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High ranking delegation to leave for GSP plus talks
A high ranking Sri Lankan delegation will leave for Brussels on March 15 for talks with the European Union (EU) on the GSP plus trade concession and other issues, Minister G.L Pieris told at a press conference today. MORE...
Head of the UK diplomatic service visits Sri Lanka
The Head of the UK Diplomatic Service, Permanent Under Secretary Sir Peter Ricketts visited Sri Lanka on 10 February. During his visit Sir Peter met with the Foreign Minister, government officials, civil society groups, humanitarian agencies and diplomats, the UK High Commission in Colombo said in a statement. MORE...
First election without an opposition - Maithripala
This will be the first election in history to go ahead without an opposition, SLFP General Secretary Maithripala Sirisena said at a press conference today. He added that the UNP had deteriorated and decayed due to their poor organizational skills. MORE...
Hakeem to be provided four policemen for security – AG tells SC
SLMC leader Rauff Hakeem will be provided with four policemen for his security, the Attorney General told Supreme Court today. The lawyer representing the government told courts that one sub-inspector, two police sergeants and one Police constable will be given as security. MORE...
‘Visible minorities’ to rise rapidly in Canada
Canada’s ethnic makeup will greatly change in the next 20 years as the number of non-Europeans or “visible minorities” rises to nearly one-third of the population, a government agency said Tuesday. By 2031 it is expected that Canada’s South Asian population including Sri Lankans would more than double to as many as 4.1 million. MORE...
Lankan women refugees seek justice
KARUR, India: A group of Sri Lankan women refugees, all inmates of the camp at Rayanur here, gheraoed the Taluk Office here on Monday demanding “justice” to one of the inmates who attempted to end her life on Sunday evening. READ MORE...
India to set up consulate in Jaffna: Indian media
India plans to set up a Consul-General’s office in Jaffna to help the people of the peninsula and fully restore connectivity to south India. Sri Lanka has agreed to the proposal. READ MORE...
CPA raises concern, writes to President over ‘unconfirmed’ media reports
If media reports are true to the effect that state intelligence agencies have been compiling a list or lists of individuals on the basis of perceived or alleged political allegiances, it is cause for serious concern in a number of ways, states a media release from the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA). READ MORE...
Tamil, Sinhala unity displayed in Switzerland
In showcasing peace and unity between the two communities hitherto thrust into misunderstanding, the Tamil and Sinhalese of the Sri Lankan diaspora in Switzerland held a cultural event to enhance the fresh bonds arising after the defeat of separatism in the island nation. READ MORE....
SC directs respondents to appoint counsel for Fonseka’s poll petition
The Supreme Court today (March 9) directed the respondents for General (retired) Sarath Fonseka’s petition seeking to nullify the results of the Presidential poll, to nominate their lawyers for the petition to be taken up. READ MORE....
Voted against emergency, but need security - Tissa
The Government is using the emergency powers to intimidate the opposition, UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayaka said at a press conference today. He added that since there is no terrorism in the country they voted against emergency in parliament today. MORE...
VIDEO: Some officers were penalized personally by Fonseka - Hulugalla
When Rtd. Gen. Sarath Fonseka was the Commander of the Army he had brought many officers under Court Martial and some of them were penalized personally by him, MCNS Director General Lakshman Hulugalla told in an exclusive interview with Ada Derana. MORE...
Emergency passed by majority of 69
The state of emergency was passed in Parliament a short while ago with a majority vote of 69. During voting 93 voted for and 24 against. The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), United National Party (UNP), Mano ganeshan and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) voted against. READ MORE...
Fonseka suspends fast
Rtd. Gen. Sarath Fonseka has suspended the fast unto death as he was allowed to telephone his daughters last night, sources close to the General told Ada Derana. Military Spokesman Maj. Gen. Prasad Samarasinghe yesterdat said that Fonseka has been granted permission to speak to his two daughters over the phone.
Suspended Tissa PS chairman petitions court
A petition moving court to nullify the suspension of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) controlled Tissamaharama Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) by the Chief Minister of the Southern Provincial Council has been filed with the Court of Appeal this morning (March 9). READ MORE....
Two underworld members shot dead
Two underworld figures were shot dead in a shootout with police in Kurunegala, Badagamuwa forest reserve, Police spokesman told Ada Derana. The two underworld members were said to be involved in 28 suspected murder cases and 15 criminal acts, the spokesman added. MORE...
Lankan refugee was LTTE ‘agent’
A Sri Lankan refugee being held on Christmas Island with her two young children after ASIO declared her to be a security threat worked for the legal system run by the Tamil Tigers. MORE...
VIDEO: Ban voices concern about lack of progress on key issues in Sri Lanka
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed concerns about the lack of progress on political reconciliation, the treatment of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and the setting up of an accountability process in Sri Lanka. MORE...
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Visakha’s Udara clinches Age Group Swimming Championship for 11th consecutive year
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.
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- FMDerana is media sponsor for SLAF Cycle Safari 2010
- Canadian cricket team visits Sri Lanka
- Visakha holds Inter-House Swimming Meet
- Kotla gets 2010 blackout but WC reprieve
- Udawatte, Jayawardena, Chandimal leaves for Bangladesh
- Will take about a month to decide on Kotla - ICC
- Shane Bond quits Test cricket
- Sri Lanka beat India in second ODI
- NOC confirms Susanthika’s Silver
- ICC officials very pleased with proceedings
- BCCI shifts 2nd ODI to Nagpur
- Wild Elephant in Nuwara Eliya
- Not Out – A Second Chance for Hope
- Arjuna Ranatunga addresses the Oxford Union
- Sunquick Open Squash Championships in December
- A magnificent ‘hat-trick’ by Mahela
- Mohammad Yousuf captain for New Zealand tour
- Zaheer, Nehra eye Test return against Lanka
- Toyota to withdraw from Formula One
- Cricket mourns the death of David Shepherd
- Peter Manuel bags the best regional umpires’ performance manager award
- Pakistan captain resigns, Butt doesn’t accept
- Event technical committee confirms David Hussey can replace Clarke for ICC Champions Trophy 2009
- 25th Sri Lanka National Rowing Championships 2009
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Standing in for the General….
Wife of Sri Lanka’s former army chief General (retired) Sarath Fonseka address a Democratic National Alliance (DNA) rally held this evening at the Hyde Park in Colombo. According to the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) the main constituent of the DNA, this is the first political rally to be addressed by Ms. Fonseka. However, during the run-up to the Presidential poll she addressed several meetings but on a lower scale. Due to the General being in detention pending a court martial, Anoma Fonseka has been thrust to the forefront to stand in for the General.
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For their rights…
A protest was organized today which marks International Women’s Day by several Women’s rights organizations highlighting the various challenges and pitfalls faced by women. The protest began from the J.R. Jayawardena centre. Pic by Pramodh Hinsara
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Tell Sanath...
This week we are featuring Cricketing legend cum politician Sanath Jayasuriya on the Ada Derana forum. Post your comments on what you think of him entering politics, his future in cricket etc; We will take them to Sanath Jayasuriya.
business
Know the Pulse of People in Sri Lanka for the Year 2010
SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards this year will be held on March 10, 2010 at the Water’s Edge. This year Elephant Cream Soda and Singer Sri Lanka came forward as Main Sponsors while Island/Divaina, TVDerana, Ceylinco Computer forms, Signtech, TVT, Neth FM provided their support as Event Partners.
Hameedia launches revamped e-portal
Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist Hameedia recently re-launched its e-portal - www.hameedia.com. With its totally new look and rich content, the e-portal already enjoys several thousand hits a day since its launch.
Maha Mega Uyana: Setting new standards for Dry Zone Dairy Industry Development
The Maha Mega Uyana Livestock Development Farm, a major component of the dry zone dairy industry development project conceived by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society (SLWCS) and funded by Exetel Private Limited of Sydney, Australia had an official foundation laying ceremony recently at Moragaha Ulpotha in Wilgamuwa.
Intel supports inaugural INFOTEL Exhibition in North - The Mini INFOTEL Jaffna 2010
Intel Sri Lanka was sponsor of Mini INFOTEL Jaffna, the most extensive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) exhibition held in the Northern region. Mini INFOTEL Jaffna was held from 26 to 28 February 2010 at the Vembady Girls High School under the theme “Reawakening with ICT” to promote the benefits of ICT.
- Etisalat extends customer reach to US region
- Virtusa Launches BPM Test Drive
- Infotel in Jaffna experiences Microsoft’s Tamil LIP
- eSys Technologies brings world’s largest display manufacturer to Sri Lanka
- Janashakthi posts an impressive 46% growth in profits after tax
- WaveNET introduces Video Call completion for 3G at GSMA Mobile World Congress
- ‘FH Studio Collection’ to Czech Republic after success at Colombo Fashion Week
- Microsoft Sri Lanka signs Security Corporation Agreement with ICTA
- Sri Lankan finalists for International Science and Engineering Fair 2010
- HNB group post tax profits for 2009 records impressive growth of 58%
- Oman Air commemorates operations to Sri Lanka
- Triad proves ‘Sri Lanka Can’ again!
- Janashakthi forges ahead with CSR projects
- DHL Express appoints new Country Manager in Sri Lanka
- International telecom giant Etisalat arrives in Sri Lanka
- VIDEO: Latitude 655 brings Silicon Valley to Sri Lanka
- ‘Kala Pola’ – a grand success
- BOI Chairman outlines Sri Lanka’s future in Oxford Union address
- VIDEO: Etisalat powers 131st Battle of the Blues
- SriLankan Airlines to fly to Kochi
- DMS Offers affordable solution for midsize businesses
- Etisalat Connects world’s tallest tower
- FM Derana ‘Mega Money Machine’ picks a winner
- Runeware Integrated announces Sri Lanka Telecom Summit 2010
- Sri Lanka Insurance partners with the experts in collision repair
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“Engaging the Tamil Tigers: Lessons from a Failed Peace Process”
FM’s reaction to the Ban’s advisors
Geetha wants to become Highways Minister
CIMA Glogal President speak on Derana Aruna....
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The lesser vicious White Tigers...
Mahinda took the computer but I have the software – Ranil
Wimal speaks about the dilemma of having too many Ministers
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(Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka) Seeing it comin’: Will the Tamils silently celebrate and the Sinhalese secretly curse the day that Prabhakaran died? With his secessionist fundamentalism and ghastly terrorism, he was the biggest obstacle to achievable autonomy for Tamils.. MORE ...
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Vital rule of forest in climate change
(Minister Champika Ranawaka) A special session on climate change was held in United Nations Headquarters in New York in 2008. Representing Sri Lanka, I officiated the meeting which was attended by many world leaders and leading environmentalists. MORE... ...
The destruction of Wilpattu National Park
The nation has now been purged of the terrorism which affected it for thirty years. The way is clear for resuming development, democracy and normalcy in civilian life. MORE... ...
The most beautiful child lives in Roxywatte
(By Malinda Seneviratne) :: About ten years ago, my friend Ayca Cubukcu, then an undergraduate at Cornell University and now a Professor in Anthropology, alerted me to a poem by the most celebrated poet from her native Turkey, Nazim Hikmet. It was about the most beautiful things. This was written 64 years ago.... ...
Sri Lanka: Why the crisis continues
(Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka) President Rajapakse had it right on the issue of the Tamil Tigers; the issue of fascist separatist-terrorism. He had it more correct than all his predecessors and his critics here and overseas. He has it wrong at least some of the time on the Tamil ethno national question. MORE... ...
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VIDEO: Roo Chaya 2010 by Devi Balika shutterbugs
A two day photographic exhibition titled Roo Chaya 2010 is being held at the Devi Balika Vidyalaya at Borella in Colombo.
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- Erich Segal whose Love Story inspired a generation dies, aged 72
- Unraveling the Past- Contemporary Sri Lankan Textile Designers
- VIDEO: A Literary Festival like no other
- Intel Gaming Event at Unity Plaza
- Ex CM Perumal’s daughter Neelambari plays journalist in debut whodunit