AdaDerana RSS http://www.adaderana.lk/rss.php AdaDerana RSS en-us Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:12:53 +0530That’s me… http://www.adaderana.lk http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid= Former President of Sri Lanka Mrs Chandrika Bandaranayake Kumaratunga visited ‘Rajatha Dekma’ photographic exhibition held at the National Art Gallery, Colombo organised by Sudath Silva. She had a opportunity to have a glimpse of her photographs taken by Sudath Silva during her tenure at the office as Executive President of Sri Lanka. Mrs. Kumaratunga is seen here with Sudath Silva admiring photos of past Sri Lankan Presidents including her own photos taken by their official photographer Sudath Silva. Pic by Nishanka De Silva Giving back to those who gave… http://www.adaderana.lk http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid= President Mahinda Rajapksa, who is also the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces handed over Ranajayapura mega housing scheme to the war heroes. At a ceremony held at Ipalogma, the President handed over keys of 100 houses to their owners. Pic by Nalin Hewapathirana Campaigns on the way… http://www.adaderana.lk http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid= Posters were seen today morning along the streets in Colombo supporting President Mahinda Rajapaksa for the upcoming Presidential Elections. Sri Lanka is all set for a Presidential election in January next year. While President Mahinda Rajapaksa signed a proclamation about the polls on Monday afternoon, the date of the election – most likely January 23 – is yet to be formally announced. Pic by Pramodh Hinsara VIDEO: Can Do? http://www.adaderana.lk http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid= If the masses expect something that will benefit them, he will always extend his cooperation to achieve it, said retired Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka when the media questioned him on his way to a function at the Taj Samudra Hotel this morning. General Fonseka delivered the keynote address at the Institute of Certified Professional Managers1st Annual Conference, with the theme “Managing with a ‘Can Do’ Approach”. Pic by D. Banduwardena Serbian Police detain 9 over alleged war crimes 2010-03-13 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7486 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7486 BELGRADE, Serbia (AP): Serbian police have detained nine former paramilitary fighters suspected of killing civilians and looting homes during the Kosovo war, a war crimes prosecutor said Saturday. READ MORE... Magnitude-6 quake strikes Indonesias West Papua 2010-03-13 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7485 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7485 Jakarta, March 13, 2010: A magnitude-6 earthquake struck the eastern Indonesian province of West Papua before midday Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of injury or damage, geophysicists said. READ MORE... Australia sends back Tamil asylum seekers 2010-03-13 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7484 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7484 The federal government has begun returning Tamil asylum seekers to Sri Lanka, amid signs that the threat to minority groups there and in Afghanistan is easing. READ MORE... Sunday Leader in contempt of court - media report 2010-03-13 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7483 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7483 BBC: The Supreme Court in Sri Lanka has issued notice to the editor of a pro-opposition English weekly to explain the reasons for publishing an article regarded as contempt of court. READ MORE... Harassed by cops, Lankan woman attempts suicide 2010-03-13 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7481 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7481 INDIA (Times of India): Shantidevi (name changed), a Sri Lankan refugee, committed self-immolation after a S-I allegedly outraged her modesty inside the police station in Karur on March 7. READ MORE... A UNF Govt. will release Fonseka, give him his due place - UNP 2010-03-13 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7480 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7480 When a United National Front (UNF) government is formed after the general elections, the United National Party (UNP) as the main constituent of the UNF, will arrange for the release of General (retired) Sarath Fonseka, states a media release by the UNP. READ MORE... UN intervention sought in Rizana case 2010-03-12 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7479 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7479 RIYADH: The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is to seek the United Nations High Commissioners intervention in resolving the case of a Sri Lankan maid who has been in prison since 2005 on allegations that she murdered a Saudi baby in her care. READ MORE... Govt. to appoint committee to probe terrorism: HR Minister 2010-03-12 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7478 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7478 The government is to appoint a committee to analyse the cause for terrorism in the island. It will go into the root causes for separatism to raise its head here and recommend ways to prevent such instances from recurring in future, said Disaster Management and Human Rights Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe. READ MORE... Is the Govt. trying to bring in another JRJ type constitution, asks Tilvin 2010-03-12 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7477 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7477 Though the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) is firmly against any sort of foreign interference in the countrys internal affairs, it is also against the dual approach taken by the Government in dealing with international issues, says the partys General Secretary Tilvin Silva. READ MORE... Anomas petition seeking Fonsekas release listed by Appeal Court 2010-03-12 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7476 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7476 The petition filed by detained General (retired) Sarath Fonsekas wife Anoma Fonseka, moving courts that he be produced in open courts has been listed by the Court of Appeal. READ MORE... Sri Lanka garners support against U.N. probe: Report 2010-03-12 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7475 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7475 UNITED NATIONS (IPS): Sri Lanka, which won a grueling decades-long battle against one of the worlds most ferocious terrorist organisations last May, has scored a diplomatic victory in its ongoing war of words with the United Nations. READ MORE... VIDEO: Fonseka Court Martial on March 16 at Navy HQ 2010-03-11 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7469 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7469 Rtd. Gen. Sarath Fonseka will be brought before a Court Martial on March 16 and 17. The Court Martial comprises a three member panel. The Court Martial will take place at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo 1. MORE... Hillary, Miliband are Moons puppeteers, says Champika R. 2010-03-11 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7467 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7467 USAs Hillary Clinton and Britains David Miliband are the people from behind who are pulling the strings for United Nations Secretary General Ban-ki Moon, said Environment Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka this morning. READ MORE... Largest ever heroin bust from Chilaw 2010-03-11 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7466 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7466 The largest haul of heroin ever to be nabbed in Sri Lanka was reported last night by Police from Muthupanthiya, Chilaw, Police spokesman told Ada Derana. He added that over 40 kgs of heroin were discovered after a tip-off to police by a man who was arrest at the airport on March 6 for possession of heroin. MORE... Advise State media to be impartial, SC directs Attorney General 2010-03-11 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7465 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7465 The Supreme Court this morning (March 10) directed the Attorney General to advise the State media to be impartial when broadcasting news and or programmes during the run-up to the General Elections. READ MORE.... VIDEO: Legal expert team led by Former CJ to counter Fonseka allegations 2010-03-11 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7464 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7464 A team of legal experts including Former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva are working towards legal countering the allegation against Rtd. Gen. Sarath Fonseka and his detention, JVP MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake said at a press briefing today. MORE... No water at Cardiology Unit, Colombo: Problem rectified, says Director 2010-03-11 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7463 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7463 The Cardiology Unit of the National Hospital in Colombo has been inconvenienced by the unavailability of water since yesterday (March 10) and several operations had been cancelled due to it, a relative of a patient who had visited the Unit at 6.30 am today told Adaderana. READ MORE.... End witch hunt against media and NGOs, urge HRW, AI 2010-03-11 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7462 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7462 (New York) - The Sri Lankan government should end its harassment of journalists and activists and take steps against those making threats, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said in a joint statement today. READ MORE... Exiled journalists who return will be offered protection 2010-03-11 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7461 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7461 In a meeting with a CPJ delegation today, Sri Lankan Attorney General Mohan Peiris said he was prepared to offer protection to any of the nation’s journalists who return to the country from exile. MORE... SLAF Cycle race ends 2010-03-10 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7459 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7459 The Sri Lanka Air Force Cycle Race Guwan Hanmuda Papedi Sawariya with Derana concluded today with Dileepa Prabath of the Army clinching the overall championship. The race was an overall 459km long and spread over 3 days. MORE... Thurulie receives LEED Platinum Green Building Certification 2010-03-13 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7482 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7482 MAS Intimates Thurulie, the iconic eco-manufacturing facility of MAS Holdings was awarded LEED (Platinum) certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). Seylan Bank records Rs. 543.301 Mn. Profit after Tax in 2009 2010-03-11 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7472 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7472 Seylan Bank recorded a Rs. 543.301Mn Profit after Tax for 2009 representing an increase of 250% over the previous financial year. During the same period, the Banks cost-to-income ratio showed a marked improvement decreasing from 75.79% to 67.82%. Stylish surprises and special deals as Elephant Reach celebrates 4th Anniversary 2010-03-11 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7471 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7471 Its time to pop the Champagne at Hotel Elephant Reach, Yala as the property approaches its fourth year anniversary. To mark the occasion, the resort is offering a range of special promotions in celebration of its fourth year anniversary. The Sri Lanka Telecom Summit 2010 closes with outstanding success 2010-03-11 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7470 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7470 With over 200 attendees from around the country present throughout the day, the Sri Lanka Telecom Summit held this week in Colombo provided a great showcase of the countrys dynamic telecommunications market. Sri Lanka cricket captain Sangakkara to energize Viva 2010-03-11 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7468 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7468 Viva, a brand of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare - Sri Lanka, (part of, GlaxoSmithKline PLC.) recently announced its renewed partnership with Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara, at a media conference held in Colombo. DHL Express opens new Air-side Gateway Facility at BIA 2010-03-10 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7460 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7460 DHL Express today announced the opening of its new Air-side Gateway Facility inside the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake -Terminal 3. The new DHL Gateway in Sri Lanka is one of the best in South Asia having the latest technology and material handling equipments. MORE... The Battle of Two Cities - with bat and ball 2010-03-12 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7474 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7474 The annual Battle of Two Cities the seventh big match between St. Aloysius Galle and Rahula College, Matara begins today (March 12) at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Visakhas Udara clinches Age Group Swimming Championship for 11th consecutive year 2010-03-09 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7448 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7448 Udara Cumaratunga of Jayathilake House was hailed as the Under 19 age group Champion at the Visakha Vidyalaya Inter House Swimming Meet 2010 held recently. Weerasooriya House triumphs at Visakha’s Inter-House Swimming Meet 2010-03-08 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7434 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7434 Weerasooriya House emerged champions, with 363 points, at Visakha Vidyalaya’s annual Inter House Swimming Meet held at the School’s Swimming Complex recently. Dawes House (346 points) and Dias House (324 points) were adjudged second and third respectively. READ MORE... FMDerana is media sponsor for SLAF Cycle Safari 2010 2010-03-04 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7400 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7400 The Sri Lanka Air Force Cycle Safari 2010 organised by the Sri Lanka Cycle Federation will be flagged off on March 08 Monday. The media sponsor this time round for this event is FMDerana. Europe Laughs at the Goethe-Institut 2010-03-11 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7473 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7473 The Goethe-Institut in co-operation with the European Union Delegation in Sri Lanka will showcase a selection of European films from 15 20 March 2010. VIDEO: Roo Chaya 2010 by Devi Balika shutterbugs 2010-03-09 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7444 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7444 A two day photographic exhibition titled Roo Chaya 2010 is being held at the Devi Balika Vidyalaya at Borella in Colombo. Oscars face unusual problem – lack of stars 2010-03-06 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7418 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7418 In many ways, Hollywood could hardly have come up with a more gripping script for this year’s Oscars. Japanese Kyogen dramas at Kelaniya University 2010-02-24 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7317 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7317 The Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka and the Drama and Theatre and Image Arts Unit of the University of Kelaniya in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan will stage three Japanese dramas in Sinhala.