Fonseka: ‘I will never give up’, claims Channel 4

Exclusive: Former army commander General Sarath Fonseka tells Channel 4 News from his Sri Lanka prison cell that he is being set up, and claims the charges he faces in a military court are bogus. READ MORE...

March 17, 2010  12:09 am|Comments (74)

EU in talks with Sri Lanka on maintaining trade privileges

The European Union (EU) wants to work with Colombo to avoid the withdrawal of Sri Lanka’s trade privileges with the bloc, under threat due to rights concerns, an official said Tuesday. MORE...

March 17, 2010  08:21 am|Comments (2)

Expert panel will not infringe on sovereignty of Sri Lanka – Ban

The panel of experts being set up by the United Nations as part of an accountability process following the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka will not infringe on the country’s sovereignty, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today. MORE...

March 17, 2010  08:37 am|Comments (26)

Danuna is in Sri Lanka – CID tells court

The CID told court today that information has been received that Rtd. Gen. Sarath Fonseka’s son-in-law Danuna Thilakarathne is still in Sri Lanka. This was revealed at a hearing when the Hicorp arms deals case was taken up at the Fort Magistrate Courts. MORE...

March 17, 2010  11:01 am|Comments (28)

Fonseka’s second Court Martial conducted – Military spokesman

The second Court Martial on Rtd. Gen. Sarath Fonseka was conducted today at the Navy Headquarters, Military spokesman Maj. Gen. Prasad Samarasinghe told Ada Derana. He added that Fonseka has appeared for the Court Martial with his lawyers. MORE...

March 17, 2010  11:35 am|Comments (30)

VIDEO: Ranil to re-negotiate with IMF to strike new deal

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that if elected he would would re-negotiate the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement and strike a new deal. He added that a standby agreement is not of any importance to the country unlike a loan for poverty reduction and development. MORE...

March 17, 2010  02:04 pm|Comments (30)

VIDEO: The CoL is the responsibility of the Finance Minister - Bandula

The cost of living and the price of goods is completely the responsibility of the Finance Minister, Minister of Trade and consumer affairs Bandula Gunawardena said today. Even though it is the responsibility of the Finance Minister I took it upon myself, he added. MORE...

March 17, 2010  03:25 pm|Comments (9)

SLIIT partners with Virtusa to offer the “Certified Software Quality Assurance Associate” course

The ‘Virtusa head start’ programme, launched in Sri Lanka acts as the perfect platform giving the pool of I.T potential in the country the head start they need to make it big in an ever evolving, ever developing, ever growing I.T world. MORE...

March 17, 2010  02:23 pm|Comments (1)

Manjula bags Silver at Commonwealth Boxing C’ship

Manjula D.K. Wanniarachchi of Sri Lanka has won the Silver medal a short while ago at the 5th Commonwealth Boxing Championships being held in India. READ MORE...

March 17, 2010  03:50 pm|Comments (7)

Fonseka’s 2nd court martial postponed indefinitely

Colombo, March 17 (PTI): Sri Lanka’s former army chief Sarath Fonseka today faced another court martial in connection with alleged contravention of military procurement procedures during his tenure, but its proceedings were put off indefinitely over the composition of its panel. READ MORE....

March 17, 2010  11:17 pm|Comments (0)

Delhi Daredevils beat Rajasthan Royals by six wickets

Riding on V. Sehwag’s 75, Delhi Daredevils beat Rajasthan Royals by six wickets to continue their winning spree.

March 16, 2010  12:38 am|Comments (0)

USD 20m demand to release Saudi tanker with Lankan crew members

Somali Pirates demand USD 20 million to release the Saudi oil tanker with thirteen Sri Lankan crew members, says Sri Lankan consul general in Jeddah. Saudi tanker Al Nisr Al Saudi was captured by Somali pirates two weeks ago. READ MORE....

March 16, 2010  01:00 am|Comments (3)

Sri Lanka: Secret list reveals government’s media hit list, claims AI

A leaked list – believed to be compiled by the Sri Lankan intelligence unit – has revealed the names of 35 leading journalists and NGO officers of interest to the country’s secret services. READ MORE....

March 16, 2010  01:08 am|Comments (22)

UN raises Fonseka arrest with President

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon raised the arrest of a defeated Sri Lankan opposition candidate with its president and expressed concern about events in the Asian nation, the United Nations said on Wednesday. MORE...

March 16, 2010  08:00 am|Comments (67)

AUDIO: Fonseka appears for first Court Martial

Rtd. Gen. Sarath Fonseka today appeared for his first Court Martial with his lawyers. Next session of the first Court Martial has been scheduled for April 6th, Military Spokesman Prasad Samarasinghe told Ada Derana. MORE...

March 16, 2010  01:03 pm|Comments (39)

IBM to help Lankan financial services sector drive growth

Closely following the appointment of Chrishan Fernando as Country General Manager of IBM Sri Lanka in November 2009, IBM (NYSE: IBM) is underscoring its keen interest in the Sri Lankan market by urging Sri Lanka’s banks and financial institutions to work with it to prepare themselves for growth in the next decade. MORE...

March 16, 2010  02:27 pm|Comments (0)

Japanese surfers return to ride Sri Lanka’s waves at JPSA Pro Surf 2010

More than a hundred Japanese surfers will gather on Sri Lanka’s golden beaches for the return of the Japan Pro Surfing Association’s (JPSA) exciting annual competition to the Indian Ocean island. MORE...

March 16, 2010  04:31 pm|Comments (0)

Lanka’s UN human rights advisory body may be delayed

United Nations, Mar 16 (PTI): The United Nation’s proposal to form a panel on human right violations in Sri Lanka may be delayed as the world body chief is still considering its terms of references. READ MORE...

March 16, 2010  06:10 pm|Comments (15)

Sri Lankan wins Gold for the first time at world’s leading Photography Awards

The Al Thani Awards for Photography 2009, one of the world’s leading competitions for photography organized by FIAP (Federation Internationale de l’Art Photographique)on an annual basis, saw Sri Lanka emerge victorious in the International Award in colour photography category when Priyankara Gamage won Gold.

March 16, 2010  10:53 pm|Comments (0)

CDB rewards award-winning staff with Thailand Tour

Citizens Development Business Finance (CDB) recently rewarded the winners of its CDB RRT ‘100 million Rupee Round Table’ with an all-expenses paid tour to Thailand.

March 16, 2010  11:00 pm|Comments (0)

‘Indian Education Expo’ on 27 & 28 March in Colombo

‘Indian Education Expo’, a massive endeavour to promote Indian education to Sri Lankan students will be held on 27 and 28 March 2010 at the Sri Lankan Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC).

March 16, 2010  11:10 pm|Comments (0)

Minor quake in South Indian Ocean, no tsunami threat

A minor earthquake has struck the South Indian Ocean on early Monday, seismologist said. According to the Meteorological Department of Sri Lanka the earthquake was below 6.0 magnitude and there is no threat of a tsunami. MORE...

March 15, 2010  07:49 am|Comments (4)

Sri Lankan dies after jet ski accident in Jeddah

Sri Lankan man who used to rent out jet skis in Jeddah died in hospital following an accident while riding a jet ski in the Obhur creek. Sinne Lebbe Yusuf Lebbe, 36, popularly known as Zainul Abideen, died after falling from the machine which he had just repaired and was trying out. MORE...

March 15, 2010  07:54 am|Comments (0)

Deccan, super-charged with Vaas

“Go Chargers, go Chargers, go, go, go,” the public address system blared again and again at the Chepauk on Sunday as Adam Gilchrist and his men trampled the Chennai Super Kings to win by 31 runs.

March 15, 2010  09:05 am|Comments (2)

We are firm on demand, says TNA

Contrary to claims by a section of the media that the Sri Lanka’s pro-LTTE political party, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), has given up its stance on Eelam, the alliance has reiterated the demand on the right to self-determination of Tamils. READ MORE....

March 15, 2010  08:52 am|Comments (21)

SC reprimands Sunday Leader, orders to carry apology

The Supreme Court today reprimanded the Sunday Leader chief editor Federica Janz over a contempt of court case lodged against the newspaper. The complaint claimed that the Sunday Leader published an opinion article defaming the deputy Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayaka. MORE...

March 15, 2010  11:03 am|Comments (38)

VIDEO: Fire raging at Naththandiya coconut fibre factory

A fire that started at 3am today is still raging on at a coconut fibre (kohu) factory in Naththandiya, Dumkannawa, the Ada Derana correspondent in the area reports. According to sources the damage is estimated to be over Rs. 470 million. MORE...

March 15, 2010  11:25 am|Comments (2)

Opposition’s love for Fonseka is only for political advantage: Dallas

The Opposition seems to love Sarath Fonseka so much. But the protest held by the United National Party (UNP) demanding the release of the retired General from military custody lasted only 68 hours. If they are so concerned, why did not they continue the protest, asked Transport Minister Dallas Alahapperuma. READ MORE....

March 15, 2010  01:05 pm|Comments (15)

PC House to launch Kyocera TASKalfa

PC House, a giant in the office automation field, offering a wide range of solutions to the Sri Lankan market, recently launched a new product portfolio under the Kyocera brand.

March 15, 2010  01:23 pm|Comments (1)

Removing all cutouts, posters a near impossible task, says IGP

The Police are unable to completely remove all posters, cutouts and banners put up by candidates for the upcoming General Elections, said Inspector General of Police Mahinda Balasuriya, addressing the media a short while ago. READ MORE...

March 15, 2010  04:06 pm|Comments (22)