The Sundaytimes Sri lanka | Sunday May 29, 2011

Leaders in the making?

As the controversy continues over the military style training being given to new entrants to universities, a female student is seen doing some rigorous exercises while her colleagues cheer at the Army camp in Panagoda. Pic by J. Weerasekera

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Lanka wins diplomatic battle at UNHRC

The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's Panel of Experts report on Sri Lanka will not come up for discussion when the UN's Human Rights Council meets in Geneva tomorrow (May 30), diplomatic sources told the Sunday Times.

VVIP doctor’s medicine puts top Lankan cricketer in a spot

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is due to hold an inquiry shortly into Sri Lanka national cricketer Upul Tharanga being tested positive for using a banned substance during the recent World Cup tournament.

Pensions Bill: More changes amidst uncertainty

Controversial video to be presented

Interpol puts KP back on wanted list

Hard lessons in roughing it out

Lanka makes stinging impact on snakebite treatment

FTZ apparel workers feel hemmed in and torn apart

Pigeon Island wildlife sanctuary opens to the public

I am in jail while Karuna enjoys privileges as a minister – Fonseka

Kashmala canvasses for Lankan votes in Commonwealth election

Dengue rises again with 6,077 cases, 54 deaths in 2011 so far

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