Tuesday, Feb 7 2012
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Sixth Deyata Kirula open till Feb 10
President Mahinda Rajapaksa is seen here looking at an exhibit at the sixth Deyata Kirula national exhibition at Oyamaduwa in the Maha Villachchiya Divisional Secretariat in Anuradhapura.
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Read more...Maldivian President to resign
President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives announced his resignation a short while a go on national television.
The 46year old President has been embroiled in weeks long demonstrations by oppositi...
Rambukwella to undergo two surgeries
Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella says he had to undergo two surgeries in Melbourne Hospital following an accidental fall, the Government Information Department said.
Rambukwella said the surge...
Maldivian police join protesters: Opposition
Hundreds of Maldivian police officers defied government orders and joined the protesters at Republic Square last night in what was seen as a turning point in the opposition uprising against President ...
Anoma Fonseka rules out an apology
Anomal Fonseka today ruled out an apology to secure the release of husband former army commander Sarath Fonseka but vowed to carry on protests demanding his release .
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A protest will be held on F...
Doctor poisoning doctor: water samples examined
Samples collected from a water tank at the Sevanagala hospital staff quarters to which a chemical had been introduced to poison a doctor has been sent to the Medical Research Institute (MRI) for furth...
JVP calls for release of Fonseka
The JVP today called for the release of former Army commander Sarath Fonseka and all other political prisoners
JVP Vijitha Herath told a media conference that Mr. Fonseka was being detained as politica...
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With economy improving, Obama would beat Romney: Poll
WASHINGTON, Feb 7, (Reuters) - President Barack Obama - bolstered by a stronger economic outlook and recent job growth - would win in a match-up again...
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Big freeze hits London
The big freeze has reached London, with the capital and its landmarks being covered in a blanket of snow overnight.
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U.N. nuclear talks in Tehran: frustrated hopes
By Fredrik Dahl
VIENNA, Feb 7, (Reuters) - After two days of rare and intensive talks in Tehran, senior U.N. nuclear officials may have felt they were ...
Colombo stocks bearish owing to holiday mood
Colombo's indices ended down on Monday, sliding for the fifth straight day with retailers cashing out, analysts said.
The poor trading conditions were ...
Cabraal says inflation under control
(Bloomberg) -- Sri Lankan central bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal talks about monetary policy and the nation's economy. Cabraal said the cent...
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Sri Lankan-led Beijing firm to light up rural homes
A Sri Lankan domiciled in China since 1974 has stepped in to serve his motherland through a joint venture in solar powered light-emitting diode (LED) ...
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Satin Wilder opens
There are soft furnishings, cushions, antiques mainly for the home, jewellery, a multitude of accessories, clothes, organic tea, a great line of sungl...
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Letter: Speeding on the expressway and penalties
I happened to take the expressway to Hikkaduwa on the 15th of last month and found the drive really exciting. The surrounding environment too was eye-...
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‘Tirth Yathra’ by Druvinka at the Barefoot Gallery
An overwhelming spiritual presence hangs in the air as the evening sun gleams its last rays of light on Druvinka’s paintings. Deep, intricate an...
Read more...Women using Facebook more than men
The Pew Research Internet Project released a report about Facebook on Friday, providing insights into the company that you won't find in its IPO filin...
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Meeting new artistes - CAB
It only comes around once in two years. But when it does it takes Colombo by storm! That’s the Colombo Art Biennale (CAB) for you. Based on a pa...
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Support pours in for cancer-stricken Yuvraj
NEW DELHI — Thousands of well-wishers including team-mates and politicians sent messages of support on Monday to India's World Cup-winning all-r...
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Yuvraj's doctor speaks
Dr Sameer Kaul of Apollo hospital says that Yuvraj Singh needs to undergo three cycles of chemotherapy.
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The painful story behind the making of a fast bowler
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Was the human body created to bowl fast by whomever the creator he was. The answer is a definite no. At the same time the game of cricket appare... |
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