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Sailor missing after navy boat capsized in Victory Parade

[May 18 2013]

A sailor went missing and two others were hospitalised when a Navy boat capsized during the Victory Day Parade this morning. Three sailors who were on board on an Arrow Craft were thrown overboard when the boat capsized during the parade.

 

Managers body found in Wattala

[May 18 2013]

The body of the 40-year-old Manager who had allegedly committed suicide by jumping into Kelani River on Wednesday morning was found near Palliyawatta area in Wattala today, the police said.

 

Two dies in Kadugannawa accident

[May 18 2013]

Two persons were killed and another sustained serious injurious when the car they were travelling in crashed into a bus parked on the roadside in Kadugannawa this morning, the police said.

 

President at Victory Day celebrations

[May 18 2013]

It was another historic moment for the nation and the Commander-in-Chief as Sri Lanka celebrated the fourth anniversary of the victory in the humanitarian operation with the Victory Day parade at Galle Face this morning under the patronage of the President.

 

Two dead in Thalangama bus accident

[May 17 2013]

Two persons were killed and three others sustained serious injuries when a private bus rammed into a bus halt in Thalangama this afternoon. The bus which had lost its controls had crashed into a bus halt killing the commuters who were at the halt,

 

Three children were drowned in Vavuniya

[May 17 2013]

Three children were drowned when a mother had jumped into a well with them in Thandikulam, Vavuniya this morning. However the woman was rescued by the neighbours.

 

A soldier killed and 18 injured when a truck toppled

[May 17 2013]

A solider was killed and 18 others sustained injuries when an army truck toppled in Settikulam this morning, police said.

 

Former LTTE leader gets 15 months RI

[May 16 2013]

Former senior leader of the now defunct LTTE terrorist outfit, Gunasundaram Gunasundaram who pleaded guilty to the charge of not disclosing the Tigers' international arms deals was sentenced to 15 months rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court today.

 

Legendary Beckham calls it a day

[May 16 2013]

British football star David Beckham has retired from the sport, bringing an end to a glittering career on the field. Since his debut for Manchester United two decades ago, the 38-year-old has emerged as arguably the most iconic sportsman of his generation, captaining England, collecting 115 caps,

 

UNP to support executive presidency

[May 16 2013]

The UNP which introduced the Executive Presidency in 1978 and rejected it at the 2010 presidential election has once again gone back to its original policy when the party announced that they would present a draft Constitution which includes an Executive President.

 

CID grills Fonseka

[May 16 2013]

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today recorded a statement from former Army Commander turned politician Sarath Fonseka, regarding the suicide attempt on his life within the army headquarters.

 

Australia tightens immigration laws

[May 16 2013]

Australian senate today adopted a controversial amendment to the 'Migration Act', allowing people who arrive by boat to be processed at offshore facilities on Nauru and Papua New Guinea's Manus Island. The move is aimed at discouraging asylum-seekers showing up on Australia's shore illegally through sea route.

 

Bogus Katchcheri busted

[May 15 2013]

Colombo Crime Division on a warrant searched a house in Ward Place, Colombo 08 yesterday and arrested a woman along with a set of forged documents and 19 fake rubber stamps used to produce such documents. The suspect was to be produced in courts, police said.

 

 

World renowned Shangri-La Hotels plans to construct two hotels in Sri Lanka, in Colombo and Hambantota, adding a new dimension to the local hospitality industry. Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, MP Namal Rajapaksa, Chairman of the Hambantota District Development Committee and Shangri-La Asia Chairman Kuok Khoon Ean laid the foundation stone for the Shangri-La Resort and Spa Hambantota yesterday. Executive Director, Shangri-La, Asia Madhu Ramachandra Rao and Director - Shangri-La Hotels Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Sajad Maw-zoon were also present. Pic: Wasitha Patabendige

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Western conspiracy to thwart reconciliation process:

‘Rally round President to protect Motherland’

All Sri Lankans irrespective of religious, political or racial differences should express their displeasure over the resolution to be moved tomorrow by the USA against Sri Lanka at the UNHCR sessions in Geneva, said the Most Ven. Niyangoda Sri Vijithasiri, Anunayaka Thera, Malwatta Chapter and the Most Ven. Galagama Atthadassi Anunayaka Thera, Asgiriya Chapter.

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931 ex-LTTE cadres to be reunited soon

The rehabilitation authorities hope to implement a comprehensive post monitoring system to help former ex-LTTE cadres who were reintegrated into the mainstream society, newly appointed Commissioner General of Rehabilitation Brig. Dharshana Hettiarachchi said. He told the Sunday Observer that there were only 931 ex-LTTE cadres still undergoing rehabilitation and they would be reunited with their families before the end of this year.

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Protecting Lanka from foreign interference:

People pledge solidarity

People should rally round the Government as they did during the height of the humanitarian operation, Petroleum Industries Minister and UPFA General Secretary Susil Premajayantha said. He said that people in the country should unite to protect the country from foreign interference at this crucial hour irrespective of party politics,

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Lanka ready to face UNHRC resolution

As Sri Lanka braces itself to face a possible resolution at the 19th United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions starting tomorrow in Geneva, major powers have already assured their support to shoot it down in view of the country’s domestic reconciliation process. Minister and President’s Special Envoy on Human Rights Mahinda Samarasinghe told the Sunday Observer from Geneva late Friday,

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