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Taking a jumbo wash

16 Feb 2011

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The picture shows an elephant being washed this morning in preparation for the “Nawam Maha Perahera” scheduled to commence this afternoon from the Gangarama temple in Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A licence to kill and sleep

16 Feb 2011

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A tabby cat named Larry rests in a room at number 10 Downing Street in London February 15, 2011.   Downing Street has a new occupant  -- a street-smart character with a licence to kill. Larry, a four-year-old tabby, has been brought in to the British Prime Minister's residence to clean up a gang of dirty rats who have been openly parading in front of the TV cameras. REUTERS

No LTTE in TN - Indian police

16 Feb 2011

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There is no presence of operatives of the banned LTTE in Tamil Nadu, asserted Director General of Police Letika Saran. She told reporters in Tiruchi that the police have confirmed that there were no LTTE elements in Tamil Nadu in the wake of an alert on the threat to political leaders in the state

“Obeth Rateh Sangwardanaya”

15 Feb 2011

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WRC Rally

15 Feb 2011

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Mikko Hirvonen and co-driver Jarmo Lehtinen of Finland steer their Ford Fiesta RS during the eighth stage of the WRC Rally of Sweden in Lesjoefors, north of Karlstad, 2011. AFP PHOTO

English compulsory for University

15 Feb 2011

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The decision to make English compulsory for university entrance from this year is a grave challenge to a student’s right to free education, the Ceylon Teachers Service Union (CTSU) said today

Indian fishermen apprehended

15 Feb 2011

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More than ninety Indian fishermen were apprehended and handed over to the area police by Sri Lankan fishermen in Point Pedro a short while ago Point Pedro police told Daily Mirror online

Street children off the streets

15 Feb 2011

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A committee has been appointed to assess the situation of street children and propose as to what could be done about the number of street children in the country, the National Child Protection Authourity (NCPA) said today

No show by railway employees

15 Feb 2011

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Railway employees will not take part in the official opening of the Galle-Matara railway line which will take place tomorrow since the Government had chosen to contract with Indian company as opposed to local railway employees to build the tracks

Assets and Liabilities

15 Feb 2011

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The Local Government election candidates of the Jathika Hela Urumaya for the Colombo District today handed over their Assets and Liabilities reports to the election authorities. The picture shows JHU member Udaya Gammanpila after the handing over of the reports. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

IUSF convener gets bail

14 Feb 2011

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The Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) convener Sanjeewa Bandara was released on bail a short while ago, the IUSF said

Buses refuse to stop strike

14 Feb 2011

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Private bus operators in Kalutara and Panadura vowed to continue with their strike until authorities remand those responsible for the clash that took place between bus operators from both areas last week

Make a clear statement on CPC

14 Feb 2011

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The main opposition UNP today called on the Minister Petroleum Resources to make a clear public statement whether there is a move to convert the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) into a company

Nine hundred IDPs to be transferred

14 Feb 2011

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Government has decided to transfer about 900 Internally Displaced Persons ( IDPs) who were living in Punthottam and Sidambarapuram IDP camps to Kilinochchi and Mulaithivu, the Vavuniya government agent said

Lantern Festival

13 Feb 2011

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People release sky lanterns to celebrate the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival in Pingxi, Taipei County. Believers gathered to release sky lanterns as a form of prayer for good luck and blessings. The tradition of releasing lanterns began during the Ching Dynasty when bands of outlaws frequently raided villages, forcing local residents to seek refuge in the mountains. The lanterns were signals used by the village watchmen to inform the refugee

Eye care

13 Feb 2011

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The Sri Lanka Optometric Association today held a free eye clinic in light of their 50th Anniversary in Pettah. The picture shows an eye specialist treating one of the patients at the free clinic this afternoon. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Low voter turnout predicted

13 Feb 2011

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Election monitors today predicted that the voter turnout at the upcoming Local Government elections will be lower than usual due to the recent floods and the peoples mistrust in the election process

ATM mastermind arrested

13 Feb 2011

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A Ukraine national believed to be the brains behind illegally withdrawing cash from automatic teller machines with the help of two Sri Lankans was apprehended by the Criminal Investigation Department at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

Don’t blame the opposition

13 Feb 2011

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The people should not blame the opposition anymore if they vote for the ruling UPFA at the forthcoming local government election, UNP Kurunegala District MP Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said today

Army to intensify arresting deserters

13 Feb 2011

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The Army will intensify the island wide search to arrest army deserters, while 11 officers and 4816 army personnel have come forward during the concessionary period given by the army to leave lawfully, Military spokesman Major General Ubaya Madawela told Daily Mirror online

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