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Sunday February 3, 2008
Vol. 42 - No 36

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Armoured cars on parade during the rehearsals at Galle Face Green last morning in the run-up to the main celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s independence which falls tomorrow. Pix by Saman Kariyawasam

 

NEWS
Head Line of the week |
Treasury gets control of semi-Govt. EPF
The Treasury has moved to take control of government and semi-government managed provident fund accounts including the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) fund of Rs. 17,000 million..
 
Biscuits to feed malnourished children, not Tigers
The controversial high-nutrition biscuits, seized by the police last week as a consignment allegedly meant for the LTTE in the Wanni, is in fact an order requested by government officials to ward off a major malnutrition crisis in parts of the north.

 


OTHER TOP NEWS ARTICLES |
CBK welcomes probe on Water’s Edge land sale Unexpected encounter at sea

 

PLUS
FINANCIAL TIMES
What could have been, what it is NTB top shareholders positive ....

As schoolboys we didn't have much feeling towards change. But we were aware that with the expected departure of the British, who were occupying several high positions, there would be more job opportunities...

The two biggest shareholders of Nations Trust Bank (NTB) Plc are taking up their full share in the bank’s billion-rupee rights issue which closes on February 8, despite being compelled to reduce their stake to 15 percent and below in five years, under Central Bank rules.

COLUMNS
Political Thoughts from London
Granary of the East that has lost its way
   
Focus on Rights The Economic Analysis
Nation building need of the hour
 


SPORTS INTERNATIONAL
SUNDAY MUSINGS | S.R. Pathiravithana INTERNATIONAL | SAN JOSE, California
Taming of the shrew Countdown to Super Tuesday

Parting with his thoughts after the drawn fourth Test between India and Australia in Adelaide – Sunil Gavaskar the Indian cricket veteran came ...

White House hopefuls launched a frantic blitz with the stakes enormous heading into “Super Tuesday” and the home stretch of the costliest and longest US election campaign in history.

 
   

Alas! It was not the best welcome How can India be Israel’s friend?
It is great to be back in Australia after a lapse of a few weeks to do battle with the world champions after a tense test series. This time, the ...
It’s hard not to admire Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi whose 60th death anniversary India commemorated earlier this week. Without Gandhi,....


MIRROR
FUNDAY
Taboo... King Nissankamalla - Mahawamsa
It's been the subject of much controversy since the olden days. It has been associated with everything from undying romance to utter moral breakdown: pre-marital sex.
'Rajavaliya', gives a different version of the story of King Nissankamalla. According to 'Rajavaliya,' there had been disputes after the death of King Parakramabahu, due to forwarding different claims to the throne. Both Pandya and Kalinga dynasties claimed a right to the throne...


TV TIMES
KANDY TIMES
Srilal follows ‘Tranquil Footsteps’ Kandy projects stuck for funds
'Tranquil Footsteps', the dream book of Srilal Miththapala, was launched last week Srilal is a serious wildlife and nature enthusiast with a penchant for elephants.
Kandy’s mega development projects ahead of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit in August is set to face financial difficulties with the relevant ....


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TV Times
   
  ‘Camille Claudel’: A tragic end of a sculpture
   
  Muhurath for ‘Maada Eyama Viya'
  Devinda starts new journey with 'Sadisi Tharanaya'
   
  Chinese New Year at AGH
   
  'Club 52’: Newest attraction at Palm Beach Hotel
   
  Films of yesteryear are the best
  TV: the cheapest form of entertainment
  Good teledramas on mini screen
  SUPER STAR - ‘SEASON-3’ CLARIFICATION
   

News
   
Govt. cancels Dr. Rama Mani’s visa
   
Dambulla carnage kills 18, injures 70
   
Forge true unity- President
   
CBK welcomes probe on Water’s Edge land sale
   
Bogus old folk siphon off pension funds
   
Gender gap in Lanka’s labour market: UNDP
   
Disabled children’s home marks 20
   
Way open for tender fixers
   
Protest against moves to extend Tax Chief’s term
   
Odds and Ends
   
Restarting Independence once again
   
CBI probes Tiger links in India
   
Unexpected encounter at sea
   
 
Now, repairs add to high cost of fuel
 
Col breaks back of working class family
 
Pilgrims’ peace shattered
 
Not wires but suicide jackets
 
Madhu: Where a routine bus ride ended in a blast
 
 
FM’s wife appointed as personal assistant
 

Sports
Pondering on rugby
   
Ensure security, Lanka tells Cricket Australia
 
 
 
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Plus
  Have we measured the cost of this traffic mess?
  Don't make reading a business too
  Tipplers beware!
  Give us peace to live and be free
  Ah! How I sigh for thee
  The right identity
  Unite, unite to save Sri Lanka
 
  Naro Udeshi
  M.L.M. Aboosally
   
  Kemara: Healing by seeking a balance
   
  Freedom's in the air
  Blue nightingales reach out to A'pura's marginalised
   
  Sixtieth Anniversary of Independence
  From nice days to the not so nice
  DS the political strategist
  True peace, true freesom, so say the stars
   
  Lankan beauties don't miss this opportunity!
  Forum CSA holds first AGM
  Mallika Nivasa Samithiya coffee morning
  John Keells wins five Presidential Awards
  Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Award
   

International
   
Cambodian boy has warm affection for cold-blooded python pal
   
   
Britney’s father takes over her affairs
   
China steels for worse weather
   
US strike on Qaeda leader seen as limited success
   
Suharto the ruthless tyrant
   
Islamic extremism in the Maldives: Is Gayoom the cause?
   
Putin and Medvedev: Teammates or rivals?
   

 


 
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