http://www.adaderana.lk/rss.php AdaDerana RSS en-us 2012-02-04T22:28:17+05:30 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:02:53 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16797 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16797 A body of a woman has been found floating in the Diyawannawa Oya near the Polduwa bridge in Kumbukgahaduwa today (February 4), the Welikada police stated. MORE.. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:08:36 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16796 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16796 A four year old girl died in an accident after a speeding van lost control and crashed into a tree on the Padeniya-Anuradhapura road in Mahawa today (February 4), police stated. Six others were critically injured in the incident and were rushed to the Kurunegala hospital. MORE.. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:05:00 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16795 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16795 President Mahinda Rajapakse marked Sri Lanka’s national day on Saturday by appealing to the country to show “strength and courage” in the face of a worsening global economic crisis. MORE.. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:58:02 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16794 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16794 The Delhi Daredevils bought Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardena for US $1.4million in the Indian Premier League player auction while spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan was bought for US $220,000 by the Royal Challengers Bangalore. MORE.. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:36:09 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16793 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16793 One person was killed and four others were critically injured when a vehicle drove off the road and crashed into a tree in the Valaichchenai area in Batticaloa, police stated. MORE.. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:24:12 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16792 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16792 Executive powers will not be used to go against the wishes of the people, the President stated in his Independence Day speech while adding that he the government is committed towards good governance and the independence of the judiciary system. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:56:36 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16791 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16791 Parliament is the most suitable institution to find solutions to the National issue while all parties should unite to do so, President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated in his Independence Day message. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:21:50 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16790 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16790 The freedom to make decisions regarding the country and the people has been achieved and to watch that freedom being strengthened within the public is something to rejoice, President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated in his Independence Day message. MORE.. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:23:35 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16789 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16789 The Mahiyangana Kandy road has been closed from Ududumbara due to a land slide. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, Police stated. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:01:55 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16788 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16788 A suspect who was arrested on charges of cannabis possession died at the Akkaraipattu Magistrate court today. Akkaraipattu Police had arrested the forty year old man today morning for the possession of cannabis. MORE... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:03:55 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16787 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16787 Sri Lanka is encouraging cruise ship stop overs as an addition to its booming post-war tourism boom, a statement said here on Friday. MORE... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:05:12 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16786 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16786 Sri Lanka’s central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate for the first time in five years and asked commercial banks to reduce lending in the face of a worsening trade deficit. MORE... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:02:16 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16785 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16785 Sri Lankan economy is growing very strongly, the decision to devalue the Rupee is a step in the right direction, the International Monetary Fund said today. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:04:31 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16784 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16784 A Tamil group is planning to protest a visit by the Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Australia former admiral Thisara Samarasinghe. The High Commissioner will be visiting the Christian Congregation Australia Church tomorrow, Saturday, February 4, Australian media reports. MORE... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:47:07 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16783 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16783 The Court of Appeal today granted approval to hold hearings on the petition filed by the relatives of missing activists, Lalith Kumar Weeraraj and Kugan Muruganathan, requesting that they be produced before the court. MORE.. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:56:35 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16782 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16782 Sri Lanka’s envoy to Australia says it fully supports the nomination of a military officer to a UN body advising Ban Ki-moon. Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe says Major General Shavendra Silva is a man of “outstanding calibre” and an appropriate choice for the UN Advisory Group on Peacekeeping Operations. MORE... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:31:36 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16781 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16781 All Ceylon Railway General Employees’ Union warns that the government will have to face more strike actions in the future if it continues to “deceive” railway workers. MORE.. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:28:15 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16779 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16779 (VIDEO) Police said today that investigations have commenced into the alleged abduction of the brother of the Kolonnawa Urban Council Chairman. Police spokesman SP Ajith Rohana states that so far no clear information has been received regarding the incident. MORE.. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:59:52 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16778 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16778 The United Nations Human Rights Council should address the lack of accountability for wartime abuses in Sri Lanka during its March 2012 session, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to Human Rights Council (HRC) member countries and observers today. MORE... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:37 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16777 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16777 A 26 year old youth has died in the first fatal accident on the Southern Expressway this morning. According to police the victim’s car had skidded off the road near the 21st post near Kalutara. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:37 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=15391 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=15391 Anchor, Fonterra’s flagship brand, recently launched a quest to find Achievers across the island through the Anchor Achievers Challenge. The challenge explores various aspects of children’s mental and physical abilities, with the aim of inspiring children to be the best they can be and celebrate the “achiever” in each and every child...... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:37 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=15390 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=15390 Sayerlack founded in 1954, the innovative Italian wood solutions product available in Sri Lanka through JAT Holdings, has become the first brand in the world to obtain the CATAS – WKI Premium Plus Certificate...... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:37 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=15305 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=15305 ASUS BC-12B1LT is a powerful and energy-saving Blu-ray Disc drive capable of reading from 12X BD format and writing to 16X DVD±R format, is now available in Sri Lanka. With OTS strategy, it assures the best burning quality...... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:37 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=15303 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=15303 MARKSS HEALTHCARE, a fast growing pharmaceuticals company in Sri Lanka successfully conducted another session of a series of workshops to educate pharmacists of Osusala on the responsibilities in dispensing steroids...... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:37 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=15302 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=15302 Janashakthi Insurance launches yet another revolutionary policy with the launch of Janashakthi Livestock Insurance Policy..... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:37 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=15301 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=15301 Intel Sri Lanka together with the Ministry of Education signed an Addendum for the donation of an additional 100 Classmate PCs to the World Ahead Program. This Addendum is a continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2008 for the donation of 500 PCs to be set up across the country..... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:37 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=15480 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=15480 Mercy Malaysia today handed over to the local authorities in Sri Lanka a divisional hospital which will provide health care services to the people in Jaffna. MORE.. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:37 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=13023 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=13023 An Aaron Ramsey goal was enough to see Arsenal take all three points against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium a short while ago. The loss severely dampens United’s record 19th title bid as they face second placed Chelsea at Old Trafford next week with a slender three point lead. MORE.. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:37 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=10261 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=10261 Melbourne, Oct 20 (PTI): He has “forgiven and forgotten” former umpire Darrell Hair but Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan says the chucker jibe that came from Australia’s ex-Prime Minister John Howard still rankles him. READ MORE.... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:37 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9154 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9154 Sri Lanka’s legendary batsman C. I. Gunasekera, who turned 90 this month passed away today. Conroy Ievers Gunasekara (born July 14, 1920) was a Sri Lankan first-class cricketer prior to his country being granted Test status. MORE... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:37 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16670 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16670 Ashanti de Alvis wins Best Female Singer (Gold), Most Creative Act and Best Pop Act of Asia (Silver) at Indigo Music Awards, South Asia’s 1st Music awards. MORE.. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:37 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16659 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16659 Nominations for the 84th annual Academy Awards were announced this morning. Mystique herself -- Jennifer Lawrence, who was nominated last year for best actress -- made the announcement with Academy president Tom Sherak. MORE.. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:37 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16644 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16644 As with a singer like Antony Hegarty (of Antony and the Johnsons) or Iris Dement, what strikes you first about Bhi Bhiman’s music is his voice — a keening, gender-neutral yawp that’s as earthy as it is ethereal, as puckish as it is wise. MORE.. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:37 +0530 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16615 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=16615 The US $50,000 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature which celebrates the richness and diversity of South Asian writing was awarded to Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka, for his novel Chinaman at the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival. MORE..