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Lankan army to return lands of Tamils of Indian origin - Rao 3 Sep 2010 03:12:05 GMT Sri Lanka has assured New Delhi that its army will return the land of the displaced Tamils of Indian.. |
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Sri Lanka`s Marxist union to commence discussions with other unions on winning salary demands 3 Sep 2010 03:12:05 GMT Sri Lanka`s Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) affiliated National Trade Union Center (NT.. |
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Amendments not to solve the problems or bring victories to the country SL - JVP (MP) Tilvin Silva 3 Sep 2010 03:12:05 GMT 18th Constitutional Amendment is presented neither to solve any problems of the country nor to brin.. |
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The abolition of term-limit 3 Sep 2010 03:12:05 GMT The UNP has decided to oppose the proposed constitutional amendments in Parliament. Its consternatio.. |
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SLFP preserved Sri Lankan identity - President 3 Sep 2010 03:12:05 GMT The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) preserved and protected the true Sri Lankan identity in the face .. |
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Indian investor interest in Sri Lanka growing, says Rajapaksa 3 Sep 2010 03:12:05 GMT .. |
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Sri Lanka Freedom Party celebrates the 59th Anniversary today 3 Sep 2010 03:12:05 GMT Early in the 1950s when a mere 3812 elite urbanites of the then population of 7.5 Million enjoyed m.. |
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New British High Commissioner for Sri Lanka 3 Sep 2010 03:12:05 GMT Britain has appointed John James Rankin, a career foreign officer of the Foreign and Commonwealth Of.. |
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SLFP for common good of people - PM 3 Sep 2010 03:12:05 GMT If there is any political party which has united independent thinkers in Government and Opposition r.. |
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Constitutional amendments should have Constitutional Council sanction - SL UNP MP Lakshman Kiriella 3 Sep 2010 03:12:05 GMT * Tinkering with 17th Amendment a retro.. |
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Defence witnesses to give evidence at former Army commander's second court martial today Fri, Sep 3, 2010, 05:38 GMT Sept 03, Colombo: The second court martial probing charges against Sri Lanka's former Army Commander and current DNA parliamentarian General (Retired) Sarath Fonseka will resume its sittings today. |
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Sri Lanka trade union leaders discuss forming alliance to fight for pay hikes Fri, Sep 3, 2010, 05:13 GMT Sept 03, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) affiliated National Trade Union Center (NTUC) has commenced discussions with other trade unions and union representatives to jointly fight for winning salary increments for the working masses. |
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Sri Lanka Opposition Leader on a two-day visit to India Fri, Sep 3, 2010, 05:04 GMT Sept 03, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe has left for India on a two-day official tour. |
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Sri Lanka to set up military bases in strategic locations Fri, Sep 3, 2010, 04:29 GMT Sept 03, Mullikulam: Sri Lankan military plans to establish military bases in strategically significant places to strengthen the national security further, Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said Thursday. |
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Saudi Embassy in Sri Lanka doubts housemaid torture allegation Thu, Sep 2, 2010, 17:00 GMT Sept 02, Colombo: The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Sri Lanka says that the allegations leveled against the employer by the Sri Lankan housemaid over inserting iron nails to her body have many doubts. |
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Sri Lanka's WPC to seize movable properties of local governments owing money to Council Thu, Sep 2, 2010, 16:48 GMT Sept 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Western Provincial Council (WPC) has decided to suspend the vehicles and office equipment of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) for its failure to pay a rent of Rs. 2.6 billion to the WPC. |
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JVP claims amendments to Sri Lanka Constitution are a move towards a dictatorship Thu, Sep 2, 2010, 14:57 GMT Sept 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today said that time was running out for democracy in the country with even some opposition parties deciding to support the government. |
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Sri Lanka Freedom Party has created the strongest government in Asia, President says Thu, Sep 2, 2010, 14:44 GMT Sept 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), the main constituent party of Sri Lanka's ruling alliance, celebrated its 59th anniversary today with the participation of its leader, President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees premises. |
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Sri Lanka opposition MP says the UNP must support amendments to the constitution Thu, Sep 2, 2010, 14:35 GMT Sept 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka's major opposition United National Party (UNP) Polonnaruwa district MP Earl Gunasekara says that his party must support the proposed 18th amendment to the Constitution. |
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Parliamentary debate on constitutional amendments in Sri Lanka scheduled Thu, Sep 2, 2010, 14:22 GMT Sept 02, Colombo: The leaders of the political parties that represent the parliament met today at the parliament and fixed the dates and time to have the debate on the 18th amendment to Sri Lanka Constitution. |
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President pays last respects former Sri Lankan minister Lakshman Jayakody Thu, Sep 2, 2010, 14:22 GMT Sept 02, Divulapitiya: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa today paid his last respects to late Minister and Presidential Advisor Lakshman Jayakody at his residence in Divulapitiya, Balagalla. |
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Sri Lanka opposition MP released from remand after eight months Thu, Sep 2, 2010, 14:15 GMT Sept 02, Kalutara: Sri Lanka's major opposition United National Party (UNP) Kalutara district MP Palitha Thevarapperuma was released on bail by Mathugama Magistrate Daminda Ramanayaka when the MP was produced in court today. |
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Sri Lanka's Marxist union to commence discussions with other unions on winning salary demands Thu, Sep 2, 2010, 05:06 GMT Sept 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) affiliated National Trade Union Center (NTUC) is to commence discussions today with other trade unions regarding the actions to be taken to win the demand of salary increments for the working masses. |
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Marxist party campaigns against Sri Lanka's constitutional amendments Thu, Sep 2, 2010, 04:54 GMT Sept 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has decided to intensify its campaign against the government's proposed constitutional amendments. |
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FACETS 2010, International Gem and Jewellery show in Sri Lanka opens today Thu, Sep 2, 2010, 04:26 GMT Sept 02, Colombo: FACETS Sri Lanka 2010, the International Gem and Jewellery Show will be open from today till September 5th at the Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre in Colombo. |
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New British High Commissioner for Sri Lanka Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 21:22 GMT Sept 02, Colombo: Britain has appointed John James Rankin, a career foreign officer of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), as the new High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Non-Resident British High Commissioner to the Maldives. |
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Indian official continues tour in Sri Lanka's war-torn region Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 19:35 GMT Sept 01, Colombo: Visiting Foreign Secretary of India Nirupama Rao continued her tour in the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka for a second day on Wednesday by traveling to Mullaitivu and Trincomalee. |
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Dengue mosquito eradication with locally made BTI begins Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 19:05 GMT Sept 01, Colombo: Sri Lanka Minister of Health Maithripala Sirisena today ceremoniously initiated the use of locally produced larvicide BTI bacteria to curb the dengue menace in suburbs of Colombo while First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa participated in a dengue eradication campaign in the Sri Lankan capital. |
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Report on tortured Sri Lankan housemaid to be given to Saudi government Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 18:27 GMT Sept 01, Colombo: Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau says that a report on the incident of torturing a Sri Lankan housemaid allegedly by the employers in Saudi Arabia was to be handed over today to the Saudi government via the Sri Lankan Embassy in that country. |
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Salaries of Sri Lankan garment workers increased Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 18:09 GMT Sept 01, Colombo: Sri Lanka Wages Board has increased the minimum salary of the employees in the garment sector by 20%, Sri Lanka government says. |
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Indian Foreign Secretary calls on Sri Lanka President Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 18:00 GMT Sept 01, Colombo: Visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao today called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees. Ms. Rao apprised the President of her visit to the Northern and Eastern provinces and the support Indian government has granted for projects to assist the resettlement of the IDPs. |
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Sri Lanka President promotes organic farming Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 14:23 GMT Sept 01, Hambanthota: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa says the government has a clear vision to boost the organic farming in the country to provide the public with local foods free from artificial chemicals and the agricultural officials should encourage the farmers to adhere to organic farming. |
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Indonesian court orders closure of Buddha Bar, media report Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 14:01 GMT Â’s name, Indonesian daily Jakarta Globe reported today. |
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CMC to hold second night time fiesta in Sri Lanka capital Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 13:14 GMT Sept 01, Colombo: The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is to hold the second weekend Night Bazaar in the Sri Lankan capital to provide entertainment to the public and revive the city by night. |
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Sri Lankan government to complete IDP resettlement in Jaffna this month Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 12:57 GMT Sept 01, Colombo: The total number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the Menik Farm relief camp has dropped to 28,659 as of today, the Sri Lankan government reported. |
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Main opposition to vote against Sri Lankan government's constitutional amendments Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 12:42 GMT Sept 01, Colombo: The Working Committee of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) today decided to vote against the proposed constitutional reforms when they are debated in parliament next week. |
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Canadian authorities separate suspected Tigers from migrants Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 07:13 GMT Sept 01, Vancouver: Canadian police had separated over three dozen suspected Tamil Tigers from the 492 migrants arrived in Vancouver last month in a Thai cargo ship MV Sun Sea, a Cnews report said yesterday. |
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Sri Lanka's trade deficit widens over 100 percent in first half of 2010 Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 06:36 GMT Sept 01, Colombo: Sri Lanka's expenditure on imports surpassed the earnings from exports widening the trade deficit by 108.6 percent in the first half of 2010 to US$ 2.844 billion, figures released today by Economic Research Department of Sri Lanka's Central Bank showed. |
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Sri Lanka Supreme Court to deliver decision on constitutional amendments today Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 05:55 GMT Sept 01, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Supreme Court is to deliver its decision on the proposed amendments to the country's Constitution today to the President and the Speaker. |
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Sri Lanka inflation rises in August after falling for five months Wed, Sep 1, 2010, 04:14 GMT Sept 01, Colombo: Sri Lanka's rate of inflation, on a year-on-year basis, rose to 5.0 percent in August 2010 after falling for five consecutive months as consumer spending in the country has increased in parallel to the rising global commodity prices. |
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LAUGFS gas prices reduced in Sri Lanka Tue, Aug 31, 2010, 16:39 GMT Aug 31, Colombo: Price of a LAUGFS domestic gas cylinder has been reduced by 46 rupees with effect from midnight tonight. |
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Indian Foreign Secretary asks Tamils in Northern Sri Lanka to look to the future Tue, Aug 31, 2010, 15:35 GMT Aug 31, Colombo: The visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao today told the Tamil people in Northern Sri Lanka to look to the future when she and her Indian delegation began their tour in the war-battered region. |
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Development projects should be properly planned, Sri Lanka President says Tue, Aug 31, 2010, 15:03 GMT Aug 31, Ratnapura: It is important to carry out development projects in the country under a proper plan as an era has dawned to steer the country towards development, Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa said today. |
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President opens hotel school in Ratnapura Tue, Aug 31, 2010, 14:36 GMT Aug 31, Ratnapura: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa Tuesday declared opened the Sri Lanka Tourist Hotel Management Institute in Ratnapura constructed at a cost of 100 million rupees. |
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German prosecutors charge three men suspected of fundraising and buying weapons for the LTTE, media report Tue, Aug 31, 2010, 13:55 GMT Aug 31, Colombo: German federal prosecutors has charged three men suspected of fundraising and buying weapons for the Sri Lankan separatist group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, European media reported today. |
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Sri Lankan government to remove all unauthorized structures put up under political influence Tue, Aug 31, 2010, 13:22 GMT Aug 31, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government said today that all unauthorized structures constructed during the past few years under political influence will be razed to the ground. |
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Sri Lanka's main opposition calls on government to hold referendum on constitutional amendments Tue, Aug 31, 2010, 13:10 GMT Aug 31, Colombo: Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) today called on the government to hold a referendum on the proposed constitutional amendments. |
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Special SLFP disciplinary committee finds sacked Sri Lankan deputy minister not guilty Tue, Aug 31, 2010, 12:43 GMT Aug 31, Colombo: The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) today said the special disciplinary committee, appointed by the party to inquire into former deputy minister Mervyn Silva's action to tie a Samurdhi officer to a tree, has found Silva not guilty. |
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Sri Lankan Supreme Court to take up bill on proposed constitutional amendments today Tue, Aug 31, 2010, 05:21 GMT Aug 31, Colombo: Sri Lanka Supreme Court is to take up the bill on the government's proposed constitutional amendments today. |
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Former Sri Lankan Minister Lakshman Jayakody passes away Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 16:26 GMT Aug 30, Colombo: Former Cabinet Minister Lakshman passed away this evening at the Colombo National Hospital after a brief illness, hospital sources said. |
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