11 policemen remanded till Aug. 31

Son of SSP Vas Gunawardena, suspect in the attack on an IT student has admitted himself in hospital: 11 policemen remanded till Aug. 31-Reporter -Daily Mirror

IDP camps relocated due to flooding

1,000 families in Vavuniya IDP camps relocated due to flooding. President orders all necessary measures be taken-Dis Mgt Center, Ministry-JNW

Tourism Ministry to develop Beruwala- Bentota

Tourism Ministry to develop Beruwala- Bentota area as a special tourist destination adding more infrastructure facilities soon-www.news.lk

Sri Lanka has scored 93 percen

Sri Lanka has scored 93 percent and topped a survey by a Singapore firm to find the Asian nation with people most satisfied with life- Report-Daily Mirror

Vass Gunawardena's son and nine others including some police officers were arrested

SSP Vass Gunawardena's son and nine others including some police officers were arrested over the alleged assault on an IT student -Police-adaderana.lk

Rains lead to some flooding in areas

Rains lead to some flooding in areas of Kalutara, Matara, Galle & Ratnapura districts. Three gates of Kukule Ganga reservoir opened-DMC-JNW

massive protest organize by Beruwala

Today, there is a massive protest organize by Beruwala fishers @ Beruwala harbour. Picketing & march will be organized from harbour to Beruwala town. Enforce the law directed by the Supreme court on banned fishing gears & remove foreign fishing vessels operated in Sri Lankan waters are the main demands.-newsman

The historic feast of Our Lady of Madhu in Mannar

The historic feast of Our Lady of Madhu in Mannar is currently underway. More than 200,000 devotees are attending the festival- Reporter -Daily Mirror

SSP Vas Gunawardena has been transferred

Colombo Crimes Division head SSP Vas Gunawardena has been transferred to the Police Headquarters with immediate effect- Police Spokesman -Daily Mirror

lunch sheets should be labeled

All Polythene products including lunch sheets should be labeled with details of manufacturer & its micron density from tomorrow-www.news.lk

Colombo-Katunayake expressway

Treasury Secy signs financing agreements for Colombo-Katunayake expressway & Hambantota bunkering with China's Exim Bank-Foreign Ministry-JNW

5 Police officers including the OIC of the Angulana remanded

5 Police officers including the OIC of the Angulana police post involved in yesterday's incident were remanded until August 17-Police spokesman-adaderana.lk

OIC of Angulana have been transferred

Police officers including OIC of Angulana police post suspected to be involved in the morning incident have been transferred with immediate effect-adaderana.lk

Arrested by Police TID

A Superintendent of Police in Gampaha arrested by TID for questioning over suspected terrorist links-Police Spokesman-JNW

Protestors damage the Angulana police post

Protestors damage the Angulana police post in anger over the discovery of the bodies of 2 youth from the area. Situation still tense- Reporter -Daily Mirror

Angulana as protestors block trains

Tense situation devolops in Angulana as protestors block trains in anger over a shooting incident. Gunshots heard a short while ago- Reporter-Daily Mirror

Army detects 20 claymore mines

Army detects 20 claymore mines each 5kg weight fixed inside a van in Mannar on a tip-off from an arrested LTTE cadre-Military Spokesman-JNW

Over 100 ex-child soldiers sat for the A/L

Over 100 ex-child soldiers and 1187 displaced children sat for the Advanced Level examinations in Vavuniya today- Reporter -Daily Mirror

Losing Rs.200 m

A 52 year old Golden Key depositor from Col 6 hangs himself for losing his Rs.200 m investment, the Magistrate was told a while ago-Daily News

Mealy Bug (Piti Makuna)

Mealy Bug (Piti Makuna) has been completely controlled by the imported parasite from USA - Director General, Dept. of Agriculture-www.news.lk

ICC says it finds "no substance"

ICC says it finds "no substance" & "no evidence" to support that Pakistan players had contact with bookmakers during Sri Lankan tour-report-JNW

Tsunami Warning

Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancels the tsunami watch issued for 5 countries following 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the Indian Ocean-report-JNW

Electronic payment cards regulated from July 30

Electronic payment cards regulated from July 30: Central Bank. Sri Lanka Telecom says June net -75% to Rs375mn. Fixed revenues down, mobile, data up -LBO

postal votings till Aug 17

Public service employees who are in Galle, Matara & Hambantota districts can apply for postal votings till Aug 17-Election Dept Official-JNW

Sri lankan housemaid arrested in Dubai

Sri lankan housemaid arrested in Dubai. The suspect used a unique way to commit her thefts. She used to catch her victims by searching in the daily English newspapers for those who were in need of a nanny or a maid. Then, she call and visit them and leave a photocopy of a her old passport. When the house owners left their homes she would steal gold, watches, mobile phones and money, and then flee from the location with the stolen items. In some cases themaid sprayed anaesthetic on the children and those who were in the house.newsmsn

Nominations will be accepted for Southern Provincial Council

Nominations will be accepted for Southern Provincial Council elections from Aug 21 to 28; Elections Dept-Daily News

Nominations accepted for Southern Provincial Council

Nominations accepted for Southern Provincial Council elections from Aug 21 to 28.Deposits for indep groups close at 12pm Aug 27-Elect Dept Official-JNW

Indian police in spotlight

Indian police in spotlight over alleged extra-judicial killing: AFP. Tokoy+1.1, HKong+2.1, NY oil $70.54-0.39, Brent 73.30-0.29, Asian gold $952-9 -LBO

Senior DIG D.W.Prathapasinghe resigned

Senior DIG D.W.Prathapasinghe resigned, yesterday. He will contest for the upcoming Southern Provincial Council

KP will shed light on how the LTTE managed to procure

President Rajapaksa tells Indian TV the arrest of KP will shed light on how the LTTE managed to procure a large number of weapons from overseas-Daily Mirror

Shasheendra Rajapaksa has polled 136,697

UPFA chief ministerial candidate for Uva PC Shasheendra Rajapaksa has polled 136,697 votes from Moneragala district -Daily Mirror

Vavuniya Urban Council final result

Vavuniya Urban Council final result,
ITAK 4,279-seats 5
DPLF 4,136-seats 3
UPFA 3,045-seats 2
SLMC 587-seats 1
UNP 228-seats 0-Info Dept-JNW

Jaffna Municipal Council

Jaffna Municipal Council
final Result-
UPFA 10,602-seats 13
ITAK 8,008-seats 8
Indep group 1,175-seat 1
TULF 1,007-seats 1-seat 1-Info Dept-JNW

Uva province Badulla dist final

Uva province Badulla dist final result: UPFA 259,069 seats 14, UNP 98635 seats 5, Up country peoples front 9227 seats 1, JVP 9007 seats 1-adaderana.lk

Uva PC,Badulla Dis

Uva PC,
Badulla Dis,
Polling Div:Welimada
UPFA:29,431
UNP:11,862
SLMC:1,840
PLF:1,114
Valid Votes:44,643
Total:47,215-www.news.lk

Moneragala district final

Moneragala district final: UPFA 159837 seats 9, UNP 30509 Seats 2, JVP 5632-adaderana.lk

Centre for Monitoring Election Violence reports

Centre for Monitoring Election Violence reports election turn out of 20% for Jaffna MC and 49% for Vavuniya UC when polls closed at 4 pm.-Daily Mirror

Vote counting begins at 8pm

Vote counting begins at 8pm & 1st result expects at midnight-Dept of Elect
Voter turn out of 65% in Uva PC,Jaffna 17.5%,Vavuniya 60%- Elect officials-JNW

Voter turn out;

Voter turn out; Uva PC 65%, Vaunia UC 55% and Jaffna MC 25% voter turn out at the close of polls at 4pm; PAFFREL -Daily News

Voter turn out 45- 50% in Uva

Voter turn out 45- 50% in Uva PC, 6-10% in Jaffna MC& Vavuniya UC 35-40% as of 12 noon. A few minor incidents reported;
PAFFREL-Daily News

Election turn out of 25 percent

CMEV reports election turn out of 25 percent for Uva province as at 10 am while turn out for Jaffna MC and Vavuniya MC has been 6 and 12 percent-adaderana.lk

Election Violence

Centre for Monitoring Election Violence reports election turn out of 25% for Uva Province as of 10 am Jaffna MC 6% and Vavuniya UC 12% -Daily Mirror

Jaffna/Vaunia local gov and Uva PC elections

PAFFREL says polling in Jaffna/Vaunia local gov and Uva PC elections started on a peaceful note. Elections in North is being held after over a decade-Daily News

Pakistan scored 321

Pakistan scored 321 runs for 5 wickets against Sri Lanka in the 4th ODI at R.Premadasa Stadium. Akmal 102*, Younus 89. Sri Lanka leads the series 3-0-JNW

Take legal action against K P

Everything is in order to take legal action against the arrested self proclaimed LTTE leader Kumaran Pathmanathan-Minister Keheliya-JNW

outh Asia Gateway Terminals says July volumes up 3.7% to record 158,236 containers from year ago, third monthly rise after five straight monthly falls -LBO

Sri Lankan Defence officials will deal with KP

Minister Keheliya Rambukwella says the Sri Lankan Defence officials will deal with KP in accordance with the law -Daily Mirror

K P brought to Sri Lanka

Most wanted LTTE terrorist Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP has been arrested & brought to Sri Lanka for further interrogation-www.news.lk

Thai Prime Minister has ordered

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has ordered a probe over reports that KP, the new head of the LTTE was arrested in Thailand- Thai media -Daily Mirro

Hayleys says June 2009 quarter profit up 16% to Rs125mn from year ago, boosted by gloves, activated carbon; lower costs; mulls investments in north-east -LBO

Hotel projects in the north and east

Aitken Spence eyes hotel projects in the north and east after war. Group net drops 24.1 percent to Rs293mn with Maldives arrivals slumping: statement -LBO

K P Bangkok brought to Colombo

Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP who was arrested in Bangkok brought to Colombo for questioning-Military Official-JNW

KP has been arrested in Bangkok

The man who claims to be the new leader of the LTTE, Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP has been arrested in Bangkok says Govt Information Dept-adaderana.lk

KP has been arrested

Kumaran Pathmanathan also known as KP has been arrested- state media -Daily Mirror

A top LTTE official has been arrested

A top LTTE official has been arrested, state media reported a short while ago qouting military sources as saying.-Daily Mirror

Insurance regulator

Insurance regulator suspends registration of Ceylinco Takaful Ltd. for general insurance for three weeks, says government information department website -LBO

Bogawantalawa Tea Estates says it launched own islandwide distribution channel in local market, moving into direct marketing without middlemen -LBO
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The registration of Ceylinco Takaful Limited has been suspended for 3 weeks with immediate effect- Government information department-Daily Mirro

Ananda Wijemanne was sworn in as a UNP MP

Ananda Wijemanne was sworn in as a UNP MP today filling the vacancy created by the death of Sarath Ranawaka -Daily Mirror

Sri Lanka central bank to close US$25mn

Sri Lanka central bank to close US$25mn swap with China: Governor. Dow-0.4%, Tokyo flat, HKong+0.01, NY oil $71.65-0.32, Brent 75.14-0.37, Gold $964-1 -LBO

President hands over two baby elephants

President hands over guardianship of two baby elephants to Malwathu Asgiri chapters. Baby Elephants to be kept with their mothers-www.news.lk

AAT opened two new branches in Jaffna

Institute of Chartered Accountants & AAT opened two new branches in Jaffna today under the 'Uthuru Wasanthaya' programme-www.news.lk

1094 civilians in Vavuniya Relief Camps resettled

1094 civilians in Vavuniya Relief Camps resettled today in their places of origin in East. Basil Rajapaksa (MP) graced the event-www.news.lk

President holds cordial talks with kandy pepole

President holds cordial talks with the large number of people who arrive in Kandy city to witness the Kandy perahera this evening-www.news.lk

Gazette notification to rehabilitate surrendees

Min. of Justice & Law Reforms assigned by gazette notification to rehabilitate surrendees who had been involved in terror acts-www.news.lk

Two private buses collide in Pasyala,

Two private buses collide in Pasyala, Gampaha today injuring over 40 passengers including school children in one bus-Police Spokesman-JNW

Sri Lanka authorities in bid to push up

Sri Lanka authorities in bid to push up hotel room rates after war. Dow+1.3%, Tokyo+0.8, HKong+1.6, NY oil $71.58+2.13, Brent 73.55+1.85, Asian gold $956+3 -LBOTime: 04/08/2009 09:04:09

Southern Provincial Council will be dissolved

Southern Provincial Council will be dissolved at midnight today. Gazett sent for printing - Governor Kumari Balasooriya-adaderana.lk

Sri Lanka demolish Pakistan

Sri Lanka demolish Pakistan's 288 to win 3rd ODI by 6 wickets at Dambulla a short while ago-adaderana.lk

Mahela Jayawardena scored his 11th one day 100

Mahela Jayawardena scored his 11th one day international hundred during the 3rd ODI against Pakistan in Dambulla a short while ago -Daily Mirror

Airport public gallery and a new children's park opens today

Airport public gallery and a new children's park opens today - Airport General Manager, H.S. Hettiarachchi-www.news.lk

Waters Edge judgment

Supreme Court refused applications challenging the Waters Edge judgment & reaffirmed the original judgment to return the property to the govt. -Daily Mirror

Jaffna- Colbombo bus service

Jaffna- Colbombo bus service started today with 175 passengers boarding 4 buses from Jaffna to Medawachchiya- Northern Governor-www.news.lk

LTTE cadre says

Govt Agent for Kilinochchi arrested for questioning by TID after a LTTE cadre says he had supported LTTE activities-Police Spokesman-JNW

Two unidentified male bodies with gunshot injuries to the head were found in Rattanapitiya, Delkanda this morning- Police S

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The bodies of two men believed to be leading underworld figures

The bodies of two men believed to be leading underworld figures were found in Galle and Peliyagoda today- Police -Daily Mirror

Dilhara Fernando recalled

Pacer Dilhara Fernando recalled to the Sri Lanka ODI team against Pakistan says Asantha de Mel-adaderana.lk

IDP families divided

Reuniting IDP families divided across different camps in Vavuniya & Mannar is ongoing; 5,000 families reunited so far-UN quoting govt data

131 suspects involved in attack on a Beruwela Mosque & killing of two people remanded until Aug 6 by Kalutara Magistrate-Police spokesman-JNW

Mobile phones by students banned from today

Use of mobile phones by students in govt & private schools banned from today & circular has been issued-Education Min S Premajayantha-JNW

first eco-friendly museum

President declares open the first eco-friendly museum tody in Sigiriya rock fortress premises funded by JICA-Japan with Rs. 480m-www.news.lk

Southern Provincial Council will be dissolved

Southern Provincial Council will be dissolved next week-Minister Maithripala Sirisena -Daily Mirror

Senior LTTE intelligence cadre arrested

Senior LTTE intelligence cadre arrested in Slave Island & 10kg explosives, suicide kit, four pressure mines found in Modera

PAFFREL says no violence reported

PAFFREL says no violence reported ahead of Jaffna, Vavuniya MC elections Aug 8 with slow start to campaigning.
Seven minor incidents reported-CAFFE-JNW

Heshan Unamboowe set a new 100m backstroke Sri Lankan

Heshan Unamboowe set a new 100m backstroke Sri Lankan record timing of 59.47 sec at the 13th FINA world swimming championships in Italy-Daily Mirror

New regulations to curb movies,

Govt. Planning to bring in tough new regulations to curb movies, advertisements, publications containing obscene scenes-Cultural Minister-Daily News

Bring down cost of living in Jaffna-

President instructed relevant Govt. officials to take swift measures to bring down cost of living in Jaffna- Northern Governor-www.news.lk

Shares up on blue chips

Shares up on blue chips. T/o Rs.658mn. Com Bank 145.75 +3.00. Distilleries 88 +1.00. Dialog (5.50 +0.25) heavily traded. ASI 2,520.14 +1.14%: brokers, CSE-LBO

Rear Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake has been appointed Chief of Staff

Rear Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake has been appointed Chief of Staff, Sri Lanka Navy-adaderana.lk

Govt. to build permanent houses for Northern IDPs on

Govt. to build permanent houses for Northern IDPs on President's directions & under guidance of parliamentarian Basil Rajapaksa-www.news.lk

Kelaniya university is to reopen

Kelaniya university is to reopen on July 30th Thursday - Director university media-adaderana.lk

Around 1,800 military deserters to be released

Around 1,800 military deserters to be released today from prison due to amnesty given coinciding with Dalada Perahera-Prisons Commissioner-JNW

Colombo shares hit a 1-year high

Colombo shares hit a 1-year high of 1.31 percent up on Monday morning trade just days after the IMF approved a 2.6 billion loan - Traders-Daily Mirror

The police curfew imposed

The police curfew imposed in parts of Beruwela has been lifted Situation under control - Police-Daily News

Colombo stocks off to a flying start

Colombo stocks off to a flying start in early morning trade. ASPI up 43 points in first 30 minutes of trading-First Guardian Equities-adaderana.lk

Rupee strong after IMF loan

Rupee strong after IMF loan. Quoted wide 114.60/90. Settled 114.90/95: dealers.Tokyo+0.8, HKong+0.9, NY oil $68.44+0.39,Brent 70.70+0.38, Gold $950+1
-LBO

All Internet Service Blok Sex sites

Following court order, TRC has instructed all Internet Service Providers to filter and block porn/obscene sites- Dir. Gen. Of TRC-www.news.lk

Police curfew

Police curfew imposed in Mahagoda & Hettimulla in Beruwela to prevent repeat of clash between two groups on Friday-Police Spokesman-JNW

Police curfew imposed in Beruwela

Police curfew imposed in Mahagoda and Hettimulla in Beruwela says Police spokesman SSP Ranjith Gunasekera-adaderana.lk

Green light given for ferry service between Colombo & Cochin (in India) at SAARC transport Ministers' meeting today-adaderana

Green light given for ferry service between Colombo & Cochin (in India) at SAARC transport Ministers' meeting today-adaderana.lk

Two people were killed

Two people were killed, 9 others injured & a mosque also set on fire following a clash between 2 groups in Beruwala late last night- Police-Daily Mirror

UNP MP Sarath Ranawaka passed away

Kalutara district UNP MP Sarath Ranawaka passed away this morning-adaderana.lk

In clash between two Muslim groups in Beruwela

In clash between two Muslim groups in Beruwela, two persons killed, nine injured. Police says more Police personnel sent to the area-JNW

First wholesale market

First wholesale market with goods packed in plastic crates to ensure quality will open at Narahenpita Economic Center on the 30th-www.news.lk

IMF Sri Lanka loan

Britain abstains from IMF vote on Sri Lanka loan: finance secretary Stephen Trimms. US, Germany and France abstains: Guardian newspaper -LBO

US$ 2.6bn standby Agreement for Sri Lanka. Releases

IMF Executive Board approves US$ 2.6bn standby Agreement for Sri Lanka. Releases US$ 322.2mn immediately -Secretary of Finance-adaderana.lk

Vaas made an emotional retirement from Test cricke

Fast bowler Chaminda Vaas made an emotional retirement from Test cricket today -Daily Mirror

President Rajapaksa site visit to Upper Kotmale

"Complete on schedule"- President Rajapaksa instructs officials during site visit to Upper Kotmale Hydro Power Project-www.news.lk

Udatalawinna murder of 10 Muslims -2001

Supreme Court acquitted four Army personnel earlier sentenced to death for Udatalawinna murder of 10 Muslims during 2001 elections-lawyer-JNW

Boat & train services between SL & India

Discussions will focus on initiating boat & train services between SL & India at the SAARC-Transport Ministers meeting tomorrow-www.news.lk

Govt to propose Colombo-Cochin/Tuticorin ferry

Govt to propose Colombo-Cochin/Tuticorin ferry, reviving Talaimannar rail link at SAARC transport ministers meet in Colombo Saturday: Transport Ministry -LBO

Sri Lanka power generation down

Sri Lanka power generation down 3.6% in May. Diesel sales up 22%. Dow+2.2%, Tokyo +1.1, HKong+0.8, NY oil $66.50-0.66, Brent 68.80-0.45, Asian gold $948-4-LBO

Sweden says will soon close its embassy

Sweden says will soon close its embassy in Colombo and consulates in New York, LA, Kaliningrad, Kanton to balance ministry budget-report-JNW

killed a man suspected of killing a 12-year old girl

Villagers in Central Camp, Ampara District have attacked and killed a man suspected of killing a 12-year old girl in area-Police Spokesman-JNW

Swedish closing down its embassy

The Swedish government announced today that it will be closing down its embassy in Sri Lanka by 30 March 2010, Swedish media claimed-adaderana.lk

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Kandy hotels seeing rise in bookings

Kandy hotels seeing rise in bookings for upcoming Perahera & hotel in city centre says some rooms given out for $175 per night-manager-JNW

Cabinet approves full pension benefits

Cabinet approves full pension benefits to disabled & medically boarded security personnel-www news.lk

IDP families to be resettled

3,000 IDP families to be resettled on Aug 7-MP Basil Rajapaksa.
Dengue claims 190 lives so far this year, compared with 26 in 2008-Info Dept-JNW

Sri Lanka's economic will grow

Sri Lanka's economic will grow by 5% by the end of this year- Min. G.L. Peiris addressing Cabinet news brefing-www.news.lk

Gamya Wijedasa wins the coveted Derana Veet Miss Sri Lanka

Gamya Wijedasa wins the coveted Derana Veet Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2009 Title. 1st Runner up Thilini Perera, 2nd Runner up Ayeshani Gamage-adaderana.lk

IMF loan of $2.5 Billion will be received

IMF loan of $2.5 Billion will be received in 8 equal installments with the last one on the 15th of March 2011- Min. G.L. Peiris-www.news.lk

Air Force is conducting an air defence exercise

Air Force is conducting an air defence exercise using low-flying craft in Ratmalana, Colombo, Katunayaka from 7pm to 8.30pm-SLAF Spokesman-JNW

Resettlement of IDPs in transitional

Resettlement of IDPs in transitional centers in North can be completed ahead of schedule - Min. Rishad Bathiudeen in parliament-www.news.lk

T.M. Dilshan is doubtful of playing

T.M. Dilshan is doubtful of playing in next few matches due to fractured finger says Team Manager Brendon Kuruppu a short while ago-adaderana.lk

Shares up.

Shares up. T/o Rs658mn. Lanka Cement (36.75 +4.25),Overseas Realty (14.50 +0.75) heavily traded.ASI 2,485.28 +0.47%:brokers,CSE -LBO

Air Force starts local flights

Air Force starts local flights to Jaffna, Sigiriya & Trinco from Ratmalana. Fares- Jaffna Rs. 19100, Sigiriya 9000, Trinco 15300-www.news.lk

Fuel prices reduced in Northern

Fuel prices reduced in Northern Province from midnight. Petrol by 6.50, Diesel by 5.10, Kerosene by 5.60- Secretary Petroleum Min.-www.news.lk

A9 road opened for public from today

A9 road linking North and South opened for public from today; passengers in five buses set off for Vavuniya from Jaffna-MP Basil Rajapaksa-JNW

The share market hit a one year high

The share market hit a one year high of 250302 (29. 46 points) in the first 15 minutes of trading today-Daily Mirror

No threat of a Tsunami today

No threat of a Tsunami today with no reports of earthquakes, assures Meteorology Dept. Met Dept gets few calls on rumor tied to eclipse-JNW

Galle MC opposition leader shot dead

Galle MC opposition leader Dushantha Seneviratne shot dead this morning - Police spokesman-adaderana.lk

North-East road projects

North-East road projects need US$750mn foreign funds: official. Dow+0.8%,Tokyo flat, HKong+0.3, NY oil $64.72+0. 74, Brent 66.87+0.43, Asian gold $947-1.5 -LBO

LTTE style attacks

The leader of the Maoist rebels in India has warned his group could resort to "LTTE style attacks" on Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi- Report-Daily Mirror

Domestic flights

Air Force says its expands domestic flights & public can charter four & 15-seater aircraft, Colombo-Wirawila would average Rs14,400/person-JNW

postal ballot papers

July 27th & 28th are announced as the dates for marking of postal ballot papers by postal voters by the Commissioner of Elections-www.news.lk

Stocks end up

Stocks end up 2.10%, highest gain in a day in the past month. Turnover over Rs 1 billion as investors buy blue chip shares-First Guardian Equities-adaderana.lk

SL Air Force commences domestic flight operations

SL Air Force commences domestic flight operations to any destination for general public. Call 060 2144244 for further details-www.news.lk

Vavuniya to Trincomalee road to be fully opened

Vavuniya to Trincomalee road to be fully opened today after three years; will reduce travel time from 4 hours to 2 hours-reporter-JNW

CSE surged over

CSE surged over 2.5% with 330 million turnover in the first half hour, on provisional approval of IMF loan -Daily Mirror

Stock Market buoyed by IMF

Stock Market buoyed by IMF provisionally approving $ 2.5bn loan - ASI by 59.29 & MPI by 69.78 during last 45min-www.news.lk

Stocks up

Stocks up 2.5% on provisional approval of IMF standby facility. Turnover at Rs 290 million in 30 minutes of trading - First Guardian Equities-adaderana.lk

IMF loan, expected to be approved Friday

Treasury Secretary tells JNW, IMF loan, expected to be approved Friday, will stabilize rupee & help boost economic growth. Shares now +1.5%-JNW

Cuban anti-dengue experts arrived

The two Cuban anti-dengue experts arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago and discussions will start shortly, Health Ministry confirmed-adaderana.lk

Canada was a top source of funding for LTTE

Canada was a top source of funding for LTTE, providing $12 million annually says Canadian intelligence report-adaderana.lk

IMF board approval on 24th.

Central Bank Governor says is positive for IMF board approval on 24th.
IMF says staff-level agreement reached on loan; $313m 1st installment-JNW

IMF says it has tentatively agreed loan for Sri Lanka

IMF says it has tentatively agreed to a US $2.5 billion loan for Sri Lanka. The IMF board will take the final decision on Friday- Report -Daily Mirror

IMF loan is passed

Govt foreign fund raising to be easier after IMF loan is passed. Letter of intent for board approval signed: CB Governor -LBO

South Asia Gateway Terminals

South Asia Gateway Terminals says June container volumes hit record monthly high of 156,122 despite slump in trade -LBO

Stocks up on retail buying

Stocks up on retail buying. T/o Rs.312mn. Lanka Cement 29.75 +1.75. JKH 133 +3.00. SLT 46.50 +1.00. ASI 2,422.92 +1.16%: brokers, CSE -LBO

Letter of Intent

Sri Lanka sends IMF "Letter of Intent" outlining economy & loan plans; IMF likely to decide soon on $1.9b loan-senior Central Bank official-JNW

Cuban doctors due to arrive

Two Cuban anti-dengue specialist doctors due to arrive last Saturday will be here Tuesday,says Palitha Maheepala,Dy Dir Gen. Public Health Service-adaderana.lk

Members of the underworld must give up arms

Defence Secretary says members of the underworld must give up arms and surrender to a Police station-Dir Gen MCNS-JNW

Colombo Stock Exchange

Colombo Stock Exchange trading floor officially opened by Dy. Finance Minister Sarath Amunugama today after a lapse of over a year-adaderana.lk

Dow+0.3%, Hong Kong+0.9, China+0.6, NY oil $63.56+1.52, Brent 65.38+1.63, Asian gold $939+3: AFP -LBO

Sri Lanka has told the EU the LTTE's international network

Sri Lanka has told the EU the LTTE's international network, particularly in Europe is well intact & the EU must act urgently against it -Daily Mirror

Army personnel make a donation of Rs3.8 million

Army personnel make a donation of Rs3.8 million from salaries for dry rations for Vanni IDP civilians, at function in Vavuniya-reporter-JNW

Chaminda Vaas to retire from Test cricket

Chaminda Vaas told reporters at the SSC grounds today he has decided to retire from Test cricket at the end of the 3rd Test against Pakistan -Daily Mirror

Chaminda Vass says will retire from Test Cricket

Chaminda Vass says will retire from Test Cricket after upcoming match vs Pakistan-adaderana.lk

Colombo-Hatton Road closed

Colombo-Hatton Road closed near 68 mile post due to earth slip. Alternative roads via Pathana or Norton Bridge can be used-Hatton Police-JNW

Army Task Force 8 finds an LTTE submarine hidden

Army Task Force 8 finds an LTTE submarine hidden 500 metres off Vellamullivaikkal coast-Military Spokesman-JNW

The price of imported milk powder has been reduced.

The price of imported milk powder has been reduced. 1kg pack reduced by Rs. 37 & a 400g packet by Rs. 15- Information department-Daily Mirror

Wing Cdr. Harish Herath completed 1000 para jumps

Wing Cdr. Harish Herath completed 1000 para jumps today, becoming the first Sri Lankan and the 3rd South Asian to surpass this limit; AF sources-Daily News

Due to landslide risk

Due to landslide risk at 68 mile post on Hatton-Colombo main road, heavy vehicles not allowed on the road-Hatton police-JNW

Tea prices up sharply

Tea prices up sharply with average Rs404 vs Rs391 last week amid smaller sale quantity, buying for Middle East; trend to continue-broker-JNW

Chaminda Vass recalled

Chaminda Vass recalled for 3rd Test versus Pakistan, says Asantha de Mel-adaderana.lk

date of judgement in case against journalist

Colombo High Court fixes date of judgement in case against journalist JS Tissainayagam for Aug 31-lawyer-JNW

G.C.E. A/L exam commences on the 11th of August

G.C.E. A/L exam commences on the 11th of August & the Year 5 Scholarship exam on the 23 of August- Examinations Dept.-www.news.lk

Two Cuban doctors arrive in Colombo

Two Cuban doctors arrive in Colombo Saturday to discuss plans to import anti dengue bacteria to Sri Lanka-adaderana.lk

Gayan Kumara wins bronze medal

Gayan Kumara wins bronze medal in the men's Taekwondo +80kg category at the Lusefony games in Portugal -Media Unit-NOC-adaderana.lk

President Rajapaksa returned to the island

President Rajapaksa returned to the island this morning after addressing NAM Summit in Egypt-www.news.lk

Sri Lanka Navy needs to expand to protect maritime

Sri Lanka Navy needs to expand to protect maritime resources: Commander Dow+1.1%,Tokyo+0.7,HKong+0.8, NY oil $62.02+0.48,Brent 62.75-0.34, Gold $936 flat-LBO

Mission to Colombo had

Mission to Colombo had 'good discussions': IMF official. International investors meeting Sri Lanka govt. team on non-deal road show 'bullish': CB Governor -LBO

Lanka to host eAsia 2009

Lanka to host eAsia 2009, region's most prestigious ICT event in December, Govt. announced this evening-adaderana.lk

Navy is planning to have its own air wing in future

New Navy Chief T. Samarasinghe says the Sri Lankan Navy is planning to have its own air wing in future and also ships with missile capabilities-Daily Mirror

Retailers took profits on some blue chips.

Retailers took profits on some blue chips. T/o Rs. 302mn. SLT 44.75-0.75. Distilleries 83.50-1.50. Dialog 5.25-0.25. ASI 2366.74-0.27%: brokers, CSE -LBO

Tea prices continue to increase

Tea prices continue to increase in all categories appreciating by around Rs. 50, especially in Ex- state category- Tea Auction-www.news.lk

Govt. to enter into an agreement with World Bank

Govt. to enter into an agreement with World Bank to obtain Rs. 8.6 billion for 'Gemi Diriya' Community Development project-www.news.lk

President calls for new global lender

President calls for new global lender, debt relief, at NAM summit: official text of speech. Bus operators clamouring for route permits to Jaffna: official-LBO

Fed says recession ending

Fed says recession ending, eyeing exit strategy: AFP. Dow+3.0%,Tokyo+2.2,China-0.1, NY oil $61.69+0.15, Brent 63.15+0.06, Asian gold $938+11 -LBO

Met Dept says strong winds possible from time to time

Met Dept says strong winds possible from time to time islandwide. In Chilaw & Galgamuwa, several houses damaged & five people injured-DMC-JNW

Sri Lanka stops US$200mn ammunition

Sri Lanka stops US$200mn ammunition orders after fighting ends: official. NDB says starts investment banking in Bangladesh as NDB Capital. -LBO

500 Indian Army soldiers to arrive soon

A demining team of 500 Indian Army soldiers to arrive soon.
800 members of TMVP incorporated in security forces-General Sarath Fonseka-JNW

Shares up.

Shares up. T/o Rs.439mn. Combank closes Rs132.25+2.25 after 1mn foreign to local deal at 133.0. ASI 2,371.40 +0.10%: brokers, CSE-LBO

Chief of Defence Staff Sarath Fonseka says govt stops orders for $200 mil of ammunition, mortars, artillery not needed in post-war period-JNW

Stock exchange trading

Stock exchange trading floor will be re-opened to the public with 13 stockbrokers on Thursday, July 23: CSE-LBO

govt stops orders for $200 mil of ammunition

Chief of Defence Staff Sarath Fonseka says govt stops orders for $200 mil of ammunition, mortars, artillery not needed in post-war period-JNW

An underworld leader aged 38 found killed

An underworld leader aged 38 found killed in Biyagama, one of seven underworld members shot by unidentified gunmen in last six weeks-Police-JNW

President Rajapaksa & the SL delegation warmly received

President Rajapaksa & the SL delegation warmly received with state honours at the Sharn El Sheian airport in Egypt-www.news.lk

Sri Lanka wins 2nd Test

Sri Lanka wins 2nd Test match against Pakistan & Test series 2-0 on Day 3 in Colombo, chasing target of 171. Pak 90 & 320, SL 240 & 171/3-JNW

Stocks close flat

Stocks close flat. Retail driven. T/o Rs.168mn. PABC (14.75 +0.50), Seylan Bank N/V (6.75) heavily traded. NDB 157 +1.00. ASI 2,369.11 +0.01%: brokers, CSE -LBO

Construction work on 100,000 houses

Construction work on 100,000 houses, funded by China to commence this year - Construction & Engineering Services Ministry-www.news.lk

Supreme Court list Dr P.B. Jayasundara's motion

Supreme Court list Dr P.B. Jayasundara's motion to reenter public service for hearing-adaderana.lk

Chaminda Wijekoon won the Men's 1500 Meters

Chaminda Wijekoon won the Men's 1500 Meters gold medal at the 2nd Lusofonia games in Portugal today-Daily Mirror

Indika Wijekone wins Gold medal in the men's 1500m at the Lusefony games in Portugal a shortwhile ago-adaderana.lk

Maj.Gen. Jagath Dias is now being operated

Maj.Gen. Jagath Dias is now being operated for a fractured leg but is not in a critical state; NH Director Dr.Weerasinghe-Daily News

10,033 persons over age of 65 allowed to leave IDP camps

10,033 persons over age of 65 allowed to leave IDP camps; 283,836 remain in camps in Vavuniya, Jaffna, Trinco & Mannar-Resettlement Ministry-JNW

Major General Jagath Dias, suffered leg injuries

Top army official, Major General Jagath Dias, suffered leg injuries following an accident in Colombo last night and was admitted to hospital-Daily Mirror

Gen. Jagath Dias injured

Massive accident near the Police Park Gen. Jagath Dias injured.-newsman

Police find around 350 guns

Police find around 350 guns, two 120mm guns, 20,000 litres of diesel & 240 litres of poisonous chemical in Puthukudiruppu-Police Spokesman-JNW

May 2009 tea exports up 3.9% to $100.2mn from year ago, textiles exports fall 22.7% to $237.5mn on less EU, US demand: Central Bank -LBO

May 2009 export earnings fall 27.8% to US$538.5mn from year ago, imports down 42.1% to $713.3mn; trade gap narrows 64.0% to $174.8mn:Central Bank -LBO

Market up on retail buying. T/o Rs.201mn. Taj Hotel 16.75 +1.00. NDB 156 +1.00. JKH 130 +2.00. Dialog 5.25 +0.25. ASI 2,368.87 +0.24%: brokers, CSE -LBO

Regional disparity declining; Western Province share in 2008 GDP 45.4% vs 46.5% in 2007; provinces with smaller GDP growing faster: Central Bank -LBO

Sri Lanka Shippers' Council says to host Asian Shippers' Council AGM in Colombo in August;possible after 15 years of lobbying because of end of war -LBO

Central Bank says Western Province share of GDP was 45.4% in 2008 from 46.5% in 2007; Northern 2.9%, Uva 4.6%, NC 4.7%, East 5.5%, Cent 9.9%-JNW

Reverse repo rate unchanged

Reverse repo rate unchanged at 11%. Central bank buys US$652mn upto July 10: Monetary policy review -LBO

New Appointments in Sri Lanka

Maj.Gen. Jagath Jayasooriya-New Army Commander, Maj.Gen.Sarath Fonseka-JOC Commander, Maj.Gen.G.A.Chandrasiri-Governor, Northern Province, Dixon Dela Bandara-New Maldivian High Commissioner, Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda will appoint as the President's Advisor on National Security, Thisara Samarasinghe-New Navy Commander. All these appointments with effect from 15th of this month-newsman

Rear Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe new Navy Chief

Navy Chief Wasantha Karannagoda appointed Advisor to the President, Rear Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe new Navy Chief with effect from July 15-Daily Mirror

Maj. Gen Jagath Jayasuriya as the new Army Commander

President appoints Army Chief Sarath Fonseka as Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen Jagath Jayasuriya as the new Army Commander with effect July 15-Daily Mirror

Michael Jackson may have been 'murdered'

Foreign media reports say police suspect pop icon Michael Jackson may have been 'murdered' by his doctors-Daily Mirror

An unidentified gang attacked the house of the Kelaniya

An unidentified gang attacked the house of the Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman P. Ranaweera this morning. His wife and child were injured-Daily Mirror

Sri Lanka's Nilmini Jayasinghe wins gold medal

Sri Lanka's Nilmini Jayasinghe wins gold medal at the world invitation women's boxing championship held in Russia a shortwhile ago-adaderana.lk

push up ColRough seas in South colombo fish prices (Seer Rs800/kg, last week Rs575); East also affected but prices will fall in 1 month-traders-JNW

Muttiah Muralitharan will sit out the second test match

Muttiah Muralitharan will sit out the second test match as well due to the knee injury - Kushil Gunasekara, Murali's manager confirmed-adaderana.lk

Army finds haul of arms

Army finds haul of arms including 758 mortar bombs, 317 grenades, 99 130mm artillery rounds in Puliyanpokkinai, Kilinochchi district-MCNS-JNW

Ravi Karunanayake was served indictment by Colombo High Court

UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake was served indictment by Colombo High Court today for violating Exchange Control Act-Daily Mirror

Hutchison says did not bid for Colombo

Hutchison says did not bid for Colombo terminal as it lost competitive advantage. Dow+0.06%, Tokyo+0.7. NY oil $60.41+0.27, Brent 61.10+0.67. Gold $913-0.4 -LBO

INGOs active during war asked to curtail operations

Human Rights Minister says INGOs active during war asked to curtail operations to relief in North & give preference to local hiring of staff-JNW

NGOs and traders who seek acess to recently

Govt says INGOs, NGOs and traders who seek acess to recently liberated areas in North must obtain approval from PTF Secretary S.B.Divaratne-Daily News

Electricity to be given to Kilinochchi town

Electricity to be given to Kilinochchi town within two weeks at Rs600 mil cost; Mullaithivu will also be joined via Vavuniya-Min Seneviratne-JNW

Stocks down due to forced retail selling

Stocks down due to forced retail selling. T/o Rs.165mn. JKH 129.75 -2.75. Com Bank 129.25 -1.25. Hayleys 130 -2.00. ASI 2,344.48 -1.34%: brokers, CSE-LBO

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up 8.1% to 30,234 in June. First monthly increase since May 2008. First half down 16.3%: Tourist promotion office -LBO

TULF's Anandasangaree says their opinion not yet consulted for APRC

TULF's Anandasangaree says their opinion not yet consulted for APRC, Development Committee; resettlement can be done with GN, others support-JNW

Local tea prices appreciate

Local tea prices appreciate overall from 15 to 20 in last week's tea auction with market expecting to remain strong-www.news.lk

The government has asked the ICRC to scale down its operations

The government has asked the ICRC to scale down its operations in the country with the end of the fighting between the military and LTTE- ICRC-Daily Mirror

Parliament has approved the bill for the establishment

Parliament has approved the bill for the establishment of a 'Coast Guard Department' to ensure the safety of the coastal area-Daily Mirror

'Coast Guard Department'

Parliament approves bill for the establishment of a 'Coast Guard Department' to ensure safety of the coastal area-www.news.lk

Sri Lanka Press Council reactivated

Sri Lanka Press Council reactivated, granting extended rights to journalists - Minister Anura Yapa-www.news.lk

MV Captain Ali docked in Colombo this morning

Cape Colorado, the ship carrying cargo originally from MV Captain Ali docked in Colombo this morning, confirmed SL Red Cross-adaderana.lk

Three doctors who were arrested for misleading media on war

Three doctors who were arrested for misleading media on war casualty figures said today only 300 civilians were killed in last leg of war-Daily Mirror

PB Jayasundara files application in Supreme Court

PB Jayasundara files application in Supreme Court seeking that he be free to retake post of Treasury Secy on request of President-lawyer-JNW

five doctors who were in Mullaithivu

At a press conference, five doctors who were in Mullaithivu during war say they gave false information to media due to pressure from LTTE-JNW

1,800MT bunker barge to supply ship fuel

LIOC charters 1,800MT bunker barge to supply ship fuel in Colombo port as sales are increasing:managing director Suresh Kumar -LBO

5 Doctors who were held under LTTE during war

5 Doctors who were held under LTTE during war say they "Regret" giving false information to media due to immense pressure from the LTTE-adaderana.lk

Police has decided not to close Parliament road in future

With the improvement of the security situation the Police has decided not to close Parliament road in future during Parliament sessions-Daily Mirror

new Colombo port container terminal

Aitken Spence & China Merchant Holdings consortium sole bidders for new Colombo port container terminal: officials -LBO

Parliament roads will not be closed in future

Parliament roads will not be closed in future during sessions as the security situation has improved; Police Spkm-Daily News

Cigarette production has decreased

Local cigarette production has decreased by 6 per cent in 2008 against 2007; Minister Siyambalapitiya in Parliament-Daily News

W.D.J. Seneviratne has appointed a five member committee

Minister of Power W.D.J. Seneviratne has appointed a five member committee to probe allegations against LECO; Media Officer-Daily News

checkpoints in East removed

Around 15 road blocks & checkpoints in East removed, mainly on Batti-Col road, and has reduced civilians difficulties for movement-reporter-JNW

Govt's total tax & other revenue down 9.6% during Jan-April due to weak industry & service sectors amid global crisis-Mid year fiscal report-JNW

Revenue deficit up

Revenue deficit up 528% to April, overall up 113%: fiscal report. Dow-1.9%. NY oil $62.30-0.63, Brent 62.65-0.58. Tokyo-1.8, HKong-1.1. Gold $923 flat -LBO

Captain Ali has set sail for Colombo

The Cape Colorado carrying the transferred cargo from MV Captain Ali has set sail for Colombo from India-adaderana.lk

Emergency was passed in Parliament

Emergency was passed in Parliament a short while ago with 103 voting for it and 11 against. The TNA voted against it. UNP abstained-Daily Mirror

Government doctors have called off a token strike

Government doctors have called off a token strike launched today following an assurance given by the President at a meeting

Government Doctors' island-wide token strike has been called

Government Doctors' island-wide token strike has been called off with immediate effect after a meeting with the President
-adaderana.lk

Central Bank to list Registered Finance Companies

Central Bank to list Registered Finance Companies on the Colombo Stock Exchange to enhance public confidence in financial entities-www.news.lk

Sri Lanka (292 and 217) beat Pakistan

Sri Lanka (292 and 217) beat Pakistan (342 and117 ) by 50 runs in the 1st test in Galle a shortwhile ago-adaderana.lk

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 50 runs in the first test at Galle a short while ago. Rangana Herath took 4 wickets-Daily Mirror

The Sabaragamuwa chief minister Maheepala Herath and his wife following a road accident

The Sabaragamuwa chief minister Maheepala Herath and his wife are in a critical condition following a road accident in Kurunegala this morning-Daily Mirror

Sabaragamuwa Chief Minister Maheepala Herath and his wife admitted to Kurunegala hospital

Sabaragamuwa Chief Minister Maheepala Herath and his wife admitted to Kurunegala hospital in critical state after road accident in morning-Daily News

Five persons in private co &2 govt

Five persons in private co &2 govt depts arrested for alleged bribery & misrepresentation as acting on behalf of ministers-Police Spokesman-JNW

Govt doctors start one-day token strike

Govt doctors start one-day token strike against policy change on trainee doctor appointments; emergency services will function-Union official-JNW

Janaka Bandara appointed as Governor of Sabaragamuwa

Ambassador Janaka Bandara appointed as Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province. He was a former Magistrate & one time Public Trustee-www.news.lk

Yaldevi train has been controlled

The fire which broke out in two compartments of Yaldevi train has been controlled.No harm to passengers. It occured b'ween A' pura and Saliyapura-adaderana.lk

The New Govornor of the Sabaragamuwa provincial

Janaka Priyantha Bandara sworn in as the Govornor of the Sabaragamuwa provincial council before the President a shortwhile ago-adaderana.lk

Batticaloa, more than 20 guns

In Kattankudy, Batticaloa, more than 20 guns, 16 grenades handed over by persons having illegal weapons after amnesty offered-police-JNW

Asantha De Mel to the Daily Mirror Vaas wants to retire

Chaminda Vaas has denied claims made by chief selector Asantha De Mel to the Daily Mirror web edition that he wants to retire from Test cricket-Daily Mirror

Chaminda Vass does not want to retire

Chaminda Vass speaking to Ada Derana says that he does not want to retire from Test cricket right now-adaderana.lk

Chaminda Vaas wants to retire cricket

Chief selector Asantha deMel has told Daily Mirror Online Chaminda Vaas wants to retire from Test cricket and focus mainly on One Day cricket-Daily Mirror

Sri Lanka win 1 silver

Sri Lanka win 1 silver (boys'4x200m) & 2 bronze medals (boys' 800m & girls' 4x200m)at the Asian Youth Games in Singapore a short while ago-Daily News

Britain has relaxed several travel restrictions on Sri Lanka.

Britain has relaxed several travel restrictions on Sri Lanka. British holiday makers have now been told they can visit Yala, Arugambay & Trinco-Daily Mirror

President Rajapaksa visited the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation

President Rajapaksa visited the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation & discussed recent developments with its staff a short while ago;Info Dpt-Daily News

Center for disabled soldiers

Govt will start a new rehabilitation center for disabled soldiers in Attidiya, Colombo in a three acre land-DG MCNS L Huluglla-JNW

Muralitharan has been ruled out

Ace spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has been ruled out for the opening 2 test matches with a damaged ligament. Suraj Mohamed will replace him-Daily News

Police today found the body

Police today found the body of the main suspect who was involved in the killing of three people of the same family in Horana- Police-Daily Mirror

Captain Ali was given permission

After 56 days at sea,Captain Ali was given permission by India to dock at Chennai port & unload its cargo allegedly sent for the IDPs in Sri Lanka-adaderana.lk

Muttiah Muralitharan has been ruled out

Muttiah Muralitharan has been ruled out of the first cricket Test between Sri Lanka & Pakistan owing to a leg injury- Nishantha Ranatunga (SLC)-Daily Mirror

Sri Lanka standby loan -IMF

Sri Lanka standby loan depends on executive board: IMF spokesperson. NY oil $66.73-2.58, Brent 66.56-2.58. Dow-1.8%, Tokyo-1.0,HKong-1.3. Asian gold $931-7-LBO

Universities will admit 20,270 students

Universities will admit 20,270 students for '08/'09 academic year, an increase by 620 than last year; University Grants Commission-Daily News

Piyasiri Wijenayaka as non-cabinet Cultural Min

NFF's Nandana Gunathilaka takes oaths as Tourism Minister & Piyasiri Wijenayaka as non-cabinet Cultural Minister-President's Office-JNW

Nandana Gunathilake (MP) took oths as Minister of Tourism

Nandana Gunathilake (MP) took oths as Minister of Tourism & Piyasiri Wijenayaka as Non Cabinet Minister of Cultural Affairs- Info. Dpt-Daily Mirror

8,800 DWT double-hull tanker to supply fuel

Lanka Maritime Services says it has acquired 8,800 DWT double-hull tanker to supply fuel to ships calling at Colombo port -LBO

Lasith Malinga has agreed

Lasith Malinga has agreed in principle to join Tasmania to play T20 tournament in Australia.However he needs permission from SLC before signing-adaderana.lk

The ban on transporting electric and electronic items

The ban on transporting electric and electronic items via railway service, due to security concerns, has been lifted with effect from yesterday-Daily News

Shares down

Shares down, retail profit taking. T/o Rs.341mn. JKH 136 -0.75. DFCC 130.25 -0.75. Aitken Spence 640 -8.00. Dialog 5.25. ASI 2,408.91 -0.41%: brokers, CSE-LBO

Faiszer Musthapha took oaths as Minister

Faiszer Musthapha took oaths as Minister of Tourism Promotion today-adaderana.lk

The Mausakalle reservoir has begun to spill over.

The Mausakalle reservoir has begun to spill over. Residents in the area had been warned of a flood threat yesterday- Dissaster Management Centre-Daily Mirror

Tea prices of most High Grown

Tea prices of most High Grown, Low Grown & Mid Grown appreciated at the last tea auction gaining Rs. 10-15/kg- Ref: Forbes & Walker-www.news.lk

'Development & Reconciliation All Party Committee'

'Development & Reconciliation All Party Committee' Chaired by the President is currenty in progress. TNA Parliamentarians are also attending-Daily News

The TNA is attending the 'Development & Reconciliation

The TNA is attending the 'Development & Reconciliation All Party Committee' meeting currenty in progress under the chairmanship of the President-Daily Mirror

TNA Parliamentarians are also attending All Party Committee

'Development & Reconciliation All Party Committee' is currenty in progress. TNA Parliamentarians are also attending the meeting-www.news.lk

Milinda Moragoda took oaths as the Minister of Justice and Law Reform

Milinda Moragoda took oaths as the Minister of Justice and Law Reform before the President a shortwhile ago-President's media-adaderana.lk

M Moragoda swears in as Justice Minister

M Moragoda swears in as Justice Minister short while ago-President's Office.
MP Nandana Gunathilake to take Tourism Ministry-NFF official-JNW

Minister Milinda Moragoda took oaths

Minister Milinda Moragoda took oaths as the Minister of Justice & Law Reform before President Rajapaksa a short while ago-www.news.lk

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister says

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi says Tamil Eelam is no longer realistic in Sri Lanka & Tamils should work for equal rights-report-JNW

Karunanidhi advocating a turnaround policy

Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi advocating a turnaround policy has said that Tamil Eelam is no longer a realistic possibility in Sri Lanka-adaderana.lk

Fuel prices up from midnight today-Ada Derana

Fuel prices up from midnight today. 90 octane Petrol by Rs 10, octane 95 by Rs 15, Diesel by Rs 3 Kerosene by Rs 1 & Furnace oil by Rs 1-Info Dept-adaderana.lk

Fuel prices up from midnight today-Daily Mirror

Fuel prices up from midnight today: Petrol: 90 Octain by Rs. 10, 95 Octain by Rs. 15. Diesel by Rs. 3, Kerosene by Rs. 1, Furnace Oil by Rs. 1-Daily Mirror

Fuel prices up from midnight today -JNW

Fuel prices up from midnight, Petrol 90 Octane by Rs10, 95 Octane by Rs15, Diesel by Rs3, Kerosene & Furnace Oil by Rs1-Info Dept-JNW

2009 Sri Lanka growth forecast

Central Bank governor says 2009 Sri Lanka growth forecast revised up to 3.5-4.5% from 2.5% seen earlier due to optimism post-war-report-JNW

Maussakele reservoir reaches spill level

Maussakele reservoir reaches spill level. Residents in Kithulgala, Yatiyanthota, Awissawella and Hanwella are cautioned to be vigilent;Police Spkm-Daily News

Stocks down on retail profit taking

Stocks down on retail profit taking. T/o Rs.304mn. JKH 136.25. DFCC 131 -4.25. Hayleys 131 -1.00. LOLC 101 -4.00. ASI 2,415.34 -0.69%: brokers, CSE-LBO

three murders of a family in Horana

Police says probing three murders of a family in Horana Tuesday & separately, 3 murders in Nuwara Eliya in another Sinhalese family Monday-JNW

Sri Lanka 2009 growth forecast upgraded

Sri Lanka 2009 growth forecast upgraded to 3.5-4.5% from 2.5%. All registered finance companies to be listed: Central Bank Governor-LBO

Special Economic Zone in Mirigama for Chinese

BOI says China's Huichen Investment firm plans to set up a Special Economic Zone in Mirigama for Chinese investors with $28 mil investment-JNW

Attack on 2 Lankan students in Aus

Australian police said today that they've made a breakthrough arrest over the acid attack on 2 Lankan students-adaderana.lk

New Chairman, CEO of Hayleys group

Mohan Pandithage assumes duties as Chairman, CEO of Hayleys group from today-adaderana.lk

BOI says signed $28mn deal with China's

BOI says signed $28mn deal with China's Huichen Investment to manage special economic zone in Mirigama dedicated to Chinese investors -LBO

All Party Committe'

First sitting of 'Development & Reconciliation All Party Committe' chaired by President on Thursday (2) at 11 am- www news.lk

Revision of LP gas

Revision of LP gas prices are with effect from midnight today New prices are Shell gas 1447 Rs and Laugfs gas 1407 Rs-adaderana.lk

Gas Price increase

Price of a 12. 5 kg Laugfs gas cylinder will increase by Rs. 100 & Shell gas will be reduced by Rs. 53 with effect from midnight-Govt-Daily Mirror

Gas Price increase

Shell gas reduces price of 12.5 kg cylinder by Rs 53 (1500 Rs to 1447) and Laugfs increases by Rs 100 (1307 Rs to 1407 Rs)-adaderana.lk

Colombo inflation (point-to-point)

Colombo inflation (point-to-point) drops to a life low of 0.9% for June as measured by the CCPI - First Guardian Equities-adaderana.lk

CORRECTION Inflation in Colombo

CORRECTION Inflation in Colombo in the 12-months ending June is 0.9%, down from 3.3% in May. In the month of June, prices move up 1.3%: Census dept.-LBO

Inflation in Colombo during the

Inflation in Colombo during the 12-months ending June is 1.3%, down from 2.0% in May. In the month of June, prices move up 0.9%: Census dept.-LBO

Shares almost flat. Investors cautious. T/o Rs.567mn. Distilleries 87.75 +0.75. Dialog 5.25 +0.25. Com Bank 134 -2.00. ASI 2,432.15 -0.32%: brokers, CSE -LBO

President decides to appoint

President decides to appoint a Development & Reconciliation Committe comprising representatives of all political parties-www.news.lk

Flood alert @ Rathanapura

Residents in Ratnapura & close to Kalu Ganga warned of possible flood situation as river water level rises to 5.47 metres-Disaster Mgt Cen-JNW

A mosquito-coil maker, who had Dengue breeding places in factory

A mosquito-coil maker, who had Dengue breeding places in factory, gets 6-mths rigorous imprisonment suspended & Rs1500 fine-Weerangula police-JNW

50,000 new recruits being taken to military & police

50,000 new recruits being taken to military & police; a strong defence force will be maintained even though LTTE eradicated-Min Rambukwella-JNW

Task Force 8 troops recover two torpedos

Task Force 8 troops recover two torpedos, a torpedo launcher & 130mm artillery gun buried in Puthukudiyirippu today-MCNS-JNW

First Asian Youth Games will kick off shortly

First Asian Youth Games will kick off shortly in Singapore bringing together over 1400 athletes from 43 countries including SL-www.news.lk

Shares down on profit taking

Shares down on profit taking. T/o Rs.263mn. Dialog 5 -0.25. Hayleys 131 -1.00. LOLC 105 -3.75. Sampath 109.75 -1.00. ASI 2,435.73 -0.66%: brokers, CSE -LBO

Jathika Nidahas Pramuna Get ministerial portfolios sources

MPs Nandana Gunathilake and Piyasiri Wijenayake to get ministerial portfolios sources confirmed-adaderana.lk

A 21-year old girl becomes 14th H1N1 Swine Flu patient

A 21-year old girl becomes 14th H1N1 Swine Flu patient; nine patients now being treated while five discharged from hospital-Dr IDH Hospital-JNW

Troops find haul of weapons in Dharmapuram

Troops find haul of weapons in Dharmapuram in Kilinochchi & few Mullaithivu areas including mortars, guns & C4 over weekend-MCNS-JNW

Sri Lanka won the Seventh Asian Netball Championship

Sri Lanka wins the seventh Asian Netball Championship played in Malaysia, beating Singapore 78-48-adaderana.lk

Sri Lanka won the Seventh Asian Netball Championship

Sri Lanka wins the 7th Asian Netball Championship beating Singapore (78-48) in Malaysia. Nine countries including India, Hong Kong played-JNW

Sri Lanka won the Seventh Asian Netball Championship

Sri Lanka won the Seventh Asian Netball Championship beating Singapore (78-48) in the final played in Malaysia today-Daily Mirror

New Chairman SLIC

On a directive of President, Pradeep Kariyawasam has been appointed as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Ltd.-www.news.lk

Govt to boost buffer stock of rice

Govt to boost buffer stock of rice by further imports to meet possible shortage from November '09 to February '10-www.news.lk

Supreme Court approves directors of SLIC

Supreme Court approves P Kariyawasam, A Meddegoda,R A Jayatissa,C Amaratunga,Nalaka Godahewa,Ravi Abeysuriya & A P Lekamage as directors of SLIC-adaderana.lk

ASI down 0.2%, Milanka down 1.4% during week. Foreigners bought Rs.569mn, sold 715mn: net outflow of 146mn for week. Friday 20.6mn net inflow: brokers -LBO

SLIC new directors

Supreme Court approves P Kariawasam, A Meddegoda, R A Jayatissa, C Amaratunga, Nalaka Godahewa, Ravi Abeysuriya, A P Lekamge as SLIC directors: lawyers -LBO

Water cut from 8am Saturday to 8am Sunday

Water cut from 8am Saturday to 8am Sunday in Kelaniya, Peliyagoda, Hedala, Wattala, Mahara & Kiribathgoda due to repair-Water Board-JNW

New board of directors of SLIC-

Supreme Court today approved 7 names submitted by Treasury Secretary as new board of directors of SLIC-Daily Mirror

Shares up. Midcap stocks active

Shares up. Midcap stocks active. T/o Rs.596mn. Nawaloka (2.70 +0.10), Reefcomber (1.50 +0.10) heavily traded. ASI 2,447.04 +1.16%: brokers, CSE -LBO

Tamil Language to be made mandatory

From July 1st Tamil Language to be made mandatory for the new employees of the State sector says minister D E W Gunasekara-adaderana.lk

Instead of a strategic investor for Seylan Bank

, a share issue to raise Rs3 bil will open to state & other investors in Aug-Central Bank-JNW

Government to extend contracts

Government to extend contracts of Standard & Poor's and Fitch Rating rating agencies for three years from September 2008 :information office -LBO

State institutions to support Seylan

State institutions to support Seylan in a Rs3bn capital boost in August Central Bank says in CSE filing -LBO

New Colombo south port terminal contract

New Colombo south port terminal contract award by year-end;facility assured of cargo by Indian containerisation:SLPA chairman Priyath Wickrama -LBO

Maldives planning ...

Maldives planning 6mn cubic feet, US150mn crude and bunker terminal: Portworld. Dow+2.0, Tokyo+0.2. NY oil 70.12+1.45, 69.78+1.45. Asian gold 941+8 -LBO

Pop star Michael Jackson has died

Pop icon Michael Jackson, 50, died in LosAngelese hospital. He was rushed to hospital after suffering from cardiac arrest on Thursday-Daily News

Pop star Michael Jackson has died in Los Angeles

Pop star Michael Jackson has died in Los Angeles, USA at age of 50 after a cardiac arrest. He won 13 Grammy awards in his career-report-JNW

Pop star Michael Jackson has died

Pop star Michael Jackson has died in Los Angeles, USA at the age of 50 after suffering from a suspected cardiac arrest-adaderana.lk

Michael Jackson died

The self proclaimed King of Pop Michael Jackson died of a heart attack late Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 50 years old-Daily Mirror

A female journalist says was taken in a white van

A female journalist says was taken to Kandy from Colombo in a white van, questioned & later released in Kandy, in Wattala Police statement-JNW

Stocks down on profit taking

Stocks down on profit taking. T/o Rs.686mn. JKH 133.25 -1.25. Com Bank 134 -2.25. NDB 147 -3.00. Dialog 5.25. ASI 2,422.37 -0.73%: brokers, CSE -LBO

Accepting applications for postal votes in Uva

Accepting applications for postal votes in Uva PC and Jaffna/Vavunia local government polls extended till June 30. Jaffna/Vavunia polls on August 8-Daily News

Elections for Jaffna August 8th

Elections for Jaffna Municipal Council and Vavuniya Urban council are to be held on August 8th -Elections Dept-Daily Mirror

Jaffna Municipal Council and Vavuniya Urban council

Jaffna Municipal Council and Vavuniya Urban council elections to be held on August 8th says Department of Elections-adaderana.lk

The bill introducing the new Chief of Defence

The bill introducing the new Chief of Defence Staff post was passed in Parliament a short while ago- Reporter-Daily Mirror

'Economic Resurgence Certificates'

Sri Lanka planning to issue, 'Economic Resurgence Certificates', a high yield foreign exchange denominated security targeted at expat workers: officials -LBO

plastic potatoes' hidden in a container

Customs seizes 2.5 kg of heroin worth over 12 million concealed in 'plastic potatoes' hidden in a container- info.lk

50-75 million investment in SL

Foreign stock market investor Calamander Capital says plans $50-75 million investment in SL rubber, tea, coconut, ceramics companies - JNW

Sri Lanka Small Miracle

Sri Lanka Tourism says new logo & "Sri Lanka Small Miracle" tagline launched after research by AC Nielson; 2011 declared Visit Sri Lanka Year-JNW

MP Basil Rajapaksa met the Indian Foreign Minister

A delegation led by MP Basil Rajapaksa met the Indian Foreign Minister today. Sri Lanka agreed to most of India's requests during the talks- PTI-Daily Mirror

passenger bus collided with a van

Six dead, 16 others injured when a passenger bus collided with a van in Tholangamuwa, Warakapola this evening- Police-Daily Mirror

Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Riyadh has passed away

Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Riyadh A.A.M. Marleen has passed away -Foreign ministry-adaderana.lk

country's biggest VAT default

Colombo High Court remands a witness in country's biggest VAT default case of Rs3.9 bil for allegedly giving false evidence-lawyer-JNW

Major fire in Koralawella

Major fire in Koralawella, five houses completely destroyed. Fire units from AirBase and Colombo/Dehiwala fire Dpts called; Moratuwa Police-Daily News

Sri Lanka still negotiating with IMF on loan

Sri Lanka still negotiating with IMF on loan. First tranche could come in two months: Minister Amunugama -LBO

Uva provincial council election August 8th

Uva provincial council election to be held on August 8th says Department of Election-adaderana.lk

Tea output of 300 mil kg expected

Tea output of 300 mil kg expected in 2009 vs record 318 mil in 2008.
Jan-May was 105 mil kg, down 27% on fertilizer prices, drought-Tea Board-JNW

Three people charged Rs30,000 in total

Three people charged Rs30,000 in total for not cleaning Dengue breeding grounds in Tangalle-Police.
11,589 persons now ill from Dengue-JNW

The Sri Lankan cricket team returned to the country

The Sri Lankan cricket team, runners up in the 20/20 World Cup, returned to the country a short while ago & were welcomed b

US will not block IMF loan

LTTE to remain on US terrorist list following latest review; US will not block IMF loan to Sri Lanka- US State Department official-Daily Mirror

The army today unearthed more than 100 kg of gold

The army today unearthed more than 100 kg of gold jewellery & over 5 Million Rupees in cash hidden in Vellamullivaikkal, Mullaitivu-Daily Mirror

Stocks close down

Stocks close down. Retailers take profits. T/o Rs.762mn. JKH 135.25 -1.75. Com Bank 137 -3.00. Distilleries 84.50 +0.50. ASI 2,436.36 -0.44%: brokers, CSE -LBO

Police & army have surrounded the 'Applewatta' area in Maligawatta

Police & army have surrounded the 'Applewatta' area in Maligawatta in a joint operation to arrest an armed gang said to be hiding there- Police-Daily Mirror

24-hour fishing allowed for fishermen in Mannar

24-hour fishing allowed for fishermen in Mannar district-MP B Rajapaksa.
Two TMVP members arrested with 2 hand grenades in Batticaloa- Police-JNW

SI attached to Boralesgamuwa Police shoots his wife

SI attached to Boralesgamuwa Police shoots his wife, her father and mother in Dehiwala, killing all three. SI now in hospital; Police-Daily News

police sub inspector shoots & kills his wife

In Dehiwela, Nikape Rd a police sub inspector shoots & kills his wife, mother-in-law & father-in-law & now in police custody-police.spokesman-JNW

The ICC conducted a suprise dope test on Pakistan all

The ICC conducted a suprise dope test on Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi following his team's win over Sri Lanka yesterday-Report- Daily Mirror

Stocks down on retail profit taking

Stocks down on retail profit taking T/o Rs.790.8mn. JKH (137.00 -1.00) heavily traded. Distilleries 83.75 -2.00. ASI 2,447 .20-0.39% brokers CSE -LBO

Dr.Jayalath Jayawardena handed over the UNP nominations

Jayalath Jayawardena handed over the UNP nominations list for Jaffna MC. A.Sathyendran is Mayoral candidate.Vaunia list will be submitted tomorrow-Dalily News

UNP hands over nominations

UNP hands over nominations to the Jaffna Municipal council-adaderana.lk

Sri Lanka official reserves (with domestic placement of US$165mn) at 1,296 in April, up from 1,272mn

Sri Lanka official reserves (with domestic placement of US$165mn) at 1,296 in April, up from 1,272mn May+June $367mn bought from forew markets : CBSL-LBO

April exports fall 28

April exports fall 28.2% to US$437.6mn from year ago, imports fall 53.5% to $604.3mn. Trade gap narrows for 4th month,down 76% to $166.7mn : Central Bank -LBO

Singapore based Calamander group to start US$50mn

Singapore based Calamander group to start US$50mn private equity fund says Bloomberg newswires -LBO

First child with H1N1 flu is cured of it &

First child with H1N1 flu is cured of it & discharged from hospital; three other patients likely to be discharged in few days-Dr IDH Hospital -JNW

Sri Lanka private sector credit shrinks

Sri Lanka private sector credit shrinks for fourth straight month CBSL. Tokyo flat, HKong +0.2, NY oil $69.16-0.39, Brent 68.95-0.24. Asian gold $953+16 -LBO

T.M.Dilshan is named player of the tournament

T.M.Dilshan is named player of the tournament in the Twenty20 world cup-Daily Mirror

Pakistan are the 2009 Twenty20 world champions

Pakistan are the 2009 Twenty20 world champions; beat Sri Lanka in the final by 8 wickets-Daily Mirror

Sri Lanka reach 138/6

Sri Lanka reach 138/6 in 20 overs in the final of the Twenty20 world cup against Pakistan Sangakkara top scored with 64-Daily Mirror

Sri Lanka won the toss

Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat first in the final of the Twenty20 World Cup against Pakistan at Lords-Daily Mirror

President Rajapaksa has no intention to be in power beyond people's mandate-

President Rajapaksa has no intention to be in power beyond people's mandate- Minister Anura P. Yapa -www.news.lk

UN says two of its local staff have been arrested

UN says two of its local staff have been arrested; not aware of charges after reported missing eight days ago-JNW

President Rajapaksa was honoured

President Rajapaksa was honoured with a rare title by the prelates of the Ramanna Maha Nikaya & Amarapura Maha Nikaya for wiping out terroism- Daily Mirror

TM Dilshan's unbeaten 96

TM Dilshan's unbeaten 96 sets up Sri Lanka's 57-run victory against West Indies to secure place in ICC T20 final vs Pakistan; SL 158-5 ,WI-101-JNW

Sri Lanka final with Pakistan

Sri Lanka (158/5) beat West Indies (101) by 57 runs and quallify for the final with Pakistan in the 20/20 world cup-adaderana.lk

Sri Lanka qualify for the finals

Sri Lanka qualify for the finals of the Twenty20 World Cup against Pakistan by beating the West Indies in the semi finals beating the west indies in the semi finals by 57 runs- Daily Mirror

West Indies won the toss

West Indies won the toss and decided to bowl first in the Twenty20 semi final against Sri Lanka at the Oval-Daily Mirror

Youth vocational training center opened In IDP center

Youth vocational training center opened in Ramanadanpurawelfare center today enrolling 632 student minister Piyasena Gamage –www.news.lk

Water cut Saturday 9am to Sunday 9pm

Water cut Saturday 9am to Sunday 9pm in Moratuwa, Mt Lavinia, Dehiwala, Kohuwala, Havelock Town, Borella, Maharagama due to repair - Water Board-JNW

Two more H1N1 flu patients identified

Two more H1N1 flu patients identified; they are two children related to first two and who were on same flight-IDH Hospital Dir-JNW

Jaffna peninsula fishermen will be able to fish during 24 hours

Jaffna peninsula fishermen will be able to fish during 24 hours of the day, in significant easing of restrictions from now- MP Basil Rajapaksa-JNW

Fishing restrictions in the North have been eased with immediate effect

Fishing restrictions in the North have been eased with immediate effect Restrictions in the East was relaxed last week- Government- Daily Mirror

Scale down Sri Lanka war-risk level

Joint Cargo Committe London, comprising Lloyd's and IUA markets, scale down Sri Lanka war-risk level from severe to high,removes 'Air War'-risk - Daily Mirrorr

Sri Lanka war-risk level scaled

Sri Lanka war-risk level scaled down from 'severe' to 'high' and 'air war' risk removed by Joint Cargo Committee London-Info Dept-JNW

Sri Lanka repays US$125mn out of a US$150mn arranged

Sri Lanka repays US$125mn out of a US$150mn arranged by Standard Chartered Bank CB Governor. India asks US, China to restart Doho trade- talks :AFP -LBO

Rubber prices reach record high in the local market with a kilo gaining Rs

Rubber prices reach record high in the local market with a kilo gaining Rs 215- Dept. of Rubber Development-www.news.lk

Police arrest three suspected LTTE members in Borella

Police arrest three suspected LTTE members in Borella who were planning to murder President Mahinda Rajapaksa-police spokesman-JNW

Pakistan beat South Africa yesterday

Pakistan beat South Africa yesterday to qualify for the Twenty20 world cup finals Sri Lanka play the West Indies in the 2nd semi final today - Daily Mirror

The Mt. Lavinia Magistrate rejected bail- Lalith Kotalawela

The Mt. Lavinia Magistrate rejected bail for 14 suspects including Lalith Kotalawela when the Golden Key case was taken up for hearing today.

Colombo stocks surge amidst high foreign activity

Colombo stocks surge amidst high foreign activity Market up 60% so far this year. Turnover over Rs 2 billion today - First Guardiana Equitie

Colombo Stock Exchange becomes the 4th best

Colombo Stock Exchange becomes the 4th best performing stock market in the warld (US$ terms) after Peru, Brazil, Russia - CSE - Ada Derana

Colombo Stock Exchange creates history today

Colombo Stock Exchange creates history today by recording highest Number of transactions (15,290 trades) in a single day- CSE - Ada Derana

LTTE head of external affairs

LTTE head of external affairs, Arivazhakan, who earlier disputed claims that Prabakaran was dead, has now confirmed in a statement Praba is dead-Daily Mirror

450,000 tourists expected this year

450,000 tourists expected this year up from 438,475 in 2008 During Jan-May 157,495 arrived, down 19% year-on-year-Tourist Board offical-JNW

A'pura Maha Vihara Sangha Sabha confered the hon title 'Sri Weera Wicrema Lankadheshwara' to the President today for re-uni - info.lk

Colombo Stock Exchange benchmark

Colombo Stock Exchange benchmark index up 60.0% since the begining of the year. Highest number of trades (15,290) in a single day recorded today -CSE -LBO

Central Bank buys US$218mn so far in June

Central Bank buys US$218mn so far in June Since March float US$378mn has been bought from forex markets. CB Governor -LBO

Shares up

Shares up T/o Rs.2.0bn. JKH (137.25 +9.00) & Sierra Cables (1.70 +0.20) most traded. Aitken Spence 630 +30.00. ASI 2,399.46+2.41%: BROKERS -cse-lbo

Seeking IDP camp

MP M Ganesan says Supreme Court petition filed along with J Jayawardene, M Samaraweera, Hasan Ali & Lakshman Senaviratne seeking IDP camp access -JNW

තමන්ට අවතැන් කඳවුරු නිරීක්‍ෂණයට යාමට ඉඩ දෙන්නැයි ඉල්ලා විරුද්ධ පක්‍ෂ මන්ත්‍රීවරුන්ගෙන් අධිකරණයට පෙත්සමක්

තම සියලූ දෙනාට උතුරේ අවතැන් කඳවුරු වල වෙසෙන අවතැන් වූවන් හමු වීමට හා අවතැන් කඳවුරු නිරීක්‍ෂණය කිරීම සඳහා එහි යාමට ඉඩ සලසා දෙන්නැයි ඉල්ලා ජයලත් ජයවර්ධන, මංගල සමරවීර, හසන් අලී හා ලක්‍ෂමන් සෙනවිරත්න යන මන්ත්‍රීවරුන් විසින් ශ්‍රේෂ්ඨාධිකරණයට පෙත්සමක් ගොනු කරනූ ලැබූ බව පාර්ලිමේන්තු මන්ත්‍රී මනෝ ගනේෂන් ප්‍රකාශ කරයි.

Golden Key depositors are now holding a demo

Golden Key depositors are now holding a demo opposite the MtLavinia court appealing not to grant bail to suspects. The case will be taken up today -Dalily News

The new Commissioner of Department of Inland Revenue

E N N Medagoda has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Department of Inland Revenue-adaderana.lk

Three suspected LTTE cadres were killed by Vaunia

Three suspected LTTE cadres were killed by Vaunia Police in a shoot out near Kalaimagal school in Nelumkulam;Police Spkm-Dalily News

A high demand for low grown tea

A high demand for low grown tea and the sharpest price increase in a single week for ex-state tea shown at auctions last week-info.lk

Cabinet decides to award the rights of telecasting cricket

Cabinet decides to award the rights of telecasting/broadcasting International Cricket Matches played in SL to State Media Agencies- info.lk

Over 200 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in Montreal,

Over 200 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in Montreal, Canada are facing deportation from Canada says Canadian media-adaderana.lk

Maldivian President will arrive in Colombo

Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed will arrive in Colombo in the afternoon on a two day state visit; Foreign Ministry-Daily News

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Second case of Swine Flu detected in Sri Lanka

Second case of Swine Flu detected in Sri Lanka, the brother of first child; the family is being monitored & quarantined says health Ministry-JNW

Second confirmed case of Swine Flu.

Second conformed case of Swine Flu has been detected in Sri Lanka. The patient is the brother of the first case detected yesterday.

No hike in petrol and diesel prices-

No hike in petrol and diesel prices- Secretary to the Ministry of Petroleum & Petroleum Resources-www.news

officially launch "18 Month Road Map to Promote Spoken/Communicative English"

President Rajapaksa to officially launch "18 Month Road Map to Promote Spoken/Communicative English" on June 22 at Temple T rees-news.lk

Sri Lanka's economy grew

Sri Lanka's economy grew by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2009 with agriculture growing 3%, Industries 1.9% & Services 1% - First Guardian Equities - Ada Derana

Market gains across the board

Market gains across the board T/o Rs.1.01bn. JKH (128.25 +4.50) & Dialog (5.50) heavily traded. NDB 135.25 +5.25. ASI 2,342.92+2.20%:brokers, CSE-LBO

Telecom sector CEOs agree to quick deployment

Telecom sector CEOs agree to quick deployment of services in North in meeting with North Task Force chaired by MP Basil Rajapaksa-DG TRC-JNW

All passengers who came to Sri Lanka on board

All passengers who came to Sri Lanka on board the flight on which the Swine Flu victim travelled in will be tested for the virus-Health ministry-Daily Mirror

all medicines needed to counter H1N1 Flu

Health Minister says all medicines needed to counter H1N1 Flu are available; other passengers on flight are being tested; info epid.gov.lk-JNW

TNA MP for Vanni S Kishore says he supports govt's

TNA MP for Vanni S Kishore says he supports govt's resettlement & north development program; will continue to be a TNA MP-JNW

A9 road to Jaffna opened for private sector

A9 road to Jaffna opened for private sector use from today with 20 lorries setting off, says Essential Services Dept official-JNW

Sri Lanka will face the West Indies on Friday

Sri Lanka will face the West Indies on Friday, and South Africa will take on Pakistan on Thursday in the ICC T20 semi-final-Ada Derana

The Govt should make the Tamil people-next US ambassador

The Govt should make the Tamil people understand that they have a future in a unified Sri Lanka - Patricia Butenis next US ambassador nominee -Ada Derana