Ven. Amila Thero out on bail

08 Jan 2010

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The Venerable Dambara Amila Thero who was arrested two weeks ago on charges of taking money to send labour abroad for employment, was released by the Horana Magistrate on bail today.

For the forces..

08 Jan 2010

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Groups of youth were seen collecting funds for the troops with the “Api Wenuwen Api Foundation” in several areas of Colombo yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

UN commission to probe Sri Lanka

08 Jan 2010

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UN Secretary-General Ban ki-moon has informed the Government of Sri Lanka that he is considering appointing a Commission of Experts to advise him further and to assist the Government in taking measures to address possible violations of human rights.

Lanka slams Alston over remarks

07 Jan 2010

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The government has slammed the UN Special Rapporteur Prof. Philip Alston for making public, findings of a 3 member panel probing the controversial Channel 4 video even before Sri Lanka could respond to the revelations.

Alston says Lanka video authentic

07 Jan 2010

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Three independent experts have concluded that a videotape aired last August showing the execution of suspected LTTE cadres allegedly by the Lankan military is authentic, the special rapporteur of the UN Philip Alston told reporters at the UN a short while ago. VIDEO

President takes campaign to Monaragala

07 Jan 2010

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  A UPFA meeting was held in Monaragala this evening, which was attended by President Rajapaksa and organized by Sunil Dayasiri Jayasinghe. Seen here is President Rajapaksa garnering applause from the supporters who attended the rally. Pics by Pradeep Dilrukshana.  

Protesting for democracy

07 Jan 2010

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Meeting the Bishop

07 Jan 2010

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Pakistani nabbed at BIA with heroin

07 Jan 2010

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A Pakistani national was arrested at the Bandaranayke International Airport (BIA) today for attempting to smuggle heroin which he swallowed after packing it neatly into condoms.

Fonseka claims extra security rejected

07 Jan 2010

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Presidential Candidate General Sarath Fonseka has been denied extra security for his Presidential Campaign. According to Fonseka the security recommended by the Elections Commissioner to him as a Presidential candidate has been rejected by the President.

PTA prisoners continue hunger strike

07 Jan 2010

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 group of prisoners arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) are continuing a peaceful hunger strike, demanding a general amnesty, Prisons commissioner, Major General V. R. Silva told Daily Mirror online.

HICORP director arrested, remanded

07 Jan 2010

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Colombo Fort Magistrate Ms. K. S. Lanka Jayaratne today remanded until January 20 a suspect of HICORP, a company allegedly owned by the son-in-law of Presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka.  

HP Packs Mini PCs With More Hardware, Software

07 Jan 2010

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Praying for Victory

07 Jan 2010

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Japan, NZ meet over whaling clash

07 Jan 2010

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Japan, NZ meet over whaling clash

Making a point

07 Jan 2010

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Batti Mayor likely to back Fonseka

07 Jan 2010

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Batticaloa Mayor Sivageetha Prabakaran, a former TMVP member who later joined the SLFP, has had talks with presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka and is expected to extend support to him for the upcoming polls.

Under attack

07 Jan 2010

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LTTE leader Prabhakaran’s father dies

07 Jan 2010

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