BREAKING NEWS Fri 09 May 2008| Ferial passed the area minutes before Fri, 09-05-2008 18:00:00 Minister Ferial Ashraff had just passed through the area where an explosion had occurred in Ampara. The Minister was safe. |FULL STORY|

Bomb kills 11 civilians Fri, 09-05-2008 18:00:00 Defense sources confirmed that LTTE exploded a bomb inside the "New City Cafe" in Ampara town around 5.45 p.m today. Military spokesperson Brigadier Udaya Nanyakkara confirmed 11 death and 29 persons wounded. According to reports the bomb was a parcel bomb, which was kept in the café in Ampara town near the main bus stand. This is another cowardly attempt of the LTTE terrorists to disrupt the normalcy in the area as the government scheduled to head the provincial council election tomorrow to establish the democracy in the eastern province. |FULL STORY| The APSL UK 4th AGM and Dinner Dance [ Click here ] "Api Wenuwen Api" [ Click here ] Songstress Nanda Malini takes UK by storm [ Click here ] Bomb blast in Ampara. - 09-05-2008 Sri Lanka Dozens reported dead as Sri Lankan army pushes into rebel areas - 09-05-2008 UK transfers Col Karuna - 09-05-2008 Air raid on LTTE base at Parappakadattal - SLA - 09-05-2008 Sri Lanka's 2008 budget will be presented to parliament on November - 09-05-2008 Released Fishermen are scheduled to arrive in the island - 09-05-2008 Sri Lanka Troops capture strategic town in north-west - 09-05-2008 Ranil to take up GSP+ with EU - 08-05-2008 EU wants to Sri Lanka to receive GSP+ again-Julian Wilson - 08-05-2008 Health Ministry on strike of Ratnapura Hospital - 08-05-2008

Excon 2008 begins Fri, 09-05-2008 14:00:00 Local Construction and Engineering Services Minister Rajitha Senaratne opens Sri Lanka’s premier construction exhibition Excon 2008 in Colombo on Friday. The exhibition is designed to facilitate the enhancement of industry capacities and competitiveness by promoting linkages among different stakeholders drawn from large multinationals to the SME sector. It is the gateway to the establishment of strategic partnerships and the expansion of markets. This is an ideal opportunity to prom... |FULL STORY|

Karuna released Fri, 09-05-2008 18:00:00 Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna who was serving a jail term in UK for violating immigration laws had been released from prison yesterday, the British High Commission said. ... |FULL STORY|

EVENT REPORTS Songstress Nanda Malini takes UK by storm..[Read] Sri Lankans unite at Bak Maha Ulela in London..[Read] UK Visakhians Elect the 2008-09 Committee at the 25th AGM..[Read] Agents sparkle at SriLankan awards night..[Read]

UNP urges people, Police and Forces in their own interest to uproot the gun culture Fri, 09-05-2008 18:00:00 Lakshman Kiriella, UNP M.P. speaking to the media today (9 May) , said the Govt. is so sure of losing on a Fair and lawful election on 10th May, is resorting to foul and unlawful activities. He urged the people of the East, the Police and the Forces to think of the country’s future and of their children, and give their might to fight against this dangerous fascist trend which the Rajapakse Govt. is creating along with the LTTE breakaway group, Pillayan. “Today, it is using violence, ... |FULL STORY|				Algama removed from SLC Thu, 01-05-2008 06:00:00 The services of Sri Lankan Cricket (SLC) media manager Samantha Algama was terminated last night by the Cricket board President Arjuna Ranatunga. Speaking to media Algama alleged the move was related to a tender controversy and the publicity it got in the media. “If he thinks by terminating my services he can silence the media then he is sadly mistaken.”... |FULL STORY|			Classifieds Ads House for sale in Kiribathgoda 09-05-2008 18:51:38 >> Well maintained house with 20.5 perch's land. Beautifull land with a variety of fruits and vegetables. 3 bedrooms with large living room and a kitchen. One store room. two washrooms , Well water plus the main water line with hot water facility if needed. Phone line with Internet 6,000,000 Rupees, ... READ DETAIL 13523 Work From Home Now Hiring Worldwide 09-05-2008 18:51:38 >> Individuas required to work from home in various positions. Get paid to type, research, compile lists, process order and more No selling, No recruiting. Get Paid for all completed work no relying on commissions. Positions available worldwide. For details http://www.typeinternational.com/affil/ti1352... READ DETAIL BUNGALOW FOR EXPATRITES 09-05-2008 18:51:38 >> Five roomed entire Bungalow or individual rooms for shot term living expatriates ect.Double room 1750/per day or entirebungalow at Rs.8750/ per day.Rooms are carpeted,with attached bath, hot water,lprivate balconey.Bungalow is surounded by tea plantation.3500 ft above the sea level.12 to 18 degre... READ DETAIL
VOTE FOR SRI LANKA SINHARAJA FOREST TO BE SELECTED AS ONE OF SEVEN WONDERS OF NATURE Fri, 02-05-2008 11:00:00 Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Patali Champika Ranawaka has appealed to all environment –friendly people to cast their votes via internet for Sinharaja Forest, which has been considered as Global Heritage to be selected as one of seven wonders in the world. Votes could be exercised via www.new7wonders.com. One person could cast seven votes but for one monument of nature. 21 finalists will be selected by voting throughout the year upto 2009 and 07 wonders of wor... |FULL STORY|				Asian University will start in August next year. Wed, 07-05-2008 11:00:00 Chairman of the University Grants Commission Professor Gamini Samaranayake says academic activities of the South Asian University will start in August next year. The University is to be set up in joint collaboration of countries in the region, according to a proposal presented by the Indian President at the recent summit of heads of state of SAARC leaders. A one hundred acre plot has already being reserved in New Delhi, India, for this purpose. Professor Samaranayake ... |FULL STORY|