| Sri Lankan High Commissioner appointed as Representative to ICAO |
Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Canada, Ahmed A. Jawad, presented his letter of appointment as Representative of Sri Lanka to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, at a meeting with Secretary General Fang Liu.
During the ensuing discussion the High Commissioner briefed th... |
| 23.04.2016 - 07:03 |
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| Ananda Vs Hindu College: Cricket with reality |
This is all about brotherhood, harmony and celebrations as one nation. We, Sri Lankans are talented in many fields with exceptional records. Cricket is one game where Sri Lankans have shown their core competencies and capabilities.
We have won many World Cups and we have many master players such as... |
| 23.04.2016 - 06:56 |
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By Dr. Nalin Abeysekera |
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| Kerala assembly poll 2016: Congress and Left neck to neck, BJP may not open account! |
Kerala, a state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and its backwaters, a network of canals popular for cruises. Its many upscale seaside resorts. Inland are the Western Ghats, a mountain range whose slopes support tea,... |
| 22.04.2016 - 09:39 |
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By Dr. Abdul Ruff |
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| Fonterra in Riyadh |
A group of dairy farmers will travel to Sri Lanka later in the year to work with local farmers there on a new demonstration farm being set up by Fonterra.
A team from Fonterra headed by Samer Al-Azan held an extensive demonstration cum workshop in a reputed establishment under the guidance of it... |
| 22.04.2016 - 07:50 |
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By S.H.Moulana |
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| Sri Lanka and Pakistan Enjoy Exceptionally Good Relations: Governor Punjab |
The Governor Punjab Malik Muhammad Rafiq Rajwana said Sri Lanka and Pakistan enjoy exceptionally good relations which are firmly standing on the pillars of mutual trust and respect.
Governor Punjab said this during a meeting with the high level Sri Lankan delegation comprising Speaker Sri Lankan Par... |
| 21.04.2016 - 06:33 |
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| Tamil Nadu poll 2016: Parties getting ready for the battle for Chennai fort! |
Tamil Nadu poll campaign has acquired the required momentum with every party beginning the canvassing more seriously than hitherto, though the ruling AIADMK is seen much ahead of DMK and other parties in campaign strategies. The arrival of PWF in the poll this time has, however, made a difference to... |
| 21.04.2016 - 06:12 |
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By Dr. Abdul Ruff |
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| Cronyism Ki Jai; Hail the Nexus |
The hullaballoo over Vijay Mallya, the billionaire ‘King of Good Times’, resembles the script for a stand-up comedy show on TV. It is like the police allowing a criminal to escape on a motorbike well before starting the drama of chasing him on foot and then indulging in self-praise for their efforts... |
| 20.04.2016 - 06:47 |
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By Tukoji R. Pandit - Syndicate Features |
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| Unending Rage |
It may be fit to be described as poetic justice when two ‘tolerant’ stalwarts of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party are at each other’s throat for certain words spoken by them. Soon after one of the prime defenders of Narendra Modi’s version of ‘tolerance’, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, had said that... |
| 19.04.2016 - 09:46 |
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By Allabaksh - Syndicate Features |
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| Brazil launches first regional tobacco industry observatory |
Brazil which has long been a leader in tobacco control, this month launched the first of five planned regional centres that will collect and share information about tobacco industry strategies to undermine tobacco control.
Known as an online observatory, the centre is a partnership of the Governme... |
| 19.04.2016 - 09:24 |
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By Manjari Peiris |
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| High Impact Special Projects for Palmyrah Sector Development |
The Ministry of Prisons Reform, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs has provided a special allocation of Rs.160 Mn with a view to strengthen the palmyrah sector which is a predominant sector in the conflict affected Northern and Eastern Provinces in Sri Lanka.
This is the l... |
| 19.04.2016 - 09:18 |
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| Should Celebrity Endorsements End? |
A parliamentary committee, headed by a TDP Member, J.C. Divakar Reddy, is reported to have proposed a hefty fine (up to Rs 5o lakhs) and a long jail term (up to five years) for celebrities who ‘mislead’ consumers/ buyers with their endorsements. The proposal has not been given a legal shape yet. It... |
| 18.04.2016 - 16:37 |
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By Atul Cowshish - Syndicate Features |
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| Narendra Modi’s Act East Policy should be beneficial to NE people |
India’s Look East Policy (LEP) was to foster extensive economic and strategic relations with member nations of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) in order to bolster its standing as a regional power and a counterweight to the strategic influence of the People’s Republic of China.
Initiat... |
| 18.04.2016 - 15:48 |
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By Oken Jeet Sandham |
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| Major health, development and economic gains from tobacco tax increases |
A study finding published by the World Health Organization recently reveals that tobacco tax increases can prevent millions of smoking-attributable deaths throughout the world and contribute to the achievement of global health objectives.
The study points out that tobacco tax increases can provide... |
| 18.04.2016 - 08:41 |
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By Manjari Peiris |
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| Indian Navy’s Training Squadron in Colombo |
Three ships from the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron, namely Indian Naval Ships TIR and SUJATA, and Indian Coast Guard Ship VARUNA, are visiting Colombo from 15 – 18 April 2016.
During their stay in Colombo, a series of professional, training, cultural and sports interactions will take pl... |
| 18.04.2016 - 08:34 |
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