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* Sri Lanka AG to decide whether to court martial General Fonseka

Feb 09, Colombo: After compilation of the summary of evidence, Sri Lanka's Attorney General will determine whether to court martial the arrested former Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka, the Military Spokesman Major General Prasad Samarasinghe said today.
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Sri Lanka to step up bilateral ties with Russia:
Feb 09, Colombo: During Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit to Russia, the two countries have agreed to step up the bilateral ties on the economic front and increase the volume of investment flow between the two countries.

Sri Lanka Opposition leader to fight for General Fonseka's freedom:

Feb 09, Colombo: Calling the arrest of the common opposition candidate and former military chief General Sarath Fonseka is illegal, undemocratic and against the nation’s constitution and the rule of law, Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe said the opposition strongly condemns the arrest and would start the struggle for his freedom.

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Sri Lanka President meets Gazprom officials:

Feb 09, Colombo: During his 3-day official visit to Moscow, Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa met with the CEO and other senior officials of the Russia's largest oil company, Gazprom on Monday (08) for discussions on oil exploration in the Mannar Basin off the northwest coast of Sri Lanka.

Russian assistance for Sri Lanka in media and education:
Feb 09, Colombo: During the President Mahinda Rajapaksa's state visit to Russia, the two countries have entered into an agreement for the exchange of new technology know-how in the mass media sector, the government media unit said.

Fishing industry thrives in Sri Lanka's North:
Feb 09, Colombo: Fishing industry in Sri Lanka's North has seen a marked increase in fish production after the government lifted all fishing restrictions, says the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

Sri Lanka parliament dissolved:
Feb 09, Colombo: The Sri Lanka Parliament constituted in 2004 has been dissolved with effect from midnight Tuesday by the President's order, the President's Office announced.

Sri Lanka AG to decide whether to court martial General Fonseka:

Feb 09, Colombo: After compilation of the summary of evidence, Sri Lanka's Attorney General will determine whether to court martial the arrested former Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka, the Military Spokesman Major General Prasad Samarasinghe said today.

Sri Lanka President arrives in country after successful visit to Russia:

Feb 09, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in the country this morning after a successful 3-day state visit to the Russian Federation.

President's son to contest from Hambanthota:

Feb 09, Colombo: Sri Lanka President's son, Namal Rajapaksa, has been interviewed today by the nomination boards of the ruling United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) which are conducting interviews the select party candidates contesting the general election this year, party sources said.

Sri Lanka ruling party interviews candidates for general election :

Feb 09, Colombo: Sri Lanka's ruling United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) is conducting interviews to select candidates to contest the upcoming general elections from the party.

Sri Lanka to release all child soldiers by May:
Feb 09, Colombo: Sri Lankan government is planning to release all the former child soldiers of the Tamil Tiger outfit LTTE who are now being rehabilitated at the government-run rehabilitation centers.

UN Chief appeals to Sri Lanka show restraint and refrain from violence:

Feb 09, Colombo: On hearing the reports of the arrest of Sri Lanka's defeated opposition presidential candidate, General Sarath Fonseka by the Sri Lanka military, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday appealed to all the parties in Sri Lanka and their supporters to show restraint and refrain from violence.

Sri Lanka and Russia sign a $ 300 million deal for arms purchases:
Feb 08, Moscow: Sri Lanka on Monday signed an agreement with Russia on a $ 300 million loan to buy armaments and dual-purpose technology for Sri Lanka's military, Russia's deputy finance minister Dmitry Pankin said.

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Sri Lanka arrests former military commander General Fonseka:

Feb 08, Colombo: Sri Lankan military police arrested the former military chief and defeated presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka Monday evening at his office for committing military offences.

Breaking News: General Fonseka arrested:

Feb 08, Colombo: Sri Lankan authorities have arrested the former military commander and common opposition candidate General Sarath Fonseka, and his media Secretary Senake de Silva a short while ago for committing military offences, sources told ColomboPage. More information to follow.

Sri Lanka military appoints new spokesman :

Feb 08, Colombo: Sri Lanka military has re-appointed Major General Prasad Samarasinghe as the new Military Spokesman and Director, Directorate of Media in the Army.

Sri Lankan journalists protest against media suppression:
Feb 08, Colombo: Sri Lankan journalists today held a protest campaign in Colombo demanding the release of an editor who was arrested and is being detained by the police.

Sri Lanka HR Minister leaves for Geneva to defend opposition candidate's war crime allegations:

Feb 08, Colombo: A high-level delegation led by Sri Lankan Human Rights Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe left for Geneva on Monday to hold discussions with the United Nations Human Rights Council on the alleged war crimes committed by the government troops in the last stages of the offensive against the LTTE rebels last year.

Russian oil giant Gazprom to explore offshore oil fields in Sri Lanka:

Feb 08, Moscow: Russia's largest oil company, Gazprom plans to take part in the exploration of offshore oil in the Mannar basin of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka President participates in 50th anniversary celebration of People's Friendship University:

Feb 08, Moscow: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa and First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa participated in the 50th anniversary celebration and the cultural show of People's Friendship University in Moscow held at the University auditorium on Sunday (07).

Sri Lanka Embassy in Seoul celebrates Independence Day:
Feb 08, Seoul: Sri Lanka Embassy in Seoul celebrated the Independence Day and National Day at the residence of Sri Lanka Ambassador on 04th February commencing with a flag hoisting ceremony.

Sri Lanka President meets Russian President :

Feb 08, Moscow: Sri Lanka President who is on a three-day state visit to Russia met the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev today in Moscow.

Indian company expects to commence power project in Sri Lanka soon:
Feb 08, Colombo: India's largest power generator NTPC Limited expects to commence the 500-MW coal-based power project in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province by the end of February.

New police spokesman appointed in Sri Lanka:
Feb 08, Colombo: Several immediate changes have been made in the Sri Lanka police ranks including that of the police spokesman.

Bus accident in Sri Lanka injures 44 passengers:
Feb 08, Kandy: A chartered private bus ran off the road and crashed in the central hill country of Sri Lanka on Sunday injuring 44 passengers.

Sri Lankan artistes honored by the Sri Lanka Mission In New York to mark National Day:

Feb 08, New York: The Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, Dr. Palitha Kohona and the Sri Lanka Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York hosted a gala concert on February 5th for 350 guests at the prestigious Asia Society on Park Avenue to mark the National Day featuring some of Sri Lanka's best talent in America.

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"I have been able to take my country to hitherto unknown heights in development" – Sri Lanka President:

Feb 07, Colombo: "During the last 4 years, I have been able to take my country to hitherto unknown heights in development," Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday accepting the Doctorate Honoris Causa bestowed on him by the People Friendship University of Moscow in Russia.

Sri Lanka Army has no plans to arrest opposition candidate:

Feb 07, Colombo: Sri Lanka military has no plans to arrest the defeated opposition candidate, General Sarath Fonseka, the military said today.

Sri Lanka's election system needs changes, Minister says:

Feb 07, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Minister of Constitutional Affairs Dew Gunasekara says the current election system in the country needs to be changed to ensure a stable government.

Sri Lanka takes steps to prevent suicide among teens:
Feb 07, Colombo: Sri Lanka's National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) is planning to implement a special program to prevent the suicide among the school going teenagers.

Sri Lanka government seeks mandate at general election to change constitution:

Feb 07, Colombo: Sri Lankan government is seeking a two-third majority win in the parliament at the upcoming general election to enable the government to change the constitution, a senior Minister said.

UNP to map out strategies for Sri Lanka parliamentary election:

Feb 07, Colombo: Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party is planning to hold several meetings to make a final decision regarding the upcoming general elections.

People Friendship University of Russia honors Sri Lanka President with a doctorate:

Feb 06, Moscow: The People Friendship University of Moscow in Russia (former Patrice Lumumba University) Saturday conferred a Honoris Causa Doctorate on Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a ceremony held at the Kremlin Conference hall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University.

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Sri Lanka opposition parties scramble for nominations:
Feb 06, Colombo: Sri Lanka's opposition parties are scrambling to decide on their nominations for the upcoming general election to be held some time this year.

Sri Lanka President to sign $300 million loan deal with Russia :

Feb 06, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa left Saturday for Russia on a three-day working visit, the first state visit after he was elected for a second six-year term last month.

Container traffic up at Sri Lanka ports:
Feb 06, Colombo: Sri Lanka Port Authority (SLPA) says the number of containers handled at Sri Lankan ports has seen a record increase in 2009.

Japanese gift of mobile libraries to Sri Lanka IDP children :
Feb 06, Colombo: The Japanese people and businesses in Sri Lanka have gifted mobile library units to the internally displaced children in the welfare villages of Vavuniya in Northern Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Freedom Party nomination boards to select candidates for general election:
Feb 06, Colombo: The nomination boards appointed on a provincial basis to select the Sri Lanka Freedom Party candidates contesting the 2010 parliamentary elections will meet....

Sri Lanka President arrives in Russia:

Feb 06, Moscow: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow today on three-day state visit to Russian Federation.

Sri Lanka to fight Bangladesh for T20 gold:

Feb 06, Colombo: Sri Lanka is facing the surprising winner of the semi final round, Bangladesh for the gold in the T20 cricket competition of the 11th South Asian Games.

Culinary Art 2010 showcases talents of Sri Lankan chefs:

Feb 06, Colombo: Culinary Art 2010, Sri Lanka's largest food exhibition opened at the BMICH yesterday with the participation of over 900 chefs.

Sri Lanka President to leave for Russia today:

Feb 06, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa is to leave on a 4-day official visit to Russian Federation today. This is President's first overseas visit since his reelection to a second term in office.

India showcases its Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka's mega exhibition:

Feb 05, Colombo: The High Commission of India is participating in the Deyata Kirula mega exhibition in Sri Lanka opened from yesterday through Feb 10 in Kandy.

EU to suspend GSP+ privileges to Sri Lanka – report:

Feb 05, Colombo: The European Union has decided to suspend the Generalized System of Preference plus (GSP+) trade facility to Sri Lanka due to the country's poor human rights record, the AFP news agency reported.

Gelignite sticks found in a public bus in Northern Sri Lanka:
Feb 05, Vavuniya: Sri Lankan troops and police teams conducting search operations have found large stocks of explosives at different locations in Northern Sri Lanka, the Media Center for national Security said.

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No water supply in Sri Lankan capital tomorrow:
Feb 05, Colombo: Sri Lanka capital Colombo and its suburbs will experience an interruption in the water supply tomorrow, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board announced.

Sri Lanka to hunt army deserters after amnesty ends:
Feb 05, Colombo: Sri Lankan government has launched an operation to hunt down the army deserters who failed to take the opportunity given yesterday to surrender, military officials said.

Pay hikes for Sri Lanka security forces:
Feb 05, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government has decided to grant salary increases to the members of the security forces.

Netherlands to support conservation of the ancient Dutch Fort in Jaffna :

Feb 05, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government is to receive a 62 million rupee grant from the Government of the Netherlands to implement the first phase of the project for the conservation of the ancient Dutch Fort in Jaffna.

Sri Lanka to get a US$ 16 million loan from OPEC fund for Kalu Ganga Project:
Feb 05, Colombo: Sri Lanka is to obtain a US$ 16 million loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) to partly finance the Kalu Ganga Development Project.

Sri Lanka to purchase 30,000 liters of BTI bacteria from Cuba to control dengue:

Feb 05, Colombo: Sri Lanka government is to purchase 30,000 liters of Bacillus Thuringiensis Israelensis (BTI) bacteria from a Cuban company to control the fast spreading dengue epidemic in the country.

Deyata Kirula Exhibition showcases development in Sri Lanka - President:

Feb 05, Pallekale: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa Thursday declared open the Deyata Kirula, the educational and development exhibition, organized for the fourth time to coincide with the country's 62nd Independence Day at the International Buddhist Centre premises in Pallekale, Kandy.

New MP takes oaths in Sri Lanka parliament:
Feb 05, Colombo: Sandanam Arulsamy of the Upcountry People's Front was sworn in today as a new parliamentarian when the Sri Lanka parliament held its first session after the presidential elections last month.

Emergency extended in Sri Lanka for another month:
Feb 05, Colombo: Sri Lanka parliament today voted to extend the Emergency Law for another month with a majority of 87 votes.

U.S. ready to help build peaceful and prosperous Sri Lanka:

Feb 05, Colombo: The United States stands ready to continue the long-lasting bilateral partnership between the two countries to help build a peaceful and prosperous Sri Lanka, the U.S. President Barack Obama said.

Former UNP politician appointed as SLFP organizer for Udunuwara:

Feb 05, Colombo: The recent crossed-over from the opposition United National Party, S.B. Dissanayake has been appointed as the chief organizer of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) for the Udunuwara electorate in the Kandy District.

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Hotel management should be responsible, Sri Lanka Tourism Minister says:

Feb 04, Colombo: The Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel management should have inquired when they made reservations of 70 rooms for a group including defeated presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka making the total payment at once, Tourism Minister Achala Jagoda said today.

New director appointed for Sri Lanka Telecom Regulatory Commission:
Feb 04, Colombo: Director General of the Government Information Department Anusha Palpita has been appointed as the Director General of the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (HRC).

Report on the assault on Sri Lanka TV journalist in courts tomorrow:
Feb 04, Hatton: The police is to submit a report to the Hatton Magistrate's Court tomorrow on yesterday's attack on the host of Shakthi TV's Minnel programme and his security officer, a sub inspector allegedly by supporters of Hatton Mayor.

Sri Lanka opposition party honors founder of Independence:

Feb 04, Colombo: Marking the 62nd Independence Day Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party today honored D. S. Senanayake, the first Prime Minister of independent Sri Lanka...

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