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Sri Lanka remittances rise to $3.8bn after civil war
Remittances sent home by Sri Lankan nationals overseas may rise to a record $3.8 billion in 2010, a central bank official said, adding that policy makers will ensure stability of the currency as the flows increase. MORE...
President condoles with British PM
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has sent a message of condolence to British Prime Minister David Cameron on the demise of his father. The message states the President is aware that Mr. Cameron always held his father in high esteem and often described him as his role model. MORE...
Bread prices go up
The price of a 450g loaf of bread has been increased by Rs. 3 with effect from midnight tonight, the Bakery owners association said a short while ago.
Blast at Vavuniya Army camp, one critical
A blast at the Arms storage at the Vavuniya Army camp has injured three soldiers, Army Spokesman Maj. Gen. Ubaya Medawala told Ada Derana. Vavuniya hospital sources said that one soldier is in critical condition. MORE...
No bus, train fare hike this year – Transport Minister
Transport Minister Kumara Welgama speaking to a group of reporters said that within this year there will be no hike in train or bus fares. He also added that within two years the Railway line to Jaffna will be completed.
Will flush out traitors within the ranks – Central Province DIG
Central Province DIG Pujitha Jayasundara speaking at an event in Dambulla said that the police need to flush out traitors within their ranks in order to serve the nation better. He added that if a person provides a tip on a criminal that person’s identity should be protected by the Police. MORE...
EXCLUSIVE: Dayasiri gives deadline for UNP
UNP MP Dayasiri Jayasekara speaking exclusively to Ada Derana today warned the UNP party leadership that if the crises within the party is not settled within a week he will sit as an independent MP in parliament. He added that 25 UNP MPs were prepared to do the same if the current trend is not changed. MORE...
WEF upgrades Lanka, Second biggest gainer in the world
The World Economic Forum has upgraded Sri Lanka’s global competitiveness ranking from 79th to 62nd place among 139 nations for the year 2010-2011. Sri Lanka showed a remarkable improvement of 17 places. MORE...
Former Canadian spy chief due in Lanka to tackle human smuggling
Canada is dispatching a former spy chief to Asia as a special envoy on human smuggling to help prevent more migrant ships from arriving on Canadian shores. He will visit Sri Lanka, Thailand and other countries to improve co-operation and information sharing. MORE...
Muslims contributed much to the progress – President
President Mahinda Rajapaksa in an Eid-ul-Fitr message states Sri Lanka’s Muslim community has contributed much to the progress of the Motherland, Sri Lankan Muslims have lived in harmony with people of other religions and ethnicities. MORE...
Ramazan to be celebrated tomorrow
Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate Ramazan festival tomorrow(10) as the new moon was sighted, the Grand Colombo Mosque said.
JVP files FR over Galle protest incident
The JVP today filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court over the arrest of MPs and members in Galle on August 12. Seven persons including JVP MPs Vijitha Herath and Arjuna Ranathunga filed the petition. MORE...
VIDEO: Speak the truth, Mervyn challenges media
Speaking for the first time after being reappointed as Deputy Minister, Mervyn Silva claimed that the government achieved a landmark victory. Silva also warned the media against revengeful journalism and reminded that the truth will win. MORE...
VIDEO: Will reveal shady car deal behind female MP crossover – Dayasiri
UNP MPs who voted for the amendment did so for benefits, UNP MP Dayasiri Jayasekara said at a press conference today. He added that he will reveal the number of cars that were given for the car sale owned by the husband of a certain female MP who voted in favour. MORE...
Next LG polls to be held under FPTP system - Keheliya
Next local government election will be held under the first past the post system(FPTP), Media Minister and Cabinet spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said a short while ago. According to the system the candidate with the highest number of formal votes is elected, it is the simplest system of voting and counting votes.
sports
Rooney might be dropped for trip to Everton
Reports in the British media suggest Wayne Rooney may be dropped for Manchester United’s trip to Everton as he deals with his latest personal scandal. MORE..
Federer, Djokovic breeze into U.S. Open semis
Roger Federe and Novak Djokovic defied high, swirling winds to reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open with convincing victories this morning. MORE..
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VIDEO: Eid Mubarak!
Muslims worldwide celebrate today Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan that required fasting from dawn to dusk aside from prayer and reflection. Sri Lankan Muslims today gathered at the Galle Face Green after a lapse of many years to attend Eid prayers. Pic by Pramodh Hinsara
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For their rights…
The JVP today filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court over the arrest of MPs and members in Galle on August 12. Seven persons including JVP MPs Vijitha Herath and Arjuna Ranathunga filed the petition. Pic by Pramodh Hinsara
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business
Top BPO specialist joins PCH
Colombo, September 2010: PC House Limited (PCH) announced the appointment of Ms. Deepthi Wickramasuriya as COO of Procifinity Ltd., a fully-owned subsidiary of PCH, with effect from 1st September 2010....
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Grant team ready to shine at Spikes 2010
Grant Group has, once again made it to the limelight with two of their talented youngsters making it to the international arena. Reshad Mohideen, Brands Director and Asela De Silva, Snr. English Copy Writer of Grant Group were the young talented individuals selected to represent Sri Lanka at the Spikes Asia Festival 2010....
MphasiS launches operations in Sri Lanka
MphasiS, a leading IT services provider launched its Global Delivery Center in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The center was formally inaugurated by Mr. Basil Rajapaksa, Hon. Minister of Economic Development, Government of Sri Lanka and Ganesh Ayyar, CEO MphasiS. MORE..
Powering ahead: Panasian Power acquires Manalwela Hydro Power Ltd - Expands power industry solutions portfolio
Panasian Power Pvt Limited (PAP) acquired Manelwala Hydropower, expanding its power generation portfolio and strengthening the company’s capacity to deliver green energy solutions to the Sri Lankan market....
- Janashakthi Insurance, the most profitable insurer in 1st half 2010
- Housing and building construction industry in Sri Lanka experience a first in ‘DESIGNER Roller Doors’
- Renuka Holdings posts Rs. 373 Mn for 2009/2010
- Seylan Bank fast tracks Housing Loans with launch of ‘Seylan Siri Nivasa’
- Ritzbury Powers 21st Junior National Squash Championships
- WSO2Con 2010 unveils in Colombo
- Bates duo represents Lanka at Young Spikes Media Contest
- Virtusa Named to Global Services 100 List for Third Consecutive Year
- SriLankan reduces loss and prepares for the future
- Cisco and SLIIT organize the Third National Cisco Skills Competition in Sri Lanka
Entertainment
Japanese Cultural Exhibition at Art Gallery
The Japanese Language Teacher’s Association of Sri Lanka and the Embassy of Japan will hold a Japanese Cultural Exhibition on 11th and 12th September 2010 at the National Art Gallery, No. 106, Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 07.....
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opinion
(Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka) If the Southern Opposition is dwindling or dying, the Northern Opposition is deluded and in deep denial. These wings or streams of the Opposition seem to be marginalising themselves to the point of irrelevance. In a new interview, lawyer and civil society activist Sumanthiran, billed as ...
Constitutional Change and the Moribund Opposition
(Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka) Sri Lanka’s experience with Constitutions is not a happy tale. The first and best, or at least the one that was preceded by the most extensive consultations, the Soulbury Constitution, proved ineffective in the face of Sinhala Only. The second, the Sirimavo Bandaranaike (or Colvin R de Silva) Constitution, which ...
On ‘monarchizing’ mechanisms and afterlife blues
(By Malinda Seneviratne):: When I read objections to the 18th Amendment I am amused. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu, in an article published in the Daily Mirror (September 4, 2010) titled ‘The 18th Amendment: Constitutional reform as the consolidation of power’ prefaces his objection thus...... ...
