Dawson Street offices where the European Commission, ECB and IMF held a joint news conference outlining Ireland's progress in meeting it's targets as part of the EU/IMF bailout, Dublin July 14, 2011. Rating agencies may be overestimating the risks associated with the current euro zone debt crisis and were it not for the contagion risk, Irish bond spreads wou

Religious observances on Esala Poya

14 Jul 2011

1

A Pahan Pooja was organized today the Viharamahadevi Park to invoke blessing on people, in soldiers who sacrificed themselves in the war. Seen here are two women participating at the pooja. Pix by Nisal Baduge

UNP expresses suspicion

14 Jul 2011

12

UNP today expressed suspicion that the reason for the postponement of the Sri Lanka Premier League is the disclosures made in the COPE with regard to the corruption at Sri Lanka Cricket.

Mumbai blasts:death toll rises to 18

14 Jul 2011

4

Three bombs rocked crowded districts of Mumbai during rush hour on Wednesday, killing at least 18 people in the biggest militant attack on India's financial capital since 2008 assaults blamed on Pakistan-based militants.

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