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TOP STORIES
7 Wesak Zones and 10 Pandals in Colombo
Friday, 24 May 2013 - 07:59 PM

It is reported that a large number of Buddhist devotees are thronging to sacred sites throughout the country in view of Vesak.   According to our correspondents devotees from areas such as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Mahanuwara & Katharagama are traveling to places of worship in view of Vesak.   A large number of devotees have been witnessed at the Sri ...   Read More

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Thousands flock to Kataragama for Hiru Shaakyasinghe Mangalyaya
Friday, 24 May 2013 - 07:54 PM

ABC Media Networks including its Hiru FM and Hiru TV celebrates the Vesak festival in a grand scale in the premises of Sacred Kiri Vehera in Kataragama.   The festival under the theme of ‘Hiru Sakya Singha’ will continue up to 27th ...   Read more

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Organizers of 712 Dansels warned
Friday, 24 May 2013 - 08:02 PM

The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Association states that 712 Dansels that had been organized in view of Vesak had not adhered to hygienic standards.   Deputy Secretary of the Association C S Muthukuda stated that 4,315 Dansels were inspected ...   Read more

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Monk who self immolated in critical condition; 2 letters to journalists before immolation
Friday, 24 May 2013 - 08:03 PM

Director of the Colombo National Hospital Dr. Anil Jasinghe states that the condition of the Buddhist monk who self immolated him self this morning, Venerable Bowaththe Indarathana Thero remains critical.   Around 95% of the Thero’s body ...   Read more

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Showers to continue due to South Western monsoon
Friday, 24 May 2013 - 08:05 PM

A wet phase of Madden-Julian Oscillation wave is expected to impact Sri Lanka next month with heavy rain.   The Climate Prediction Centre of the US National Weather Services has said that the wave is able to influence ground weather by facilitating ...   Read more

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LOCAL NEWS
Crest jewel to adorn the Mihinthale Sela Chaithya handed over to the Chief Incumbent
  The crest jewel brought down to adorn the Mihinthale Sela Chaithya was handed over to the Chief Incumbent of the temple by President Mahinda Rajapaksa today.   The ...   Read More
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Dominican Republic arrests Lankans in smuggling case
The National Investigations Department of the Dominican Republic arrested members of a people trafficking network with possible links to international terrorist cells, who used Dominican ...   Read More
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Monk immolates himself before Wahalkada of Sri Dalada Maligawa
  Police stated that a monk has self immolated himself before the Wahalkada of the Sri Dalada Maligawa this morning.   The monk identified as B. Indarathana Thera has been ...   Read More
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Fuel tanker to arrive in Colombo to revive Sapugaskanda
Petroleum Industries Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said that preparations have been made to restart the operations of the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery as a crude oil tanker is expected ...   Read More
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Vatican wishes Buddhists a peaceful Vesak
  The Council for Interreligious Dialogue of the Vatican extended its heartfelt greetings and good wishes to all of those who celebrate Vesak which offers Christians an occasion ...   Read More
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Heathrow Airport runways closed for emergency landing
Both runways were closed at Heathrow Airport after a British Airways plane made an emergency landing.   All passengers and crew were "safely evacuated" from the plane following ...   Read More
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Barack Obama defends 'just war' using drones
President Barack Obama has defended the use of drones in a "just war" of self-defence against deadly militants and a campaign that had made America safer. In a wide-ranging speech ...   Read More
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Hezbolla and Iran helping terror campaign in Syria - says John Kerry
  US Secretary of State John Kerry has said the militant Lebanese Shia Islamist group Hezbollah and Iran are helping perpetuate President Bashar al-Assad's "campaign of terror" ...   Read More
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SPORTS NEWS
Asad Rauf; Pakistani umpire stood down from Champions Trophy
Asad Rauf has been withdrawn from the Champions Trophy in June after media reports that the Pakistani umpire is being investigated by police in India. The ICC declined to comment on ...   Read More
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BCCI rejects Sahara Group's claim regarding arbitration
  The BCCI yesterday rejected Sahara Group's claim that it had failed to expedite the arbitration process to reduce franchisee fee, saying that it has acted as per the rules and ...   Read More
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Rajasthan Royals beat SRH by 4 wickets; to play Mumbai Indians for place in the final
    Brad Hodge proved his worth as one of the most sought after T20 cricketers in the world as he single-handedly guided Rajasthan Royals to a four-wicket win over Sunrisers ...   Read More
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Chanaka Welagedara replaced by Dilhara Lokuhettige for the ICC Champions Trophy
Sri Lanka Cricket states that due to an ankle injury, Chanaka Welagedara has been replaced by Dilhara Lokuhettige for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy to be played in England. The ...   Read More
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BUSINESS NEWS
Sri Lanka sings a deal with China for 580 million dollar loan
  Sri Lanka has signed a deal with China Development Bank to borrow 580 million US dollars in 2013 for projects in 2013.   The cabinet of ministers had approved a proposal ...   Read More
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Indian development aid second largest in Sri Lanka
India was the second largest development aid giver to Sri Lanka last year behind China, providing over 700 million dollars to Sri lanka. The Chinese commitment stood at 1.05 billion ...   Read More
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Sri Lanka vehicle registrations pick up in April
  Sri Lanka's motor vehicle registrations have picked up slightly in April 2013 though still remaining far below levels seen after taxes were hiked last year. Automobile registrations ...   Read More
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EU, China have much to lose if trade war breaks out
Analysts predict latest tit-for-tat EU-China trade disputes could signal worse to come but both sides have a lot to lose if things get out of hand and harm the much-needed economic ...   Read More
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Aretha Franklin postpones June concerts
Aretha Franklin has postponed three concerts in June, a week after health issues forced her to cancel two shows in May. David Brokaw, spokesman for the 'Queen of Soul', did not state ...   Read More
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Paul McCartney backs band Pussy Riot once again
  Last August, Paul McCartney threw his support behind Pussy Riot, the Russian all-girl punk collective convicted with hooliganism motivated by religious hatred, early on, in ...   Read More
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Record price for rare illustrated Harry Potter book
  A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, with annotations and drawings by author JK Rowling, has sold for a record price. After a bidding war between ...   Read More
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Star Trek tops US box office but fails to reach $100m
  Star Trek Into Darkness has topped the US box office but failed to beat the opening weekend of the previous Star Trek film. The film took 70.6 million dollars over the weekend ...   Read More
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