Soldier E.M.D. Sandaruwan from the Gajaba Regiment that was involved in crushing the LTTE, wedded 18-year-old Chandrasekaran Sharmila, an ex-LTTE child soldier, on Friday in Kilinochchi. She underwent the government’s programme of rehabilitation. The wedding was part of a programme organised by the President’s office to promote national reconciliation. Also part of this programme is a speech by Sharmila’s father at a function at the Kilinochchi Maha Vidyalaya this afternoon (Sunday). He will speak of his experiences on his numerous visits to Sandaruwan’s hometown, Galgamuwa.
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  News
Oil imports: Lanka in major diplomatic dilemma
Islamic missionaries told to declare nature of their visit
Eastern PC wants police, land powers
Balance US$ 800 ml. IMF loan poses problem for Govt.
Spot fines, jail terms for mosquito breeders
We were scared we would be eaten by fellow prisoners: Trawler skipper
Military parade, religious ceremonies, Deyata Kirula herald Independence Day at Anuradhapura
Right of lawyers to represent clients in Police custody to be Gazetted
Motorcyclist involved in fatal accident has conviction, 10-month RI overturned
CEB employees threaten aftershocks against higher pay hike for management
Armed pro-Govt groups hijack Black January protest with ‘Police protection’
News in brief
3 to 5 children raped daily
Peradeniya fresher allegedly stripped, hung from a beam and sexually abused
Maldivian govt., opposition at loggerheads, seek UN, C’wealth intervention
Clinical trials on safety of drugs with animals and humans as ‘guinea pigs’
Major credit card scam busted
Prison clash fuelled by guards, probe reveals
Real estate buyers landed with bogus deeds, fraudulent transactions
UNP: State land goes willy nilly sans tenders and transparency
Fiery death for four mourners
Navy nabs 4 ex-Sea Tigers swimming to Mannar
When and why high-profile investigations fail
Clouds of dust
  Columns
Political Column
Fantasies and realities, facts and massive frauds
5th Column
A crown of thorns for new captain
The Economic Analysis
External shocks threaten economic growth targets
Lobby
Not issued on this week
Focus on Rights
The 'whitewash' of the LLRC's recommendations
Talk at the Cafe Spectator
CBK literally told to shut up
From the sidelines
Poaching in troubled Sri Lankan waters
  Business Times
Chinese firm cornered over Colombo Port deal
Mattala eyes international carriers
Suntel staff offered a VRS
India's ITC pays 50% of the lease for luxury hotel
Manchester United soccer team wants to be big in Asia
Oldest knitting machine
Comment - Sri Lanka’s GDP dilemma
South Asia’s Challenge: Generating more and better jobs in the next two decades
Sri Lankan appointed to top IMF post
Sri Lankan businesses shouldn't wait for foreigners to invest - Cabraal
Tourism experts call for discipline to boost industry
Telecommuting 'keeps talented women in the workplace' - study
Cargo management system goes online from March
Asia Asset Finance poised for expansion in the North
Colombo bourse expected to re-rate to attractive valuation – analysts
Nation Lanka Finance “rights issue” oversubscribed
No market can survive on manipulation
Nokia to popularize smart phones in Sri Lanka
IMF says SL could be second best-performing economy after China - Basil
Serendib Flour Mills awarded ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety System Certification
HR awards event this year
Ceylon Continental Hotel shut from Feb. to Oct 2012 for renovation
Japan’s Marubeni says to return to Sri Lanka
Youngest to receive diploma in graphics at INGRIN institute
Sri Lanka's rural creator amazes the world
Auro Holdings’ significant investment in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry
Thousands of students attend EDEX Expo
Rock bottom prices entice foreign funds
NDB Aviva's Eagle Gilt Edged Fund rated AAA
Department of Motor Traffic to be decentralised at district level
India dominates the Sri Lankan market for vehicle imports
Sri Lanka vehicle registrations up 31.6 %
Porsche car sales record a new high in Sri Lanka
World renowned BOSCH Service Centre opens in Sri Lanka
Suzuki Ritz soon on Lankan roads
Private universities are essential
Norochcholai power plant shutdown triggers massive loss
Sri Lanka hosts top FAO meeting on tea
  Editorial
Political stability - not autocracy
  Sports
Provincial four - day tournament scrapped
Marshalling the troops for battle Down Under
Aggression that is forced that are against the laws of the game
On rules of Golf and Pam’s poem
Inspired Hameed Al Husseinie trounce Thurstan
Salgado still has the say
Amrith bowls Trinity to victory
Richmond in stunning win
Your guess
Sri Lanka give Greece a cricketing lesson
Randy the demigod of Isipathana rugby
Week of giant killing performances
Harsha 231 as Chilaw Marians record first inning win
The Cup and I
Rienzie Fernando heads CR&FC
An appeal to the Minister of Sports to resurrect Sri Lanka Football
They are right Royal too
Watch out for the lads from the Richmond Hill
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Magazine Articles
A story for her family and Sierra Leone
Danu to spread the message of love through music
British Council sheds the old, gets ready for the new
magazine -- Cover of the week
Mirror Magazine Articles
Bitten by the shutterbug
Repeat ‘Peece Sumitt’ draws a full house
Tell someone they are beautiful
Where dreams are made
Oscar contenders
TV Times Articles
Coral Rock latest addition to Amaya folder
Chaaya WILD’s team taking Sri Lanka’s wildlife to greater heights…
Western music lecturer brings honour to Sri Lanka
X-treme: Weddings speciality band
  Education
Outstanding Performance by the Students of Stafford International School
Opportunity to be a part of an international event: Ironman Sri Lanka
University of Queensland: A world class Business School
British Council Active Citizens’ Training Programme
DFCC Vardhana Nenasa student loan scheme continually serves to empower the Sri Lankan youth
Exemption for CA, CIMA, CIM and SLIM qualifications to follow the MBA programme of USQ
Triple celebrations at Gateway College Kandy
National Science Foundation awards CSB grants totaling $799,632 to support innovation in chemistry department
Experience the “New Zealand” dream
CELSKIDS Holiday Camp
Diploma in English for Professionals (DEP) – A diploma in English designed exclusively for professionals
Pulse - Every Drop Matters
New trends in Psychology education in Sri Lanka
Flinders University: Committed to your success
Asian International School Science Exhibition
Royal Institute of Colombo now offers Deakin University Degrees
ACTA launches Edexcel BTEC HND in Quantity Surveying
Full / Partial University Scholarship Programme
HELP Psychology Programme
Stephen champs at St. Anthony’s Wattala Inter-House sports meet
Nizar adjudged as the ZRN best player of 2011 at ZOBRA night
Cecilia House champs
  Times 2
Iran hits back at EU with own oil embargo threat
Michael Jackson's legacy cemented by children
Arabs suspend Syria missions; deaths spike
From call girl to cover girl
Chinese troops fire on protesting Tibetans
England will be better off without Scots, says First Minister
Woman who defied Saudi driving ban dies in road accident
Sperm spy in the sky
Aboriginal protesters burn Australian flag outside Parliament... but at least Julia has got her shoe back
Annus horribilis: India's year of living stagnantly
War crimes immunity for ousted leaders under fire
  Plus
The unstoppable Sir Tom
Then, their lives were shattered, now, they are forgotten
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Two Prime Ministers and the Governor General – did they have a role?
Don’t shut the door on autistic children
‘Getambe Jones’ and the lost Railway halt
Colombo Biennale set to take city by art storm
Sedgley back with his delicate strokes
VLCC launches weight loss programme here
Elegant Elements: One more by Raux Brothers
Shutting out the world and writing in the dark
A once upon a time touch to lessons on History
People and events
A perfect book to relax with and reflect on
A blooming book at the hands of three experts
Culinary expert has done it again
Education tempered with righteousness, purity a must – Kalam tells lecturers and students
From blue pencils to Black January
Tribute to the last Tusker of Botale Walauwa, the great Gamini
Author who has sensitive answers to life’s significant questions
  Funday Times
The end of the Sitawaka Kingdom
Fun Maths and Science
Who is it? -- Poem for the week
Earth Watch
GLF 2012 – Outreach Programme for Galle school children
Sofia
Kids' World

 

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