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Sunday April 27, 2008
Vol. 42 - No 48

 
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The Madhu Church though without its hallowed statue was taken over by troops on Friday after the LTTE withdrew from the area. Soldiers near the church are seen with sand bags, ready in case they have to return enemy fire. Pic by Ranjith Jayasundera. Read More >>>

NEWS
Head Line of the week |
UN cuts rations to poor Lankans
With prices of essential grain hitting record levels around the world and no corresponding increases in finances the UN World Food Programme is cutting down on its rations to about one million Sri Lankans it is feeding in the North and East.
 
World Bank cuts AIDS funds .....
A major five-year World Bank HIV/AIDS prevention project worth US$ 12.6 million is ending its term amidst reports of under-utilization of funds and serious allegations of mismanagement and corruption while in some cases huge sums of money were used on a bus tour with a few musical shows as a publicity drive.

 


OTHER TOP NEWS ARTICLES |
Lambs to the slaughter in Education Dept... Who owns this vehicle?
Mihin Air craftless? C’wealth Chief lauds Sri Lanka’s role

PLUS
FINANCIAL TIMES
Diving into the waves of time Soul-searching by job agents

Even as 96 years after, scientists are intrigued as to why the ‘Titanic’, the “unsinkable” ship sank on its maiden voyage after hitting an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland on a freezing, moonless night, marine archaeologists right here in Sri Lanka are attempting to unravel the mysteries surrounding some unique shipwrecks buried under the waves of time.

Kuwait – Two groups of employment agents from Sri Lanka and Kuwait came together here on Wednesday and pledged to work to create more jobs, provide support and welfare to migrant workers and reduce the problems faced by thousands of housemaids.In what would be considered a landmark move for the migrant worker industry in Sri Lanka, the two groups met at a hotel here in the capital and agreed that the crisis plaguing the industry where housemaids have suffered harassment....

COLUMNS
Political Thoughts from London
The Cabraal tapes and fuss about GSP Plus
   
Situation Report The Economic Analysis
Goodbye to cheap oil and cheap food
 


SPORTS
INTERNATIONAL
Vaas speaks IPL INTERNATIONAL | Indianapolis
Vaas smells death of Test Obama to fine-tune campaign
As I write from India, I am very excited to be part of the latest experiment in cricket, the Indian Premier League (IPL), with its Twenty-20 tournament scattered around India. I am here playing for the Deccan Chargers, based in Hyderabad. Although the Twenty-20 game was thought of some time ago, this tournament has its own attractions apart ......
Democrat Barack Obama today he would fine-tune his U.S. presidential campaign and remind voters of his humble roots after a defeat in Pennsylvania fueled in part by his failure to win over working-class voters. Obama leads the Democratic race but is in a grueling .....

IPL with Kumar Sangakkara INTERNATIONAL | Harare
It’s a perfect marriage Zimbabwe opposition leads in vote...
After just one week of the Indian Premier League, with the dust now starting to settle after frenetic and sometimes chaotic launch, I am convinced that this tournament is going to be a huge success.
Zimbabwe's main opposition party retained a lead today in an ongoing recount of ballots from last month's elections where it won a historic victory against President Robert Mugabe's ruling party. With results from 10 of the 23 constituencies being recounted announced in the state daily The Herald, the opposition Movement for .....


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Mind their tears King Parakramabahu ii
Ever hear of the phrase "curiosity brings the dead back to life?" No? Well that's probably because there's no such thing! Stating the obvious you think? Well, you might just be surprised... I guess it would be safe to say that I, like millions of other Sri Lankans around the country probably go for an .......
Prince Parakramabahu, the elder son of King Vijayabahu III, was trained, from his young days, in the affairs of state. The father got him trained in managing elephants, horses, archers and weapons. Buvanekabahu, the younger one too, was trained in these arts. The two brothers were sent to Venerable Sangharakkhita Maha Thera, for their higher education. The chief-priests as well as the others, taught whatever was to be learnt by princes.


TV TIMES
MEDISCENE
Pelwehera Village Resort Nature’s..  
Palwehera in Dambulla is famous for its mangoes and apart from huge mango plantation in the area, most outstanding location is Palwehera Village Resort. Pelwehera Village Resort is an eco-friendly resort located off Bulagala Junction on Habarana Road in the Cultural Triangle. The Resort is built on a four acre land in the middle of natural green garden surrounded by vast paddy land.

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TV Times
Prabhakaran in town
   
‘American Gangster’ comes to New Olympia
   
Noel rocks ‘The Leela’ at golden jubilee in music
   
Bharathanjali in Kandy
   
Retro House - Colombo's Latest nightspot
   
The Simpsons movie at AC
   
‘Delits Flafrants’: A fascinating confession of French criminals
   
Lal back in the saddle again
   
Marians unplugs for Clarence
   
‘Kampitha Vill’ shows the life and times of people in 'Panama'
   
‘Sara’: A suspenseful story on village girl
   
‘Swiss Residence’ : Kandyan traditions in Swiss touch
   
Pelwehera Village Resort: Nature’s paradise
   
‘PaththaraGedera’:Comedy in a press
   
‘Chandra Vinsathi’: Unravel births of two girls
   
Rodney’s ‘Ocean Waves’ ready to splash
   
‘Sindangana’: A woman with the body and spirit
   
‘Sakura Mal’ blooms on small screen
   
‘Visirinu Renu’ shows the worlds of six women
   
Jayasri at European Summer Fest
   
Cosmic Rays completes 25 years in music
   
Chity Somapala (‘Civilization One’) goes to Wacken
   
‘Nimal & The Equals’: The latest attraction in the scene

International
Olympic torch runs into blazing fire in Japan
   
Rabid puppy from Lanka quarantined in Britain bites 3
   
Dynastic politics: A sycophantic search for Congress leader
   
One’s joy is another’s curse
   
Obama to fine-tune campaign
   
Zimbabwe opposition leads in vote recount
   
Pakistan's black revolution
   
Woman, 19, becomes youngest college professor
   
News
Another Pillaiyan member killed
   
See Kavantissa as role model
 
   
Mihin Air craftless?
   
Taraki’s third death anniversary tomorrow
   
Bishop pleads: End this senseless violence
   
Eastern election a big sham, claims Hakeem
   
Diriya cries foul over election monitoring
   
   
Parties mark May Day in different ways
   
Story behind the ARV drug shortage
   
Death and destruction on the way home
   
Ahmadinejad visit a big boost to Lanka-Iran ties
   
More illegal ‘no parking’ boards in City
   
 
Odds and Ends
 
ADB to confirm new deal for Colombo South Harbour
 
C’wealth Chief lauds Sri Lanka’s role
 
Funeral of scholar priest today
 
Protest against junta at UN office
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sports
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Challenge do ping
 
 
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Plus
Letters to the editor
  Unholy goings-on at Buddha Gaya
  When monkey tricks ain't funny
  Crackpot demonstration
  Risks that go with oil exploration
 
Appreciations
  Srimavo Bandaranaike
  C. Lloyd Fernando
  Prof. James Randunna Corea
  Chandra de Livera
  Dayan Weerakoon
   
Features
  Diving into the waves of time
  Growing a new lifestyle on estates
  Beware of the rat
  Protecting baby and planet
  The Beggar's Opera - THE SUNDAY ODE
   
Books
  Readable and 'rememberable'
  Kala Korner
  An adventurous journey through 2,500 years of history
  Swishing from serenity to horror
   
Arts
  Where music and children combine
  That baritone voice once again
  SOSL Masterworks concert next week
  He accompanied legendary singers on his harmonium
   
People and events
  Making a statement with their creations
  Going green and chic

Mirror

   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Columns

Political war hots up in east
   
Lo and behold! His magic wand has gone against the grain!
   
The aftermath of Muhamalai confrontation
   
The Cabraal tapes and fuss about GSP Plus
   
Goodbye to cheap oil and cheap food
   
The canary sings a different tune
   
Eggshell diplomacy

 


 
 
 

 

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