Sri Lanka Central Bank's US$ 100 million bond offer oversubscribed:
	Mar 18, Colombo: Sri Lanka Central Bank said US$ 100 million Sri Lanka Development Bonds (SLDBs) offer issued on March 12th was oversubscribed by 34 percent.

Indonesian police arrest two Sri Lankan Sailors in brothel raid:

Mar 18, Colombo: Indonesian police conducting a raid on a brothel in Surabaya have arrested two Sri Lankan sailors among 24 other men Wednesday night.

Former military chief was advised to not to enter politics, Sri Lanka President says :
	Mar 18, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa has warned his former military commander General Sarath Fonseka against entering into politics, a news report said Thursday.

UN Secretary-General's experts panel an infringement on the country's sovereignty says Sri Lankan government:
	Mar 18, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government today (18) reiterated its position that the proposed move by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to appoint a Panel of Experts to advise him on accountability issues relating to Sri Lanka is an infringement on the sovereignty of an independent member state.

Sri Lanka's main opposition presents special manifesto for women:
	Mar 18, Colombo: Sri Lanka's main opposition, United National Party today (18) launched a special manifesto for women titled, "She who brings victory to the country" at an event held in Colombo.

Sri Lanka President launches second phase of Norochcholai Coal Power Plant :
	Mar 18, Norochcholai: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa this morning inaugurated the second phase of the of the Norochcholai coal power plant with the participation of the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Ms. Yang Xiuping.

Every one of four persons admitted to Colombo Accident Ward a road accident victim:

Mar 18, Colombo: Accident Department of Sri Lanka National Hospital says that 25% of the patients admitted to the department each day are the victims of road accidents.

Sri Lanka Army Commander to appoint judges to the second military tribunal against General Fonseka:
	Mar 18, Colombo: Sri Lanka Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya will appoint the judges tomorrow for the second military tribunal against former military chief General (Retired) Sarath Fonseka.

Sri Lanka President opens the new Mannar Bridge:
	Mar 18, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa today ceremoniously opened the bridge that links the Mannar Island to the main land. Mannar Island, situated in the northwestern coast of Sri Lanka's Northern Province is linked to the main land by a causeway.

Sri Lanka government accuses Marxist party of leaking General Fonseka's letter to UK Channel 4:
	Mar 18, Colombo: The Sri Lanka government today accused the Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) of leaking former Army Commander Retired General Sarath Fonseka's letter to Britain's Channel 4 from the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters where he is currently being held.

Sri Lanka Election Commissioner says no to foreign monitors at poll counting centers :
	Mar 18, Colombo: Sri Lanka Election Commissioner Dayananda Dishanayake ruled has ruled out the possibility of having foreign observers at the counting centers of upcoming parliamentary polls.

Sri Lanka's Central Bank decides to continue with current policy rates in March:
	Mar 18, Colombo: Sri Lanka Central Bank's Monetary Board has decided to continue with the current policy rates in March to support the economic activities in the country.

Sri Lanka court orders to remand Security Chief of Cinnamon Lakeside hotel :

Mar 17, Colombo: The Colombo Fort Magistrate today ordered to remand the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel till March 31for deleting the tapes from the security cameras on January 26th and 27th.

First phase of the 'Nagamu Purawara' project to uplift Sri Lanka capital completed:
	Mar 17, Colombo: The first phase of the 'Nagamu Purawara' development project aimed at uplifting the capital city of Sri Lanka has successfully been completed.

Unemployment rate declines in Sri Lanka:
	Mar 17, Colombo: According to the Sri Lankan government the unemployment rate in the country has continued to decline from 8.8 percent in 2002 to its lowest level of 5.2 percent in 2008.

President opens Sri Lanka Open University branch in Kalutara:
	Mar 17, Kalutara: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared opened the Kalutara branch of the Open University yesterday at Nagoda.

Sri Lanka State Pharmaceutical Corporation to produce thyroxin:
	Mar 17, Colombo: Sri Lanka Ministry of Health has initiated a programme to locally produce thyroxin tablets that will meet international standards.

Minister accuses Sri Lanka opposition of stealing points from the President's manifesto:
	Mar 17, Colombo: General Secretary of Sri Lanka’s ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Minister Maithripala Sirisena says that the opposition United National Front (UNF) policy manifesto consists of points previously included in the President Mahinda Rajapaksa's Mahinda Chinthana policy manifesto.

Plans to increase dairy production in Sri Lanka:
	Mar 17, Colombo: Sri Lanka Ministry of Livestock Development has initiated an intensive programme to increase the domestic dairy production.

Fifteen year action plan for promotion of human rights in Sri Lanka:
	Mar 17, Colombo: Sri Lanka Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights Mahinda Samarasinghe says that a 15-year action plan has been prepared for promotion of human rights in Sri Lanka.

EU poll observers for Sri Lanka election yet to get permission from Elections Commissioner says Mangala:
	Mar 17, Colombo: Co-chairman of Sri Lanka's opposition alliance (UNF) and SLFP (M) Wing Leader Mangala Samaraweera said the Elections Commissioner was yet to grant permission to the European Union (EU) poll observers...

Sri Lanka court re-issues warrant on General Fonseka's son-in-law, Danuna Tilakaratne:
	Mar 17, Colombo: The Colombo Fort Magistrate today re-issued a warrant for the arrest of former Army Commander General (Retired) Sarath Fonseka's son-in-law, Danuna Tilakaratne for absconding court.

Second court martial of former Sri Lanka military leader adjourned until further notice:
	Mar 17, Colombo: The second court martial convened today (17) to hear four allegations on the contravention of military procurement procedures by Sri Lanka's former Army Commander Retired General Sarath Fonseka, had adjourned sittings over the composition of the tribunal.

Opposition leader to re-negotiate IMF loan to Sri Lanka if elected to power:
	Mar 17, Colombo: Sri Lanka opposition and United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe said if elected to power he would re-negotiate the US$ 2.6 billion stand-by arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and that the funding agency had already agree to such a move.

No delay in setting up the expert panel on Sri Lanka, UN Chief says:
	Mar 17, Colombo: The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday (16) dismissed objections raised by Sri Lanka on establishing a panel of experts to advice him on the possible human rights abuses in the country and said it is well within his right to appoint such a panel.

Court of Appeal to hear General Fonseka's Habeas Corpus case on March 19:

Mar 16, Colombo: The Court of Appeal is to take up the Habeas Corpus application filed by former Army Commander Retired General Sarath Fonseka's wife, Anoma Fonseka on March 19.

Korean trade delegation meets Sri Lanka President:
	Mar 16, Colombo: A private trade delegation from Korea's Silver Bird International (Pvt) Ltd. met Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees today and discussed the investment opportunities in the country.

U.S. trains Forest Department on new mapping system for forests in Northern Sri Lanka:
	Mar 16. Colombo: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is partnering with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and its Forest Department to manage Sri Lanka's valuable forest resources.

Drought hits reservoir capacities in Sri Lanka:
	Mar 16, Colombo: Mahaweli Water Management Secretariat of Sri Lanka says that the capacity levels of the island's major reservoirs have dropped sharply due to drought conditions in the country.

Sri Lanka to issue development bonds to cover the costs of the first quarter of 2010:

Mar 16, Colombo: Sri Lanka Treasury has planned to trade development bonds worth of US$ 100 million to finance the interim budget of the first quarter of 2010.

Main opposition promises 10,000 rupee salary increase for Sri Lanka's public employees :
	Mar 16, Colombo: Sri Lanka's major opposition United National Front in their manifesto has promised to increase the salaries of public employees by 10,000 rupees.

Former Sri Lanka military chief appears before Court Martial:
	Mar 16, Colombo: Sri Lanka's former military chief and defeated presidential candidate General (retired) Sarath Fonseka appeared before the first of the two scheduled court martial proceedings held today at the Navy headquarters in Colombo.

DNA organizes island wide protests against General Fonseka's court martial:

Mar 16, Colombo: The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) has organized island wide protests against the government's move to present former Army Commander Retired General Sarath Fonseka before a military court today (16) and tomorrow (17).

Two main opposition alliances launch manifestos for Sri Lanka election :
	Mar 16, Colombo: The two main opposition alliances contesting Sri Lanka's April 8 general election, the United National Front (UNF) and Democratic National Alliance (DNA), today (16) released their election manifestos.

Agitators against military tribunal dispersed in Sri Lanka:

Mar 16, Colombo: Sri Lanka police used minimum powers to disperse a group of agitators protesting against the military tribunal against former military commander General Sarath Fonseka today at Panadura.

Sri Lanka ex-military leader to face court martial today:
	Mar 16, Colombo: Sri Lanka's former military leader and defeated presidential candidate General (Retired) Sarath Fonseka's two-day court martial is set to begin today before a three-judge panel at the Navy headquarters.

Sri Lanka main opposition to launch its manifesto today:
	Mar 16, Colombo: Sri Lanka's main opposition, United National party (UNP) is to launch its election manifesto today (16) at the party headquarters, Sirikotha.

UN Chief unlikely to establish expert panel on Sri Lanka soon:
	Mar 16, Colombo: United Nations Secretary-General is unlikely to establish an expert panel to advice him on the accountability issues related to Sri Lanka's bloody conflict soon, his spokesman said Monday.

Sri Lanka Central Bank to pay higher interest to senior citizens:
	Mar 15, Colombo: Sri Lanka Central Bank will start paying 20 percent bonus interest to senior citizens on rupee deposits maintained in licensed banks for the month of January from Thursday (18), the Central Bank announced today.

Over 400,000 postal vote applications for Sri Lanka General Election:

Mar 15, Colombo: The Election Secretariat had received 477,110 applications for postal voting at the upcoming General Election in Sri Lanka election officials reported.

Sri Lanka dismisses US State Department country report:
	Mar 15, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Disaster Management and Human Rights Ministry today (15) dismissed a US State Department report accusing it of containing allegations that were unsubstantiated and based on reports by unnamed sources and of violating citizens' rights.

Sri Lanka President needs clear legislation powers to fully implement Mahinda Chinthana says, senior adviser:
	Mar 15, Colombo: Senior Presidential Advisor Basil Rajapaksa said the people needed to give the President clear legislation powers in addition to the executive powers to successfully implement the second phase of the Mahinda Chinthana policies.

Sri Lanka Supreme Court finds Sunday Leader guilty of contempt of court:

Mar 15, Colombo: Sri Lanka Supreme Court severely warned the editor-in-chief of the Sunday Leader newspaper Frederica Janz today for contempt of court.

Children of the mother drowned her son, given to probation care in Sri Lanka:

Mar 15, Kalutara: The Magistrate Court of Kalutara today directed the children of a mother suspected of attempting to drown her three-year-old son to the care of the Probation and Child Care Department.

Impossible to remove all election propaganda material says Sri Lanka police chief:
	Mar 15, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mahinda Balasuriya says the police are unable to completely remove all banners, posters, and cutouts of candidates contesting the April 8 general election.

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