Our
picture of Muhamalai yesterday shows the shattered
remains of what used to be the waiting room at the
checkpoint for people who travelled to and from Jaffna
along A9 highway.
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Financial
Times
Workers idle at Vanaspati factories Footwear
manufacturers say anti-dumping duties imposed by the
European Union (EU) against Chinese and Vietnamese
footwear have opened a window of opportunity for Sri
Lanka.....Full Story
Shoe firms get into the race
Footwear manufacturers say anti-dumping duties imposed
by the European Union (EU) against Chinese and Vietnamese
footwear have opened a window of opportunity for Sri
Lanka...Full Story
Trade,
investment in Jaffna hit by fighting
Trade and investment in northern Sri Lanka, particularly
banking, has been adversely affected by the current
fighting while mobiles have been compulsory switched
off in the region....
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Court
decision this week on Merbok
The Board of Investment (BOI) continues to provide services
to the controversial Malaysian MDF manufacturer Merbok
Lanka Ltd factory at Horana, which was the focus of
a rep.... Full Story
CSE writes to Apollo on BOI’s
ownership stance
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has written to Lanka
Hospital Ltd, owners of Apollo Hospitals, seeking
clarification whether the incentive package offered
by the Board of Investment (BOI) was granted .....Full Story
Salutation
to Fr. Poruthota Reaching
his 75th milepost in life and his 50th year in missionary
service, Rev. Fr. Ernest Poruthota, writer, journalist,
lover of cinema and priest who is popular for his outspokenness
will be felicitated on August 31 at 6 pm at the BMICH.
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K. A. W. No more Veteran
script writer and internationally acclaimed filmmaker
Kalasoori K. A. W. Perera bid farewell to the nation
last Sunday (August 20). Full
Story
The
commotion at the trade centre
King Udaya 1V had to act soon. He summoned his Commander-in-Chief
immediately. "You can suppress that revolt later.
We are in greater danger here. The Chola armies have
arrived already. They have to be chased out. It's better
for you to go immediately,” said the king. The
Commander then gathered the army and marched to fight
the Cholas. He could not fight for long. He fell dead
on the battle field. This resulted in the army retreating.
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The historic Panadura Debate
The historic Panadura Debate between the Buddhists
and the Christians took place exactly 133 years ago
- on August 26 and 28, 1873. Before that, several
debates were held and each was identified by the place
where it was held. After three major debates at Baddegama
(1865), Udanwita (1866) and Gampola (1871), the fourth
which turned out to be the most notable was held in
Panadura. Full
Story
Government-JVP
disagree on CFA
A Government-JVP alliance is in the balance over the
issue of abrogating the Ceasefire Agreement of February
2002. Full Story
Allegations
of huge fraud against liquor giant
The Customs Department has discovered a huge scam by
the Distilleries Corporation of Sri Lanka (DCSL) in
under invoicing documents in the import of spirits resulting
in defrauding the state in the past 10 years to the
tune of more than Rs.1.5 billion in taxes, Customs officials
said. Full Story
Nine
troops killed, 11 injured in blast
Nine soldiers were killed and eleven injured at Muhamalai
yesterday. Full
Story
Explosives
in Pamunugama piggery The
Special Task Force (STF) in a pre-dawn cordon-and-search
operation yesterday detected a haul of explosives, including
two claymore mines, concealed by LTTE operatives in
a piggery owned by a wealthy businessman at Uswetakeiyawa
in the Pamunugama area and arrested 18 suspects. Full
Story
Camped
forever! It's been one year and eight months since
the tsunami hit our shores in December 2004. While
help was at hand for most of the affected to restart
their lives, some still remain in refugee camps, neglected
and forgotten by the authorities. Full
Story
All
at hand for little catastrophes Children are often at risk in a world that
is designed for adults. They take chances, lack judgment
and fall victim to the carelessness of grown-ups.
When injured they require specialised treatment that
takes their particular needs into consideration. Full Story
Taking
it easy Snug
in the heart of the village of Omatta in Agalawatte,
atop a little hill, Omatta Villas is a quaint little
haven, just over an hour’s drive from Colombo.
Recently opened, it is ideal for the weary in search
of the perfect hideaway away from the hustle and bustle
of the city, a family or bunch of friends looking
for a fun weekend out or even romantic honeymooners
wanting a peaceful place all to themselves…
Full Story
The
other side of the Sathasivam case The case revolved around three
major factors: the identity of the murderer, the location
of the crime, and the time at which Mrs. Anandan Sathasivam
was killed. Full
Story
A
spectacular journey
If you were not at one of Ruwani Seimon’s shows
on the weekend of August 18, you might have missed
the most spectacular musical production in recent
months. Presented by Voices in Harmony, ‘A musical
journey’ was a… Full
Story
Hipnotic
– A show with a difference!
Certainly a refreshing change to shows seen in the
past. A hip hop influenced show of this magnitude
can only be introduced to Sri Lanka by the best in
the field – Natasha Jayasuriya. Full
Story
Footwear
manufacturers say anti-dumping duties imposed by the
European Union (EU) against Chinese and Vietnamese
footwear have opened a window of opportunity for Sri
Lanka.....
Reaching
his 75th milepost in life and his 50th year in missionary
service, Rev. Fr. Ernest Poruthota, writer, journalist,
lover of cinema and priest who is popular for his outspokenness
will be felicitated on August 31 at 6 pm at the BMICH.
Veteran
script writer and internationally acclaimed filmmaker
Kalasoori K. A. W. Perera bid farewell to the nation
last Sunday (August 20). 
The
Special Task Force (STF) in a pre-dawn cordon-and-search
operation yesterday detected a haul of explosives, including
two claymore mines, concealed by LTTE operatives in
a piggery owned by a wealthy businessman at Uswetakeiyawa
in the Pamunugama area and arrested 18 suspects. 
Snug
in the heart of the village of Omatta in Agalawatte,
atop a little hill, Omatta Villas is a quaint little
haven, just over an hour’s drive from Colombo.
Recently opened, it is ideal for the weary in search
of the perfect hideaway away from the hustle and bustle
of the city, a family or bunch of friends looking
for a fun weekend out or even romantic honeymooners
wanting a peaceful place all to themselves…
