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Soil samples taken from paddy fields contain Cadmium
2013-06-19 18:39 (DN)
Experiments carried out by the Bathalagoda Rice Research and Development Institute (RRDI) have revealed that soil samples taken from all paddy fields contain a certain amount of Cadmium. This includes soil samples taken from paddy fields where no chemical fertiliser had been used for over 30 years. A kilogram of such a soil sample, that was contaminated without using organic or inorganic fertiliser contains 0.037mg of Cadmium, the research revealed
Manmohan concerned at reports on Colombo’s move to dilute 13th Amendment
2013-06-19 18:38 (Hindu)
For the first time since the end of the military annihilation of the LTTE in May 2009, and a raging debate within Sri Lanka on the way to go about redressing the political and social grievances of the island nation’s Tamils, India has expressed dismay over reports suggesting that Colombo is mulling over a review of the key issues related to devolution of powers to the provinces. At an interactive session with
Political parties protest training of Sri Lankan officers in Wellington
2013-06-19 18:38 (TOI)
Around 400 members across 15 political outfits, including MDMK, Thanthai Periyar Diravida Kazhagam (TPDK), VCK, Tamil Desam, Tamil Ealam Viduthalai Students' Organization, gathered at the Manekshaw Bridge, widely known as Black Bridge Junction in Wellington on Tuesday, and staged a protest against the training of two Sri Lankan officers allegedly undergoing training at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) located within the Wellington cantonment area
Gotabhaya abhors exclusivity for any race anywhere
2013-06-19 18:37 (Island)
Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said the Northern Province should be opened up for all communities to live in without further delay. That would be of pivotal importance to promote bonding among the people in the post-war era. He emphasised that the Sinhalese shouldn’t be deprived of their right to buy land in any part of the country, including the Northern Province comprising the administrative districts of
Milk production in a quandary?
2013-06-19 18:36 (SL)
Sri Lanka is heavily dependent on imported milk, as the domestic production of milk is only around 25 to 30% of the total national requirement. Although the govt has elaborate plans to increase national production and attain a higher degree of self-sufficiency in milk by 2016, the efforts seem to have encountered several snags. SL spends around US$ 400 million a year on the importation of
SL calls for Tamil refugees to return home
2013-06-19 18:35 (Age)
Sri Lanka's external affairs minister has pleaded with Tamil refugees in Australia who fled the nation's bloody civil war to come home – having quietly slipped into Canberra for talks on combating people smugglers. G.L. Peiris told Fairfax Media in an exclusive interview Sri Lanka is now perfectly stable, with an economic boom in the once devastated northern Tamil regions running at three-times the national average.
SriLankan Airlines starts mobile check-in
2013-06-19 18:34 (LBO)
SriLankan Airlines said it is offering mobile check-in and access to its loyalty program and other services for customers with smartphones. A mobile application developed with Virtusa Corporation, a software firm, allows passengers to select their seats and check up to two hours before departure. "Customers are increasingly accepting high-tech travel options," SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena said. "Global customer surveys indicate a demand for opportunities
Gen Fonseka vows to make DP the second political force
2013-06-19 18:33 (Island)
Democratic Party leader Gen. Sarath Fonseka vowed to make his party the second force in the local political arena, claiming that it had already taken third place. Addressing a gathering, after presenting appointment letter to his party’s electoral organisers and candidates for the forthcoming provincial council elections, the former army commander said that more than the govt, it was the Opposition which feared his party.
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UNP MP says MoD informed him that Ekneligoda abducted by organized gang
2013-06-19 18:32 (Island)
UNP MP Ajith P. Perera told Parliament that he had been informed by the Ministry of Defence that there was evidence to prove that Prageeth Ekneligoda had been abducted by an organized group. He said that he had also been informed by the ministry that the abductors of Eknaligoda had not been identified as yet. The MP tabled a letter he had received from the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development. The letter dated June 12, 2013, has been signed by K. A. Ranjith
New Delhi advises Colombo to refrain from hasty changes to 13th amendment
2013-06-18 17:25 (DBS)
The Sri Lankan Govt has been “advised” by the Govt of India led by Prime minister Manmohan Singh to refrain from undertaking any rushed moves to make hasty changes to laws relating to the 13th Amendment in the Sri Lankan Constitution. The 13th Constitutional amendment enacted in September 1987 was introduced in consultation with India as a result of the India-Sri Lanka agreement
Duminda in Parliament tomorrow
2013-06-18 17:24 (CT)
UPFA MP, Duminda Silva, said yesterday it was a privilege to be able to address the public again as a parliamentarian, following an absence of one-and-a-half-years. Speaking at the R. Duminda Silva Foundation, Nugegoda, while participating in celebrations organized to mark his return to Parliament tomorrow, Silva alleged that the... ...'present situation' at Kolonnawa was due to 'hypocritical political practices.
Sri Lanka hold their nerve to reach semi-final
2013-06-18 17:23 (CI)
A victorious Sri Lanka will play in Cardiff on Thursday. A humbled Australia will start pondering the Ashes, and the state of disrepair their cricket has fallen into. Led by Mahela Jayawardene's silken unbeaten 84, Sri Lanka stuttered into a Champions Trophy semi-final against India by defeating a collective whose captain Michael Clarke watched disconsolately from The Oval balcony. Their slim chances of qualifying
'TNA has no business appealing to India'
2013-06-18 17:22 (CT)
The JHU, yesterday claimed the Indo-Lanka Agreement of 1987 was made redundant when India failed to hold up its end of the bargain to disarm the LTTE forces as promised, while the TNA 'had no business' in appealing to the Indian Govt to counter the decisions of the local govt with regards to diluting Provincial Council powers. JHU Spokesman Nishantha Warnasinghe said, Sri Lanka had 'done right' by the Indo-Lanka Agreement, with the formation of Provincial Councils
'Law must be equal for one and all'
2013-06-18 17:21 (DM)
It is the dream of every judge to be able to ascend to the apex court in the Country having discharged his or her duties as a fair, balanced, strong and impartial judge with the acceptance of the bar. In general, though with a few exceptions, judges and lawyers do not compromise and are not willing to trade their conscience and dignity, as it is precious and priceless.
SLFP CC decides to sack NWP councillor
2013-06-18 17:21 (DM)
The SLFP Central Committee yesterday decided to sack the UPFA North-Western Provincial Councillor Ananda Sarath Kumara for allegedly humiliating a lady teacher by ordering her to kneel in the presence of students and teachers because she had asked his daughter not wear a short uniform to school. The Central Committee chaired by President Mahinda Rajapaksa met last morning at temple Trees
Army Commander accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour
2013-06-18 17:20 (SLA)
General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army who was promoted to the rank of General, received honours from the troops at the Army Headquarters during a special parade at MoD grounds on Monday (17) morning. He is the youngest General in the Army to have received this rank while serving as the Commander of the Army
Sri Lanka hotel show attracts foreign interest
2013-06-18 17:20 (LBO)
A hotel supplies show in Sri Lanka has grown to be the largest in the South Asia amid a slew of new properties being developed in the country after the end of a 30-year is attracting increasing international attention. The bi-annual show started in 1998, by alumni association of Ceylon Hotels School Graduates Association was made into an annual event from this year, following strong demand from exhibitors.
Crow Island to see better days
2013-06-18 17:08 (MoD)
Steps will be taken to convert 'Crow Island' in Mattakkulya into a public recreational facility under the Metro Colombo Development Project. Secretary Defence Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the architect behind the beautification and modernization of the city of Colombo visited the proposed site for an inspection visit today.
PM frowns on land and police powers to PCs
2013-06-18 17:07 (DN)
The 13th Amendment to the Constitution has opened up a dialogue in the media and the public space. It is a characteristic of democracy. Some say the 13th Amendment is needed; some say it is not required. However, Police powers and Land powers referenced in the Amendment are not required at this juncture, Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne said. He made these comments at a meeting at the PM’s Office yesterday
Two PCs to be dissolved
2013-06-17 19:08 (CT)
Amidst the ongoing debate on the 13th Amendment, President Rajapaksa is to dissolve the Central and North Western Provincial Councils in the course of the week, govt sources said. Both Provincial Councils would be dissolved on the same day, most likely, 21 June. "We are thinking of two likely dates. One is 21 June and other could be 27 June. The final decision whether both Councils will be dissolved on the a same day
Code of Ethics: A move yo make the sword mightier?
2013-06-17 19:06 (SL)
In journalism there is a popular quote which states that “the pen is mightier than the sword”. In other words it means that, as far as the media is concerned, journalists can make a change through what they write. However now there are fears the govt maybe attempting to stifle that freedom given to journalists, the freedom to express an opinion or reports the facts. Minister Keheliya Rambukwella announced
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