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Blessings for the President

24 Jan 2010

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An event was organized at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium this morning to invoke blessings for President Mahinda Rajapakse’s victory at the upcoming presidential election. The President is seen here at the event. Pix Chandana Perera

CBK extends support to Fonseka

24 Jan 2010

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Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga extended support to Sarath Fonseka a short while ago. The General traveled to Horagolla this morning to meet Mrs. Kumaratunga. Meanwhile a bus carrying journalists on their way to cover the event was detained by police.

Another candidate backs Fonseka

24 Jan 2010

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Presidential candidate Aithurus M. Illias withdrew from the race for the Presidency today and extended support to General Sarath Fonseka on the grounds that he has assured communal harmony. Illias is a former SLMC MP for the Jaffna District.

Awaiting aid

24 Jan 2010

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Haitians wait in line for food and water distribution as a U.S. Navy helicopter lands in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.  REUTERS

Army refutes charges on final war

24 Jan 2010

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Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya adressing troops who were involved in the final battle against the LTTE, refuted charges leveled against the troops who took part in the operation against the LTTE leadership.

Police warn will shoot on sight

23 Jan 2010

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The police have warned that they will be compelled to shoot on sight if any group or individual ignores the law and attempts to incite violence during the Presidential elections. The police also said there are no immediate plans to have a police curfew during the elections.

Lankan boat found off Tamil Nadu

23 Jan 2010

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A Sri Lankan fibreglass boat was found abandoned off Dhanushkodi coast today, raising suspicion that it was probably used by some militants to reach the coast, Tamil Nadu police said today.

Karu’s wife’s house searched

23 Jan 2010

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Supportive displays..

23 Jan 2010

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Supporters of the common opposition candidate General Sarath Fonseka are seen on the streets of Nawala this afternoon. Campaigning for the presidential election will end at midnight today. pics by Waruna Wanniarachchi.

Obama wants 'answers' from China

23 Jan 2010

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US President Barack Obama is "troubled" by cyberattacks on Internet titan Google and wants answers from China, the White House said.

Stars perform at Haiti benefit concert

23 Jan 2010

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A benefit concert for the victims of the Haiti earthquake, hosted by George Clooney and featuring Jay-Z and Madonna, is taking place.

China rejects US internet criticism

23 Jan 2010

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IPL to get attractive...

23 Jan 2010

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Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Lalit Kumar Modi (C) and  Bollywood actress and 'Kings XI Punjab' cricket team co-owner Priety Zinta (L) and fellow actress and 'Rajasthan Royals' co-owner Shilpa Shetty (R) attend a press conference in Mumbai where new entertainment initiatives were planned to attract more fans into the IPL fold.  AFP

Over 300,000 fake ballot papers

23 Jan 2010

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The police have received information that around 300,000 fake ballot papers are circulating around the country and sought public support to crack down on its distribution. The police are trying to identify where the fake ballot papers are being distributed.

Two Tamils sentenced in US

23 Jan 2010

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Two Canadian men who pleaded guilty in a plot to acquire anti-aircraft missiles and other military equipment for the Tamil Tigers rebel group in Sri Lanka were sentenced on Friday to 26 and 14 years in prison.

Demanding access

22 Jan 2010

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A group of opposition members of parliament staged a protest in Vavuniya today after they were denied access to the IDP camps in the area. Picture shows parliamentarian Mano Ganeshan gesturing after he was denied access. Pic by Romesh Madushanka  

Actress claims fans being misled

22 Jan 2010

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Upeksha Swarnamali of ‘Paba’ fame claims fans of the television series are being made to believe she is back to continue her role. She insists she had not returned since she was removed from the series following her decision to support Sarath Fonseka.

New use for a jetliner

22 Jan 2010

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The Tourism Ministry together with the Sri Lanka Navy launched the opening of a jetliner at the Colombo port which will now be available for weddings and other public functions. The jetliner was used by the navy during the war. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana 

Burnt to the ground

22 Jan 2010

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General Secretary Tiran Alles came under grenade attack this morning. Seen in the picture is former President Chandrika Bandaranayke surveying the damaged area. Pics by Kithsiri De Mel

Sri Lankan stocks close 0.34-pct higher

22 Jan 2010

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Stocks closed 0.3 percent higher Friday as investors awaited presidential polls on January 26 and December quarter results also started to trickle in. The All Share Price Index closed at 3,531.73, up 12.02 points, while the Milanka index of more liquid stocks slipped 0.10 percent (3.93 points) to close at 4,044.83.

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