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  Sri Lanka generally respects religious freedom - US report

May 21, Colombo: Sri Lankan government generally respected religious freedom last year although in some instances, local authorities were not effective in responding to attacks on members of minority religious groups, the United States said in a report.

The International Religious Freedom Report for 2012 released Monday by the U.S. Department of State said the Constitution and other laws and policies protect religious freedom but there were reports of societal abuses and discrimination based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice.

 Sri Lanka unions say strike a success, government differs:
May 21, Colombo: The Coordinating Committee for a Joint Trade Union Alliance of Sri Lanka says today's token strike launched to protest the increase in the electricity tariffs is a success while the government says there was no effect in the public sector.

 Take Katchatheevu back from Sri Lanka and redraw IMBL, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister asks Indian PM:
May 21, Chennai: The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J. Jayalalithaa today reiterated her call to take Sri Lanka's Katchatheevu islet back and redraw the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) to stop the alleged attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy an allow them to carry on fishing without hindrance.

 Special health protection plan for clergy in Sri Lanka :
May 21, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Ministry of Health under the directions of the President Mahinda Rajapaksa will implement a special health protection plan for the clergy of all faiths, a Health Ministry spokesman said.

 Daughter of Sri Lanka's Marxist party founder remanded for assault:
May 21, Colombo: The eldest daughter of Rohana Wijeweera, the late leader and founder of Sri Lanka's Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) was arrested by the police for allegedly assaulting her mother and younger brother.

 Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2013 to focus on rebalancing the economy:
May 21, Colombo: This year's Sri Lanka Economic Summit to be held in Colombo in July will focus on rebalancing the economy.

 Fitch Affirms Sri Lanka's Hatton National Bank at 'AA-(lka)'; Outlook Stable Ratings:
May 21, Colombo: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hatton National Bank PLC's (HNB) National Long-term rating at 'AA-(lka)'. The Outlook is Stable.

 Sri Lanka generally respects religious freedom - US report:
May 21, Colombo: Sri Lankan government generally respected religious freedom last year although in some instances, local authorities were not effective in responding to attacks on members of minority religious groups, the United States said in a report.

  Two Japanese naval ships arrive in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit:
May 20, Trincomalee: Sri Lanka Navy, in accordance with naval traditions, welcomed two Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships arrived at the Port of Trincomalee Monday.

 Sri Lanka Navy brings home fishermen released from India:
May 20, Kankasanthurai: Sri Lanka Navy Monday (20) brought home 9 Sri Lankan fishermen released from the custody of Indian officials.

 Main coalition party of Sri Lankan government asks people not to join the strike tomorrow:
May 20, Colombo: The main coalition party of the Sri Lankan government, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) today asked the workers to refrain from participating in the massive strike action planned for tomorrow to protest the electricity tariff hike.
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 Sri Lanka builds 46 km electric fence to contain wild elephants:
May 20, Colombo: The Wildlife Resources Conservation Ministry of Sri Lanka has commenced construction work on erecting a 46 kilometer long electric fence to contain wild elephants from invading rural villages.

 UK's Cleveland Bridge signs £35 million deal with Sri Lanka to build 210 bridges:
May 20, Colombo: The UK's Cleveland Bridge Ltd. has signed a £35 million deal with the Sri Lankan government to build 210 permanent steel bridges in rural areas across the country.

 Sri Lanka's 2014 Deyata Kirula development program to benefit 3.2 million people :
May 20, Colombo: Sri Lanka will hold its 8th annual Deyata Kirula National Development programme next year in the Puttalam and Kurunegala districts in the North Western Province and Kegalle District in Sabaragamuwa Province, the Economic Development Ministry announced today.

 Sri Lankan President congratulates Intel Science and Engineering Fair winner:
May 20, Colombo: Sri Lankan student, Dinesh Kapuge from Mihinthale Central College, a winner of the 2013 Intel Science and Engineering Fair met President Mahinda Rajapaksa today at the Temple Trees.

 Sri Lanka's CID records statements from kin of the disappeared in Matale during Marxist insurrection :
May 20, Colombo: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Sri Lanka has commenced recording statements from the family members of people disappeared in the Matale area during the 1988-1989 insurrection of the Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP).

 Sri Lankan government accused of trying to prevent workers from participating in strike:
May 20, Colombo: Trade union leaders in Sri Lanka say the government has applied various tactics to prevent workers from resorting to trade union action on the 21st demanding the withdrawal of the increased electricity tariff.

 Academics of Sri Lanka universities to boycott lectures tomorrow:
May 20, Colombo: The Federation of University Lecturers Association (FUTA) in Sri Lanka says that university lecturers would boycott lectures on the 21st to support the nationwide strike action planned to protest the electricity tariff hike.

 Private bus owners in Sri Lanka to hold one day token strike today :
May 20, Colombo: A private bus owners association of Sri Lanka, All Island Private Bus Owners Federation (AIPBOF) will launch an island wide token bus strike Monday demanding an increase in bus fares.

 Chairman of Sri Lanka power authority says a price has to be paid for continuous power supply:
May 20, Colombo: Chairman of Ceylon Electricity Board W.B. Ganegala says that consumers would have to pay a certain price for receiving a continuous power supply.

 Sri Lanka's consumer authority to raid traders selling low quality toiletries:
May 20, Colombo: The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) of Sri Lanka will conduct raids to crackdown on traders selling low quality toiletries such as soaps and shampoos.

 A comprehensive brain-gain initiative for Sri Lanka launched amidst wide public and private sector support:
May 20, Colombo: WorkInSriLanka, a volunteer-led initiative to advocate Sri Lanka as an attractive destination for highly skilled individuals and high caliber businesses, was launched at a forum at the Taj Samudra, Colombo, on 14 of May 2013 with Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal as the Chief Guest.

 Sri Lanka Police release Tamils arrested during commemoration of dead in the war:
May 19, Mannar: Sri Lanka Police in Mannar have released the 15 people arrested on Saturday during a function held by the Tamils in Mannar to commemorate the Tamil people died in the war.
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 Norway expresses shock on Sri Lanka court ruling to toss out diplomatic immunity :
May 19, Colombo: Norway has expressed shock on a ruling delivered by a Sri Lankan court that a diplomat could be sued despite his diplomatic immunity regarding a case filed against the Norwegian officials.

  Striking private buses in Sri Lanka to lose permits:
May 19, Colombo: The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that the route permits of buses supporting the strike action scheduled to be launched from midnight today will be cancelled.

 Sri Lankan President to visit China next week:
May 19, Colombo: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa will undertake an official visit to China next week.

 Maldives opposes changing Commonwealth meeting venue from Sri Lanka:
May 19, Colombo: The Maldives is against changing the venue of the Commonwealth Summit from Colombo and totally opposes bringing any punitive actions against Sri Lanka, Maldives Foreign Minister Dr. Abdul Samad Abdullah has said.

 Russia asks for Sri Lanka's support in winning the bid for Expo 2020 :
May 19, Colombo: The Russian Federation has asked Sri Lanka to support its bid for hosting the Expo 2020 which will be decided at a vote this year by the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) in Paris.

 In Pictures: Sri Lankan President honors fallen soldiers :
May 19, Colombo: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Saturday offered floral tributes at the War Memorial in Battaramulla to the soldiers fallen during the three-decade long war.

 Sri Lanka Army Commander criticizes foreign intervention in military affairs:
May 19, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya criticized the foreign representatives expressing different opinions about maintaining army camps in the North.

  Body of sailor drowned during Sri Lanka victory parade recovered :
May 19, Colombo: The body of a Sri Lankan Navy sailor who went missing when a naval vessel capsized during Saturday's victory parade was recovered today, Navy Media Spokesperson Commander Kosala Warnakulasuriya said.

 Private bus owners in Sri Lanka not to strike during Vesak :
May 19, Colombo: The Private Bus Operators Association (PBOA) of Sri Lanka says they are not ready to launch a strike during the Vesak season that cause inconvenience to the public.

 Sri Lanka's governing party allies to join the strike on the 21st:
May 18, Colombo: The Coordinating Committee for a Joint Trade Union Alliance of Sri Lanka says trade unions affiliated to governing party allies have expressed willingness to participate in the nationwide strike on the 21st.

 Sri Lankan President's speech at the 4th anniversary of war victory:
Today we have the fourth opportunity to celebrate with dignity the great victory of our Motherland. Today we also commemorate another great moment in the history of Sri Lanka when our Motherland was united.
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  Union leader warns Sri Lankan President of further trade union action after Tuesday's strike :
May 18, Colombo: The head of the National Trade Union Center (NTUC) in Sri Lanka K.D. Lalkantha has in writing warned President Mahinda Rajapaksa of further trade union action following the nationwide strike on the 21st.

 Sri Lanka Minister urges nationalist movements not to exceed limits of non-violence:
May 18, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Minister of Technology, Research and Atomic Energy, Patali Champika Ranawaka urged the nationalist organizations not to exceed the limits of non-violence.

 Saudi government offers a grace period for overstaying Sri Lankan migrant workers:
May 18, Colombo: The Saudi Arabian government Kingdom has offered a grace period for the overstaying Sri Lankan migrant workers, Sri Lankan embassy of Riyadh said.

 Navy vessel capsizes in Sri Lanka during victory parade, sailor missing:
May 18, Colombo: A medium-sized Sri Lankan Navy vessel taking part in the Victory Day celebrations today capsized in the sea off the coast of Bambalapitiya.

  No room for separation in Sri Lanka, President affirms:
May 18, Colombo: Sri Lanka for the fast four years after the end of the war had to battle with external forces that attempt to break up the country but there will be no room for separation, Sri Lankan President vowed today at the celebrations held to commemorate the fourth anniversary of war victory.

 Sri Lanka celebrates 4th anniversary of war victory:
May 18, Colombo: Sri Lanka this morning staged an extravagant military parade at the Galle Face Green in Colombo to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the monumental victory over the terrorist war waged by the Tamil Tiger rebels for three decades.

 Sri Lanka implements a programme to minimize emission of greenhouse gases:
May 18, Colombo: The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) of Sri Lanka has implemented an integrated air quality management project, 'Blue Sky 2020', to minimize emission of greenhouse gases and resulting adverse climatic changes.

  Sri Lanka's main opposition turns down former LTTE spokesman's request to contest under UNP:
May 18, Colombo: Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayaka of Sri Lanka main opposition United National Party (UNP) said yesterday that the UNP turned down a request from a former terrorist to contest the Northern Provincial Council elections under the party.

 Expansion of Colombo port to make Sri Lanka the biggest transshipment hub in the region:
May 18, Colombo: A major infrastructure project currently in progress to expand Sri Lanka's main port of Colombo will make the island the biggest transshipment hub in the region, According to the Asian Development Bank.

 Sri Lanka Standard Institution to introduce standards for vegetarian foods:
May 17, Colombo: Sri Lanka's national standards body of Sri Lanka Standard Institution (SLSI) has taken measures to introduce standards for the vegetarian foods, the Ministry of Technology, Research and Atomic Energy said.
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 Sri Lanka to take legal measures against private busses violating fundamental rights of the public:
May 17, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Minister of Private Transport Services C.B Rathnayake says that Legal measures will be taken against the private buses that violate fundamental rights of the public.

 Permanent appointments to 15,000 graduate trainees in Sri Lanka public service :
May 17, Colombo: The Ministry of Public Administration says that 15,000 graduates who were recruited to Sri Lanka's public service recently have been made permanent in their positions.

 Sri Lankan company to open US$ 100 million lifestyle mall in Colombo:
May 17, Colombo: A Sri Lankan company plans to buils a US$ 100 million shopping mall in the heart of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, the company said in a release.

  Fitch Affirms HSBC Sri Lanka Branch at 'AAA(lka)'; Outlook Stable Ratings:
May 17, Colombo: Fitch Ratings Lanka has affirmed HSBC Sri Lanka Branch's (HSBCSL) National Long-Term Rating at 'AAA(lka)'.The Outlook is Stable.

 Sri Lankan President returns from Uganda:
May 17, Colombo: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa who was on a four-day official visit to Uganda to participate in the 7th Commonwealth Local Governments Conference returned to the island Friday morning.

 One soldier dead, 17 injured in road accident in Northern Sri Lanka:
May 17, Vavuniya: An Army corporal was killed and 17 other soldiers received injuries when the truck carrying the soldiers veered off the road and overturned in Settikulam area, in the Northern Province.

 Vesak Week declared in Sri Lanka:
May 17, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government has declared May 24 and 25 as Vesak days and the period May 21 to 27 as Vesak Week.

 Handbook on India-Sri Lanka FTA released:
May 17, Colombo: A handbook on the India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) was released in Colombo recently under the patronage of the High Commissioner of India Ashok K. Kantha and the Minister for Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiyutheen.

 Controversial Sri Lankan Buddhist organization calls for a non-commercial Vesak celebration:
May 17, Colombo: The controversial Buddhist organization in Sri Lanka, the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) has called for a non-commercial Vesak celebration in the country.

 Sri Lanka Marxists seek support of ethnic Tamils for the strike on May 21:
May 17, Colombo: Sri Lanka's minor opposition party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has actively been trying to get the support of the ethnic Tamils in the Northern Province for the general strike that is to take place next Tuesday (21).

 Trade unions, opposition parties in Sri Lanka plan massive protest against electricity tariff hike and government :
May 17, Colombo: Trade unions, opposition parties and civil society organizations are gearing up to hold a massive protest on the 21st against the electricity tariff hike and the performance of the government.

 Sri Lanka's main opposition seeks public opinion on draft constitution:
May 17, Colombo: Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) will seek the opinions and views of the public on the draft constitution being prepared by the party.

 Sri Lanka to sign MoU on Sampur power plant this month:
May 17, Colombo: Sri Lanka will sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India's National Thermal Power Company (NTPC) for the construction of the coal power plant in Sampur this month Power and Energy Ministry said.

 Women dash electrical appliances in Sri Lanka against electricity tariff hike:
May 17, Colombo: Women for Rights, a women's organization in Sri Lanka, has commenced a protest campaign against the increase in electricity tariffs.

 Main opposition party calls on Sri Lankans to stand up for their rights and demand:
May 17, Colombo: Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) has called on the public to take a stand to demand their rights.

 One month jail and one year rehabilitation for friend of Sri Lanka's slain terrorist leader :
May 17, Colombo: A Sri Lankan court yesterday sentenced a childhood friend of slain leader of the Tamil Tiger terrorist outfit Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to a one month rigorous imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to charges against him.

  Sri Lankan President opens Ugandan trade exhibition:
May 16, Kampala: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni declared open a Trade Exhibition on the evening of May 14.
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