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Saturday, May 18 2013

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Cricket: Injured Welagedara doubtful for Champions Trophy

One Navy officer goes missing as naval craft capsizes during...

President pays tribute to members of armed forces

President Mahinda Rajapaksa today paid a glowing tribute to the men and women of the armed forces of the country who were in the forefront in the fight against terrorism.

At a ceremony held...

One Navy officer goes missing as naval craft capsizes during victory parade

According to local reports one navy officer went missing after a Navy boat capsized during the 4th Anniversary to mark the victory over the war waged against Tiger rebels.

An ex...

India concerned over moves to remove land-police powers

Concerned over reports of Sri Lankan government considering removal of land and police powers from the provinces prior to the elections in the Northern Province, India asked it not to take any step ag...

Two arrested for attempting to export lobsters

A businessman and a clerk, who were attempting to export a variety of lobster that was deemed illegal, to Vietnam, was arrested by the Bio-diversity Unit of the Customs, at the Bandaranayake Int...

Two die in tragic accident

Two persons died and another three injured when the private bus they were traveling in lost control after a tire explosion and rammed in to a wall in Thalangama, Koswatte, police said.

The bus heading...

Three children drown after jumping into a well

A woman with a psychological condition jumped into a well along with her three children, in the Thandikulam area in Vavuniya, police said. The woman was rescue, however the three children died. ...

Soldier dies in motor accident

One soldier was killed and 18 others injured when an army truck met with an accident in Chetticulam, Vavunia, this morning, police said.

The injured soldiers were admitted to the Vavunia General Hospit...

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Russian security services name CIA Moscow chief

MOSCOW, May 17, 2013 (AFP) - Russia's security services openly named the alleged US intelligence agency's Moscow station chief Friday in a rare breach...

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How Dan Brown cures his writer's block

The best-selling author of The Da Vinci Code and Inferno has revealed that when facing a lack of inspiration he hangs upside down to get the creative ...

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Tax agency scandal thrusts Tea Party back into spotlight - By Michael Mathes

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2013 (AFP) - Left adrift in the wake of President Barack Obama's November election victory, the anti-tax Tea Party is predicting r...

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Commercial Bank reports 1Q pre-tax profit of Rs 3.23 bln

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has posted a pre-tax profit of Rs 3.23 billion on gross income of Rs 16.77 billion for the first quart ending 31st M...

Discussion/Business Videos

Robotic Clothes Mannequin Changes Shape and Size

A research team in Hong Kong may have revolutionized the fashion mannequin by creating one whose size can change. The length, curve and dimensio...

Analysis

Geneva:Drinking fresh, pure water straight off the tap

Geneva, SWITZERLAND – The first thing that one notices when getting onto the streets of Geneva is the cosmopolitan nature of the city. The...

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Talking her way to the top

18-year-old student Shehani Rajendra will represent Sri Lanka at the ‘International Public Speaking Competition’ to be held in Londo...

Appreciations/Letters

Letter: May Day: Brickbats and bitter truth

May Day is celebrated the world over in memory of the selfless pioneers who fought for workers’ rights. But in Sri Lanka, how many are con...

Interviews/Stories

Russian flavours with love

With the opening of Nebesa, Colombo has a new Russian restaurant. The big white building on Duplication Road is memorable for more than just the...

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Cricket: Injured Welagedara doubtful for Champions Trophy

Fast bowler Chanaka Welagedara has sustained an ankle injury in his right leg which makes his appearance in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2013 dou...

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Sir Alex Ferguson the star at Manchester United parade

The retiring manager was feted by fans and players alike as the team celebrated their Premier League victory with a tour of Manchester aboard an open-...