| U.S., Sri Lanka, and WHO Partner to Prevent Birth Defects |
The United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Sri Lanka Ministry of Health to conduct a National Consultation on Birth Defects Prevention and Control. in Colombo.
April 17-19. The workshop conducted in Colombo from April 17... |
| 30.04.2013 - 15:02 |
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| Mr.Ibrahim Ansar, New Sri Lankan High Commissioner Designate to Malaysia |
Mr.Ibrahim Ansar, has been appointed as the New Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Malaysia. He received his appointment letter from the President Mahinda Rajapaksa yestrday at the Temple Trees, Colombo.
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Mr.Ibrahim Ansar, High Commisswioner designate to Malaysia receiving appointme... |
| 30.04.2013 - 02:16 |
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| A Love story from Ceylon: The British Governor and the Rodi Dancer! |
Sir Thomas Maitland was assigned to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) as the British Governor during the period of 1805–1811. Governor Maitland was a 46 year old bachelor who decided to construct his country residence on a breathtaking beachfront property at "Galkissa" (Mount Lavinia). He was also known as "King... |
| 30.04.2013 - 01:09 |
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By Seyed Moulana - Riyadh |
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| Are we doing enough to protect right to clean air? |
Despite overwhelming evidence from around the world on positive health benefits of enforcing smoke-free policies, countries in South and South-East Asia are yet to achieve desired enforcement of smoke-free laws.
More political will and strategic programming are key elements of good smoke-free progr... |
| 30.04.2013 - 00:53 |
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Bobby Ramakant, Citizen News Service – CNS |
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| Kohima alived with “The Beatles Mania” show |
Kohima was revisited and relived by the rare, unique and memorable oldies of The Beatles presented by the 3 local bands – Cadence, Legame Di Voci and Rahab, on Saturday evening here at The Heritage (Old DC Bungalow).
The memorable musical show was organized under the theme of “The Beatles Mania” by... |
| 30.04.2013 - 00:40 |
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| Sinhala-Tamil New Year in Cairo |
Sri Lanka Embassy in Cairo organized the celebrations of Sinhala – Tamil New Year at Abbasiya Central Sports Club, Cairo on Friday, 19th April 2013 with the support of the Sri Lankan community in Egypt.
The Celebrations commenced with hoisting the National Flag, playing Nation Anthem and lighting t... |
| 30.04.2013 - 00:30 |
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| Sinhala-Tamil New Year in Cairo |
Sri Lanka Embassy in Cairo organized the celebrations of Sinhala – Tamil New Year at Abbasiya Central Sports Club, Cairo on Friday, 19th April 2013 with the support of the Sri Lankan community in Egypt.
The Celebrations commenced with hoisting the National Flag, playing Nation Anthem and lighting t... |
| 30.04.2013 - 00:29 |
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| President Mahinda pays his last respects to Late Diluk Susara Pathirage |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa pays his last respects to the Chairman of Puttalam Pradeshiya Sabha, Late Diluk Susara Pathirage, who was killed in a motor accident on Thursday (25). The PS chairman and his driver were traveling towards Puttalam from Colombo when their vehicle collided with a tipper t... |
| 29.04.2013 - 10:05 |
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| Sri Lanka gained tremendous progress in immunization program - Dr. Palitha Maheepala |
Sri Lanka government has gained tremendous progress in immunization program with hundred percent island-wide coverage and thus enhancing child health, said Dr. Palitha Maheepala, Director General of the Ministry of Health.
Dr. Maheepala addressing a media briefing held at the Health Education Bur... |
| 29.04.2013 - 09:48 |
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| Anti Malaria Campaign inadequate - Dr. Sarath Deniyage, |
The support that the Anti Malaria Campaign is getting from the authorities of the Department of Immigration and Emigration was not adequate to educate and provide proper guidance to travelers from abroad at the Airport to prevent malaria transmission, Dr. Sarath Deniyage, Director of Malaria Control... |
| 29.04.2013 - 10:11 |
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By Manjari Peiris |
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| Thousands paid rich tributes to late NNC leader Kevilevor |
Thousands of people braving rains turned up to pay their last respect to the departed soul late Kevilevor Phizo, Central Executive Member of the Naga National Council (NNC), at a grand funeral service organized here at Mission Compound on Sunday.
Son of legendary Naga freedom fighter AZ Phizo, Kevi... |
| 29.04.2013 - 01:04 |
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By Oken Jeet Sandham |
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| Jataka Stories: By Pieris Manjari |
The book titled “Jataka Stories” written by seasoned journalist Pieris Manjari, carries ten previous birth stories of the Bodhisattva, viz. Bhimasena Jataka, Devadharma Jataka, Illeesa Jataka, Kuhaka Jataka, Machcha Jataka, Nandivisala Jataka, Sakuna Jataka, Sama Jataka, Serivanija Jataka and Thit... |
| 28.04.2013 - 17:56 |
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| U.S. Continues Support for Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Navy |
The United States concluded its second training program for the Sri Lanka Coast Guard at the Trincomalee Naval Base on April 26.
The training was funded under the U.S. Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program, which promotes maritime security cooperation.
Featuring three U.S. Coa... |
| 28.04.2013 - 14:45 |
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| Gold Crash 2013 |
A legion of investors are still reeling back from the unprecedented price crash of gold that happened last week, following the recent inexplicable trend in financial markets to the last point - defying the obvious ; the inverse of what we derive from the orthodox wisdom is becoming the norm nowadays... |
| 28.04.2013 - 14:31 |
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Hemantha Abyewardena writes from London… |
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| Bangladesh: A Nation Divided? – Part 4 |
How many people died in the civil war of 1971 in East Pakistan that culminated in the emergence of Bangladesh? Is the casualty figure even important?
No official record exists. Instead, what we have are conflicting claims on the two sides – the perpetrators and the victims - that are off by a facto... |
| 28.04.2013 - 14:29 |
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By Dr. Habib Siddiqui |
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| Rishad, CEB start work on Lanka’s Industrial Power costs |
As their energy costs suddenly spiked, Sri Lanka’s Industrialists who flocked to Industry and Commerce Ministry on the morning of 26 April began urged the supplier CEB to become more efficient and consider alternative sources.
Interestingly, they commended the Industry Ministry for the on-going sup... |
| 27.04.2013 - 02:22 |
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| A young journalist's emotional appeal |
Instead of first experiencing America through a school or a hospital, most people in Wessab experienced America through the terror of a drone strike.
What radicals had previously failed to achieve in my village, one drone strike accomplished in an instant: there is now an intense anger and growing... |
| 27.04.2013 - 01:27 |
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By S.H.Moulana - Riyadh |
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