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 Even as 96 years after, scientists are intrigued as to why the ‘Titanic’, the “unsinkable” ship sank on its maiden voyage after hitting an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland on a freezing, moonless night, marine archaeologists right here in Sri Lanka are attempting to unravel the mysteries surrounding some unique shipwrecks buried under the waves of time.
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Kuwait – Two groups of employment agents from Sri Lanka and Kuwait came together here on Wednesday and pledged to work to create more jobs, provide support and welfare to migrant workers and reduce the problems faced by thousands of housemaids.In what would be considered a landmark move for the migrant worker industry in Sri Lanka, the two groups met at a hotel here in the capital and agreed that the crisis plaguing the industry where housemaids have suffered harassment....
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As I write from India, I am very excited to be part of the latest experiment in cricket, the Indian Premier League (IPL), with its Twenty-20 tournament scattered around India. I am here playing for the Deccan Chargers, based in Hyderabad. Although the Twenty-20 game was thought of some time ago, this tournament has its own attractions apart ...... |
 Democrat Barack Obama today he would fine-tune his U.S. presidential campaign and remind voters of his humble roots after a defeat in Pennsylvania fueled in part by his failure to win over working-class voters.
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Zimbabwe's main opposition party retained a lead today in an ongoing recount of ballots from last month's elections where it won a historic victory against President Robert Mugabe's ruling party.
With results from 10 of the 23 constituencies being recounted announced in the state daily The Herald, the opposition Movement for ..... |
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King Parakramabahu ii |
 Ever hear of the phrase "curiosity brings the dead back to life?" No? Well that's probably because there's no such thing! Stating the obvious you think? Well, you might just be surprised... I guess it would be safe to say that I, like millions of other Sri Lankans around the country probably go for an ....... |
Prince Parakramabahu, the elder son of King Vijayabahu III, was trained, from his young days, in the affairs of state. The father got him trained in managing elephants, horses, archers and weapons. Buvanekabahu, the younger one too, was trained in these arts. The two brothers were sent to Venerable Sangharakkhita Maha Thera, for their higher education. The chief-priests as well as the others, taught whatever was to be learnt by princes. |
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 Palwehera in Dambulla is famous for its mangoes and apart from huge mango plantation in the area, most outstanding location is Palwehera Village Resort.
Pelwehera Village Resort is an eco-friendly resort located off Bulagala Junction on Habarana Road in the Cultural Triangle. The Resort is built on a four acre land in the middle of natural green garden surrounded by vast paddy land. |
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