| Tobacco smoking ruining lives: Lung cancer rates alarming |
Many engage in smoking just for the fun of it and unfortunately get caught in the nicotine addiction trap such that they cannot do without a certain number of puffs per day. Smoking has had a great adverse impact on many communities and has been directly responsible for the plight of those who are s... |
| 29.01.2015 - 08:07 |
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By Clarity Sibanda, Citizen News Service – CNS |
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| 2015 a ‘Once in a Generation Opportunity’ for Sustainable Development |
The head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said today that while there is tremendous volatility and turmoil around the world, this year presented a unique opportunity to eradicate poverty and agree on a path for sustainable development.
“At UNDP, we see 2015 as a huge opportunity to... |
| 29.01.2015 - 07:28 |
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| It is not wise to wait to get things out of our hand? |
It is very unfortunate that even after 3 weeks of political crisis that erupted from the major ruling party, Naga People’s Front (NPF), there is no let-up in the crisis. The leadership issue within the NPF has badly affected almost all the institutions in the state and the worse sufferers are the co... |
| 29.01.2015 - 07:16 |
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By Oken Jeet Sandham |
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| Burma: Chin State Government Orders Removal Of Cross, Elder Prosecuted |
An ethnic Chin elder is due to appear in court today on trumped-up charges which Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) believes are connected with his involvement in the planting of a cross on a hill in Hakha town, Chin State, in April last year. The Chin State government has ordered the 54 foot-hig... |
| 29.01.2015 - 07:08 |
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| Sarath Fonseka – restored with All Ranks, Pension and Privileges |
All ranks, privileges and pension have been restored for the former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka following the full Presidential amnesty granted to him by the Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, the Sri Lanka Army said.
The Ministry of Defense has accordingly confirmed that he is entitled to... |
| 28.01.2015 - 21:26 |
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| Court noticed Attorney General on writ application to have KP arrested |
The Court of Appeal yesterday issued notice on the Attorney General, returnable on February 5, 2015 in respect of the Writ Application filed by JVP Parliamentarian Vijitha Herath, who has requested the Court to order the IGP and the Attorney General to arrest Kumaran Pathmanathan and to charge him u... |
| 28.01.2015 - 06:17 |
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| Sri Lanka Six New Provincial Governors Sworn in |
Six new Provincial Governors took their oaths before President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday (27) at the Presidential Secretariat.
They are:
Mr.H.M.G.S.Palihakkara - Governor Northern Province
Mr.Austin Fernando - Governor Eastern Province
Mr.B.M.A.R.Perera - Governor North Western Province
Ms.Sur... |
| 28.01.2015 - 06:06 |
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| Terrorism takes over from Ebola! |
When we open everyday any newspapers or tune to the electronic media we see nothing but terrorism dominating the news.
Things are becoming uglier everyday and more gruesome, rather than the so called 'Jihadism' we see the misled young thrill-seekers take to guns and bombs to feature in the news. The... |
| 27.01.2015 - 07:59 |
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By S.H.Moulana - Riyadh |
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| 66th Republic Day of India celebrations in Sri Lanka |
The High Commission of India and the Indian expatriate community in Sri Lanka celebrated the 66th Republic Day of India on Monday, January 26, 2015 at India House in Colombo.
High Commissioner Mr. Y.K. Sinha unfurled the Indian flag and inspected a Guard of Honor presented by a contingent of the Bor... |
| 27.01.2015 - 07:48 |
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| Increasing Suicide and Murder Cases in Nuclear States |
Professionalism, faith, discipline, courage, leadership command responsibility, loyalty, decisiveness, comradeship and working under stress and strain are some of the recognized physiognomies of the soldiers and their commanders of professional Armed forces and like other vital institutions. Of cour... |
| 26.01.2015 - 07:45 |
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By Zaheerul Hassan |
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| Response of a Burmese Baptist Christian |
The grisly pictures of two Kachin girls, Tangbau Hkawn Nan Zing age 21 and Maran Lu Ra, age 20, raped and beaten to death by the Myanmar Tatmadaw soldiers of the Light Infantry Brigade on the night of Jan.19th Jan. 2015 in the Church compound, of Kwang Hka village, Nam Tao township, Muse district, i... |
| 26.01.2015 - 07:06 |
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By Kanbawza Win |
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| Deadlock in the Eastern Provincial Council |
V.Anandasangaree Secretary General-TULFIn his comment has pointed out that it is very regrettable to note that there is a deadlock in the election of the Chief Minister of the Eastern Provincial Council.
He has rightly said that the delay had caused immense hardship to the people of the area and to... |
| 26.01.2015 - 06:39 |
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| Freedom of Information Act, laudable and timely |
The decision to enact a Freedom of Information Act is a laudable and constructive step. FOIA is an invaluable asset for the media and the public as all governments by nature abhor too much probing. A good start must be made when FOIA comes into effect or else, there would be a flood of frivolous r... |
| 25.01.2015 - 12:02 |
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By Philip Fernando |
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| Foreign companies not allowed mining gems in Sri Lanka |
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has given instructions to relevant officials not to let any foreign national or a foreign company to mine gems in Sri Lanka.
The President said the government is not ready to endow the local gem industry to foreign companies and instructed the officials to r... |
| 25.01.2015 - 08:04 |
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| Quantitative Easing – QE: in European Style |
The no-non-sense Managing Director of the IMF, Christine Lagarde, went on record in 2014 by making the distinction between two of the most widely used terms in Economics – inflation and deflation: “If inflation is genie,” she said, “then deflation is orgy that must be fought decisively.” This is exa... |
| 25.01.2015 - 07:56 |
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Hemantha Abewardena writes from London… |
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| Reflections on the Death of My Mother |
Last month on December 22 I received a call around 10:30 p.m. from my niece Tanita that my mom had been hospitalized. It was dreaded news for which none within our family was prepared.
I remember talking with her a few hours before she went to sleep that night. She sounded cheerful in the presence o... |
| 25.01.2015 - 07:52 |
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By Dr. Habib Siddiqui |
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| Sri Lanka President Condoles the Death of Saudi King Abdullah |
President Maithripala Sirisena visited the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Colombo and expressed his condolences upon the death of Saudi King Abdullah who was also the Custodian of the two holy mosques.
President Maithripala Sirisena was accompanied by Minister Rauff Hakeem yesterday to the Saudi... |
| 24.01.2015 - 09:02 |
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