Heavy rain continues-Sri Lanka Meteorology Department

Heavy rain continues-Sri LankaKalani, kalu and ging and Nil-wala rivers approach spill over levelsUnder the influence of the cyclonic storm ‘Nilam’, South-western parts of the island ( Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces) are receiving  heavy rainfalls  and it is likely to continue for next 09 hours, The meteorology department said.However,Department said that the cyclonic storm “Nilam” is moving away from Sri Lanka...

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Heavy rain continues-Sri Lanka Meteorology Department

Heavy rain continues-Sri LankaKalani, kalu and ging and Nil-wala rivers approach spill over levelsUnder the influence of the cyclonic storm ‘Nilam’, South-western parts of the island ( Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces) are receiving  heavy rainfalls  and it is likely to continue for next 09 hours, The meteorology department said.!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3366625538236123"; /* cricket 2012 */ google_ad_slot = "3100364209";...

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Sri Lanka New FM Frequency Plan

Sri Lanka New FM Frequency PlanSuccessfully developed the new FM broadcast frequency plan,TRCSL said.The New FM broadcast frequency plan at aims at minimizing technical problems hindering listeners from obtaining a clear sound reception.The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) is pleased to announce that it has successfully developed the new FM broadcast frequency plan prepared under the National Telecommunications Policy...

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Sri Lanka-New zealand tie abandoned

Sri Lanka-New zealand tie abandoned due to rainMatch abandoned due to rainThe T20 international between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was abandoned because of rain at Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday.Sri Lanka New T20 captain Angelo Mathews won the toss and sent New Zealand in to bat.New Zealand earlier struggled to score 74-7,No. 9 batsman Tim Southee top-scoring with an unbeaten 21, including four boundaries in an...

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New playing conditions take effect from start of Sri Lanka vs new zealand series

ICCs new playing conditions for TestsICC’s new playing conditions for TestsThe ICC gave its seal of approval to the day/night Test matches while leaving the member boards to decide on the type and colour of the ball to be used, as it announced new playing conditions for Tests, ODIs and T20 Internationals ahead of Sri Lanka-New Zealand series beginning on October 30,2012.!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3366625538236123"; /* cricket 2012 */ google_ad_slot...

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Tourist Arrivals Continue To Increase in Sri Lanka

Tourist Arrivals Continue To Increase in Sri LankaVisitor Arrivals Increased In SeptemberThe year 2012 has continued to exceed expectations for tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka.  Tourist arrivals in the month of September increased by 18.1 percent compared to the same period last year(2011).!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3366625538236123"; /* cricket 2012 */ google_ad_slot = "3100364209"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; //-->...

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SLT Toastmasters Triumph at CIMA Toastmasters’ Quiz 2012

SLT Toastmasters Club won the first place at the CIMA Toastmasters Quiz 2012CIMA Toastmasters’ Quiz 2012Colombo, 26th October, 2012 - SLT Toastmasters Club won the first place at the CIMA Toastmasters’ Quiz 2012 held at Cinnamon Lakeside recently, beating 34 Toastmasters clubs from around the Island. Serendib Toastmasters club and Colombo Toastmasters club were placed second and third respectively.!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3366625538236123";...

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Angelo Mathews to lead Sri Lanka in T20

Angelo Mathews to lead Sri Lanka in T20"We are giving Mathews a free hand to captain the T20 side"Sri Lankan All-rounder, Angelo Mathews was appointed as captain of Sri Lanka’s Twenty20 team for one year(next 12 months). Angelo Mathews will lead Sri Lanka from the upcoming New Zealand tour, Chairman of Selectors Asantha de Mel said.!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3366625538236123"; /* cricket 2012 */ google_ad_slot = "3100364209"; google_ad_width...

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Lafarge mahaweli cement & Microsoft partners sarvodaya To improve ict skills amongst youth

Lafarge Mahaweli Cement+Microsoft Sri LankaLafarge Mahaweli Cement+Microsoft Sri LankaTwo premier companies operating in the country, Lafarge Mahaweli Cement and Microsoft Sri Lanka, joined hands with Sarvodaya, one of Sri Lanka’s foremost non-governmental organizations, to establish an Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Centre in Gampaha.The Centre aims to improve ICT skills among youth in the Gampaha district,Sri Lanka.!-- google_ad_client...

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Sri Lanka the most improving economy "Doing Business" report

Sri Lanka the most improving economy Doing Business report"first time since 2005 that a South Asian economy has ranked so high." Sri Lanka is one of the ten economies in the world that are improving the most in the ease of doing business ranking in the South Asian region while bettering its ranking to 81 from 89, according to a new global survey by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and World Bank comparing 185 countries.!--...

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Lonely Planet Ranks Sri Lanka Best To Visit In 2013

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2013The Lonely Planet ranks the top 10 countries and cities to visit in 2013"The Lonely Planet", the world's largest travel guide and the digital media publisher ranked Sri Lanka as the top destination in the world to travel in 2013.The travel experts and the voters have predicted that Sri Lanka will be on the top of thehottest new destinations for the travelers in year 2013.The long-running civil war now over Sri Lanka...

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Sri Lanka’s Madusha,second runner-up at Miss International pageant 2012

52nd Miss International 2012Ikumi Yoshimatsu won the 52nd Miss International 2012 Ikumi Yoshimatsu from Japan was chosen Miss Internationals and the first runner-up was Miss Finland, Viivi Suominen.Sri Lanka’s Madusha Mayadunne was selected as the second runner-up at the 52nd Miss International 2012 pageant held in Okinawa, Japan.!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3366625538236123"; /* cricket 2012 */ google_ad_slot = "3100364209"; google_ad_width...

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Five-star hotel opens in Sri Lanka's Pasikuda beach

Five-star hotel opens in Sri Lanka's Pasikuda beachEast coast five star hotelsA five star hotel for local and foreign tourists has come up on Pasikuda beach paving the way for a tourist spring.Uga Escapes, a Finco Group company has opened a beachfront luxury boutique resort, Uga Bay Hotel in Pasikuda,Sri Lanka.The Uga Bay Hotel built at a cost of 850 million rupees includes a bay suite and a beach chalet on a nine-acre block of land in the Eastern...

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Sri Lanka allocates funds to develop seeds and crops for fruits and vegetables

Sri Lanka allocates funds to develop seeds and crops for fruits and vegetablesSri Lankan government allocates funds...The Sri Lanka allocated funds to develop seeds and crops for fruits and vegetables in several parts( Matara, Moneragala, Ratnapura)of the country.The Agriculture Ministry allocated Rs. 19 million for the project and it plans to carry out the project in the Matara, Moneragala and Ratnapura Districts.!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3366625538236123";...

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Desktop computers for new SLT Megaline customers

SLT introduces the Mega Twenty 20SLT introduces the Mega Twenty 20SriLanka Telecom (SLT), the national telecommunications provider, introduces the Mega Twenty 20 promotion whereby new customers have the opportunity to win a desktop computer and printer. Beginning October 20, anyone purchasing an SLTMegaline connection, till November 20, will stand the chance of winning one of the “All-in One” twenty desktop computers and printers on offer. ...

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Sunshine Holdings - SBL Celebrates 45th Anniversary

The long serving employees-Sunshine Holdings45th Anniversary45th Anniversary of Sunshine Holdings Sri Lanka.SBL a Sunshine Holdings enterprise, one of the premier business ventures in the healthcare sector, reached a significant landmark in its history when the company celebrated its 45th anniversary on the 12th of October. With its beginnings tracing back to 1967, SBL, formerly known as Lanka Medicals, was the oldest business...

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"Pakistan safe to host international cricket"Jayasuriya says

Pakistan safe enough to host international cricket-Sanath Jayasuriya sayPositive signals to the cricketing world.Former Sri Lanka captain and opener Sanath Jayasuriya  arrived in Karachi,Pakistan to lead an international all-star XI in two exhibition Twenty20 matches, believes Pakistan is safe enough to host international cricket again.Sanath Jayasuriya will captain the International  World XI, featuring former South African Test players...

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Sri Lanka line-up for Hong Kong Sixes 2012

Jehan Mubarak to lead Sri Lanka in Hong Kong Sixes 2012Jehan Mubarak to lead Sri Lanka in Hong Kong Sixes Jehan Mubarak has been appointed as skipper of the Sri Lanka squad.The Hong Kong sixes will be held in Kawloon Cricket Ground from the 25th to 29 October 2012.!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3366625538236123"; /* cricket 2012 */ google_ad_slot = "3100364209"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; //--> The squad includes...

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Sri Lanka launch first satellite in 2015

Sri Lanka launch first satelliteChina to help Lanka launch first satelliteTwo Chinese Company(China Greatwall Industry Corporation and Sino Satellite Comunications Company Ltd.)will help Sri Lanka launch its first  telecom satellite by 2015.Local company SupremeSAT, has taken every possible step to make this a reality and is expected to deploy the first Sri Lankan satellite at 87.5E, in the Geo-Stationary orbit, on November 22 from Xi-Chang...

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First test flight lands at Sri Lanka's Mattala international airport

Test flight lands at Sri Lanka's Mattala airportSri Lanka hopes to start the commercial operation...The first test flight on the new airstrip at Sri Lanka’s second international airport at Mattala,Sri Lanka landed  successfully yesterday.A twin-engine Beechcraft Super king test aircraft belongs to Pakistan Civil Aviation Department successfully landed on the new runway in a measure to test air travel control instruments installed at the Mattala...

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Angelo Mathews to lead Sri Lanka

Angelo Mathews to lead Sri LankaAngelo Mathews to lead Sri Lanka against New ZealandThe national selection committee may streamline the selection of teams, and have a separate Twenty20 squad, following Sri Lanka’s 36-run loss to West Indies in the fourth ICC  World cup Twenty20 final 2012 in Colombo,Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka chief selector Ashantha de Mel said.  The changes are likely to be introduced in the one-off T20 international...

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United National Party (UNP) to hold annual summit 2012

United National Party (UNP) 2012 annual summitUnited National Party (UNP) Sri LankaSri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) is to hold its 2012 annual convention on 1st December at its party headquarters,Sirikotha,Colombo.!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3366625538236123"; /* cricket 2012 */ google_ad_slot = "3100364209"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; //--> UNP Pradeshiya Saba (PS) members are also allowed to...

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