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  Sri Lankan President and First Lady Attend Kenya's 50th Independence Day Celebrations

Dec 12, Nairobi: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and First Lady Shiranthi Wickremasinghe Rajapaksa were guests at the 50th Independence Day celebrations held this morning at the Moi International Sports Complex (MISC) in Kasarani on the outskirts of Nairobi.

The President, who arrived in Nairobi from Pretoria last night after participating in the memorial services for the former South African president late Nelson Mandela, is in Kenya on a four-day official visit.

 Trash Cleanup Project at "Hora Kele" in Ingiriya, Sri Lanka:
Dec 13, Colombo: Rainforest Protectors of Sri Lanka successfully completed a trash cleanup project at Hora Kele Forest Reservation in Ingiriya on December 7, 2013.

 Commission Investigating Cases of Missing Persons in Sri Lanka extends deadline to accept complaints:
Dec 13, Colombo: The presidential commission investigating cases of persons who had gone missing during the period of the war in Sri Lanka has extended its deadline to accept complaints of disappearances in the Northern and Eastern provinces.

 Sri Lanka state sector employees to get 25 percent more bonus this year:
Dec 13, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Cabinet has given approval to increase the year-end bonus paid to the state sector employees by 25 percent this year.

 Sri Lanka's insurance sector outlook stable - Fitch:
Dec 13, Colombo: Fitch Ratings Lanka in a new report has said that its Outlook for Sri Lanka's insurance sector is Stable.

 India has arrested more Sri Lankan fishermen, Sri Lanka Navy charges:
Dec 12, Colombo: Dismissing the accusations by the political leaders of India's Tamil Nadu state that Sri Lanka Navy has abducted the Indian fishermen and turned the Bay of Bengal into an 'open air prison', the Sri Lanka Navy said India is more responsible for the issue since they have more Sri Lankan fishermen in custody.

 European Parliament passes resolution asking Sri Lankan government to fully implement LLRC recommendations:
Dec 12, Strasbourg: The European Parliament at its plenary session in Strasbourg Thursday passed a resolution asking the Sri Lankan government to implement the recommendation of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Committee in full.

 Pakistani Naval Chief arrives in Sri Lanka:
Dec 12, Colombo: The Chief of Naval Staff Pakistan Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila arrived in Colombo Thursday evening on a bilateral visit.
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 Sri Lanka police find no evidence of government minister threatening his wife:
Dec 12, Colombo: A police investigation has not found any evidence of a Sri Lankan government minister threatening his wife, the police media unit said today.

 Sri Lanka SEC directs all listed companies to adopt best practices code on party transactions:
Dec 12, Colombo: Sri Lanka share market regulator, Securities and Exchange Commission has decided to adopt the "Code of Best Practices on Related Party Transactions" from next year and requests all firms listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to voluntarily adopt the code.

 Dairy companies in Sri Lanka required to register all milk powder warehouses :
Dec 12, Colombo: In a move to protect the consumers from artificial shortages, the Sri Lankan government has made it mandatory for the dairy food companies to register their warehouses for milk powder and reveal their locations.

 Tamil Nadu CM fumes over Sri Lanka Navy arresting Indian fishermen for poaching :
Dec 12, Chennai: The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J. Jayalalithaa today fumed over the arrest of 140 Indian fishermen and seizure of their 23 boats by the Sri Lankan Navy in the last 24 hours.

 Sri Lankan President and First Lady Attend Kenya's 50th Independence Day Celebrations :
Dec 12, Nairobi: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and First Lady Shiranthi Wickremasinghe Rajapaksa were guests at the 50th Independence Day celebrations held this morning at the Moi International Sports Complex (MISC) in Kasarani on the outskirts of Nairobi.

 Sri Lanka arrests another 30 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching :
Dec 12, Colombo: Sri Lankan naval personnel arrested another 30 Indian fishermen Thursday and seized eight trawlers for poaching in Sri Lanka's territorial waters.

 Development based strategy needed for durable solutions for IDPs in Sri Lanka - UN rapporteur :
Dec 12, Geneva: While the Sri Lankan government has made great progress in resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) after the end of the conflict in 2009, constructing a development based strategy for durable solutions for the IDPs is essential, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights of IDPs, Dr. Chaloka Beyani has said after his visit to the island.

 Australian court rules in favor of Sri Lankan Tamil refugee:
Dec 12, Colombo: Australia's High Court has ruled in favor of a Sri Lankan Tamil woman refugee who has arrived at Christmas Island by boat in 2010.

 Sri Lankan court dismisses petition by opposition MP against media company:
Dec 12, Colombo: A Sri Lankan court yesterday dismissed a petition filed by a United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian against a media company.

 Controversial circular perturbs Sri Lanka's health sector :
Dec 12, Colombo: Sri Lanka's health sector is in chaos due to a circular to be issued by the Ministry of Health in near future on performing surgeries in hospitals.

 Sri Lanka introduces new certification scheme for vegetarian food:
Dec 12, Colombo: Sri Lanka's national standards body, Sri Lanka Standard Institution (SLSI) has taken measures to introduce a certification for the vegetarian foods, the Minister of Technology, Research and Atomic Energy Patali Champika Ranawaka said.

 Sri Lanka's Colombo bourse offers live stock market info on Android:
Dec 11, Colombo: Sri Lanka's bourse, Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today launched an Android Mobile Application which offers live stock market operation at the swipe of a finger.

 Recruitment of Teacher trainees to the national colleges of education of Sri Lanka on district basis:
Dec 11, Colombo: Sri Lanka Ministry of Education has decided to recruit teacher trainees to the country's national colleges of education under a new system.

 Sri Lankan President arrives in Kenya:
Dec 11, Nairobi: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, this evening, beginning a four-day state visit.

 Catholic Church urges Sri Lanka to implement LLRC recommendations to avert foreign intervention:
Dec 11, Colombo: The Catholic Church has urged Sri Lanka to implement the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission's recommendations promptly to avert a possible foreign intervention in the country's sovereign affairs.
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 Sri Lanka PM's Coordinating Secretary removed over heroin controversy:
Dec 11, Colombo: Sri Lankan Prime Minister's Coordinating Secretary Keerthi Weerasinghe who has allegedly issued a letter requesting a tax exception on a container that was found to contain the largest heroin haul in the country.

 Sri Lanka main opposition party to name 2014 as the year the government is ousted:
Dec 11, Colombo: The Working Committee of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) decided to suggest four major proposals to the upcoming general assembly.

 Sri Lanka Navy arrests 110 Indian fishermen for poaching :
Dec 11, Trincomalee: Sri Lanka Navy today arrested over 100 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu on Wednesday for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters and seized their boats.

 Pakistan's Naval Chief arriving in Sri Lanka Thursday:
Dec 11, Colombo: Pakistan's Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila, NI (M) will be arriving in Sri Lanka Thursday (December 12, 2013) on a bilateral visit along with a three members' delegation, Pakistan High Commission in Colombo said in a release.

 Sri Lankan President pays last respects to late Mandela :
Dec 11, Pretoria: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is currently in South Africa paid his last respects to the remains of the former South African President late Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings in Pretoria this afternoon.

 Sri Lanka's Eden Hotel to get a Rs. 1.5 billion loan from Seylan Bank:
Dec 11, Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Eden Hotel Resort and Spa said Tuesday that its Board has given approval to obtain a Rs. 1.5 billion loan from the Seylan Bank.

 Britain suggests Sri Lanka to follow Mandela's example for reconciliation:
Dec 11, London: Sri Lanka should follow Mandela's example to bring peace and unity to the country's people, the UK government suggests.

 Sri Lankan President to leave for Kenya today:
Dec 11, Colombo: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa will leave for Kenya today on a four-day official visit after attending the services for the late South African President Nelson Mandela.

 Sri Lankan government to assign development officers to assist senior judges:
Dec 11, Colombo: The government of Sri Lanka has decided to assign development officers to assist senior judges like the Chief Justice and the judges of the Supreme Court.

 Sri Lanka's Attorney General warns of losing investments if country is rife with corruption :
Dec 11, Colombo: Attorney General of Sri Lanka, President's Counsel Palitha Fernando has warned that the country might stand to lose on the foreign direct investments if it is identified as being rife with bribery and corruption.

 Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka marks the World Human Rights Day:
Dec 10, Colombo: The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) today held several events to celebrate the International Human Rights Day across the country.

 Sri Lanka Central Bank Directors' Symposium tomorrow :
Dec 10, Colombo: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka will hold its annual Bank Directors' Symposium on Wednesday, December 11.

 Sri Lanka Marxists demonstrate against disappearances on World Human Rights Day:
Dec 10, Colombo: Front Line Socialist Party, a breakaway Marxist party of Sri Lanka marking the World Human Rights Day today held a protest and seminar to protest the disappearances and killings of activists.
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 Sri Lanka Cricket holds positive talks with Farbrace on head coach position:
Dec 10, Colombo: Sri Lanka's cricket governing body, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today said the board had positive talks with Paul Farbrace, who is being considered for the head coach position that will be vacant at the end of the year.

 International conference on journalism ethics in Sri Lanka next month:
Dec 10, Colombo: Sri Lanka Press Institute, the leading media development institute in Sri Lanka, will hold an international conference on journalism ethics next month.

 Sri Lanka Prime Minister under pressure to resign over the heroin seizure:
Dec 10, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne has come under severe pressure to resign from his post over the involvement of his office in the smuggling of a massive heroin stock into the country.

 Sri Lanka relaxes laws on gold worn when leaving the country:
Dec 10, Colombo: Sri Lanka revoked a law recently applied limiting the amount of gold jewellery that can be worn by citizens when leaving the country for travelling abroad.

  Opposition Leader of Sri Lanka observes high level of corruption in the government:
Dec 10, Colombo: Leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) Ranil Wickremasinghe has said that the existing government's corruption has even been highlighted by China, which provides the highest number of loans to Sri Lanka.

 Sri Lanka Tamil party protests inside Northern PC to win 10 demands:
Dec 10, Colombo: Sri Lanka's major Tamil political party, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has carried out a protest inside the Northern Provincial Council to win 10 demands.

 Sri Lanka Railway Department facing a breakdown due to politicians - Union:
Dec 10, Colombo: Trade unions affiliated to Sri Lanka Railways say that the institution is facing a severe breakdown due to politicians and their henchmen.

 Sri Lankan President attends memorial service for Mandela:
Dec 10, Johannesburg: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa now in South Africa to pay his last respects to the former South African President Nelson Mandela attended the State Memorial Service for the late President that took place at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg today (10).

 Significant improvements in Sri Lanka since the end of the conflict - EU:
Dec 10, Colombo: The European Union today acknowledged that there have been significant improvements in Sri Lanka since the end of the conflict, particularly on resettlement and physical reconstruction while challenges remain in several areas.

 Sri Lankan migrant workers required to register at the Foreign Employment Bureau from next year:
Dec 10, Colombo: Sri Lankan migrant workers from January 2014 will be required to register at the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) prior to their departure.

 Sri Lanka Democratic Party leader denies reports of plans to join the government:
Dec 10, Colombo: The former army commander turned politician and the leader of the Democratic Party, Sarath Fonseka has denied reports that he was planning on joining the government.

  No laws in Sri Lanka preventing female Muslim students from covering their faces - minister:
Dec 10, Colombo: The Higher Education Ministry of Sri Lanka has said that there are no rules or regulations that would prevent female Muslim students from covering their faces.

 Sri Lankan youth movement to hold protest march in Colombo tomorrow to win 11 demands:
Dec 10, Colombo: A youth movement in Sri Lanka called the Voice for Youth has organized a protest march in Colombo tomorrow (11) to win 11 demands to address issues faced by the youth in the country.

 Working Committee of Sri Lanka main opposition party meets today to discuss proposals for convention:
Dec 10, Colombo: The Working Committee of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) will discuss the proposals to be presented at the party's next convention when the committee meets today (10).

 Sri Lankan man attempts suicide to bring back housemaid wife from Saudi Arabia :
Dec 10, Colombo: A Sri Lankan man has attempted to commit suicide at the office of Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) demanding the officials to bring back his wife who has gone to Saudi Arabia as a housemaid.

 Indian Gallery launched at Sri Lanka's Temple of Tooth in Kandy:
Dec 09, Colombo: The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka D. M. Jayaratne and the High Commissioner of India Y. K. Sinha inaugurated the Indian Gallery at the International Buddhist Museum in the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of Tooth) in Kandy Sunday.

 Sri Lanka's governing party ally calls for the immediate resignation or arrest of the Prime Minister:
Dec 09, Colombo: An ally of Sri Lanka's governing party, the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) has called for the immediate resignation or the arrest of the Prime Minister.

 Sri Lanka parliamentary committee fails to resume investigation into retirement fund monies:
Dec 09, Colombo: Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) says the Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) has failed to resume the investigation into the controversial investments of monies in the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), the retirement fund servicing the employees in Sri Lanka's corporate and private sector.

 Sri Lankan capital readying for night motor races once again:
Dec 09, Colombo: Streets of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo will become race tracks for car and motor cycle racers as the city is being prepared to hold the night motor races once again.
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 Sri Lanka Government Analyst to conduct DNA tests from January 2014:
Dec 09, Colombo: Sri Lanka Government Analyst has planned to conduct the DNA tests needed for the judiciary proceedings locally by the public sector.

 Colombo city fire shows inadequacy in firefighting capability of Sri Lanka Fire Brigade :
Dec 09, Colombo: R.P. Wijesuriya, the Officer-in-Charge of Colombo Fire Brigade said that the unavailability of a proper system of fire extinguishing water points limit the capacity of the Fire Brigade.

 Buddhist monk organization in Sri Lanka warns UNP MP Sajith Premadasa rebelling against party:
Dec 09, Colombo: A powerful Buddhist monk organization of Sri Lanka's major opposition United National Party (UNP) severely warned party rebel Sajith Premadasa to refrain from acting against the party unity.

  Japanese peace envoy, President discuss current developments in Sri Lanka:
Dec 09, Colombo: Yasushi Akashi, the representative of the Government of Japan for Peace-Building, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Monday held discussions on Sri Lanka's current developments.

 Sri Lankan President leaves for South Africa to attend memorial service for Mandela :
Dec 09, Colombo: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa left for South Africa this afternoon to attend the memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela.

 Opposition MP calls for a parliamentary committee to investigate Sri Lanka's coal power plant:
Dec 09, Colombo: Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian Ajith P Perera says the government needs to appoint a parliamentary select committee (PSC) to investigate the Norochcholai coal power plant that has broken down in over 20 occasions since its installation in 2011.

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