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LTTE air strikes cannot change military balance: Sri Lanka 28 Aug 2008 16:28:24 GMT Sri Lanka Thursday brushed aside threats posed by the Tamil Tigers` air wing and said that aerial at.. |
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Amity after the War 28 Aug 2008 16:28:24 GMT The dissolution and the dismantling of the LTTE is not a defeat for the Tamils. Sri Lankans have a r.. |
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200 SLA soldiers in hospital with food poisoning in Ampaa`rai 28 Aug 2008 16:28:24 GMT About two hundred recruits of the Sri Lanka Army were rushed to hospital Thursday morning in the Deh.. |
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SAARC Convention to help in combating terrorism 28 Aug 2008 16:28:24 GMT The SAARC Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters is one of the most significant a.. |
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Parents demand legal action against teachers 28 Aug 2008 16:28:24 GMT Parents of the students who sat the GCE (A/L) examination this year have requested the Commissioner .. |
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Airstrike targeted SLN Eastern HQ - LTTE 28 Aug 2008 16:28:24 GMT Liberation Tigers of Tamileelam (LTTE) on Wednesday claimed that the Air Tigers carried out a succes.. |
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LTTE presence in the East on the increase TMVP 28 Aug 2008 16:28:24 GMT The Tiger intelligence operations in the east have shown a marked increase in recent weeks, TMVP spo.. |
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TAF misses again, so does SLDF 28 Aug 2008 16:28:24 GMT The LTTE, a little while ago attempted to attack the Jetliner troop transport ferry in Trincomalee t.. |
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Teachers` pact with the devil a la Faustus 28 Aug 2008 16:28:24 GMT The JVP was bubbling over with mirth and excitement in 2004 following its meteoric rise in parliamen.. |
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U.S.Ambassador s concern and controversy 28 Aug 2008 16:28:24 GMT A hornet s nest was stirred up following the US Ambassador in Sri Lanka , Robert Blake s meeting wit.. |
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Medical students assault journalists in Sri Lanka Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:47 GMT Aug 28, Colombo: A photographer of a leading newspaper and a video cameraman of a private TV station in Sri Lanka were assaulted by the students of the Medical Faculty of University of Colombo this morning. |
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa visits Hambantota harbor Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:28 GMT Aug 28, Hambantota: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa today visited his electorate to review the progress of the ongoing construction of the new harbor, administration complex and the international conference hall in Hambantota District. |
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15 new bridges for Sri Lanka's North and East Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:26 GMT Aug 28, Colombo: The Cabinet has given approval to construct 15 new bridges in the North and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka. |
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Troops capture rebel strongholds of Palamoddai and Ulathuvely in northern Sri Lanka Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:24 GMT Aug 28, Colombo: Sri Lankan troops advancing ahead of frontlines in Northern Sri Lanka to liberate the Wanni region from LTTE control have reached a milestone of capturing a significant rebel controlled area. |
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"Have taken the first steps to remove Ranil Wickremasinghe" – MP Lakshman Senevirathna Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:21 GMT Aug 28, Colombo: United National Party (UNP) rebellious MP group led by Lakshman Seneviratne claims to have taken necessary action to remove the opposition leader Ranil Wickremasinghe. |
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SriLankan Airlines appoints its first Lady Captain Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:19 GMT Aug 28, Colombo: SriLankan Airlines recently marked a significant milestone in the country's aviation history when Captain Anusha Siriratne was appointed as the National Carrier's first Lady Captain. |
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Sri Lanka Central Bank chief predicts 10% inflation next year Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:17 GMT Aug 28, Colombo: Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Ajith Nivard Cabraal has predicted a decline of inflation rates into the single digits by the end of 2009, barring any major external factors like the global rise in fuel and food prices that pushed the inflation to record levels this year. |
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Market correction continues at Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:47 GMT August 28, Colombo: Positive momentum acquired yesterday further strengthened during the day with both indices gaining valuable grounds. All Share Price Index (ASPI) shot up by a considerable 14.85 points (0.62%) to end at 2421.24 while the liquid Milanka Price Index (MPI) boosted by a lesser 12.68 points (0.45%) to close at 2805.55 |
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Sri Lanka Air Force strikes LTTE bunkers Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:05 GMT Aug 28 Colombo: Sri Lankan Air Force Air Force MI 24 helicopters attacked Tamil Tiger rebel targets in Kilinochchi and Welioya this morning, the military said. |
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Sri Lankan government ready to increase teachers’ salaries Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:56 GMT Aug 28 Colombo: Sri Lankan government has decided to resolve the salary anomaly issue of all the teachers increasing the minimum monthly salary of a teacher in the Grade 3-1 to Rs. 16,100. |
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No shortage of food items for fleeing civilians, says Sri Lanka Defence Secretary Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:38 GMT Aug 28 Colombo: Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa says that the government had provided all the necessities to the civilians who fled the Tamil Tiger rebel held areas. |
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122 Sri Lankan trainee army soldiers fallen ill Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:27 GMT Aug 28 Ampara: Around 122 trainee soldiers have been admitted to the Dehiatthakandiya hospital this morning (28) following food poisoning at the Henanigala Army training camp. |
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Japan to train Sri Lankans for foreign employment Thu, 28 Aug 2008 4:11 GMT Aug 28, Colombo: The government of Japan in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) is planning to launch a new labour skill development programme for Sri Lankans seeking foreign employment, the government of Sri Lanka announced. |
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Malaysian government revokes VOA for Sri Lanka Thu, 28 Aug 2008 2:53 GMT Aug 28, Colombo: The Malaysian government has revoked the visa-on-arrival (VOA) facility for nationals from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, a Malaysian news report said Thursday. According to the report the ruling came into effect on Aug 1. |
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Aid organizations appeal for more funding for Sri Lanka’s displaced Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:02 GMT Aug 27, Colombo: The United Nations and other aid organizations today appealed for more donor funding to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of newly displaced people in Sri Lanka's war-torn North. |
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Ceylon Glass records a loss of Rs. 120 million Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:35 GMT Aug 27, Colombo: Ceylon Glass Company PLC has incurred a loss of Rs. 120 million during the first quarter of 2008. |
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SriLankan Cargo introduces air-conditioned storage facility at BIA Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:32 GMT Aug 27, Colombo: SriLankan Cargo has recently introdued an air-conditioned storage area in addition to its wide range of facilities at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport. |
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Sri Lanka clove exports hit record 5,000 tonnes Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:28 GMT Aug 27, Colombo: Spices and Allied Products Producers' and Traders' Association (SAPPTA) states that 2008 will be a record breaking year for Sri Lanka clove exports... |
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Stock market experience a slight correction Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:55 GMT Colombo 27, Colombo: Long awaited positive sentiments were witnessed in the market today with both indexes on an upward trend. All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 2.39 points (0.10%) to close at 2406.39 while the more liquid Milanka Price Index (MPI) edged upwards by a considerable 8.55 points (0.31%) to settle at 2792.87 |
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Sri Lanka's Sprint Queen to retire Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:08 GMT Aug 27, Colombo : Sri Lanka's sprint queen Susanthika Jayasinghe today said that she will retire from the athletics very soon. |
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Exam Commissioner of Sri Lanka seeks Court's assistance to provide security to graders Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:58 GMT Aug 27, Colombo: Examination Commissioner General of Sri Lanka, Anura Edirisinghe has decided to get assistance from the Courts to provide security for the teachers who are engaged in GCE A/L paper grading. |
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New security system for Sri Lanka's Eastern University Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:38 GMT Aug 27, Batticaloa: Sri Lanka Police and the University administration have decided to introduce a new security system for the Eastern University. |
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No snap polls, next elections in 2010, Sri Lanka President says Wed, 27 Aug 2008 5:19 GMT Aug 27, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday (26) said that there is no hurry to hold a snap poll and the mandate given by the people for the ruling party is valid until 2010. |
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Doctors in Eastern Sri Lanka planning a strike Wed, 27 Aug 2008 5:00 GMT Aug 27, Colombo: Doctors working in Eastern Sri Lanka are planning to start a union action demanding some incentives as they face hardships due to lack of facilities. |
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Sri Lankan Olympic team returns Wed, 27 Aug 2008 3:55 GMT Aug 27, Colombo: Sri Lankan team, who participate in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, had arrived in the country last night. |
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Update: Tamil Tigers drop bombs at Trincomalee Navy camp Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:57 GMT Aug 27, Colombo: The Tamil Tigers' tiny aircraft have dropped two improvised bombs on Trincomalee naval base in eastern Sri Lanka Tuesday night, defense officials said. |
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Tamil Tigers drop bombs at Trincomalee Navy camp Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:04 GMT Aug 26, Colombo: The Tamil Tigers' tiny air crafts have dropped two improvised bombs on Trincomalee naval base in eastern Sri Lanka Tuesday night, defense officials said. |
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President appoints new Sri Lankan Government Accountants Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:14 GMT Aug 26, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa today handed over appointment letters to 264 accountants newly recruited into the government service in a ceremony at the Temple Trees today. |
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Four historical places in Sri Lanka to be nominated as world heritage sites Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00 GMT Aug 26, Colombo: Central Cultural Fund of Sri Lanka has decided to nominate the four most historical places as world heritage sites. |
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India releases Sri Lankan fishermen Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:51 GMT Aug 26, Colombo: Indian authorities have released twelve Sri Lankan fishermen who were in Indian custody for entering their territory illegally few weeks ago. |
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Sri Lanka to transfer some Eastern University students to other universities Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:46 GMT Aug 26, Colombo: University Grant Commission of Sri Lanka has decided to transfer some Eastern University students to other universities in the island. |
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LP gas price to go up in Sri Lanka Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:33 GMT Aug 26, Colombo: Shell Gas Company, one of Sri Lanka's leading gas suppliers says that they will revise the price of a LP gas cylinder with effect from next month. |
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Heavy fighting in Sri Lanka's north leaves 22 combatants dead Tue, 26 Aug 2008 4:55 GMT Aug 26, Colombo: Heavy fighting erupted across the battlefronts in Northern Sri Lanka left 15 Tamil Tigers and seven soldiers dead yesterday as troops advanced amid stiff rebel resistance, the military said Tuesday. |
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Sri Lanka opposition leader urged to relinquish leadership – media reports Tue, 26 Aug 2008 4:26 GMT Aug 26, Colombo: Media reports circulating in Sri Lanka say the main opposition United National Party members are seeking for a new leadership following the party's loss at the just concluded Provincial Council elections in North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provinces. |
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SAARC Trade Fair to be held in Sri Lanka capital Tue, 26 Aug 2008 3:49 GMT Aug 26, Colombo: The eighth South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Trade fair – 2008 will be held at the BMICH Convention Center in Colombo from August 28-31. |
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Sri Lanka to implement a national policy on land appropriation Tue, 26 Aug 2008 3:34 GMT Aug 26, Colombo: Sri Lanka is preparing to implement a national policy on appropriation of land in the country. |
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Sri Lanka main Opposition challenges government to go for general poll Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:53 GMT Aug 25, Colombo: Sri Lanka's main Opposition United National Party today challenged the government to hold Parliamentary election instead of holding mini-elections. |
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Nine Sri Lankan children fall ill by eating poison fruit Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:50 GMT Aug 25 Kalutara: Nine Sri Lankan children and two adults have been rushed to the hospital this morning after mistakenly eating a poisonous fruit found in the jungle area of Aluthgama in Kalutara district. |
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Sri Lanka opposition appoints Ranjan and Janaka to its Working Committee Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:42 GMT Aug 25, Colombo: The main Opposition United National Party has appointed chief ministerial candidates at the provincial polls Maj. Gen. Janaka Perera and actor Ranjan Ramanayake as members of the party's Working Committee. |
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Sri Lanka to impose VAT on water bills Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:40 GMT Aug 25 Colombo: Water Supply And Water Drainage Board of Sri Lanka has decided to impose the Value Added Tax (VAT) to water bills with fewer than 25 units. |
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Sri Lankan hospital workers go for a hunger strike Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:32 GMT Aug 25 Colombo: Minor hospital workers in Sri Lanka have started a hunger strike this evening demanding promised promotions. |
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Sri Lankan main opposition lays claim for the Chief Ministerial posts Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:26 GMT Aug 25 Colombo: Sri Lanka's main opposition, United National Party (UNP) says Chief Ministerial posts should be given to their candidates... |
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Sri Lanka polls chief says election was free and fair Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:18 GMT Aug 25 Colombo: Sri Lankan Election Commissioner Dayananda Dissanayake says the Provincial Council Election held last Saturday was free and fair. |
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Fighting kills 10 Tigers in the North, Sri Lanka military says Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:01 GMT Aug 25, Colombo: Latest round of fighting along the front lines in the North killed 10 Tamil Tigers and injured 12 more, the military said today. |
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Sri Lankan government says it is ready for a general election Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:25 GMT Aug 25 Colombo : Sri Lankan government says if the main Opposition, United National Party (UNP) wants a general election, they are ready to hold it within the next three months. |
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Ranjan receives highest number of preferential votes from Sabaragamuwa Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:17 GMT Aug 24 (CP) Colombo- Sri Lanka's opposition party, UNP Chief Minister candidate for Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Ranjan Ramanayake received the highest number of preferential votes from the Ratnapura district... |
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People approves 'Mahinda Chinthana' again at this election - Sri Lanka President Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:31 GMT Aug 24, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that the people of Sabaragamuwa and North Central provinces have approved government policy of 'Mahinda Chinthana' again at this election. |
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Marxist party leader says people's mandate not for the government but for troops Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:27 GMT Aug 24, Colombo: Leader of the breakaway Marxist party, National Freedom Front Wimal Weerawansa said that the people have given their franchises not for the government or its jumbo Cabinet or corruption but for the brave troops, who were fighting in the North. |
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Fighting kills 29 combatants in Northern Sri Lanka as soldiers push forward Sun, 24 Aug 2008 7:01 GMT Aug 24, Colombo: Heavy fighting engulfed the restive North yet another day as Sri Lankan troops continued their forward march into the Tamil Tiger rebel controlled areas killing 26 Tamil Tiger rebels and injuring another 9 on Saturday. |
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CaFFE reports 265 incidents during Provincial Council Elections Sun, 24 Aug 2008 6:25 GMT Aug 24, Colombo: The election watchdog, Campaign for Free and Fair Election (CaFFE) said 265 incidents have taken place during the period from July 1 to August 24. |
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Sri Lanka's ruling party registers another milestone in polls history Sun, 24 Aug 2008 6:21 GMT Aug 24, Colombo: Sri Lanka's ruling Party, United Peoples' Freedom Alliance (UPFA) has won North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial council Election held Saturday (23) to select 77 councilors for a four year term. |
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Sri Lanka Provincial Council Election concludes with ruling party victory Sun, 24 Aug 2008 6:01 GMT Aug 24, Colombo: Sri Lanka Provincial Council Elections concluded with the Department of Elections announcing the final results a short while ago with the ruling United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) obtaining a clear victory in both provinces. |
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President's party wins Sabaragamuwa Province Sun, 24 Aug 2008 5:57 GMT Aug 24, Ratnapura: President Mahinda Rajapaksa's ruling coalition, UPFA has won the Sabaragamuwa Province with a clear majority, Election Secretariat here says. |
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Ruling party leading in Sri Lanka's provincial polls Sun, 24 Aug 2008 0:46 GMT Aug 24, Colombo: Sri Lanka's ruling party United People's Freedom Alliance (UFPA) is the clear winner of the North Central and Sabaragamuwa provincial polls winning all the polling divisions counted so far. |
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Latest clashes kill 30 in Sri Lanka as the Army prepares to take on rebel capital Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:52 GMT Aug 23, Colombo: Latest round of fighting in the embattled northern region of Sri Lanka killed 28 Tamil Tiger rebels and two soldiers as troops marched forward towards Tiger rebels' de-facto capital Kilinochchci, the military said today. |
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Condor winter operations to boost German travel to Sri Lanka Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:10 GMT Aug 23, Colombo: Condor Airlines, the charter operator of Germany will resume its winter operations to Colombo from November. |
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Sri Lanka election monitoring group highlights three election violations in today's polls Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:08 GMT Aug 23, Colombo: Sri Lanka election monitoring group Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) reports three serious incidents taken place during today's Provincial Council elections. |
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Temporary identity card holders denied from voting in Sri Lanka polls - report Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:57 GMT Aug 23, Colombo: Media reports in Sri Lanka said during today's elections several divisions in the Deraniyagala, Kegalle District rejected temporary identity cards issued by the Grama Sevaka. |
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President opens the 'Ran Weta' at Kelaniya Temple Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:57 GMT Aug 23, Colombo: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa today ceremoniously opened a new Ran weta (golden fence) at Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya this evening. |
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Iranian Deputy Minister calls on Sri Lanka President Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:38 GMT Aug 23, Colombo: Iranian Deputy Oil Minister Mohammed Reza Nematzadeh met Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees today. |
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Japanese parliamentary delegation visits Sri Lanka Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:12 GMT Aug 23, Colombo: A four-member Japanese parliamentary delegation led by Hosei Norota, a member of the House of Representatives of Japan arrived in the country yesterday (22) on a six-day visit from 22nd to 27th August 2008 on a goodwill visit. |
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UNP Western Province Councilor remanded Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:49 GMT Aug 23, Deraniyagala: Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party's Western Provincial Councilor Jayantha Silva, who was arrested along with his supporters has been remanded today. |
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Sri Lankan provincial council polls end without major incidents Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:40 GMT Aug 23 Colombo: The polls in Sri Lanka's North Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces ended this evening at 4:00 p.m. without any major incidents. Election officials say nearly 75% of voters in the two provinces have voted in today's election. |
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Provincial council polls open in Sri Lanka amid tight security Sat, 23 Aug 2008 5:44 GMT Aug 23, Colombo: The polls for the North-Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Elections opened this morning at 7: 00 a.m. amid heavy security in the provinces. |
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Two Sri Lankan ministers escape hand grenade attack Sat, 23 Aug 2008 4:37 GMT Aug 23, Polonnaruwa: An unidentified person has thrown a hand grenade at two Sri Lankan Muslim Ministers last night (22) at Kaduruwela in Polonnaruwa. |
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Sri Lanka's Western Provincial Council Member arrested with illegal weapons Sat, 23 Aug 2008 3:07 GMT Aug 23, Deraniyagala: The Police have arrested a Western Provincial Council member of the opposition United National Party and along with some underworld gangsters last night... |
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