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Dannuna's grandmother produced in courts
( Updated 2010-03-19 15:25:57 )
The 79 year old grand mother of Dannuna Thilakaratne was produced in courts today for allegedly providing accomodation to him when he was under an arrest warrant.More

CA Juge refues to sit on bench hearing Fonseka writ application
( Updated 2010-03-19 15:18:54 )
Judge of the Court of Appeal D.S.C.Lekamvasam refused to sit on the bench hearing the writ application seeking the release of General Sarath Fonseka which was to be taken up this afternoon, citing “personal reasons.” More

Election related violence continuing
( Updated 2010-03-19 13:08:28 )
A total of 122 election related incidents of violence have been reported to the Police to date, DIG (Elections) Gamini Navaratna said. More

EP CM in Colombo hospital for dengue treatment
( Updated 2010-03-19 11:21:42 )
Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesaturai Chandrakanthan alias Pilliyan was airlifted to a private hospital in Colombo from Batticaloa for treatment for Dengue fever, party sources said. More

One killed, three injured in head on collision
( Updated 2010-03-19 09:26:10 )
One person was killed and three others were injured when a lorry and a three-wheeler collided head on in Balangoda yesterday. More

Man's hands severed and killed near Kandy market
( Updated 2010-03-18 18:52:25 )
A man’s hands were severed and stabbed to death in front of the Kandy Central Market in what appeared to be a grudge killing, Police said. More

Appointment of UN Expert panel 'intrusive initiative
( Updated 2010-03-18 17:48:17 )
The appointment of a panel of experts by the Secretary General of the United Nations is an “intrusive unilateral initiative” by the Secretary General, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama said today. More

Released Sri Lankan crew to return soon
( Updated 2010-03-18 17:43:32 )
The Foreign Ministry today announced that the departure of the three Sri Lanka crew members from the vessel MV Ro Ro Laila who were released by Somali pirates two weeks ago has been delayed as their company had not been able to find a replacement for them in time. More

UNP replaces Monaragala District leader
( Updated 2010-03-18 16:59:38 )
The UNP today replaced its Moneragala District leader, Ranjith Manduma Bandara by naming Attorney at Law Nihal Chandrasiri ahead of the April 8 Parliamentary elections. More

Polls chief urged to invite EU monitors
( Updated 2010-03-18 14:35:07 )
An independent polls monitor today called on the Elections Chief Dayananda Dissanayake to make immediate arrangements in inviting European Union monitors for the upcoming Parliamentary Elections saying that time was fast running out. More

SC dismisses FR challenging UNF Monaragala List
( Updated 2010-03-18 14:06:35 )
The Supreme Court today dismissed the Fundamental Rights petition challenging the nominations list of the UNF in the Monaragala district. More

Govt condemns Fonseka’s action of writing to Channel 4
( Updated 2010-03-18 13:45:22 )
The Government today condemned the action of Gen (retd) Sarath Fonseka for corresponding with Channel 4 in which he is reported to have complained about the lack of an air conditioner and hot water facilities at the location where is detained. More

UNP unveils Women's Manifesto
( Updated 2010-03-18 13:44:56 )
The UNP unveiled its women’s manifesto today which aims to get better representation for women in elected bodies as well as address problems faced by them. More

Postal voting on March 25,26
( Updated 2010-03-18 13:33:51 )
The postal voting for the General Elections will take place on the 25th and 26th of this month, the Elections Secretariat announced today. More

Fonseka's lawyers file writ application in Court of Appeal
( Updated 2010-03-18 13:15:18 )
Lawyers for General (Retd) Sarath Fonseka this morning filed a writ application in the Court of Appeal seeking to squash the decision of the court martial which over ruled the objections that they were not qualified to sit as members of the court martial.

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Cut-outs, banners here to stay
( Updated 2010-03-17 16:33:33 )
Barely a day after the police pulled down some 50 per cent of the estimated 2,000 election-related cut-outs and banners in keeping with the deadline put forward by the Elections Commissioner’s Office the material re-emerged once again, according to an independent monitor. More

Twenty six taken in from Fonseka's office released
( Updated 2010-03-17 14:39:05 )
Twenty six retired and serving servicemen who had been taken in for questioning while working for General Sarath Fonseka have been released upto Tuesday by the CID. More

Lanka condemns Ban’s move
( Updated 2010-03-17 14:38:09 )
The UN Chief Ban Ki moon has vowed to go ahead with the setting up of a panel of experts to advise him on the Sri Lankan issue, but the government vowed not to budge from its earlier position saying that such a panel was not necessary. More

UPDATE - Fonseka Court Martial adjourned until further notice
( Updated 2010-03-17 13:21:37 )
The second court martial hearing charges against former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka was postponed indefinitely earlier today after the defence raised objections on the ground that the same bench cannot preside at two different hearings. More

UPFA candidates warned over intra-party rivalries
( Updated 2010-03-17 12:36:41 )
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has warned candidates of the UPFA who engage in intra- party election rivalries of dire consequences including legal action and deprivation of any posts in the government after the polls, Minister Maithripala Sirisena announced today. More

Lankans allowed to break radio silence
( Updated 2010-03-17 12:13:01 )
Pirates holding on to 13 Sri Lankan sailors off the Somalian coast this week allowed the captives to speak to their families via satellite link up, the local agent for the shipping company, Captain S. H. R. Kumar said. More

Over 400,000 qualify for postal voting
( Updated 2010-03-17 10:50:56 )
More than 400,000 voters have qualified for postal voting at next month's general elections, the Elections Secretariat said. More

Teacher arrested for raping of student
( Updated 2010-03-16 16:20:04 )
A 30 year old schoolteacher was arrested for the alleged rape of a 19 year old school girl in Jaffna yesterday according to police reports. More

Pre-poll incidents rise to 86
( Updated 2010-03-16 16:03:00 )
Pre-election related incidents have risen to 86 as more and more ‘home and home’ infighting was reported from several parts of the country, a polls monitor said today. More

UPDATE - Fonseka rejects military court
( Updated 2010-03-16 14:58:04 )
The Court Martial adjudicating on charges against former Army Commander and Presidential candidate General (Retd.) Sarath Fonseka adjourned sittings for April 6 when Defence Counsel said that complex legal issues were at stake and time was required to go into the jurisdiction of the court.

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Fonseka trial put off for April sixth
( Updated 2010-03-16 14:05:45 )
The court martial hearing against the former Army Commander General (Retd.) Sarath Fonseka was put-off for April 6 after proceedings began earlier today, the military said. More

2.5Kg LTTE suicide kit found in Mullaittivu
( Updated 2010-03-16 13:06:22 )
An LTTE suicide kit weighing 2.5Kg was found by Trincomalee Police in Mullaittivu yesterday according to Police Spokesman SP Prishantha Jayakoddy. More

DNA releases manifesto
( Updated 2010-03-16 12:57:57 )
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) in its election manifesto launched this morning pledged to free all political prisoners who are being unjustifiably detained by the government along with General (retd.)Sarath Fonseka. More

Police tear gas pro-Fonseka protest
( Updated 2010-03-16 11:41:40 )
Police fired tear gas to disperse pro-Fonseka protestors calling for the immediate release of the former Army Commander close to the central bus station in Panadura, a short while ago. More

UNP promises Rs10,000 for public servants
( Updated 2010-03-16 11:38:00 )
The United National Party (UNP) released its election manifesto a short while ago in which the party promised a salary increment of Rs 10,000 for all public servants. More

Turkey relaxes ‘Methadon’ ban
( Updated 2010-03-16 11:26:20 )
Turkey has relaxed an earlier ban on Sri Lankan travellers using Methadon saying they could carry the drug into that country provided they comply with the criteria mentioned on the website of International Narcotics Control Body (Guideline for Travelers at www.incb.org). More

Court martial hearing against Fonseka begins today
( Updated 2010-03-16 10:07:14 )
The first of the two Court Martial hearings against former Army Commander General (retd.) Sarath Fonseka will begin today at the Navy Headquarters. More

Eleven year old boy killed in accident
( Updated 2010-03-16 09:45:03 )
An eleven year old boy was killed and another seriously injured when they were knocked down by a private bus while crossing the road at the Sandamalgama junction on the Anuradhapura-Medawachchiya Road on Monday night. More

Govt. delegation off to Brussels
( Updated 2010-03-16 08:42:36 )
A high profile delegation left the country for Brussels for talks with leaders of the European Commission over the GSP issue. More

CID focues on similarities between attack on newspaper editors
( Updated 2010-03-15 20:42:35 )
The CID is focusing on the similarities between the attack on Editor of the “Rivira” newspaper and the murder of the Editor of the Sunday Leader Lasantha Wickramatunga, the Information Department website said today. More

DNA to launch manifesto tomorrow
( Updated 2010-03-15 20:31:59 )
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) led by detained General (retd.)Sarath Fonseka will launch its election manifesto on Tuesday morning in Colombo. More

Sri Lanka slams U.S. rights report
( Updated 2010-03-15 17:57:09 )
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka dismissed a U.S.State Department report on Monday accusing it of violating citizens' rights, saying the allegations were unsubstantiated and based on reports by unnamed sources. More

Two candidates held for polls violations
( Updated 2010-03-13 12:21:02 )
Two candidates including a former Minister were arrested by Police during the past few days for violating election laws. More

Fire destroys cinema hall in Jaffna
( Updated 2010-03-13 10:32:50 )
A fire broke out in a famous cinema hall ‘Nimalendra’ in Upuppiddi, Velvettithurai Jaffna last night, Police said. More

Commissioner Dissanayake gives up
( Updated 2010-03-12 19:18:55 )
Elections Commissioner Dayananda Dissanayake has given up giving instructions to the relevant authorities to maintain the polls laws and regulations adding that if his orders were not adhered to then there was very little he can do to rectify the situation. More

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