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Aung San Suu Kyi Released



Aung San Suu Kyi was released today (12 November 2010) at 12 Midday after languishing in house arrest for a total of 5497 days.

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Sri Lankan Minister Prof. Peiris Invites US Legislators To Visit Sri Lanka


Sri Lanka’s Minister of External Affairs, Prof. G.L. Peiris, participated in a series of meetings in the Capitol Hill on Wednesday, on the second of his four-day official visit to Washington, discussing with members of the House of Representatives. Sri Lanka’s progress in post-conflict reconciliation and development, as well as reform measures that are designed to ensure a lasting peace.

Freed from jail, Raja attends Parliament

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

A Raja, former Telecom Minister, the prime accused in 2G Spectrum scam, on Wednesday came to Parliament a day after being released from Tihar jail where he was lodged after his arrest in the case on February 1 last year.

Visit of Minister of Justice of Vietnam to Sri-Lanka

Minister of Justice of Republic of Vietnam Ha Hung Cuong and a delegation of six members of Vietnam arrived in Sri-Lanka on the morning of 16th May 2012 for a 4 -day visit, upon an invitation of Rauf Hakeem, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Justice.

Amid CBI raids, former Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa seeks bail

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

With raids on at the residences of former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa and his kin in Bangalore and Shimoga, Yeddyurappa has filed anticipatory bails for himself and on behalf of his two sons and son-in-law.

Sajin de Vass Gunawardena, MP Contradicts Sunday Times Report

Monitoring MP, Ministry of External Affai, Sajin de Vass Gunawardena refutes an article that appeared in the 'Sunday Times' of 13th May 2012 under the heading, quote "Sajin, GL cause of grave commotion in South Africa”.

Sri Lanka Pakistan Friendship Sports Gala 2012

The Sri Lanka Pakistan Friendship Association, in collaboration with the Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka is organizing the 2012 Sports Gala on Saturday, 19th May 2012, commencing at 9:30 am at Stanley Jansz Grounds, Colombo 2.

Manmohan Singh to meet San Suu Kyi during Myanmar visit

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hold talks with Myanmar's celebrated pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during his visit to India's crucial neighboring country later this month.
Government officials said in New Delhi Suu Kyi would call on Singh to discuss Myanmar's ongoing transformation into a full-fledged democracy.

Minister G.L.Peiris On Home- Grown Solution

External Affairs Minister Prof.G.L. Peiris opened a four-day, official visit to Washington, D.C. Tuesday with a series of meetings with key U.S. Senate leaders and a talk on Sri Lanka’s post-conflict redevelopment and reconciliation programs, emphasizing that lasting peace, stability and growth in Sri Lanka will be achieved through home-grown solutions, not those prescribed by the international community.

TNA selective about who suffered during the 30 years of LTTE terrorism

By Raj Gonsalkorale

Mr Sumanthiran of the TNA, speaking in Parliament appears to have indicated that only Tamils suffered during 30 years of terrorism.

Summon US envoy over “Kali-Ma beer”, demands BJP

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

The issue of a beer named "Kali-Ma", after the Hindu goddess Kali, being sold by a company in the US was raised in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanding that the government immediately summon the US ambassador.

Cricket shame: Five suspended after TV sting expose

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

The IPL's governing council on Tuesday decided to suspend five players named in the TV sting for 15 days. The governing council also asked Ravi Sawani, the head of the BCCI's new anti-corruption unit, to conduct an inquiry and submit a report within 15 days.

Plans Announced For Change In Rules For Family Visitor Appeals

Foreign nationals who have been refused a visa for a short visit to see family members in the UK will need to re-apply for a visa rather than launch a lengthy and costly appeal.

Sri Lanka showcased to 5000+ biz in LA


The Los Angeles investment and biz community received a raresprinkle of free Pure Ceylon Tea and cinnamon on 04 May. The free Sri Lankan giftswere part of promotional efforts at the Annual World Trade Week in LA held onMay 4th.

Sri Lankan Football Delegation In Palestine


Sri Lankan Football team taking part in the Al-Nakba football tournament in Palestine entered West Bank through Allenby Bridge in Jericho on 13th morning.

PMU Seminar Foresees Future Technology

By Asif Anwar Alig


Saudi Aramco Endowed Chair of Technology and Information Management at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University's College of Computer Engineering and Science recently organized one-day seminar on "Advances in Cloud Computing and Business Security."

Sri Lankan exotic cuisine Promoted in Shangahi


The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Shanghai organized a Food Festival from 4th to 10th May 2012 at the Revolving Restaurant at one of Shanghai’s modern landmarks, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. This is the second time that a country food festival was held at the Tower.

Burma’s Reform Strategy uncertain, with corrupt bureaucrats

By - Zin Linn

Vice-President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Burma) Dr Sai Mauk Kham addressed Coordination Meeting on Reform Strategy and Investment at the President Office, in Nay Pyi Taw, on Sunday (13 May) the New Light of Myanmar newspaper said Monday.

Dalai Lama to donate Templeton Prize money to Indian “Save the children Fund”

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

The Dalai Lama has said he will give away 900 thousand pound of the total 1.1m pound Templeton Prize money he received to ‘Save the Children Fund’ in India, confirmed C. Rigzing, private secretary of the Dalai Lama said from Dharamshala by phone.

European envoys’ visit to Nagaland upsets Home Ministry

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

The Union Home Ministry on Monday strongly objected to the visit of a group of ambassadors from seven European countries to Nagaland without taking security clearance from the Centre.

Templeburg’s $ 234 Mn performance shows the huge promise of Lankan based industry investments’ says Rishad

As it hit its 13thyear in operations, a Sri Lankan national zonal industry venture has reported strong returns –again. “The Templeburg zone has become a model of Lankan investment based industry success and also shows the industrial zones under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce can harness promising investments generating strong returns with local capital” said Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry and Commerce of Sri Lanka.

Yeddyurappa defers decision to quit BJP

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

In a brief respite for ruling BJP in Karnataka, its rebel leader BS Yeddyurappa on Monday said he has kept in abeyance his decision to resign from the party but remained defiant attacking Chief Minister Sadanananda Gowda and claiming the support of 70 MLAs.

11 Indians among 15 killed in Nepal air crash

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Eleven Indian pilgrims were among 15 people killed when a private plane crashed in Nepal mon Monday after hitting a hill top while trying to land at high-altitude Jomsom airport.

World’s biggest Hindu temple to come up in Bihar

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

A religious body - Mahavir Mandir Trust (MMT) - will construct the world's largest Hindu temple in Bihar's East Champaran district, its Secretary Kishore Kunal said on Sunday.

Parliament resolves to uphold, maintain dignity on 60th anniversary

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Parliament on Sunday resolved to uphold and maintain its dignity, sanctity and supremacy to make it an effective instrument of change and strengthen the democratic values and principles.

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