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Three Brigadiers Prasanna Silva, Shavendra Silva & Chagi Gallage promoted to Maj General rank
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
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
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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
Seven minor incidents reported-CAFFE-JNW
Monday, July 27, 2009
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 $950+1
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Sunday, July 26, 2009
All Internet Service Blok Sex sites
Following court order, TRC has instructed all Internet Service Providers to filter and block porn/obscene sites- Dir. Gen. Of TRC-www.news.lk
Police curfew
Police curfew imposed in Mahagoda & Hettimulla in Beruwela to prevent repeat of clash between two groups on Friday-Police Spokesman-JNW
Police curfew imposed in Beruwela
Police curfew imposed in Mahagoda and Hettimulla in Beruwela says Police spokesman SSP Ranjith Gunasekera-adaderana.lk
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Green light given for ferry service between Colombo & Cochin (in India) at SAARC transport Ministers' meeting today-adaderana
Green light given for ferry service between Colombo & Cochin (in India) at SAARC transport Ministers' meeting today-adaderana.lk
Two people were killed
Two people were killed, 9 others injured & a mosque also set on fire following a clash between 2 groups in Beruwala late last night- Police-Daily Mirror
UNP MP Sarath Ranawaka passed away
Kalutara district UNP MP Sarath Ranawaka passed away this morning-adaderana.lk
In clash between two Muslim groups in Beruwela
In clash between two Muslim groups in Beruwela, two persons killed, nine injured. Police says more Police personnel sent to the area-JNW
First wholesale market
First wholesale market with goods packed in plastic crates to ensure quality will open at Narahenpita Economic Center on the 30th-www.news.lk
IMF Sri Lanka loan
Britain abstains from IMF vote on Sri Lanka loan: finance secretary Stephen Trimms. US, Germany and France abstains: Guardian newspaper -LBO
US$ 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
Friday, July 24, 2009
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
Thursday, July 23, 2009
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
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
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
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
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
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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 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
Monday, July 20, 2009
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
Sunday, July 19, 2009
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
Saturday, July 18, 2009
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
Friday, July 17, 2009
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
Thursday, July 16, 2009
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
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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
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
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
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
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
Monday, July 13, 2009
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
Reverse repo rate unchanged
Reverse repo rate unchanged at 11%. Central bank buys US$652mn upto July 10: Monetary policy review -LBO
Sunday, July 12, 2009
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
Saturday, July 11, 2009
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
Friday, July 10, 2009
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
Thursday, July 9, 2009
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
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
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
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
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
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
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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
Sunday, July 5, 2009
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
Saturday, July 4, 2009
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
Friday, July 3, 2009
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
Thursday, July 2, 2009
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
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
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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
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