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TOP STORIES
Husband of Chairperson of University Grants Commission appointed as Vice Chancellor of Colombo University
Sunday, 26 May 2013 - 08:03 AM

  Dr. Kumara Hirimburegama has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the Colombo University.   He is the Husband of the Chairperson of the University Grants Commission Professor Kshanika Hirimburegama.   Following a vote, 3 names had been suggested for the position once it fell vacant after Professor Kshanika Hirimburegama who acted in the ...   Read More

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Hiru Uththama Dathu Vandana enters second day as thousands flock to Kiri Vehera to worship sacred relics
Sunday, 26 May 2013 - 08:02 AM

Today is the second day of the ‘Uththama Dhathu Wandana’ relic exposition organised jointly by Hiru FM & Hiru TV parallel to Hiru shakya Singhe Mangalya. The relics which were flown from India’s Kapilawasthu were placed on a special ...   Read more

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Monk who self immolated in Kandy passes away
Sunday, 26 May 2013 - 08:04 AM

Ven. Bowaththe Indarathana Thera who set fire to himself inf ront of the Sri Dalada Maligawa succumbed to his injuries last evening. He was also the Hambathota District Chairman of the Sinhala Ravaya Organization. Director of the Colombo National Hospital ...   Read more

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5 females arrested at a betting centre in Thambuththegama
Sunday, 26 May 2013 - 08:04 AM

  5 females and 3 men were arrested during a Police raid conducted on a betting centre in Gurugama in Thambuththegama.   A 37 year old female who is the owner of the residence at which betting had taken place was also arrested.   20 ...   Read more

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LOCAL NEWS
Sudden change in climate expected
  The MET Department forecasts that a sudden change in climatic conditions may be experienced shortly.   Duty Meteorologist Pabodhini Karunapala made the following weather ...   Read More
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Scattered showers expected today
The Department of Meteorology states that scattered showers may be experienced in the Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa & Central Provinces Today.   Moreover thundershowers ...   Read More
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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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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Thousands complete last mile of Boston Marathon
  Thousands of runners have completed the final mile of Boston Marathon, five weeks after they were forced to abandon the race after two bombs exploded.   The event was ...   Read More
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Maoist rebels kill 17 in India
  At least 17 people, including a local leader of India's governing Congress party, have been killed in an attack by suspected Maoist rebels in the central state of Chhattisgarh. ...   Read More
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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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SPORTS NEWS
Mumbai Indians qualify for IPL Final; CEO of Chennai Super Kings arrested
Mumbai Indians made the most of a second bite at the cherry, overcoming a serious late-innings meltdown to earn a shot at Chennai Super Kings in the final of the IPL this year. In ...   Read More
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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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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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