Wednesday 10th March, 2010
PETA urges people to avoid fish-eating in Tamil Nadu
Sri Lankan News.NetActivists of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are running a campaign to appeal people in Tamil Nadu to desist from the habit of eating fish, as it is a risk to human health for the chemical toxins, besides suffering of the animal.
Sanvei overseas bags Tamil Nadu commercial taxes department contract
Sri Lankan News.NetNew Delhi, Mar 10 (ANI/Business Wire India): Sanvei Overseas, a system integrator in the field of information technology and surveillance has bagged the demo contract for setting up surveillance at the different chungi check posts for Commercial Taxes Department, Tamil Nadu.
Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur urged to include signs in Tamil
Sri Lankan News.NetThe Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has been urged to include Tamil on its signage, as approximately 75 percent people using its facilities speak Tamil.
Ancient Chola period temple unearthed in North Jaffna
Sri Lankan News.NetA limestone temple 40 feet long and 10 feet wide belonging to the Chola period has been unearthed in the Delft area of Northern Jaffna.
India, Sri Lanka sign $67.4 m Line of Credit
The HinduCOLOMBO: India and Sri Lanka on Wednesday signed a Line of Credit agreement for $67.4 million to fund the second phase of upgradation of the Southern Railway Line from Colombo to Matara. A statement ...
UN provides health services to resettled women in Sri Lanka
New KeralaNew York, Mar 10: The United Nations is setting up mobile health clinics and distributing hygiene packs and maternity kits to women and children returning home to former conflict zones in northern Sri...
No illegal bodies to collect funds in Ampara-says Councilor Daya Gamage
Digatha News Ampara Private Bus Owners Association staged a protest against a under-world group,who is operating in the area to demands ransom from bus owners. This group demands between Rs 20 to 50 from an ea...
37 nominations filed for Tamil Nadu bypoll
SifyThirty-seven candidates, 25 of them independents, have filed their nominations for bypoll to Pennagaram assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu slated for March 27. However, the byelection is essentia...
China to build Sri Lanka airport
BBCChina is to lend Sri Lanka about $200m (£133m) to build a second international airport in the south of the island.Another $100m from Beijing will help boost the island's railway network, Sri Lan...
China to build Sri Lanka airport
BBCChina is to lend Sri Lanka about $200m (£133m) to build a second international airport in the south of the island.Another $100m from Beijing will help boost the island's railway network, Sri Lan...
India help for Sri Lanka amputees
BBCAn Indian charity has sent a team to northern Sri Lanka to provide 1,000 amputees with artificial limbs.Workers from the BMVSS charity, which makes the so-called "Jaipur foot", will spend a ...
Sri Lanka: 'Fractured democracy'
BBCThe arrest a month ago of Sri Lanka's former army chief and defeated presidential candidate, Gen Sarath Fonseka, along with some of his supporters, has raised fears among rights groups in the country....
India help for Sri Lanka amputees
BBCAn Indian charity has sent a team to northern Sri Lanka to provide 1,000 amputees with artificial limbs.Workers from the BMVSS charity, which makes the so-called "Jaipur foot", will spend a ...
Sri Lanka moves to mend ties with Europe+
BreitbartCOLOMBO, March 10 (AP) - (Kyodo)—Sri Lanka is according high priority to mending broken fences with European countries, including the European Union, in an effort to normalize relations damaged...
A Fundamental rights petition filed challenging the naming of several new detention centres
Digatha NewsA fundamental rights petition challenging the naming of several new detention centres inside military installations was withdrawn this morning after State Counsel informed the Court that these places ...
UNP launches website www.ranil-wickremesinghe .com today
Digatha NewsUNP and Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe officially launched the website www.ranil-wickremesinghe .com today (10) at the Vihara Maha Devi Open Air theatre at 3.00 p.m.
Lynn Pascon SL to investigate SL situatione i - UN Gen. Secretary
Digatha NewsUN Gen.Secretary Ban Ki Moon who had lamented that SL has not lived up to expectations based on the agreement between the UN and SL govt. after the war was over , has made arrangements to send Lynn Pa...
Chola era temple excavated off Jaffna
Digatha News The History and Archeology Department of Jaffna University has excavated a temple of the Chola era in Nedunthivu or Delft Island, off the Jaffna coast.
Religious leaders call for fair polls in April
Digatha NewsSri Lankan religious leaders have called for free and fair polls scheduled for April in an election campaign that has already been marred by violence.
Nil Balakaya Exposed In Accident!
Digatha NewsThey were under the influence of liquor at the time of the accident and were driving a double cab. The double cab belongs to the Department of Land Reclamation and Development and bears registration n...
Shiral Laktilleke Grilled By TID
Digatha NewsColombo District UNP candidate Shiral Laktilleke is being questioned by the TID since 9.30 am this morning (10th), concerning his support for General Sarath Fonseka during the Presidential Election.
Un Due Promotions in the Foreign Ministry.
Digatha NewsIt is a fact that no transfers, promotions, or new appoints should be made once an election is declared. However, this rule seems to be no applicable to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.As such the For...
Elections Commissioner Puts A Value Of 50 Cents On A Vote!
Digatha NewsThe Elections Commissioner had decided to provide 50 cents per vote for all political parties obtaining more than 1% of votes as per the law governing providing funding for political parties.
UK Under-Secretary to Government: Allow NGOs to Help IDPs
The Sunday LeaderThe Head of the UK Diplomatic Service, Permanent Under-Secretary Sir Peter Ricketts, who arrived in Sri Lanka on March 10, has called on the government to allow humanitarian organizations to play a fu...
Govt. media face dilemma over air time
Ada DeranaGovernment media are facing a dilemma due to the large number of parties and independent groups contesting the upcoming General Elections. According to the Election laws all political parties inclu...
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