Archive for April, 2012

Speeding and danger in Sri Lanka’s safari parks

Speeding and danger in Sri Lanka’s safari parks

| April 30, 2012 | 0 Comments

Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park inhabits a remote and wild corner of the south-east, but anarchic behaviour by tourists and drivers desperate to glimpse big game has created dangers for the wildlife there, as the BBC’s Charles Haviland experienced. Yala is a place of magic, of rocky outcrops, big trees, ancient lakes and the rushing [...]

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Shaggy Arrived In Sri Lanka One Day Ahead of The Concert

Shaggy Arrived In Sri Lanka One Day Ahead of The Concert

| April 28, 2012 | 0 Comments

Popular reggae super star Shaggy arrived in the country yesterday (April 27)  ahead of  today’s performance. 28th April 2012 Shaggy will take the stage with Ravon at the CR & FC Grounds , this will be the singer’s second visit to the island to perform. In addition, local acts such as Bathiya & Santhush, Natasha Rathnayake and [...]

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Factionalism destroying cricket says Nishantha Ranatunga

Factionalism destroying cricket says Nishantha Ranatunga

| April 28, 2012 | 0 Comments

Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary Nishantha Ranatunga said that factionalism is the biggest factor that is destroying cricket in Sri Lanka. The former Sri Lanka cricketer turned administrator called all parties including the countries umpires who are divided into various associations to join hands to lift the standard of cricket in Sri Lanka. “The biggest problem [...]

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Parliament has failed, says DEW Gunasekera

Parliament has failed, says DEW Gunasekera

| April 28, 2012 | 0 Comments

Warns of dire consequences unless financial discipline is restored Senior Minister DEW Gunasekera yesterday said that the Sri Lankan parliament had pathetically failed in its duty to uphold financial integrity and transparency in the public sector. The outspoken Chairman of the parliamentary watchdog committee on public enterprises admitted that the national economy was in a [...]

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‘Respected and hounarable monk’ say witnesses

‘Respected and hounarable monk’ say witnesses

| April 27, 2012 | 0 Comments

Character witnesses supporting the defence were called in to give testimonials for the second day in the rape and child sex abuse case against Ven. Pahalagama Somaratana atI selworth Crown court in West London. Twelve character witnesses initially appeared at court to give evidence on behalf of the defence. First witness said that she knew [...]

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Sri Lankan Muslims strike over Dambulla mosque

Sri Lankan Muslims strike over Dambulla mosque

| April 26, 2012 | 0 Comments

A strike is in force across Muslim areas of eastern Sri Lanka, following threats against a mosque in the central town of Dambulla. Many public services have shut down, although Muslim-led demonstrations have been halted by the military. The prime minister ordered the mosque’s relocation on Sunday, following an attack on the mosque on Friday [...]

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Muslims call prayer meeting on Dambulla – BBC Sinhala

Muslims call prayer meeting on Dambulla – BBC Sinhala

| April 26, 2012 | 0 Comments

Muslims in Sri Lanka have said that the storming of the Jumma Mosque of Dambulla by a gang may negatively impact the reconciliation process among communities. The All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ulama (ACJU) , an umbrella organization of Muslims in Sri Lanka said on Wednesday that while justice should be sought by legal means, Muslims should [...]

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Annual Festival of Cricket 2012

Annual Festival of Cricket 2012

| April 25, 2012 | 0 Comments

24th Annual Festival Of Cricket 2012 The Biggest Sri Lankan Carnival in UK, will be held on Sunday the 8th of July 2012, at Winchmorehill Cricket Club, Fords Grove, London N21 3ER, The main attraction will be the compelling cricket matches between the Sri Lankan old boys associations in UK.   Tweet

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Sense of fear prevailing in the country, says Anoma Fonseka

Sense of fear prevailing in the country, says Anoma Fonseka

| April 25, 2012 | 0 Comments

Anoma Fonseka says that there is a sense of fear prevailing in the country. She made this statement at a media briefing in Colombo yesterday. This media briefing was convened to mark the completion of six years since former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka was targeted by a terrorist bomber. ”There is no justice. There is [...]

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Watch News First Live

Watch News First Live

| April 25, 2012 | 0 Comments

Sirasa News First Time Table – Please Bookmark this page inorder to watch it live. Tweet

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