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Saturday, 28 January 2012
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No instant remedies for issues prevailed over 30 years; President A Minister goes to prisonTNA accepts that they are not the sole representative of Tamils Min. Dalas observes 3 faults in the society of Sanga; Edu. Min. gives warning A drug given to heart patients halted temporarilyCocaine seized at UN headquarters in New YorkArjuna condemns the way Geoff Marsh was sackedCentral Bank chief gives time to UNP 4 international awards to Ashanthi.
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Friday, 27 January 2012 - 07:00 PM
The Minister of Prisons and Rehabilitation Chandrasiri Gajadeera stated that a report on the incident that took place at the Magazine Prison will be handed over to him on the 31st of January. Addressing a media briefing he stated that he has given a set of instructions to the investigation team to compile this report. He added that the culprits will be given ... Read More
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27 Jan 2012 : A drug given to heart patients halted temporarily |
- 27 Jan 2012 : TNA accepts that they are not the sole representative of Tamils
- 27 Jan 2012 : Min. Dalas observes 3 faults in the society of Sanga; Edu. Min. gives warning
- 27 Jan 2012 : Enact 13th amendment before 13 plus; a request from TNA
- 27 Jan 2012 : Blatant lies; alleges UNP
- 27 Jan 2012 : Crisis in Nuwara-eliya Municipal council continues
- 27 Jan 2012 : Shortage of rabies vaccinations
- 27 Jan 2012 : Unsafe petrol tank suspected to be the cause of the Kaluthara accident
- 27 Jan 2012 : 3 university students remanded.
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No instant remedies for issues prevailed over 30 years; President  |
| Friday, 27 January 2012 - 07:00 PM |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that he would not hesitate to take decisions on behalf of the Motherland and the people. The President reiterated that actions will be based for the betterment of the country. This was at a function that was held in Buttala today to award Ran Bima land deeds. The President also stated ... Read More |
GOLD FM LOCAL NEWS
The prescription of Isosorbide_mononitrate 20mg for heart patients has been halted temporarily around the island.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Health stated that the sudden ... Read More
A Sri Lankan visa applicant was arrested for using deception and counterfeit documents to apply for a UK visa.
The visa applicant was referred by the UK Border Agency to CID ... Read More
- Min. Dalas observes 3 faults in the society of Sanga; Edu. Min. gives warning
- UK VISA APPLICANT ARRESTED FOR DECEPTION
- Maj.Gen. Shavendra selected to Special Advisory Group of UN Peace Keeping Ops
- Chasing away wild elephants disrupted due to strike
- Negligence of driver led to Kaluthara van accident
- Enact 13th amendment before 13 plus; a request from TNA
- Blatant lies; alleges UNP
- Crisis in Nuwara-eliya Municipal council continues
- Shortage of rabies vaccinations
- Roshan Gunawardana new Chairman of NTC
- Strict action against vehicles with garage numbers
- Strike at Horopathana S.L.T.B. Bus Depot
- President reiterates the importance of researches.
- Political stability rife in Sri Lanka; Min Maithripala.
- Statements obtained by a 50 Prisons Officials regarding the riot.
- Do not tarnish your future through ragging - an advisory from the Courts
- Unsafe petrol tank suspected to be the cause of the Kaluthara accident
- 3 university students remanded.
- A request to increase the tax on potatoes
- I'm prominent, that's why they are angry with me; Asath Saley
- Supreme Court wants police to follow code of ethics
- Solution beyond 13th amendment revealed
- LLRC Report will not be given to UN Human Right Commission; Min. G L
- Arrested Indian fishermen to be released within 2 days
- Sarath Fonseka files an appeal
- Religious leaders praise development
- Special train service for Deyata Kirula
- Gates of upper Kotmale reservoir opened late
- Constable & accomplice arrested in Madawachchiya for treasure hunting
- Houses for low income families
- 20% of CPC employees suffering from cancer alleges trade unions
- Compulsory for state hospital nurses to serve in NP
- M.O.U. With Italy to accept S.L. Merchant Shipping Certificates
- UNP requests for the meaning of 13 plus; Minister Keheliya provides an explanation
- Transfers for 9 Police Officers
- Arrested Indian fishermen produced in court
- A petition against Asath Sally
- Compulsory for state hospital nurses to serve in NP
- Transfers for 9 Police Officers
- Proposal to appoint Rohana Abeyratna as new Post Master Genera
- 2 years for the election that elected the President for the 2nd time as well
- No one can take forward the LTTE ideologies; says Minister Rathnasiri
- 4 burnt to death and 7 admitted to hospital due to a van catching fire
- Fishermen detained in Andaman islands returned to the country
- 2 separate media associations staged two protests in Colombo today.
- Tamils are not asking for Land and Police powers; says Minister Basil
- 43 Indian fishermen arrested; Security in Indo-Sri Lanka coastal areas beefed up
- Management at Petroleum Corporation nil
- Private buses granted permission to use expressway; Chairman NTC resigns
- Indonesian Foreign Minister arrives
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The Chasing away of wild elephants entering villages has been disrupted due to the work to rule campaign launched by Wildlife guards.
Chairman of the Wildlife guards Association ... Read More
GOLD FM INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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- Thousands evacuated in flooded Australia
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- UN police in Haiti accused of sexual abuse
- Egypt's new assembly elects Muslim Brotherhood speaker
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- Syria unrest: Arab League mulls extending monitor team
- China faces 'bigger challenges' in Dragon year, says Prime Minister Wen
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- Bioterror fears halt research on mutant bird flu.
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- South Korea to allow food aid to North for first time since Kim's death
- Arab League monitors to report on Syria as mandate ends
- Ship crew of Costa Concordia 'downplayed emergency'
- Dozens of Tuareg rebels dead in Mali clash
- Thailand recognises Palestinian state
- Pakistani Prime Minister digs in on contempt charges
- Bangladesh army foils a coup to topple the government
- Suicide attack at Kandahar airport 'kills six'
- China to further tighten control of microblogs
- US rejects Key-stone XL Canada oil sands pipeline
- 13 die in Afghanistan.
- Captain of the cruise ship admits making navigation mistake.
- Pakistan Prime Minister to appear in Supreme Court
- Obama decries Syria violence
- US, allies say N. Korea must give up nukes
- Wikipedia joins web blackout in Sopa protest
- Syria rejects calls for Arab force
- Afghan snowfall kills 16
- UN to Train Arab League's Monitors in Syria
- Cruise ship captain found to have steered off course
- Indian army chief sues government over retirement
- Pakistan Prime Minister faces Supreme Court contempt order
US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has announced that the US will cut almost 100,000 troops as part of its plans for a "smaller, leaner" military.
Unveiling a restructure of ... Read More
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and leader of the opposition Tony Abbott had to be rescued after becoming trapped by an angry protest.
About 50 police escorted the ... Read More
GOLD FM SPORTS NEWS
Former Sri Lanka Cricket Captains Parliamentarians Arjuna Ranathunga and Sanath Jayasuriya expressed their views regarding the change of the Team coach.
However, ... Read More
First innings centurion Virat Kohli got run out for 22 runs in the second innings as Australia need just four Indian wickets to whitewash Test series.
India were on 166 for ... Read More
- P.C.B. hopeful current England Tour will be last Home series outside Pakistan
- Pakistan will host teams soon - PCB chief
- Charith Senanayaka appointed as new Manager for Sri Lanka Cricket Team
- Australia dominate India again
- Former Cricket Captain Dilshan pleased with performance of youngsters in the team
- Asantha De Mel replies to Sanath.
- Mahela's captaincy a long term error; Jayasuriya
- Sri Lanka 4th in ODI rankings
- Squad for Australia tour named
- Dilshan resigns from Captaincy; Mahela new Captain
- Sri Lanka beat South Africa by two wickets
- SA scores 313 runs
- Flower wants DRS rethink
- Graeme Swann happy for ICC to rule on Saeed Ajmal
- I made a few tactical errors - de Villiers
- Andy Flower calls on England Cricketers to pick up intensity
- Sri Lanka redeem pride with 5 wicket win over South Africa in 4th O.D.I.
- SA win the toss and bat
- S.L. Vs S.A. 4th O.D.I. Today at 6 PM; S.L. Looks to salvage lost pride
- New SLC National Selection Committee appointed.
- We will not panic - Strauss
- Sri Lanka take on SA today..
- Jayasuriya sold for US 110,000 - Murali USD 100,000 at BPL
- We showed a lot of maturity - de Villiers
- Sri Lanka Cricket to Face Several Changes In Future
- Pakistan 288 for 7 on Day 2
- Kallis targetting 2015 World Cup
- You're a chucker! England legend Willis accuses Ajmal after 7 wicket haul
- South Africa clinch tight win to secure series
- SL take on SA in must win game
- Arjuna Ranatunga says SL selectors must resign over team's poor performance
- I Thought my career was over - Samaraweera
- Tendulkar back in ODI squad
- Kallis and Amla to miss rest of ODI series
- MS Dhoni banned for final Test match
- Sri Lanka batting too slow at start - Dilshan
- Australia throttles India.
- South Africa beat Sri Lanka by five wickets
- SL 236/5
- SA won the toss and eleted to feild first.
- South Africa win the toss and elect to field first in 2nd O.D.I. Vs Sri Lanka
- Injured Mendis returns to S.L. Ahead of today's 2nd O.D.I. Vs South Africa
- Lara backs Tendulkar to reach milestone of 100th International Century
- Real captaincy test will be when team is under pressure
- Warner hammers century as Aussies dominate India again
- Each and every player should be looked in to; Aravinda
- India 161 all out in 3rd Test against Australia
- Australia demolish India yet again in 3rd Test at the WACA in Perth
- Aussies 'set to ignore golden rules' vs India
- Proteas blitz against Sri Lanka recorded as 3rd largest victory margin in O.D.I.'s
Former Cricket Captain Thilakarathna Dilshan stated that the new Selection Committee did not hold any discussions with him regarding replacing him as the Captain.
This ... Read More
Peter Siddle took five wickets as Australia bowled India out for 272 before extending their lead to 382 runs by the close of play on third day of the fourth test.
Virat Kohli ... Read More
GOLD FM BUSINESS NEWS
The United National Party stated that although the country’s exports are said to have risen by 21.2 percent, imports have increased dramatically.
This statement was made ... Read More
A Pakistani trade delegation of fruit and vegetable producers and exporters is visiting Sri Lanka to explore the ways and means to enhance bilateral trade between the two countries.
During ... Read More
- Sri Lanka shares plunge 2.2-pct
- Significant growth in France
- Stocks down 2 percent
- Dr Nevil Gunawardane appointed as new Director General of Customs
- Trade and investment promotion mission to Vietnam
- 61 new bank branches and service centers opened in the North and East
- 328m kilos of tea produced in 2011
- US GSP review next week
- Lanka eyes Japanese investments for handloom industry
- Sri Lanka trade mission to Vietnam in March
- New Tax reforms aimed at encouraging local manufacture & value addition
- Russian energy-giant Gazprom to invest in hotel in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka shares end down 1%
- Treasury Bills yields remain flat
- Sri Lankan shares slump 1.3 %
- Sri Lanka Tourism targets over US $ 1 b in 2011
- Stocks down amid credit relaxation
- Favourable times, but Lanka yet to decide on bond issue
- SEC relaxes credit rules
- 2011 total exports to exceed US $ 11 b
- Qatar seeks stakes in CSE, Kalpitiya and other property
- Indo-Lanka trade hits $ 4 billion
- Indo-Lanka trade talks in March
- Sri Lanka expects most FDI for infrastructure in 2012
- SL holds fresh Bilateral Trade discussions with India & U.A.E.
- Sri Lanka holds bilateral trade sessions
- Sri Lanka stocks up on credit hopes
- Growth in 3rd Quarter maintained at 8.4%
- SriLankan Airlines re-launches services to Zurich
- Sri Lanka stocks close slightly firmer
- SEC to meet at 3 PM to discuss Price Band, Broker Credit & D.G. Post
- Colombo bourse continues to lose ground
- Stocks down
- Banking sector assets to double
- Central Bank to further relax exchange controls
- Sri Lanka to export more value added tea to Russia
- Inflation remains at single digit in 2011
- Provincial development will be given a major boost - CB
- Tourism arrivals in 2011 jump by 30%
- Plastic crates for the transportation of tea leaves
- GOLD spending by Sri Lankans hits a record in 2011
- Sri Lanka stock close 0.5-pct lower
- Sri Lanka invites Pakistan to participate in International Expo in March
- Sri Lanka stocks close 1.04-pct lower
- SL economy will raise the bar further in 2012 - CBSL Governor
- Govt embarks on Palmyrah research in North
- Colombo bourse closes marginally lower
- 8.3% economic growth expected this year
- Fruit and vegetable exports to top US $ 4,000 m
- Sri Lanka stocks up slightly
Sri Lanka’s current economic growth rate of around 8.3 percent would rank the country among the top four performing economies in the world.Minister of Economic Development, Basil ... Read More
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The awards ceremony was held in Malayshia. Read More
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- Hrithik wants Amitabh Bachchan to watch 'Agneepath'
- Amitabh Bachchan and Akon to perform live in concert!
- Sinhalese Cinema Celebrates 65th B'Day.
- Engelbert Humperdinck's recipe for success
- Drew Barrymore engaged
- Cate Blanchett to leave Sydney Theatre Company
- Tributes flow in for late Etta James
- Sinhala Film Industry celebrates 65 years
- Anoja and Jude celebrate Birthdays.
- Kenny G's marriage splits after 20 years; wife files for separation
- Stage drama Bakamuna Veedi Basi
- John Abraham Gets Married in LA!
- Dress code issue for Bipasha
- Iranian movie amongst 9 films considered for Best Foreign Language Film at Oscars
- Gayan's ex-girl friend's gift
- Musician Rohana Siriwardena celebrates his birthday today
- Kareena feels no shame
- Rock album sales hit their lowest level for eight years
- Dulani Anuradha prepares for Kuweni
- Sharuk, Priyanka affair.
- Lord Smith proposes British Film Week
- Contraband' swipes No. 1 spot at box office
- Sonam learns Tamil
- Hollywood gets set for Golden Globe awards
- Wahlberg says he wants to meet reputed mob boss
- Asin's desire
- Lopez, Anthony promoting new project
- Nicki Minaj and Bruno Mars to perform at Grammy Awards
- Muhammad Ali turns 70 years old
- Australia's annual Elvis pilgrimage
- Ed Sheeran leads nominations at Brit Awards
- Ed Sheeran leads Brit nominations
- Kutcher wants to return to 'Two and a Half Men'
- Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie meet US President Obama
- A letter written by composer Beethoven emerged in Germany
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- Meryl Streep denies Thatcher biopic 'disrespectful'
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