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Remembering Gamini Dissanayake

20 Mar 2011

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Today is the 69th birth anniversary of late UNP strongman Gamini Dissanayake. A floral tribute to the Gamini Dissanayake Statue at Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 7, was held by the family members and friends of the late parliamentarian. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Soldier and Cop remanded

20 Mar 2011

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The soldier and police constable who were under investigation for the killing of two youth after they fired at them near a road block in Ahangama were remanded till March 31 by the Galle Additional magistrate

No reports of causalities yet

20 Mar 2011

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No reports of causalities to Sri Lankans have come to light due to the attacks on Tripoli and other targets in Libya by Coalition forces so far and any kind of information will only be available in the coming days, the External Affaires Ministry said

Tripoli under air assault

20 Mar 2011

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Explosions and anti-aircraft fire thundered in the skies above Tripoli early Sunday, but it was not clear whether they resulted from another round of cruise missile attacks by allies determined to stop Moammar Gadhafi's offensive against Libyan opposition forces

'Wake-up call for India'

20 Mar 2011

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The Indian government called the November 17, 2005  Sri Lankan Elections a 'wake-up call for India' and plans to use the new President's upcoming visit to New Delhi to stress the importance of maintaining the Cease-Fire Agreement while continuing India's already close relationship with its southern neighbor, the  WikiLeaks reveled.

India wanted a more active role

20 Mar 2011

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After resisting multilateral pressure to get more players involved in the Sri Lankan peace process for over two years, India seriously considered 'crossing the Rubicon' in October 2005, the last days of Chandrika Kumaratunga's presidency. But it beat a quick retreat shortly after Mahinda Rajapaksa was elected to power in November, U.S. diplomatic cables accessed by WikiLeaks reveal

Dragon kite

20 Mar 2011

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Participants adjust the feathers on a dragon-shaped kite as they prepare to fly it during a kite competition in Xiangcheng county, Henan province March 19, 2011. About 200 kite enthusiasts took part in the competition which was part of an annual kite festival in the region, local media reported. REUTERS

Protest for Tamil refugee’s release

19 Mar 2011

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Around 40 Sri Lankans and members of the Union of Anarchists protested outside the Cyprus Interior Ministry yesterday demanding the release of a man who has been detained for 15 months without charges despite a Supreme Court ruling ordering his immediate release

Holi

19 Mar 2011

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Children gather around a teacher to receive coloured power as they celebrate Holi, also known as the festival of colours, at a school in Ahmedabad March 19, 2011. The traditional event heralds the beginning of spring and is celebrated all over India. REUTERS

NHRC seek report on fishermen

19 Mar 2011

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The Indian National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a report from the Indian ministry of external affairs on a complaint filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari about the killing of Tamil Nadu fishermen reportedly by the Sri Lankan navy

Five year old girl injured in attack

19 Mar 2011

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A five year old girl and two others were injured after a house of a candidate of the recently concluded Local Government elections was shot at by an unknown gang today

Will repatriate Lankans if necessary

19 Mar 2011

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Measures will be taken to repatriate any Sri Lankans in Japan if they request so and regular flights to Japan are now operational as the ground situation is being stabilized, Mr. Sarath Dissanayake, Director General Public Communications of the External Affaires Ministry told Daily Mirror online

Medin Full Moon Poya

19 Mar 2011

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Beware of fake internet banking sites

19 Mar 2011

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The national center for cyber security the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (SLCERT) warned the local cyberspace users to beware of fraudulent internet banking sites that are on the rise at present

Libya calls for international observers

19 Mar 2011

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Libya on Friday called for international observers to come and verify a cease-fire that witnesses say has failed to halt deadly fighting. One day after the approval of a U.N. Security Council resolution authorizing the use of force to protect civilians

Final hurdle

19 Mar 2011

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Jockey Sam Waley-Cohen riding Long Run (L) clears the final hurdle ahead of Denman (C) and Kauto Star on his way to win the Gold Cup race at the Cheltenham Festival horse racing meet in Gloucestershire, western England March 18, 2011. Waley-Cohen became the first amateur jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup for 30 years when he steered 7-2 favourite Long Run to a thrilling victory on Friday.  REUTERS

A visit to the Independence Square

18 Mar 2011

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa made a surprise visit to the Independence Square today which is currently under renovation. Secretary to the President Mr. Lalith Weeratunga is seen here pointing out something in the distance to President Mahinda Rajapaksa during his visit. Pix by Sudath Silva

Narrow win for UPFA in Kolonna PS

18 Mar 2011

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The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) won the Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha with a slim one-vote majority thus making it the narrowest ever victory in Sri Lanka’s electoral history. The UPFA obtained 10,075 votes and secured six seats while the UNP which obtained 10,074 votes securing three seats

Words of Condolences

18 Mar 2011

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the Japanese embassy in Colombo today and signed a Condolence Book for victims of the earthquake and tsunami. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana 

Local Government Election-2011

18 Mar 2011

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UPFA secured an overwhelming mandate at yesterday’s Local Government Election-2011, obtaining power of 205 local bodies from 234 in which elections were held. The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has won twelve Councils. The UNP has obtained the power of nine councils, while the SLMC has taken the power of four bodies and two councils have been obtained by  the National Congress.

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