Sri Lanka Telecom’s PEO TV :Shraddha TV(Channel No 99)

New Buddhist Channel Sri Lanka "Shraddha TV(Channel No 99)" Sri Lanka Telecom’s PEO TV starts New Buddhist Channel "Shraddha TV(Channel No 99)" Shraddha TV will bring in Buddhist teachings, programmes from Binara Full Moon Poya Day 2012.It was announced the new channel will have transmissions every day, from 5.00 am to 11.00 pm.!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3366625538236123"; /* cricket 2012 */ google_ad_slot = "3100364209";...

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ICC T20 World Cup:Sri Lanka defeat New Zealand in a thrilling super over

Lahiru Thirimanne ran out for 5, World T20 tournament 2012Sri Lanka pulled off a thrilling victory in a Super Over to win the first Super Eight match of the World T20 tournament 2012 against New Zealand at pallekele,Sri Lanka  After winning the toss the New Zealand Captain Ross taylor decided to bat first and set Sri Lanka a target of 175. Chasing 175 ,openers Mahela Jayawardena(Captain) got off to a brisk start with 44 out of...

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Sri Lanka promotes Ceylon Tea in United States(US)

Sri Lanka promotes Ceylon Tea in United StatesSriLanka becomes the third largest tea exporter of the world...Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington DC USA in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tea Board has launched a vigorous campaign to promote Ceylon Tea in the United States. The aim is to strategically and effectively position Ceylon Tea in the US, which is experiencing a notable increase of tea consumption.Ambassador...

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Miss World Canada 2012, Tara Teng to visit Sri Lanka

Miss World Canada 2012, Tara Teng to visit Sri LankaMiss World Canada 2012, Tara Teng is to visit Sri Lanka as an ambassador for  World Vision,to help raise funds for its work in Sri Lanka.Award-winning illustrator Gary Taxali, pop singer Tyler Medeiros, Much Music VJ Sarah Taylor are also getting to take a life-changing trip with World Vision to Sri Lanka.!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3366625538236123"; /* cricket 2012 */ google_ad_slot...

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The fourth ICC T20 World Cup Super Eight(8)

2012 Cricket World Cup Super eight(8)2012 Cricket World Cup Super eight(8)The fourth ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup 2012 Super 8 Groups and Teams  finalized. There are two groups in Super 8 stage having 4 teams in each group. !-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3366625538236123"; /* cricket 2012 */ google_ad_slot = "3100364209"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; //--> Super Eight stage will be interesting to watch...

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Centre for Environmental Justice(CEJ): Chemical issues in the Sri Lanka

Centre for Environmental Justice(CEJ) Sri LankaCentre for Environmental Justice(CEJ) media workshop...Addressing the media workshop on scientific reporting on chemical issues, organised by Centre for Environmental Justice(CEJ) in Colombo,Sri Lanka, Prof. Ravindra Fernando of the Faculty of Medicine, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Department said: "Most of the patients come from the rural areas and they...

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New chief ministers appointed to the three Provinces

New chief ministers for Sri Lanka's North Central and Sabaragamuwa,Eastern provincesNew chief ministers for Sri Lanka's North Central and Sabaragamuwa,Eastern provinces Maheepala Herath as Chief Minister for Sabaragamuwa Province and S.M. Ranjith as Chief Minister for North Central Province, Sri Lanka Freedom Party's Najeeb Abdul Majeed as Chief Minister!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3366625538236123"; /* cricket 2012 */ google_ad_slot...

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"Sri Lanka Trade Fair and Food Festival" in Oman 2013

Sri Lanka Trade Fair and Food Festival 2013Around 40 Sri Lankan business firms and companies interest in taking part in this trade exhibition...The first Sri LankanTrade Exhibition and Food Festival  scheduled to be held in Muscat on October 9, 10 and 11 has been postponed to  February 2013,with the aim of propagating Lankan cuisine, cultural heritage and trade. Sri Lankan ambassador Asoka Girihagama said that this would be organized...

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Sri Lanka chief selector says:Mahela should lead Sri Lanka in World Cup 2015

ICC World Cup 2015:Asantha de Mel feels that Mahela Jayawardena should lead Sri Lanka team Asantha de Mel feels that Mahela Jayawardena should lead Sri Lanka team till the next Cricket World Cup in 2015.Chairman cricket selection committee Asantha de Mel feels that Mahela Jayawardena should lead Sri Lanka team till the next Cricket ICC World Cup in 2015.Asantha De Mel said “Our thinking was the same. Talking to Sri Lanka skipper Mahela...

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Sri Lanka emerging as a key tourist destination among Koreans

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion in KoreaSri Lanka hopes to see at least 15,000 visitor arrivals for this year and 25,000 for the year 2013.The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Korea in association with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau initiated a number of activities in the hopes of promoting Sri Lanka as a key tourist destination among Koreans.Sri Lankan Ambassador to Korea Tissa Wijeratne has said that Sri Lanka blessed with the miracles of nature and...

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China's top sports Liu Peng to visit Sri Lanka

Liu Peng to visit Sri LankaSri Lanka will also press for implementing a long-term cooperation to develop sports in the country A Chinese delegation led by China's top sports official Liu Peng is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka later this week,Sri Lankan Sports Ministry saidThe Sri Lankan Sports Ministry expects to work with China to develop sports activities in the country. The visit is expected to kick off on Sept. 23.The visit comes...

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ICC T20 World Cup 2012 :Sri Lanka Beat Zimbabwe

2012 ICC T20 Sri Lanka Beat ZimbabweSri Lanka`s Finger spinner Ajantha Mendis broke his own record...Sri Lanka, after setting a target of 183 for Zimbabwe to chase in the  opening  match of the ICC World Twenty20 tournament 2012, demolished Zimbabwe to win by 82 runs.Sri Lanka's mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis took 6 wickets for 8 with new record for the best bowling figures in t20 and Jeevan Mendis, took three more while Lasith Malinga...

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The fourth ICC T20 World Cup ready to start in Sri Lanka

The fourth ICC T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka2012 ICC World Twenty20, 1st MatchThere is no glitzy opening ceremony, no film stars no musicconcert, no fireworks  for the opening of World Twenty20 in Hambantota,Sri Lanka. Tournament is likely to be mix of Robin Round and Knockout. This will be the first T20 cricket World Cup tournament held in an Asian country, the last three being held in South Africa, England and the West Indies respectively.The...

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Hikka fest Sri Lanka 2013

Hikka Fest Sri LankaHikka fest  2013...A fun-filled fiesta for adults, kids, and grandparents alike! The world famous southern coastal town of Hikkaduwa, is all agog with preparations, to hold Hikkaduwa Beach Festival (better known as the Hikka fest) in 2013 too.The sun-kissed beaches of Hikkaduwa will vibrate to the pulsating rhythms of DJs, dancers, and musicians in July, dates are TBA. The event will cater to both local and foreign visitors...

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Hikka fest Sri Lanka 2013

Hikka Fest Sri LankaHikka fest  2013...A fun-filled fiesta for adults, kids, and grandparents alike! The world famous southern coastal town of Hikkaduwa, is all agog with preparations, to hold Hikkaduwa Beach Festival (better known as the Hikka fest) in 2013 too.!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3366625538236123"; /* music */ google_ad_slot = "2991590644"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; //--> The sun-kissed beaches of Hikkaduwa...

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ICC awards 2012:Sri Lanka`s Kumar Sangakkara wins three awards

Sri Lankan`s Kumar Sangakkara and Dharmasena wins ICC awards 2012International Cricket Council (ICC)awards 2012...Sri Lanka`s  Kumar Sangakkara has won three awards, including the prestigious Cricketer of the Year and Test Cricketer of the Year at the annual ICC awards ceremony in Colombo,Sri Lanka. Sangakkara also won the People's Choice prize, an honour he had received last year as well.Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena has...

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ICC one-day(ODI) team of the year 2012

Kumar Sangakkara,Lasith Malinga,  included in ICC ODI team of the year 2012Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara,Lasith Malinga,  included in ICC ODI team of the year 2012Seven Asian players including India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper-and top order batsman Kumar Sangakkara were selected in the International Cricket Council's one-day team of the year.Dhoni, who was included in the team...

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Sri Lanka beat West Indies in warm-up match T20 World Cup 2012

Sri Lanka beat West Indies in warm-up matchSri Lanka beat West Indies in warm-up match...Sri Lanka defeated West Indies by nine wickets in the first warm up game of the national team ahead of the upcoming World Cup T20 2012.West Indies who batted first scored 132 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs.Mahela Jayawardene(57) and Tillakaratne Dilshan(50 not out) hit half-centuries as hosts Sri Lanka prepared for the World T20 with a nine-wicket...

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Sri Lanka:World 3rd Best Performing Stock Market

World 3rd Best Performing Stock Marketpositive sign for business and investment opportunities in Sri LankaThe Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) became the third best performing stock market in the world for the four week period from August 10 2012, Market sources said.Economic analysts point out that this is a positive sign for business and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka. They say that an active stock market could contribute the sustainable development...

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Sri Lankan Airlines wins KLIA award

Sri-Lankan-Airlines-wins-KLIA-award"This is indeed an extraordinary achievement by our team in Kuala Lumpur and our worldwide sales team."SriLankan Airlines received the title of Best Airline Operator from South Asia for an amazing sixth time, at the annual Kuala Lumpur International Awards 2011 which recognize the finest airlines operating into Malaysia.SriLankan's Head of Service Delivery Chanaka Olagama said: “SriLankan has won this award in six...

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