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India inagurates Visa Application Centre of the High Commission of India, Sri Lanka in Kandy

The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka H.E. Ashok K. Kantha inaugurated the India Visa Application Centre (IVAC) of the High Commission of India, Sri Lanka in Kandy today. The Chief Guest on this occasion was H.E. Tikiri Kobbekaduwa, Governor of Central Province and the Guest of Honour was the Hon. Sarath Ekanayake, Chief Minister of Central Province.

[General] IOM Delivers Emergency Aid to Flood Victims

IOM is delivering tents, tarpaulins, and other relief items to thousands of people affected by ongoing flooding, rain, and landslides in 13 of the country’s 25 districts. ...
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[General] ‘Smoking Cubicles’ Everywhere – ‘Mathata Thitha’ Only To Shield TV Scenes

The main propaganda programmes of the Rajapakse regime was ‘Mathata Thitha’ (Halt to intoxication) and ‘restrain from smoking.’ However, these programmes have proved to be mere media spectacles as production of liquor and cigarettes has increased when compared with the past years. Also, a programme has been launched to increase sale of cigarettes and liquor....
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[General] Rajapakse Family – The New Owners Of Insurance Corporation

It is reported that Insurance Corporation of Sri Lanka is to be bought by Gotabhaya Rajapakse. The deal is to be carried out through Harry Jayawardene, who had bought 49% of the shares of the Corporation that belonged to ‘Lanka Hospitals (Apollo Hospital). Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapakse would be handed over these shares by Mr. Harry Jayawardene....
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[General] Dhanuna hiding in Lanka

The son-in-law of General Sarath Fonseka, Dhanuna Tilakaratne is still hiding in Sri Lanka and has not fled the country as was speculated at times, police spokesman Priyashantha Jayakody said. ...
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[General] JHU and NFF to commence fight against implementation of Indo-Lanka Accord

Constituent parties of the governing UPFA, the JHU and the NFF, have decided to declare war against the government if it plans to implement clause sin the Indo-Lanka Accord signed between India and Sri Lanka in1987 where police and land powers would be vested with the Provincial Councils....
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[General] One of the President’s friendly drivers appointed as Rupavahini Director General

Newly appointed Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) Chairman Sarath Kongahage has appointed a driver as a deputy director general of the institution. Driver G.D. Somapala has been appointed as a director general of SLRC....
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[General] Ten injured in grenade attack in Rakwana

At least 10 persons were injured in a grenade attack on a group of persons who were watching TV in a line room in Rakwana today evening, Police said. ...
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[General] Held with fake dollar note at airport

A Sri Lankan born Canadian national was nabbed at the Katunayake International Airport when he attempted to cash a fake $100 note, police said. ...
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[General] PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO COMBAT PEOPLE SMUGGLING

The Australian Government today welcomed the passage of legislation to significantly strengthen Australia’s people smuggling laws....
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Sri Lankan doctoral student at AIT (Thailand) receives Asia-Pacific Entrepreneur Award

Mr. Nayana D.P. Dehigama, a doctoral student of School of Management (SOM) of Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), has won the third Asia-Pacific Young Entrepreneur Award. The awards were announced at the 24th conference of the Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI), which concluded on 7 July 2010 at Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Galle-Matara Railway Sold To Indian Company. Workers Are Being Transferred

It is reported that the construction of the new rail track parallel to the existing Galle-Matara rail track and rehabilitation of the latter were handed over to an Indian company.

No issue if Mahinda Rajapaksa continues as an Executive Prime Minister – Vasudeva

Democratic Left Front Leader parliamentarian Vasudeva Nanayakkara said that the Leftist parties were not opposed to Mahinda Rajapaksa functioning as the head of state, but that he should do so after creating an Executive Prime Ministerial post that is responsible to parliament.

Economists visiting Sri shocked by Wimal’s actions

Finance Minister and Economic Development Ministry Secretary Dr. P.B. Jayasundera has informed Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa that economists representing international organizations who have arrived in the country to explore the possibilities of granting aid to the country, have been shocked a petrified by NFF Leader and Wimal Weerawansa’s protest outside the UN launched on the 6th, sources from the Finance Ministry said.

Work from home, UN tells officials in Sri Lanka

UN officials in Sri Lanka Wednesday told employees to stay home to avoid a pro-government protest outside their offices.

US backs UN in Sri Lanka war crimes dispute

The United States on Tuesday stood behind UN chief Ban Ki-moon and his advisory panel on war crimes allegations in Sri Lanka, where protesters including a cabinet minister surrounded the UN office.

UK fraudster appointed as Minister Mervyn’s Public Relations officer

President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s closest political ally, deputy minister Mervyn Silva has appointed a serious fraudster charged in a UK Crown court as his Public Relations Officer (PRO).

Government Behind 'Skirmish' At UN Office

It has been revealed that the protest which was held in front of UN office complex Colombo was conducted with an overall awareness of the government. This came to the notice after a journalist recorded a threat made to a police officer by the Defense Secretary over the phone.

Murali to retire from Tests

Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan will retire from all international test cricket after the first Test against India that is scheduled to be played in Galle from July 18 to 22.

Official hand-over of European Union funded projects in Ampara

The European Union will officially hand-over to the Government and people of Sri Lanka two projects at a total cost of LKR 6.3 billion in the Ampara District on 6th July 2010.
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