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Skating for birds

22 Feb 2011

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Skating for the birds : A parrot trained by the Italian trainer Anthonie Zattu performs wearing a pair of rollerskates during the International Festival of Cirkus Art in Prague. AFP

The prize on display

21 Feb 2011

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The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 trophy sits on a pedestal before the start of the Group A match between Australia and Zimbabwe in Ahmedabad  February 21, 2011. REUTERS

Beware of rat fever

21 Feb 2011

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The health authorities today cautioned the public on the possibility of the spread of leptospirosis widely known as ‘rat fever’, with the flood waters receding in many areas

In memory of our heroes

21 Feb 2011

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The Ranaviru Memorial in front of the Kokavil Transmission tower in Kilonocchi erected in memory of 55 military personnel including Captain U.S.Aladeniya was unveiled by Commander of the Sri Lanka Singha Regiment Major General Aruna Jayatilleka today. The relatives of the soldiers who died in action paid floral tributes to the Ranaviru Memmorial. Pix by Romesh Madusanka

Upeksha’s husband surrenders

21 Feb 2011

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The main suspect and spouse of UPFA MP Upeksha Swarnamali, Mahesh Chaaminda Walawegama who reportedly assaulted the MP causing injuries to her face has surrendered to the Mirihana police a short while ago, police sources told Daily Mirror online

UNP to withdraw Writ application

21 Feb 2011

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The UNP will withdraw the Writ application filed against the rejection of its nomination papers for the Maharagama Urban Council, if the Local Government elections in those areas are postponed by the Election Commissioner, General Secretary of the UNP Tissa Attanayake told Daily Mirror

OV Tamils remain stranded

21 Feb 2011

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Ten Sri Lankan asylum seekers involved in the 2009 Oceanic Viking stand-off remain stranded in emergency accommodation in Romania. The Immigration Department has conceded the Tamils - eight adults judged by ASIO to be security risks and two dependent children - could end up in indefinite detention on Christmas Island unless a third country agrees to take them in

Jumping the furthest

21 Feb 2011

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France's Teddy Tamgho celebrates after he broke his own triple jump indoor world record with a leap of 17.91 metres, during the French indoor athletics championships, in Aubiere, central France, on February 2011. The 21-year-old bettered his previous mark of 17.90 metres, set at last year's world indoor championships in Doha. AFP PHOTO

Ten murder suspects’ apprehended

21 Feb 2011

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Ten suspects wanted in connection with the murder of a 48 year old fisherman in Puttalam area were taken into custody by the Puttalam police.  The body of the victim was found dumped by the road side in the early hours of Sunday

A silent protest

21 Feb 2011

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Jaffna fishermen and their families held a silent protest in front of the Indian Consulate today against Indian fishermen straying into Sri Lankan fishing waters. The picture shows protesters in front of the Indian Consulate in Jaffna. Pix by Kavisuki and Thas

Alistair Burt arrives

21 Feb 2011

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister for South Asia of the British Government, Minister Alistair Burt arrived in Sri Lanka this morning. This is the first Ministerial visit to Sri Lanka under the current UK administration

Jaffna fishermen protest

21 Feb 2011

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A protest was organized by more than hundred Jaffna fishing families in front of the Indian consulate this morning against Indian fishermen straying into Sri Lankan fishing waters. The protestors were demanding that the Indian fishermen stop robbing their resources and driving them to starvation

V for Victory

21 Feb 2011

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A Bahraini man shows the V-sign for victory after spending the night in Pearl Square in the capital Manama, the focal point of bloody anti-regime demonstrations.

Provincial Police Commission

20 Feb 2011

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Eastern Provincial Council is to unilaterally establish the Provincial Police Commission stipulated in the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, despite the fact that the Government was yet to take steps to delegate the police powers to the Provincial Councils, sources said today

Sri Lanka beat Canada

20 Feb 2011

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Sri Lanka won the first “Group A” match against Canada by 210 runs at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium a short while ago

Stay away from protests

20 Feb 2011

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Sri Lankan expatriates in Middle Eastern countries have been requested to stay indoors and not to get involved in any of the demonstrations taking place, Deputy Minister of External Affairs Neomal Perera told Daily Mirror

Dry ration robbers arrested

20 Feb 2011

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Four suspects were taken into custody by the Mount Lavinia police for robbing a lorry with dry rations worth Rs.3 million which was bound to Akuressa, Greater Colombo DIG Daya Samaraweera said

Ban on props removed

20 Feb 2011

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To promote the World Cup and to encourage the cricketers the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mahinda Balasuriya has taken a decision to allow spectators to take posters, banners and other propaganda materials to World Cup venues following several appeals by the public

A bicycle parade

16 Feb 2011

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A bicycle parade organized by the Scouts of the Vavuniya Tamil Maha Vidyalaya to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Scouting in 2012 was held this morning from Vavuniya to Anuradhapura. Pix by Romesh Madushanka

High speed train service launched

16 Feb 2011

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The first high speed train service in Sri Lanka was launched between Galle and Matara a short while ago. The train service is expected to run at 100 Kmph between the two cities in  38 minutes

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