http://www.adaderana.lk/rss.php AdaDerana RSS en-us Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:11:27 +0530 2010-07-29 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9160 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9160 A Sri Lankan Tamil demonstrator who went on hunger strike outside London’s Houses of Parliament accepted damages Thursday from British newspapers who accused him of eating burgers during the action. MORE... 2010-07-29 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9159 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9159 The fundamental rights petition filed by Bharati Airtel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd challenging the floor price imposed on tariffs implemented by mobile operators was rejected by Supreme Court a short while ago. MORE... 2010-07-29 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9158 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9158 The pentavalent or the five-in-one vaccine that has been recommended in India by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization actually killed children in Sri Lanka and Bhutan, warns an article in the latest issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ). MORE... 2010-07-29 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9157 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9157 Army has found an array of prohibited items in the Marudamadu Rehabilitation Camp in Mannar yesterday, said Army Spokesman Major General Udaya Medawala speaking to Ada Derana today. These items included 17 mobile phones, 14 sim cards, 30 phone batteries and 21 phone chargers. MORE... 2010-07-29 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9156 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9156 According to the legal provisions of the country any offender if he is cooperating with the government could be used as a witness and given amnesty, Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today. He said this when queried on the legal background of the arrest and detention behind former LTTE arms procurer Kumaran Pathmnanathan alias KP. MORE... 2010-07-29 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9155 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9155 The Vavuniya mobile police service has received more than 500 complaints yesterday, regarding missing persons during the war era. People from Settikulama Manik Farm and resettlement areas have participated in this service organized by the D. I. G. of Wanni, Deepal Dalpadadu. 2010-07-29 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9153 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9153 Dubai-based airline Emirates is set to launch daily scheduled flights between the Maldives and Sri Lanka from August 1, increasing its services from Colombo to Male from four to five flights a week. MORE... 2010-07-29 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9152 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9152 Retired spin great Muttiah Muralitharan on Wednesday lashed out at his long-time detractor Bishen Singh Bedi, calling the former Indian captain a controversy monger and ordinary bowler who would have been hammered by any batsman if was he playing now. MORE... 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9151 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9151 Five serving Brigadiers in the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted Majors General effective today (July 28), said military spokesman Brigadier Ubaya Medawala. READ MORE... 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9150 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9150 Two persons found guilty of providing information to the Liberations Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in its attempt to assassinate Sri Lanka Freedom Party (Mahajana Wing) convenor Mangala Samaraweera were sentenced to 11 years hard labour in prison. READ MORE.... 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9149 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9149 For the first time in history the All Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed above the 5,000 mark today. The ASPI closed at 5,138 points. The CSE is currently ranked the 2nd best performing stock market in the world for the year 2010, CSE said. 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9148 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9148 Olcott Mawatha opposite the Fort railway has been temporarily closed due to University student protest, Ada Derana correspondent confirms. The students of University of Ruhuna began a protest march today from the University Grants Commission intending to go to the Police Headquarters. 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9146 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9146 Sri Lanka’s Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Economic Development who are currently on a visit to Japan met with Akira Kanai, Chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) on Tuesday, states the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan. READ MORE.... 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9144 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9144 South Indian actress Asin Thottumkal has told the media that she will not apologise for her visit to Sri Lanka merely because some actors in Tamil Nadu have demanded she do so. READ MORE... 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9143 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9143 Information has been received during inquiries that Captain Senaka de Silva who acted as General (retired) Sarath Fonseka’s private secretary, had allegedly obtained a house on rent where armed soldiers were stationed, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed court. READ MORE... 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9142 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9142 A decision on holding an internal party investigation on the self immolation of a party supporter will only be taken after UNP Leader Ranil Wickramsinghe returns to Sri Lanka, said UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake . He made this statement at a media conference held today. MORE... 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9140 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9140 The students of University of Ruhuna will begin a protest in front of the Police Headquarters, said convener of Inter University Student Council, Udul Premarathne. The protest march is scheduled to start at 1.00 p.m. today from the University Grants Commission. MORE... 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9139 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9139 Eight Sri Lankan asylum seekers, accused of taking part in a riot on Christmas Island, will stand trial in Australia later this year. The Australian Federal Police charged the men with weapons and rioting offences, after the melee at the island’s detention centre in November, 2009. MORE... 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9138 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9138 After the second fire bombing in six months, resident monks at a Scarborough Buddhist temple scrambled to get a security fence. But they needed money — $55,000 to be exact. MORE... 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9137 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9137 The government has appointed a committee to probe the allegations of labour rights violations in Sri Lanka which are threatening GSP trade concessions to the United States. READ MORE.... 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9147 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9147 Mortein, rated as ‘Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Household Insecticides Brand’ (as per Market Research Data) has initiated a National dengue education and awareness program, “Mortein Stop Diseases” for the 4th consecutive year.... 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9145 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9145 Amil Industries has introduced a high security roller door to Sri Lanka; an industry first, a company spokesperson said. Designed to meet high security standards, the roller doors are manufactured according to stringent, Australian quality standards.... 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9141 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9141 In keeping with the growing mobile boom in Asia, the Digital Empowerment Foundation along with the IT ministries of India and Sri Lanka hosted the first ever South Asian Mobile Content awards in New Delhi on the 23rd of July 2010. MORE... 2010-07-27 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9133 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9133 Jetair, one of the leading tour operators in Belgium, has introduced Sri Lanka as a new winter destination, and will operate weekly charter flights from Brussels to Colombo commencing October 2010.... 2010-07-27 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9132 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9132 AmCham in Association with Sri Lanka Association of Software and Service Companies (SLASSCOM) will conduct a CEO forum themed Innovation and Sustainability on August 9, 2010 at Hilton Colombo.... 2010-07-27 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9131 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9131 WebMaster Property (Pvt) Ltd, an investor of Digital Real Estate, stated that the company is offering services ranging from search engine optimization to consultancy catering to the untapped local clientele.... 2010-07-29 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... 2010-07-25 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9095 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9095 Muttiah Muralitharan has revolutionised cricket with his bowling. His doosra deliveries, which he first bowled in Tests in 1997, have become part of the game’s make-up, along with reverse swing and switch hitting. 2010-06-10 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=8484 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=8484 London, Jun 10 (PTI): Sourav Ganguly will have Brian Lara playing under him when the former India captain leads a Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) team in a Twenty20 match against Pakistan at Lord’s on June 27.... 2010-06-10 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=8480 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=8480 World Cup fever is sweeping across Asia as hundreds of millions of fans in the football-mad region count down to the start of an event that’s a surefire winner for pubs, clubs and bookmakers... 2010-07-28 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9136 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9136 ‘Ira Handa Yata’ (Beneath the Sun and Moon), a Sinhala film directed by Bennet Ratnayake has won a special Jury Honorary award at the Los Angeles Film Festival.... 2010-07-27 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9122 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9122 Aiming to boost the niche style segment, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) hosted the inaugural Pearl Delhi Couture Week (PDCW) from July 20-25 after running two hugely successful editions of a similar event in Mumbai... 2010-07-25 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9094 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9094 Named by Errol Flynn in the 1950s, the Jolly Boys were once the toast of Jamaica. Now, after nearly five decades playing second fiddle to reggae, the band are enjoying a remarkable revival. Will the Jolly Boys finally have the last laugh? 2010-07-24 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9083 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=9083 Los Angeles (IANS): Angelina Jolie’s former babysitter has revealed in a book that the actress was virtually abandoned by her mother as a child....