| Lalin’s Column: Rugby and Bradby |
In 1957, while I was at S Thomas which had not re opened for the new year yet, I was invited to unofficially join the Royal 6th form by RK Samarasinghe, Ben Eliyathamby, Lorenz Perera and others. I was introduced to the form master who was from Jaffna as a new boy. He was made to believe that my na... |
| 20.06.2013 - 12:45 |
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By Major General (Retd.) Lalin Fernando |
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| Nagaland’s silk is world’s best, Japan keen to invest in |
It is good news that the “silk” available in Nagaland is the best in the world. Of late talks are doing the round that some Asian countries like Japan and China are eyeing on the qualities of the “Nagaland silk production.” There are also talks that Japan has already expressed their keen interest to... |
| 20.06.2013 - 12:31 |
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By Oken Jeet Sandham |
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| US GITMO detainees: No charges, risky to release - Contrast to Sri Lanka |
The United States government while identifying for the first time on Monday 17 June under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) order given by a federal court has considered that the several dozen inmates at the U.S. prison facility at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba too dangerous to release but also too dif... |
| 20.06.2013 - 06:08 |
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Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune News Analysis |
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| Australia pledges fullest support for Sri Lanka CHOG |
Prime Minister Julia Gillard of Australia told External Affairs Minister Professor G.L. Peiris that she is looking forward to attending the Commonwealth Summit in Sri Lanka, and that Australia will do everything she can to ensure total success of the event. She made this observation at a meeting i... |
| 20.06.2013 - 02:23 |
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| “We are enormously proud of you” - Dr. Chris Nonis, |
“We are enormously proud of you. We admire you not only for what you do for Sri Lankan cricket, but also for all of us in Sri Lanka,” the High Commissioner said as he warmly welcomed the Sri Lankan Cricket team.
The team participating in the ICC Championship Trophy 2013 was felicitated at a recepti... |
| 20.06.2013 - 02:15 |
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| Dhamma Lecture at the Vipassana Meditation Centre in Galilee - Israel |
Dr. Ariyaratne spoke at length on the universal teachings of the Buddha and espoused the virtues of being mindful of the five Precepts.
The day long programme at the Meditation Centre in Galilee commenced with the offering of Dana to the Sangha, namely Ven. Karawilakotuwe Dhammathilaka Thero of the... |
| 20.06.2013 - 01:49 |
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| Launch of EU-SL Business Dialogue in Colombo |
The European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ECCSL) will launch the European Union- Sri Lanka (EU-SL) Investor Dialogue on 9 July 2013 at the Hilton Colombo Residence, under the patronage of Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena, Minister of Investment Promotion and Faizer Mustapha the Deputy Minister.
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| 20.06.2013 - 01:36 |
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| Rishad, top Washington scientist start Lanka’s first Food Compliance |
For the first time in Sri Lanka’s exports history, a renowned global food scientist began on 11 June to extensively train Lankan food exporters on the much needed international regulatory compliance rules. And processed food has grown to become a key component of Sri Lanka’s overall annual food expo... |
| 19.06.2013 - 12:36 |
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| New High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka arrives in Colombo |
Mr. Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha, the new High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka arrived in Colombo on Tuesday, 18th June 2013.
Mr. Y.K. Sinha is a seasoned diplomat and during his career of 32 years, has handled several important assignments at the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi and in Indian... |
| 19.06.2013 - 12:00 |
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| Challenges Ahead of New Chairman of the EDB |
It is learnt through media that Mr. Bandula Egodage has been appointed as the new Chairman and Chief Executive of Sri Lanka Export Development Board, the apex institution on development and promotion of exports in Sri Lanka. With heartiest congratulations on his appointment to this highly responsibl... |
| 19.06.2013 - 09:02 |
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By T.K.Premadasa |
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| Who are behind Pakistan’s Turmoil |
The terrorists carried out suicide bombing and a blast in Mardan on June 18, 2013. In the first incident a suicide bomber exploded him in the funeral and in the second incident a bomb exploded in CMH Mardan, where in emergency the casualties were being evacuated. In these blasts more than 30 persons... |
| 19.06.2013 - 04:03 |
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By Zaheerul Hassan |
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| What more Mahela can give his hungry fans? |
What Mahela Jayawardena did at Sabina Park in the Caribbean, in 2007, in the World Cup semifinal, against New Zealand, followed by his super entertainment he provided with his 103 from 88 in the World Cup final against India at the Wankhede and now his class act at the Oval against Australia, in th... |
| 19.06.2013 - 02:04 |
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By S.H.Moulana - Riyadh |
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| Sri Lanka launches the official website of CHOGM 2013 |
The official website of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2013 was launched by Minister of External Affairs, Prof. G. L. Peiris in the presence of Minister of Mass Media and Information Dr. Keheliya Rambukwella, Deputy Minister of External Affairs Neomal Perera, Secretary of Ma... |
| 19.06.2013 - 01:37 |
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| Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne – Sarvodaya Leader in Palestine |
Dr. A. Ariyaratne, highly respected Sarvodaya Leader from Sri Lanka spent two days in Palestine meeting its leaders and discussing ways and means of getting the peoples of two countries together to discuss peace.
Before arriving in Palestine he had a number of discussions with groups interested in... |
| 18.06.2013 - 14:55 |
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By Nihad issa - Ramallah |
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| "Rio talks to Gogoi on border issue; both serious on solving it”: Kaito |
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio was reported to have talked to his Assam counterpart Tarun Gogoi on the current border issue facing two states.
It was learnt that the two Chief Ministers took the border issues very seriously and shared their thoughts and minds as to how current border tense be... |
| 18.06.2013 - 02:29 |
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By Oken Jeet Sandham |
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| Dubai Tea Trade meets Minister of Plantation Industries |
Key members of Dubai Tea Trade has pledged their fullest support to Mahinda Samarasinghe, Minister of Plantation Industries and the Sri Lanka Tea delegation on 15th June 2013 to enhance Ceylon Tea share in UAE market.
Dubai, the main trading hub in Middle East, imports over 70 million kg of tea a... |
| 18.06.2013 - 02:20 |
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| Prof. Pieris urges Germany to consider bilateral trade and investment with Lanka |
External Affairs Minister Professor G.L. Peiris, during his bilateral discussions in Berlin with Dr. Guido Westerwelle, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, emphasized that conditions in Sri Lanka today are conducive to significant expansion of trade and investment relations between the two count... |
| 17.06.2013 - 14:48 |
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| Arab Idol, three to fight out the finish! |
Arab Idol broadcast at 21.30 in Saudi Arabia every Friday and Saturday and Arab Idol ‘Extra’ on every Wednesday on MBC1.
Following fierce competition as part of the early stages on the Middle East’s hottest new show, it now boils down to a battle among three highly talented three contestants.
The... |
| 17.06.2013 - 09:54 |
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By S.H.Moulana - Riyadh |
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