http://www.adaderana.lk/rss.php AdaDerana RSS en-us Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:56:34 -0600 http://www.adaderana.lk http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid= Former President of Sri Lanka Mrs Chandrika Bandaranayake Kumaratunga visited ‘Rajatha Dekma’ photographic exhibition held at the National Art Gallery, Colombo organised by Sudath Silva. She had a opportunity to have a glimpse of her photographs taken by Sudath Silva during her tenure at the office as Executive President of Sri Lanka. Mrs. Kumaratunga is seen here with Sudath Silva admiring photos of past Sri Lankan Presidents including her own photos taken by their official photographer Sudath Silva. Pic by Nishanka De Silva http://www.adaderana.lk http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid= President Mahinda Rajapksa, who is also the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces handed over Ranajayapura mega housing scheme to the war heroes. At a ceremony held at Ipalogma, the President handed over keys of 100 houses to their owners. Pic by Nalin Hewapathirana http://www.adaderana.lk http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid= Posters were seen today morning along the streets in Colombo supporting President Mahinda Rajapaksa for the upcoming Presidential Elections. Sri Lanka is all set for a Presidential election in January next year. While President Mahinda Rajapaksa signed a proclamation about the polls on Monday afternoon, the date of the election – most likely January 23 – is yet to be formally announced. Pic by Pramodh Hinsara http://www.adaderana.lk http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid= If the masses expect something that will benefit them, he will always extend his cooperation to achieve it, said retired Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka when the media questioned him on his way to a function at the Taj Samudra Hotel this morning. General Fonseka delivered the keynote address at the Institute of Certified Professional Managers1st Annual Conference, with the theme “Managing with a ‘Can Do’ Approach”. Pic by D. Banduwardena 2010-03-10 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7457 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7457 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... 2010-03-10 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7456 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7456 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... 2010-03-10 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7455 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7455 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... 2010-03-10 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7454 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7454 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... 2010-03-10 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7453 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7453 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... 2010-03-10 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7452 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7452 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... 2010-03-10 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7451 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7451 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... 2010-03-10 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7450 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7450 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... 2010-03-09 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7449 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7449 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.... 2010-03-09 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7446 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7446 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.... 2010-03-09 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7445 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7445 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... 2010-03-09 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7443 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7443 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... 2010-03-09 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7442 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7442 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... 2010-03-09 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7441 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7441 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. 2010-03-09 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7440 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7440 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.... 2010-03-09 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7439 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7439 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... 2010-03-09 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7438 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7438 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... 2010-03-09 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7437 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7437 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... 2010-03-08 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7436 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7436 Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao during her official visit to Sri Lanka called on Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama today (March 8). READ MORE... 2010-03-08 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7433 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7433 A powerful government and a weak opposition after the upcoming general elections is the need of the country, said Construction and Engineering Services Cabinet Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne. READ MORE... 2010-03-09 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7447 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7447 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. 2010-03-08 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7435 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7435 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. 2010-03-07 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7422 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7422 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. 2010-03-07 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7421 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7421 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. 2010-03-05 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7412 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7412 Etisalat said it has partnered with Global Crossing, a leading global IP solutions provider, to offer seamless connectivity alternatives to customers keen to expand their connectivity to the US, Canada and Latin America from the UAE. MORE... 2010-03-05 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7408 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7408 Virtusa Corporation (NASDAQ: VRTU), a global IT services company that offers a broad spectrum of business consulting and outsourcing services, has introduced the Virtusa BPM Test Drive for Needs Assessment, Business Case & ROI from Gartner’s Business Process Management (BPM) Summit 2010. MORE... 2010-03-09 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7448 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7448 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. 2010-03-08 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7434 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7434 Weerasooriya House emerged champions, with 363 points, at Visakha Vidyalaya’s annual Inter House Swimming Meet held at the School’s Swimming Complex recently. Dawes House (346 points) and Dias House (324 points) were adjudged second and third respectively. READ MORE... 2010-03-04 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7400 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7400 The Sri Lanka Air Force Cycle Safari 2010 organised by the Sri Lanka Cycle Federation will be flagged off on March 08 Monday. The media sponsor this time round for this event is FMDerana. 2010-03-04 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7399 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7399 Canada’s national cricket team recently spent several weeks training and competing in Colombo. They will return to Sri Lankan in early 2011 to compete in the World Cup being jointly hosted by Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh. MORE... 2010-03-09 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7444 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7444 A two day photographic exhibition titled Roo Chaya 2010 is being held at the Devi Balika Vidyalaya at Borella in Colombo. 2010-03-06 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7418 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7418 In many ways, Hollywood could hardly have come up with a more gripping script for this year’s Oscars. 2010-02-24 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7317 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7317 The Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka and the Drama and Theatre and Image Arts Unit of the University of Kelaniya in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan will stage three Japanese dramas in Sinhala. 2010-02-19 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7264 http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=7264 Sri Lankan expatriate Janaka Kulasekera is organising a solo painting exhibition on February 19 and 20 at the Sri Lankan embassy. MORE...