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1 million visitors expected to arrive in Colombo to witness Vesak decorations
Friday, 24 May 2013 - 01:15 PM

  The officials of the Colombo Municipal Council stated that nearly one million people would travel to the city to visit grand Vesak this week.   Urban Commissioner Badrani Jayawardana said that all public amenities have already been put in place for the benefit of the visitors.   She said the number of Vesak pandals this year is comparatively lower ...   Read More

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Devotees flock to sacred sites in view of Vesak celebrations
Friday, 24 May 2013 - 01:11 PM

Buddhists all over the world celebrate Vesak today, the day which marks the birth, the enlightenment and the pari nirvana of the Gautama Buddha.   Coinciding to this blessed day, now we take a look at the significance of Vesak full moon poya day.   e59597   Buddhist ...   Read more

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1 million visitors expected to arrive in Colombo to witness Vesak decorations
Friday, 24 May 2013 - 01:15 PM

  The officials of the Colombo Municipal Council stated that nearly one million people would travel to the city to visit grand Vesak this week.   Urban Commissioner Badrani Jayawardana said that all public amenities have already been put ...   Read more

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Special investigation on fire at ports cargo warehouse complex
Friday, 24 May 2013 - 01:16 PM

Minister of Ports Rohitha Abeygunawardhana said that an investigation has been launched into the fire which occurred at the CFC warehouse number one at the Colombo port this morning.   According to Minister Abeygunawardhana the Chairman of the ...   Read more

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All preparations complete at Katharagama-Kiriwehera sacred grounds on behalf of 'Hiru Shakya Singhe Vesak Festival'
Friday, 24 May 2013 - 08:31 AM

The Asia Broadcasting Corporation including its Hiru FM and Hiru TV has made all arrangements by now to celebrate Vesak festival in grand scale in the premises of Sacred Kiri Vehera Kataragama.   The festival under the theme of ‘Hiru Sakya ...   Read more

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LOCAL NEWS
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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Lack of Temples reason for social problems; Defence Secretary
Secretary of Defence Gotabhaya Rajapaksa says that Security Units have observed an increase of social problems in areas where there are no temples.   The Defence Secretary was ...   Read More
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Find solutions to world issues through teachings of Buddhism; Says UN Secretary General.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon issuing a Vesak Day message said Veask  is a celebration for Buddhists worldwide and an opportunity for all members of the international community ...   Read More
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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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Major powers urge Assad to commit to peace
  Major powers urged Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to commit to peace and step down as they gathered in neighbouring Jordan to discuss preparations for a Russian- and US-proposed ...   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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