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A recent Agriculture Ministry survey has revealed that a large number of uncultivated lands is still existing due to the negligence of the owners.

(Lanka-e-News 28.June.2009 11.30AM) As Paul Berman once wrote, “somewhere in the world it is always 1941″. There comes a time in the life of every society when it is faced with an existential threat or challenge. It is the…

(Lanka-e-News 28.June.2009 11.45AM) Army troops on continuous search and clear operations in the general areas of…

World tea prices have rocketed but along misty tea-growing mountain slopes in Sri Lanka’s central hills, farmers are facing disaster.

New Delhi: The triangular ODI series involving Sri Lanka, India and New Zealand will be held in September, Sri Lanka Cricket has revealed.The Sri Lankan cricket board had made the announcement on Friday that India had been invited to play a

June 28, Colombo: The United States warned American citizens traveling to or living in Sri Lanka about the potential for continued instability, including possible terrorist attacks, although the Sri Lankan government has defeated the terrorist group Tamil Tigers.

Counsel for Tamils Against Genocide (TAG), a US-based activist group that filed a law suit in the Federal Court of District of Columbia to stop the U.S. from voting for the $1.9B IMF loan to Sri Lanka, said his group filed for voluntary dismissal in view of the strong legal position taken by the [...]

The LTTE`s new chief Selvaraja Padmanathan says the group is giving up violence and adopting a non-v..

The war is over, peace-building is under way, and Sri Lanka is one of the most enchanting islands you could ever imagine. There are very few destinations in the world that offer so much in such close proximity. The ancient temples, Buddhist statues and ruins are magnificent; the beaches are superb; the people are probably [...]

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 19 runs in their first Super Eights game against Pakistan in the ICC World Twenty20 at Lords in England. Sri Lanka won the toss and skipper Kumar Sangakkara elected to bat first.

Ireland v Sri Lanka, ICC World Twenty20 - Sir Lanka won by 9 runs. Sri Lanka won the toss and skipper Kumar Sangakkara elected to bat first. This is the 19th Match of Group F. Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 9 runs.(Sri Lanka 144/9 & Ireland 135/7). Man of the match - DPMD Jayawardene(50 off [...]

Sri Lanka won the toss and Captain Kumar Sangakkara elected to bat first. This is the 23rd Match of Group F & Sri Lanka won by 48 runs. Produced by Lake House Copyright © 2009 The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd.

Sri Lanka defeated West Indies by 57 runs at the Oval on Friday to reach Sunday’s World Twenty20 final where they will tackle Pakistan for the title. SRI LANKA 158 for 5 wickets 20 overs.

Counsel for Tamils Against Genocide (TAG), a US-based activist group that filed a law suit in the Federal Court of District of Columbia to stop the U.S. from voting for the $1.9B IMF loan to Sri Lanka, said his group filed for voluntary dismissal in view of the strong legal position taken by the U.S. [...]

The Pakistan Railway Advisory and Consultancy Services (PRACS) has signed a $2mn agreement with Sri Lanka for rehabilitation of railway tracks damaged in the civil war, training of railway employees and modification of the rolling stock.

Jun 27, Colombo: Sri Lanka today warned that it will not hesitate to initiate legal action on the Sri Lankan Diaspora going against the country.

June 27, Colombo: Sri Lanka is to introduce e-police concept to the Sri Lanka Police Department soon, President’s Secretary Lalith Weeratunga said.

Sri Lanka has urged the IMF to decide quickly whether to approve a 1.9 billion dollar loan for the country’s war ravaged economy.

Sri Lanka Army (SLA), following the burning of all copies of three Tamil dailies intended for distribution in Jaffna district Thursday, allegedly by the armed group operating with the Sri Lanka military intelligence, provided escort by armed motorbike squad Friday morning to the newspaper distribution staff on motorcycles, sources in Jaffna said. Meanwhile, SLA deployed [...]

Ranatunga - confirmed the warm-up series. Sri Lanka will host a brief one-day international tournament ahead of the Champions Trophy with India and New Zealand confirmed as the visitors.

June 27, Colombo: Steps have been taken to establish a new branch of the Foreign Employment Bureau in the Eastern Province…

June 27, Colombo: Sri Lanka government is to introduce a new program to cultivate abandoned lands throughout the country, the Ministry of Agriculture Development said.

June 27, Colombo: Sri Lanka Ministry of Fisheries is targeting 60,000 metric tons of fish harvest from the fresh water fisheries industry during the next year.

Press Council poses a threat to journalism in Sri Lanka say international media watchdogs.

June 27, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa today instructed the Finance Ministry to reduce the Nation Building Tax from 3% to 1.5% for the rice mill owners with immediate effect as promised yesterday.

June 27, Colombo: Sri Lanka government today criticized the bifurcate policies of the international community which are adapted in different ways in different countries.

June 27, Colombo: Sri Lanka government is planning to deploy state intelligence officers to every government institute aiming to reduce bribery and corruption.

June 27, Colombo: Pakistan national cricket team is to arrive in Sri Lanka this evening to participate in a series of three Tests, five One-Days (ODI), and a Twenty20.

Karachi, June 27 : Pakistan’s cricket team left for Sri Lanka on a 45-day tour with coach Intikhab Alam promising that his players will translate their World Twenty20 triumph into a forceful Test performance.

June 27, Colombo: Sri Lanka yesterday accused the International Monetary Fund of politicizing financial aid for delaying the 1.9 billion dollar bailout it requested for the post-war resettlement and reconciliation process in the country.

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly condemned the Sri Lankan Government’s decision to revive the Press Council that was established by
an act of parliament in 1973. The Sri Lankan Press Council Act of 1973 contains stringent provisions, including the power to prosecute for contempt and sentence journalists to extended periods in prison [...]

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly condemned the Sri Lankan Government’s decision to revive the Press Council that was established by
an act of parliament in 1973. The Sri Lankan Press Council Act of 1973 contains stringent provisions, including the power to prosecute for contempt and sentence journalists to extended periods in prison [...]

Jun 27, Colombo: More than 4,000 elders in IDPs camps in Vavuniya have been handed over to their relatives, Sri Lanka Ministry of Rehabilitation said.

Pakistan’s cricket team left for Sri Lanka on a 45-day tour with coach Intikhab Alam promising that his players will translate their World Twenty20 triumph into a forceful Test performance.

June 26, Colombo: Major General Jagath Dias, Commanding Officer of 57 Division has been appointed as Sri Lanka’s Deputy Ambassador to Germany, a local daily reported.

(Lanka-e-News 27.June.2009 4.45PM) The LTTE’s new chief Selvaraja Padmanathan says the group is giving up violence and adopting a non-violent agenda to secure the political rights of Tamils in Sri Lanka.

In an exclusive email interview to Indian News media, Padmanathan said…

June 27, Colombo: An employee of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) was found killed by an unidentified assassin on Friday inside her home in Puloly, Point Pedro.

June 27, Colombo: Members of the party formed by Karuna and Pillayan, have applied for job opportunities in the Sri Lanka Army.

June 27 Badulla: Over 15 acres of Akurukaduwa jungle at Meegahakiula, Badulla has already been destroyed by a bush fire currently spreading in the area.

June 27, Colombo: Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), the main Muslim political party in the country has decided to seek the High Court’s assistance against the rejection of its nominations for Jaffna Municipal Council election.

India will feature in a triangular one-day international tournament in Sri Lanka in September that will also feature New Zealand, the country’s cricket board said Saturday.

(Lanka-e-News 27.June.2009 4.30PM) In a bid to strengthen the insurance sector in the country, and to streamline insurance for the benefit of…

(Lanka-e-News 27.June.2009 4.45PM) The LTTE’s new chief Selvaraja Padmanathan says the group is giving up violence and adopting a non-violent agenda to secure the political rights of Tamils in Sri Lanka.

In an exclusive email interview to Indian News media, Padmanathan said…

Sri Lanka Army (SLA), following the burning of all copies of three Tamil dailies intended for distribution in Jaffna district Thursday, allegedly by the armed group operating with the Sri Lanka military intelligence, provided escort by armed motorbike squad Friday morning to the newspaper distribution staff on motorcycles, sources in Jaffna said. Meanwhile, SLA deployed [...]

Point Pedro police in Vadamaraadchi recovered Friday the body of a 33-year-old woman volunteer of Sri Lanka Red Cross (SLRC) who had been killed Thursday in her house in Point Pedro. The woman had been living alone and neighbours who noticed her absence had notified the police. The police broke into the house and found [...]

Lahore, Jun 27 : Younis Khan today asserted that after the Twenty20 World Cup triumph, the confidence of his team was touching new heights and this would be the ‘best time’ for Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India will feature in a triangular one-day international tournament in Sri Lanka in September that will also feature New Zealand, the country’s cricket board said Saturday.

India will feature in a triangular one-day international tournament in Sri Lanka in September that will also feature New Zealand, the country’s cricket board said Saturday.

Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam said his players’ fitness will be the key on their tour of Sri Lanka as the 15-man Pakistan team set off on Saturday.

(Lanka-e-News 27.June.2009 1.30PM) Sri Lanka on Friday accused the International Monetary Fund of politicizing financial aid following the fund’s delay in considering a 1.9 billion dollar…

(Lanka-e-News 27.June.2009 2.00PM -Essay- By Jorge Heine)The concept of Responsibility to Protect has triggered resistance in many countries of the Global South precisely because of its potential misapplication…

House Leader and senior Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said yesterday the media should not be allowed to enjoy unbridled freedom, claiming that Press Councils existed in most countries and should be looked at in a wider perspective.

At a camp situated on top of a hill overlooking scenic rubber and coconut plantations in Sri Lanka, more than 100 former Tamil Tiger child soldiers are undergoing a year-long rehabilitation course.

ARESPECTED former North East headteacher and author has died in a drowning tragedy while on holiday in Sri Lanka.

A coastal village of Unawatuna, a few miles off Galle, located in a lovely and attractive countryside with a beautiful sea front which has been a popular tourist destination is declining today.

KANDY - Boosting imported food through various means will be a challenge to the local food drive.

A recent ILO study on the impact of the global economic crisis on labour and industrial relations in Sri Lanka shows that the traditional unequal bargaining power of workers has been sharply skewed in favour of employers while structural deficiencies of labour authorities has further widened the gap.

Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2009

Despite the Indian government’s statement that the Sri Lankan government had relented on its refusal to allow the aid ship sent by Tamil expatriates to dock in Colombo harbour and that the supplies for Tamil refugees would be offloaded by the Indian Red Cross, there has been no action at all, the organisers of the [...]

Sri Lanka has accused the International Monetary Fund of politicising financial aid following the fund’s delay in considering a 1.9-billion-dollar bailout for the war-ravaged economy.