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14-May
2008
The Government of Japan has provided a grant of 3,103 million Japanese Yen (approximately Rs. 3,165 million) for the implementation of two projects, under its Grant Aid Programme.
14-May
2008
The Government has decided to dispatch 20 tones of relief assistance to Myanmar and urged the public to come to the aid of the people affected by the current tragedy in that country.
12-May
2008
The ruling United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) won the Provincial council election in the Eastern Province 2008, by securing 20 seats against 15 by the main opposition the United National Party (UNP).
10-May
2008
Voters in the East go to the polls today to elect 37 members to the first Provincial Council election to the delinked Eastern Province in the aftermath of the liberation of the east from the LTTE.
07-May
2008
Myanmar - International aid began to trickle into Myanmar on Tuesday, but the stricken Irrawaddy delta, the nation's rice bowl where 22,000 people perished and twice as many are missing, remained cut off from the world.
07-May
2008
KOTTE: Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka yesterday told Parliament that all patriotic forces should rally round and extend their fullest cooperation to the Government to completely eradicate LTTE terrorism from the country.
06-May
2008
TRINCOMALEE: The people in the East are confident that the Government which liberated them from LTTE clutches will find lasting solutions to their daily problems as well. Therefore they will ensure a convincing victory to the UPFA at the May 10 Provincial Council election.
05-May
2008
A Multi-Ethnic demonstration against the brutal terrorist activities of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka was held at Stora Torget, Uppsala on Saturday 3rd May 2008.
05-May
2008
COLOMBO: The prestigious and colourful investiture ceremony for the conferment of the Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya Awards was held yesterday at the Presidential Secretariat, with Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Mahinda Rajapaksa presiding.
04-May
2008
The Task Force Committee for Northern development which was set up as a prelude to the Northern Provincial Council by President Mahinda Rajapaksa has launched its programs without any delay soon after the committee obtained Cabinet approval on Wednesday.
03-May
2008
Shivaneshathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan made his first public appearance at the Batticaloa Local Government elections on March 10. He used the first vote in his life, marking the transformation from a military outfit into a mainstream political party.
28-Apr
2008
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will arrive in Sri Lanka today on a two-day official visit, at the invitation of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
27-Apr
2008
LTTE terrorists have carried out a cowardly bomb attack targeting innocent civilians who were returning home after office hours at Pliyandala this evening. According to the police sources, the bomb has been exploded inside a Ceylon Transport Board bus at Piliyandala public bus stand.
27-Apr
2008
Lalith Athulathmudali, a smart and intelligent scholar, sportsman, academic, legal luminary and a very popular politician and parliamentarian, who like all the social revolutionists and talented leaders of the world, sad to mention, was cruelly assassinated and is no more with us.
26-Apr
2008
MUHAMALAI: LTTE Radio Transmissions have confirmed that 71 Tigers perished in the confrontation between the Army and the LTTE at the Army FDL north and south of the A9 route at Muhamalai, Commander Security Forces Jaffna Major General G.A. Chandrasiri said.
25-Apr
2008
On behalf of Sinhala Hindu New Year Shiroi Cricket Club has organized a Lottery Drawing on last 20th April 2008 at Shiroi public ground. There were 3 main prizes and 20 consolation prizes were given to the winners.
24-Apr
2008
BATTICALOA: Security arrangements are now in effect for all political parties to engage in the Eastern Provincial Council elections campaign without any difficulty and also for the voters to cast their vote in a violence free environment.
23-Apr
2008
An officer from one of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raiding teams told the Daily News that only two cases were detected where regulations were flouted. The detections were made in Nugegoda and Athurugiriya yesterday.
21-Apr
2008
A Hong Kong and South Korean Buddhist delegation donated 180 gold plated Buddha statues to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees.
21-Apr
2008
Our society stands divided both racially and politically. The major political parties have experienced cracks. Political disunity thwarts the forward march of the nation. Therefore, we must recognize the immediate danger posed by fragmentation of political parties.
21-Apr
2008
Commander of the Sri Lanka Army said that the Northern Province of Sri Lanka will be taken from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during this year. Sri Lanka Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka said , “the North will be liberated from the terrorists this year and civilian life established.”
21-Apr
2008
Dilantha Malagamuwa produced a brilliant drive in his new Aston Martin to finish second in the Asian GT 4 Championships at the Shangai Formula one track in China.
19-Apr
2008
The Police Special Task Force turned 25 yesterday. A special ceremony was held to mark this milestone in Colombo.
11-Apr
2008
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have virtually shut the door on the continuation of Sanath Jayasuriya's international career by dropping him from the list of contracted players for next year.
11-Apr
2008
President Hu Jintao of the People's Republic of China assured President Mahinda Rajapaksa that China will stand by Sri Lanka in its efforts to counter terrorism.
10-Apr
2008
Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka yesterday told Parliament that even though LTTE terrorism silenced the voice of Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle, the Government will conduct its military operations to completely eradicate LTTE terrorism from the country.
10-Apr
2008
Minister of Higher Education Hon. Susil Premajayantha met Sri Lankans in France at the International Buddhist Center last week. This artical is based on his interview with J9 Radio.
04-Apr
2008
We are at the end of the 25 years of war in Sri Lanka. As Sri Lankan we have to contribute some how to save our mother land. As a move on this matter we (“Sinhala Sangamaya”), Sri lankan in France gathered in Paris boulong billancort on last 30-03-2008.
03-Apr
2008
The Japan-Sri Lanka Friendship Association yesterday donated an ambulance worth over Rs. 15 million to the Sri Lanka Army. Here, Association’s President Lal Tilakaratne hands over the key to Army Chief Lt. General Sarath Fonseka.
31-Mar
2008
The Agriculture Ministry plans to cultivate 400,000 hectares in the 2008 Yala season due to favourable weather conditions for paddy cultivation. According to estimates, 1,750,000 bushels of seed paddy are required to cultivate this 400,000 hectares in the next Yala season.
28-Mar
2008
This month saw the passing away of two prominent personalities in this country. Anura Bandaranaike, Member of Parliament and scion of an eminent political clan died without reaching the proverbial three score and ten.
27-Mar
2008
Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka who is on a visit to the middle East called on President Shimon Peres and President Mahmoud Abbas of Israel and Palestine respectively. During his stay in Israel Mr. Wickramanayaka held talks with the Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmer.
20-Mar
2008
Science fiction writer Arthur C. Clark has died. He was most famous for his novel 2001: A Space Odyssey, and for collaborating with director Stanley Kubrick on the film of the same name.
20-Mar
2008
The remains of former Minister and one time Speaker Anura Bandaranaike being brought to Parliament accompanied by President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Speaker W. J. M. Lokubandara, Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, former Speaker Joseph Michael Perera and Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama.
18-Mar
2008
The Highways and Road Development Ministry completed work on the prefabricated flyover in Peliyagoda within 61 days. A Ministry Spokesman said this is a new record in the development of the Sri Lankan highways and roads development sector.
14-Mar
2008
13-Mar
2008
According to MCNS sources, 9 terrorists were killed and similar numbers injured during confrontation at Udayanthankulama area in Vavuniya at around 1.1.0p.m last wednesday. Following items were also recovered during subsequent search operations conducted in the area.
12-Mar
2008
The Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulligal (TMVP) won eight out of the nine bodies up for grabs in Monday's Local Government Elections for the Batticaloa district with the jewel of the crown, the Batticaloa Municipal Council, going to the UPFA that contested with TMVP backing.
10-Mar
2008
Sri Lankan Ambassador to the US Bernard Goonetilleke, expressed the view that the global community has recognised the LTTE for what it is, recognized the Tamil Relief Organisation (TRO) and front organisations for what they are.
01-Mar
2008
Sri Lanka Navy sailors rescued 71 people who were lost in the sea onboard a wooden trawler, drifting 150 nautical miles off Mullaithivu. The group of victims are comprised of 50 Myanmar nationals and 21 Bangladesh nationals.
29-Feb
2008
29-Feb
2008
An unending stream of devotees flocked to the Matara Weherahena Poorvarama Raja Maha Vihara on Thursday and Friday to pay homage to the Sacred Hair Relics of Buddha when it was brought in a colourful motorcade from Colombo on its way to the Kataragama Kiri Vehera premises.
29-Feb
2008
An LTTE suicide bomber has exploded himself when a group of police officers tried to check a room of a three story lodge down Aluth Mawatha at Ibbanwala Watta, in Modara this morning (February 29).
25-Feb
2008
Persistent drizzle and gloom overhung the atmosphere. "Pride of South", the passenger ship, ferrying nearly 1500 military personnel, reporting back for duty after leave, was approaching its destination, the Kankesanthurai harbour.
24-Feb
2008
Sri Lanka’s longest tunnel at Rambada will be opened to traffic on February 24. The 225 metre long tunnel has been built at an estimated cost of Rs. 2,000 million, under the direct supervision of Highways and Highways Development Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle.
23-Feb
2008
We have a rich heritage to be proud of. Sigiriya is a significant landmark not only in Sri Lanka but also in the whole worlds. Sigiriya has it all — a blood-stained history full of instrigue, astonishing frescoes of bare-breasted maidens painted 15 centuries ago, a wall covered in graffiti that is more than 1,000 years old.
22-Feb
2008
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21-Feb
2008
20-Feb
2008
Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama, who is leading the Sri Lanka delegation to the Singapore Airshow 2008 met with Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Defence of Singapore on 18th February 2008. Outlining the recent developments in Sri Lanka, Minister Bogollagama apprised his counterpart of the successes of the Sri Lankan Security Forces.
19-Feb
2008
The Japanese Foreign Ministry has invited nine Sri Lankan youth from the East representing Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities to a peace promotion tour in Japan. The tour which began on February 12 ends on 19.
18-Feb
2008
In deep sorrow we are informing you of the passing away of Mr. kirihami Kandegedara, beloved father of Mr. Tunga Randeniya who was one of the earliest treasures of the SLSAJ and worked hard to bring SLSAJ to the present level. On top of all Mr. Randeniya is a great friend to all of us. Funeral will be held on 20th Wednesday February at family cemetery, Shanthi, Godalawela, Kapuliyadda. We convey our deepest condolence regarding.
14-Feb
2008
It is with deep appreciation that I thank President Mahinda Rajapaksa for presenting me with the prestigious 'Sri Lanka Mithra Vibhushana' Award. I am truly humbled by this recognition. The Sri Lankan Friendship Award is, no doubt, a fitting tribute to the age-old close friendship and solidarity between the two countries.
13-Feb
2008
On the streets of South Asia, the tuk-tuk, known for the peculiar sound of its engine - basically a three-wheeled motorcycle modified to carry passengers - is a familiar sight. Its popularity stems from the fact that it is almost as affordable as a two-wheeler.
11-Feb
2008
In a bid to promote innovation in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Education (MoE) of Sri Lanka, the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), and Intel(r) Education jointly organized the Sri Lanka Science and Engineering Fair (SLSEF) in Colombo.
09-Feb
2008
The tea export trade has recorded a landmark achievement, by exceeding the US $ 1 billion value barrier in 2007 for the first time in its 140 year history. The value of tea exports in 2007 recorded a 22 per cent increase over the 2006 figure by advancing from Rs. 91.7 billion to Rs. 112 billion which is a remarkable improvemen.
09-Feb
2008
Parliamentarian Sripathi Sooriayaarachchi has been killed in a fatal road accident that took place at Madagama, in the Galgamuwa area this afternoon, February 09. According to the police sources the vehicle carrying MP Sooriyaarachchi has crashed into a tree around 1.15.p.m. when it was slipped off the road due to high speed.
08-Feb
2008
The Japanese Government has provided Rs. 343 million for the reconstruction of five tsunami affected schools in Batticaloa and Ampara districts. The construction work was completed last year and the schools were officially opened for educational activities.
06-Feb
2008
The veteran journalist Ms. Sachiyo Iwase has won a Presidential award last week for her contribution for Sri Lanka Tourism through her articles on Sri Lanka and Ayurveda. She was really dedicated to write on SL for many years. We wish Ms. Iwase on her achievement and extend our compliments to accomplish further success on her career.
04-Feb
2008
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03-Feb
2008
LTTE terrorists carried out cowardly bomb blast targeting innocent civilians at the Fort Railway station this afternoon (February 3). Eight people have been killed and over 100 others suffered injuries as a suspected LTTE suicide bomber blew herself.
03-Feb
2008
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf yesterday welcoming Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama who is on a two day visit to Pakistan, expressed Pakistan’s deep gratitude to Sri Lanka for the principled position adopted at the Commonwealth.
02-Feb
2008
At least 13 people are feared killed and over 20 wounded in a bus bomb explosion triggered off this morning (February 2) at Dambulla. A private bus "Keshani" plying from Kandy to Anuradhapura was caught in the tragic incident at the central bus stand in Dambulla at 7.a.m.
30-Jan
2008
The Japanese Government will provide Rs. 3.3 million to the “Project for the Follow-up of the supply of lighting equipment of the John de Silva Memorial Theatre” under its Grant Aid for Cultural Grassroots Project scheme to procure and install a new “Dimmer Cabinet”.
28-Jan
2008
Compared to other countries in the SAARC region there is a high adaptation of advanced technologies in the local agriculture sector. "They are always keen on latest technologies available to them and want updates on advanced technologies.
26-Jan
2008
KDDI Corp., Japan's second-biggest mobile-phone operator, reported a third-quarter profit rise of 25 percent as the carrier gained customers. Net profit climbed to ¥69 billion in the three months to Dec. 31, from ¥55 billion a year earlier, KDDI said Friday. Sales increased 5.5 percent to ¥904.4 billion.
Jan
2008
The Sri Lanka Balloon Festival, currently the only aviation event in the country, to be held from 20th March to 4th April 2008, has been recognized as a national event by the Ministry of Tourism. It is organized by the Ceylon Airship and Ballooning Club (CABC) headed by Captain Anil Jayasinghe who is Sri Lanka’s pioneer and only hot air balloonist in cooperation with Sri Lanka Tourism.
24-Jan
2008
There is an immense demand in Japan for Sri Lankan tea. Tea export earnings from Japan exceeded Rs. 930 million by November last year, said Plantation Industries Minister D.M. Jayaratne.
23-Jan
2008
Sri Lanka air force fighter jets have raided the terror hub in Kilinochchi, known as "X-ray base" around 11.15, this morning (January 23). Air Force fighter jets in a low flying mission have targeted the base located East of Iranamadu Tank in the Kalmadukulama area, with the pin point accuracy.
23-Jan
2008
Japan and the Asian Development Bank are supporting a pilot project that will combine rural road work and the creation of income-generating opportunities in the poorest districts of Sri Lanka.
16-Jan
2008
LTTE terrorists have exploded a bomb targeting a public transport bus that was plying from buttala to okkampitiya this morning (16 January). According to the available information the bus was transporting a large no of civilians including schoolchildren.
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16-Jan
2008
Japanese Special Peace Envoy Yasushi Akashi yesterday said the Japanese Government continued to support Sri Lanka in view of achieving sustainable peace based on a political solution.
15-Jan
2008
The Special Peace Envoy of Japan Yasushi Akashi has expressed Japan's continuing commitment to Sri Lanka with the assurance of continuing economic assistance. Akashi has made this assurance during extensive talks with President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday.
11-Jan
2008
A bomb explosion has taken place in the Colombo fort railway station around 7.35p.m. According to the available information the explosion has occurred on the fourth railway platform . Police suspects that the explosion was caused by a parcel bomb.
10-Jan
2008
Muttiah Muralitharan, the highest wicket taker in test cricket and Sri Lankan cricket team is to be felicitated in Parliament yesterday. Speaker W. J. M. Lokubandara felicitated and welcomed Murali and the Sri Lankan cricket team. Later, the Sri Lankan cricketers took their seats in the VIP Gallery in Parliamen.
08-Jan
2008
An explosion has taken place next to the Regent flats, close to Lake House roundabout, short while ago. According to the sources the bomb has been exploded in a public phone booth.
08-Jan
2008
An explosion has taken place next to the Regent flats, close to Lake House roundabout, short while ago. According to the sources the bomb has been exploded in a public phone booth.
04-Jan
2008
Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama said "the termination of the Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) does not in anyway hamper the process of moving towards a negotiated political settlemen.
02-Jan
2008
A large bomb explosion took place opposite the Nippon Hotel at the Slave Island this morning (January 02) at 9.35a.m. According to available informations, a bomb was triggered off targeting an Army bus.
01-Jan
2008
UNP parliamentarian T. Maheswaran was shot this morning (January 01) by unknown gunmen, news sources report. According to Colombo national hospital sources, Mr. Maheswaran has received serious gunshot injuries.
10-Dec
2007

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10-Dec
2007
President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday urged all Sri Lankan expatriates, in Japan and the world, to join the island’s battle against terrorism. Addressing a large gathering of Lankans at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo.
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Dec
2007
Dec 01, Kuala Lumpur: Sri Lanka's motor-race champion Dilantha Malagamuwa placed first at the qualifying round of the Malaysian Super Series 2007 championship held at Sepang Formula One circuit Kuala Lumpur last Saturday. J9 Group wish him good luck & all the best as alway.
31 - Dec
2007
The Tri-Forces Commanders yesterday expressed confidence that 2008 would be a decisive year in their effort of eliminating terrorism from Sri Lanka since they were already on course towards accomplishing this task by next year.
28 - Dec
2007
Opposition leader Benazir Bhutto's assassination deals a stunning blow to liberal political forces in Pakistan and gathering unrest by her supporters risks tipping the volatile country into chaos.
24 - Dec
2007
There was widespread damage by yesterday with the North and East being the worst affected, and according to sources a proper assessment was difficult due to several main roads becoming impassable due to flooding.
14 - Dec
2007
114 members voted for the budget at its third reading while only 67 voted against it. 38 abstained and the majority was 47. The JVP which voted against the budget at the second reading abstained from voting at the third reading.
           
06 - Dec
2007
06 - Dec
2007
LTTE terrorists carried out another cowardly attack at the civilians by targeting a civilian bus plying from Anuradhapura to Jankapura yesterday evening.