The latest addition to the galaxy of ‘doctors’ will be film star Malini Fonseka and there should be no objections made at all. Dr. Malini Fonseka — is to be awarded an honorary degree in the performing arts for her contributions to Sri Lankan cinema for over half a century. Since her appearance as a [...]
I’m in Jaffna for Vesak. Every military and government institution is bedecked with lanterns, lights and flags. Each Army outpost is flanked by Buddhist flags. I can see how this might be disconcerting for the majority Hindus. Hinduism, being the supple faith that it is, can surely subsume even this encroachment, in time. The question [...]
by Indi Samarajiva (indi@indi.ca) America – Oil Continues To Flow This geyser of crude continues to dump 5,000-100,000 barrels of oil into the ocean every day. The oil is starting to wash up on the shores of Louisiana, killing wildlife and possibly ruining the wetland environment for years to come. Scientists have also discovered underwater [...]
Everyone and his aunt are talking about the torrential rain that lashed this poor ole island, and particularly its jewel in the crown of a capital city. Simply ludicrous and astounding is how quickly flood water collects on city streets and playgrounds. I mean to say, a fair shower of rain lasting half an hour [...]
By Cassandra Mascarenhas Preparations for the 11th International Indian Film Academy Awards that are to be held in Colombo just next week are going full steam ahead despite all the issues it has faced so far. Protests and picketing by a large number of the Indian Tamil community in India, several celebrities refusing to attend [...]
The Asian Development Bank has pledged assistance to Sri Lanka with regard to development activities. During a meeting with President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda, who is here on a three day visit, assured they they would lend their continued support towards infrastructure development. Kuroda is scheduled to make an official [...]
The Sri Lankan Foreign Employment Bureau stated that around 105 Sri Lankan maids stranded in Kuwait and living in safe houses operated by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Kuwait are scheduled to return to Sri Lanka on Sunday (30) The Deputy General Manager, Bureau’s Foreign Affairs L.K. Ruhunuge had stated that the maids were those [...]
26 refugees from Sri Lanka have been rescued by the Indonesian fisherman yesterday. According to diplomatic sources, the refugees were trying to illegally enter Australia. They were found floating in the Indian Ocean, South-East of the Java Islands and were handed over to the Indonesian Coast Guard. The fisherman have told officials that there was no food [...]
Two men travelling from Thanamalwila to Colombo on a motorbike have been taken into police custody for the possession of marijuana. The two men who were carrying a letter stating that they were on leave from the army were detained when police noticed strange bandages on their legs. Upon further inspection, the alleged “wounds” contained marijuana. The suspects [...]
The Ministry of Transport has initiated a new transportation program called ‘Sisu Seriya’ in a bid to reduce the number of vehicles on the road as well as provide relief to the parents of students. Currently, almost 6,000 school vans are in service and after the program is initiated, the number will be reduced to 2,000. [...]
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