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(Lanka-e-News 30.Aug.2009 11.30AM) As Sri Lanka continues to pay huge amounts in interest due to having to borrow money for its development work, the chief culprit in the massive VAT scam Kamil Kuthubdeen and his consort, Hamza, are living it up in Dubai,…

Aug 30, Colombo: Sri Lankan government on Friday summoned the British High Commissioner Dr. Peter Hayes to the Foreign Ministry seeking an explanation on how a local passport holder was helped to travel to the UK without a valid visa.

COLOMBO (Reuters) - New Zealand faced an uphill struggle to avert a 2-0 series defeat as they closed on 182 for six, having been set a 494-run victory target by Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the second test on Saturday.

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Friday directed the Attorney General to prepare an emergency plan to expedite the inquiry of the hundreds of Tamils now being detained in prisons without any inquiry under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and Emergency Regulations(ER) in consultation with the Justice Ministry Secretary. “It is unjust to [...]

A group of supporters of ruling United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA)
ran amok Friday night and assaulted some members of Janatha Vimukthi
Peramuna (JVP) who were parading after the closure of nominations for
the Southern Provincial Council Friday. Seven JVP members were injured in the attack. The JVP office in Tissamaharagama was also attacked by the ruling party [...]

COLOMBO: New Zealand faced an uphill struggle to avert a 2-0 series defeat as they closed on 182 for six, having been set a 494-run victory target by Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the second test yesterday.

Sri Lanka authorities, without prior notice and without citing any reason, have suspended Saturday, a planned release of a group of 600 persons out of about 3,000 internally displaced persons who are residents of Trincomalee district and fled from Vanni and currently being interned in military supervised Menik Farm in Vavuniyaa to their own villages, [...]

COLOMBO: New Zealand faced an uphill struggle to avert a 2-0 series defeat as they closed on 182 for six, having been set a 494-run victory target by Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the second Test yesterday.

Aug 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka Health Ministry has started an investigation into the gastric bypass surgery procedures at the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital following a death of a woman after the surgery.

Aug 30, Colombo: A former Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna councilor and six other JVP members have suffered injuries during a party parade in Tissamaharama yesterday, the police said.

Aug 30, Colombo: Three high ranking officials from Russian Ministry of Finance to visit Sri Lanka….

New Zealand faced an uphill struggle to avert a 2-0 series defeat as they closed on 182 for six, having been set a 494-run victory target by Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the second Test on Saturday.

Sri Lanka is no longer a Least Developed Country. LDC - since its per capita income is more than US$ 2,000 said Public Administration and Home Affairs Minister and Deputy Finance and Planning Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama.

Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath grabbed four wickets as Sri Lanka pushed New Zealand towards a massive defeat in the second and final cricket Test on Saturday.

NZ is 6-182, chasing 494 at the close of play on the fourth day of their Test with Sri Lanka.

Aug 30, Colombo: Ven. Kirama Wimalajothi Thero presented 47 volumes of Sinhala translations of Pali Scriptures to the President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees on August 28th.

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Saturday took serious exception to remarks made by the Norwegian Minister of Environment and International Development Erik Solheim seeking investigation on alleged excesses by the Sri Lanka military in the run up to …

Sri Lanka Army (SLA) officials Saturday denied permission to Mrs Devendran Saro, the wife of a Welikada prisoner who died in questionable circumstances inside the maximum security prison in Boralle last week, to travel to Colombo to collect her husband’s body, civil society sources in Jaffna said. The second Tamil prisoner who died under the [...]

The Sri Lanka government says that it deeply regrets comments made by Norwegian Minister Erik Solheim

Sri Lanka authorities, without prior notice and without citing any reason, have suspended Saturday, a planned release of a group of 600 persons out of about 3,000 internally displaced persons who are residents of Trincomalee district and fled from Vanni and currently being interned in military supervised Menik Farm in Vavuniyaa to their own villages, [...]

Aug 29, Colombo: Sri Lankan government has given the assurance to provide all facilities needed tor the well-being of resettled civilians.

Sri Lanka closed on a 2-0 series victory against New Zealand as spinner Rangana Herath left the tourists reeling at 182-6 in pursuit of 494 for victory at stumps on the fourth day of the second Test in Colombo.

Aug 29, Colombo: Sri Lankan troops assisting the demining operations in the Northern region uncovered a large haul of assorted mines…

Aug 29, Colombo: Visiting British Conservative Party shadow Defence Secretary Dr. Liam Fox has discussed the modalities of a fund proposed to rebuild Sri Lanka with the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama.

News Corp’s James Murdoch says a “dominant” BBC threatens independent journalism in the UK as he attacked the government.

(Lanka-e-News 29.Aug.2009 6.30PM) The Supreme Court which examined yesterday (28) a fundamental rights petition filed by Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha Opposition leader , Sumangala Samaraweera and six others made an order against Minister Mervyn Silva…

(Lanka-e-News 29.Aug.2009 6.30PM) Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogolagama made this proposal to the Cabinet a few days ago. A Diplomatic mission with a High Commissioner and five others will man this new Foreign office…

(Lanka-e-News 29.Aug.2009 6.30PM) Independent correspondent and Journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda was abducted on 27th August by a group which accosted him having arrived in a white Van. He was forcibly bundled…

Aug 29, Colombo: Sri Lankan government today said that it deeply regrets the comments made by the Minister of Environment and International Development of the Norwegian Government, Erik Solheim, to a Norwegian newspaper.

The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Veala’nai, Allaippiddi and Ma’nkumpaan in the islets of Jaffna displaced due to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) offensives in 2006 and presently staying in Jaffna town had to wait for a long time at Duraippah Stadium Thursday as Basil Rajapakse, Senior Advisor to the President, failed to turn up as [...]

Liam Fox, British Conservative Party shadow Defence Secretary accompanied by his advisor W. Adams, visited Jaffna Friday where he met the representatives of civil and religious societies at Jaffna Bishop House around 2:15 p.m. “A just political solution to Tamils’ problems should be the first concern and not development,” the representatives told the visiting emissary, [...]

(Lanka-e-News 26.Aug.2009 7.30PM) Two LTTE cadres were killed in a clash with the Special Task Force at Kalmunai Thirimalai lagoon yesterday. According to Police spokesman Nimal Madiwaka…

COLOMBO (Reuters) - New Zealand faced an uphill struggle to avert a 2-0 series defeat as they closed on 182 for six, having been set a 494-run victory target by Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the second test on Saturday.

New Zealand faced an uphill struggle to avert a 2-0 series defeat as they closed on 182 for six, having been set a 494-run victory target by Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the second test on Saturday.

Spinner Rangana Herath’s four wickets carried Sri Lanka within sight of victory in the second test against New Zealand and a 2-0 series sweep, as the tourists ended Saturday’s day four on 182-6.

Spinner Rangana Herath’s four wickets carried Sri Lanka within sight of victory in the second test against New Zealand and a 2-0 series sweep, as the tourists ended Saturday’s day four on 182-6.

Kumar Sangakkara hits his 20th Test century as Sri Lanka close on victory over New Zealand in the second Test in Colombo.

Southern Provincial Council elections will be held on October 10 this year, the Department of Elections announced Friday. Ten political parties including ruling United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA), main opposition United National Party (UNP), Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and five independent groups handed in their nominations for the Southern Provincial Council elections Thursday.

Police claimed to have recovered two claymore mines in Angulana, Moratuwa Friday morning. The mines were located hidden in a bare land. The bomb disposal squad rushed to the site and defused the two mines. However, civil sources in Angulana said the alleged detection of two claymore mines in Angulana had been a ruse to [...]

The Tamil civilian shot and injured on Wednesday night in Ka’luwaangkear’ni in Batticaloa district has been identified as 27-year-old Nadarajah Baskaran who returned from Vavuniyaa internment camp for resettlement in his native village.

Mr. Romesh Jayasinghe, a senior Foreign Service Officer who is currently the High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in New Delhi has been appointed by the President as the new Foreign Secretary with effect from October 1, 2009. Mr. Jayasinghe will succeed Dr. Palitha Kohona, the current Foreign Secretary who has been appointed as Sri Lanka’s [...]

SLNS ‘Sayurala’, an Off Shore Patrol Vessel (OPV) was commissioned at the Sri Lanka Navy Dockyard, Trincomalee Friday morning by Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary Gothabaya Rajapakse. He thanked the Government of India for facilitating the acquisition of an Off Shore Patrol Vessel (OPV) “Vigraha” for the Sri Lankan Navy. Mr. Gothabaya Rajapakse handed over the [...]

It was frightening to see the combined effect of naked chauvinism of Sri Lanka and naked greed of powers, writes TamilNet political commentator in Colombo responding to the video clip displayed Tuesday. “Such a trend in the establishments is a challenge to every lay human being of the civilized world. While rising up to free [...]

Sri Lanka will work for stronger ties with India and ensure the quick rehabilitation of Tamils displaced in the military conflict, Colombo’s high commissioner Romesh Jayasinghe said after he was named the new foreign secretary.

Skipper Kumar Sangakkara reached his century and Mahela Jayawardene narrowly missed a ton for the second time in the match as Sri Lanka set New Zealand a near-impossible target of 494 to win the second test.

Sri Lanka chipped away at New Zealand’s line-up, collecting two early wickets as they pressed for victory on day four of the second Test in Colombo.

New Zealand lost two early wickets after being set a 494-run victory target by Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the second test on Saturday.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers jolted New Zealand’s enormous run chase with two early wickets as the visitors reached 78-2 at tea on day four Saturday, chasing 494 to win.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers jolted New Zealand’s enormous run chase with two early wickets as the visitors reached 78-2 at tea on day four Saturday, chasing 494 to win.

Sri Lanka’s quest to set a highly improbable victory target in the second cricket test was stymied by rain yesterday - and a continuation of summer showers seems essential to prevent New Zealand sliding to another heavy defeat.

Kumar Sangakkara struck a superb century as Sri Lanka steamed towards a declaration on day four of the second Test against New Zealand in Colombo.

Sri Lanka 416 & 311/5 declared on Day 4 with 2nd innings lead of 494 runs in 2nd test at SSC. New Zealand 234. Sangakkara 109-JNW

Sri Lanka 416 & 311/5 declared on Day 4 with 2nd innings lead of 494 runs in 2nd test at SSC. New Zealand 234. Sangakkara 109-JNW

Skipper Kumar Sangakkara reached his century and Mahela Jayawardene narrowly missed a ton for the second time in the match Saturday as Sri Lanka set New Zealand a near-impossible target of 494 to win the second test.

Skipper Kumar Sangakkara reached his century and Mahela Jayawardene narrowly missed a ton for the second time in the match Saturday as Sri Lanka set New Zealand a near-impossible target of 494 to win the second test.

New Zealand were set a target of 494 runs to win the final Test after Sri Lanka declared their second innings at 311-5 in the post-lunch session on the fourth day on Saturday.

Suntel Limited, the leader in corporate business telecommunications in Sri Lanka signed an agreement with Orion City, an IT service park, one of the largest office infrastructure solutions providers in Sri Lanka. Suntel provides an advanced data communication solution which is well suited for Orion City with latest technology, customisation high [...]

New Zealand began their last innings of this series needing 494 to win or, more realistically, over four-and-a-half sessions to bat out a draw. They were again three down for less than 100, on a track whose bounce and spin suited Sri Lanka's spinners, and failed to forge partnerships.

India has decided to place an extradition request for LTTE leader Kumaran Padmanadan, alias KP, nabbed by Sri Lanka earlier this month.

The Supreme Court yesterday restrained the Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha and Minister Mervin Silva from demolishing houses and boundary walls of certain residents of Jayanthi Mawatha, Kelaniya on the pretext of implementing a flood prevention programme.