MTV/MBC station attacked by gang
The MTV/MBC station at Depanama in Pannipitiya was attacked by an unidentified gang early this morning (Jan. 6). The gang is said to have arrived in a van, pointed automatic weapons at the security personnel and entered the complex. The main control ...
[Views:36] [Tue, Jan 06, 2009] [Full Article]

Troops reach Elephant Pass
Security Forces yesterday reached Elephant Pass with the 58 Division troops capturing the entire southern part it and further advancing towards the North to capture it the entirely, Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka said yesterday. ...
[Views:9] [Tue, Jan 06, 2009] [Full Article]

We give highest priority to civilian safety - President
President Mahinda Rajapaksa expects the armed forces to make rapid advances and capture Elephant Pass, which controls access to the Jaffna Peninsula, and other key targets in a short while. ...
[Views:3] [Tue, Jan 06, 2009] [Full Article]

Opposition Leader belittles Kilinochchi victory
While all peace loving people in the country opposing terrorism were celebrating the heroic victory achieved by Security Forces in liberating Kilinochchi, Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe had tried to belittle it in a statement reported to have ...
[Views:8] [Tue, Jan 06, 2009] [Full Article]

Postal voting applications closing date extended
The closing date of applications for postal voting was yesterday extended till January 9 to enable school teachers who failed to forward their applications due to school vacation, to avail themselves of this opportunity. ...
[Views:1] [Tue, Jan 06, 2009] [Full Article]

Political appointments, the bane of the country - Minister Champika Ranawaka
Political appointments to State institutions had been the bane of this country. More than 150 State institutions which had been running at a loss have been privatised. ...
[Views:3] [Tue, Jan 06, 2009] [Full Article]

Nation honours Kilinochchi war heroes
The nation yesterday observed two minutes silence at 8.35 a.m to honour the valiant soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the liberation of Kilinochchi where the LTTE's so-called administrative complex was located. ...
[Views:5] [Tue, Jan 06, 2009] [Full Article]

Navy expands coast guard security
The Sri Lankan Navy had expand its coast guard security to the maximum point within the country's territorial waters drawing attention to prevent any possible LTTE infiltration as well as to block the Tigers fleeing from the North. ...
[Views:3] [Tue, Jan 06, 2009] [Full Article]

KEC International eyes major infrastructure projects
KEC International Limited, one of the largest power transmission Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies in the world, is exploring opportunities in infrastructure development projects here. ...
[Views:14] [Tue, Jan 06, 2009] [Full Article]

Debt obligations - Lanka has unblemished record - CB Governor
Sri Lanka has never defaulted payment of any loan and has maintained an unblemished record in servicing debt obligations said, Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal at the presentation of Road Map Monetary and Financial sector policies for 2009 ...
[Views:4] [Tue, Jan 06, 2009] [Full Article]

Brandix rated ‘Platinum’ for Corporate Accountability
Top apparel exporter, one of the four highest-rated companies in Sri Lanka’s first ‘Report Card’ on accountability Brandix Lanka Limited, Sri Lanka’s iconic apparel solutions company, has been accorded a Platinum rating in the country’s first ‘Report ...
[Views:7] [Tue, Jan 06, 2009] [Full Article]

Bangladesh trails by 472 in 2nd test
Thilan Samaraweera and Tillakaratne Dilshan put on an unbeaten stand of 131 Monday to give Sri Lanka a lead of 472 runs over Bangladesh at stumps on the third day of the second test. ...
[Views:3] [Tue, Jan 06, 2009] [Full Article]

De Mazenod, Isipatana into semi-finals
De Mazenod College Kandana and Isipatana College Colombo entered the semi-finals of the Reborn Challenge Cup soccer championships yesterday beating Maris Stella College, Negombo (2-1) and Al Hilal Vidyalaya (3-1) respectively. ...
[Views:1] [Tue, Jan 06, 2009] [Full Article]

Siddle’s first five-wicket haul puts Aussies on top
Peter Siddle’s first five-wicket haul in Tests halted a familiar third-day fightback from South Africa, who with the exception of Mark Boucher and Morne Morkel, finally showed signs of tiring at the end of a whirlwind series. Australia closed the day ...
[Views:1] [Tue, Jan 06, 2009] [Full Article]

Elephant Pass next target
The Security Forces who captured two key Tiger strongholds Paranthan and Kilinochchi within 24 hours are poised to capture strategic Elephant Pass, the isthmus that connects the Jaffna peninsula to the mainland, as 58 Division troops are only two and ...
[Views:70] [Mon, Jan 05, 2009] [Full Article]

Special program marks Kilinochchi conquest
The Government app- ealed to the people to pay their tribute to the heroic forces for their recent landmark victory over the LTTE at Kilinochchi. ...
[Views:30] [Mon, Jan 05, 2009] [Full Article]

Government will win PC elections - Minister. G.L. Peiris
The Government would work this year on the foundation already laid in 2008 to rid the country of terrorism and bring peace in the new year, said Minister of Export Development and International Trade Prof. G.L. Peiris. ...
[Views:19] [Mon, Jan 05, 2009] [Full Article]

Special program marks Kilinochchi conquest
The Government app- ealed to the people to pay their tribute to the heroic forces for their recent landmark victory over the LTTE at Kilinochchi. ...
[Views:35] [Mon, Jan 05, 2009] [Full Article]