A woman died after setting herself on fire following an argument with her husband which spiraled out of control. The victim’s husband was also admitted to the hospital for suffering burn injuries which he sustained while attempting to save her.
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26 Karaikal fishermen to be released today
Protests by the fishermen community and political parties have yielded result with the Sri Lankan government ordering the release of the 26 Karaikal fishermen on Monday.
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Two skeletons found atop Yadissakanda
Two human skeletons have been discovered on the top of the Yadissakanda in Kurunegala.
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We don’t know who fired the shells - Namal
Speaking to the BBC about the loss of lives in the North in the shelling during the final stages of the war, MP Namal Rajapaksa stated that they actually do not know if it was the LTTE or the government that fired the shells.
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Mother jumps into well with 3 daughters
A woman attempted to commit suicide by jumping into a well with her 3 children in Vavuniya this morning.
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Calls to ban Sri Lanka from event to remember start of war
The Coalition Government of the United Kingdom is under pressure to prevent Sri Lanka attending a Commonwealth event in Glasgow designed to commemorate the start of the First World War.
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Youth shot dead in Beliatta
A 20-year-old youth was shot and killed in the Paluwatta area in Beliatta, Tangalle.
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Lankan asylum seeker accused of sexual assault has visa cancelled
A Sri Lankan asylum seeker accused of sexually assaulting a Sydney university student has had his visa cancelled, The Daily Telegraph can reveal today.
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Sreesanth, 2 others arrested for spot-fixing
In a sensational development, Indian paceman S. Sreesanth and two of his Rajasthan Royals teammates Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan were arrested by the Delhi police on the charges of spot fixing in the ongoing Indian Premier League.
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No pandals or dansal on Vesak Poya Day
The Ministry of Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs has stated that pandals, lantern exhibitions and dansal should not be conducted on Vesak Poya Day (May 24).
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Protest march against electricity tariff today; trade unions pledge support
The protest march organized by the People’s Movement Against Increased Electricity Tariff will take place this afternoon (May 15) at 2pm at Campbell Park in Borella.
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Top Indian scientists express safety concerns over Kudankulam nuclear plant
Sixty of India’s leading scientists have written to chief ministers of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, expressing safety concerns over the controversial Kudankula
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Groups claim ‘Mahasen’ inappropriate name for storm
Sri Lankan minister of disaster management, Mahinda Amaraweera said that he has informed the officials to do away with the name ‘Mahasen’ to identify the storm, Agencies reported.
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Rains affect 1139 persons in 319 families around the island
The Disaster Management Centre reported that 1139 persons belonging to 319 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions prevailing in several parts of the island.
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Two persons including child killed after van collides with train
Sri Lanka opens High Commission in Uganda
The new High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Uganda was declared open by visiting President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaska and President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni at the Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala today.
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Why wait, quit now – UNP tells Wimal
Minister Wimal Weerawansa should quit the government now itself as the Northern Provincial Council elections are scheduled to be held as
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José Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo were both sent off as Real Madrid lost a dramatic, bad-tempered Copa del Rey final to Atlético Madrid – the first time they had been beaten by their city rivals in 26 games, and in their own stadium too.
David Beckham, one of the most iconic football stars of his generation, has announced his retirement.
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has been sacked. As reported by Goal.com on Sunday, the club’s defeat to Wigan in the FA Cup final proved the last straw for the City owners, who said in a statement that the Italian had failed to achieve any of the team’s targets for the season.
Nadeeka Lakmali of Sri Lanka has gained first place in the Javelin Throw event in Stage 3 of the Asian Athletics Grand Prix and thus maintaining position in all three stages.
Nadeeka Lakmali has won the first place in the Javelin Throw event at the Asian Grand Prix stage 2 held in Thailand.
Fans at last Friday’s evening Sri Lankan premiere of Iron Man 3 at Majestic Cinemas were treated to more than they bargained for,
By K.S. Sivakumaran:: In the world of International Aesthetic Cinema we have one Lankan film maker who has withstood for several decades as an
By K.S. Sivakumaran:: In the world of International Aesthetic Cinema we have one Lankan film maker who has withstood
Actor Sanjay Dutt has been convicted by the Supreme Court today in the Arms Act case that he was booked under in connection with the
The opaque world of maids from Sri Lanka and the Philippines, who come to the Middle East to fulfil their dreams, is brought into sharp focus by two Arab writers through their newly-released books.
Colombo. Monday 13 May 2013: Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist, Hameedia pampers Sri Lankan bridegrooms with an international experience this year, with its distinguished and elegant European themed collection 2013.
At the beginning of 2013 (January) P&S introduced its latest competition which encouraged Sri Lankans who have the knack for cooking,
Colombo. Monday 06 May 2013: Commercial Credit recently gifted a brand new Suzuki Maruti 800 CC car as the first prize in the “Anniversary Walk”
Colombo April 30, 2013: Yet again proving its continuous commitment towards ensuring medical excellence to all customers, Lanka Hospitals recently won the coveted Sri Lanka National Quality Award for healthcare in the Large Scale category.
We’ve all heard of landlocked seas but a beach tucked in between lush green meadow topped with golden sand and fresh cool seawater?
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Hacking network Anonymous has released a recording of a conference call between the FBI and UK police in which they discuss efforts against hackers.
Google reported a 27% increase in revenues for the last three months of 2011, but even that was not good enough to meet Wall Street estimates, sending
Manned surveillance missions are critical to obtaining useful intelligence. But sending a soldier into sensitive areas can often be too dangerous. Sci
The failed Russian Mars probe Phobos-Grunt has been pictured moving across the sky by the Paris-based amateur astronomer Thierry Legault.