Provides the latest RSS feeds for Sri Lanka News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page South East Asia Post.com http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/cat/119937e494dd663e/ en-us Sun, 26 May 2013 00:19:27 -0400 Sun, 26 May 2013 00:19:27 -0400 30 There are growing tensions in northern Sri Lanka as Tamils are trying to prevent the Sinhalese-dominated army from taking over their land. In a new development, villagers have driven out a group of surveyors sent by the authorities. Thousands others are involved in a court action trying to win back the land they were displaced from years ago. According to the BBC, two thousand people are ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214756806/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 06:10:03 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214756806/scat/119937e494dd663e [TamilNet, Saturday, 25 May 2013, 23:26 GMT] Sinhala diplomacy that was genesis and integral to one of the worst paradigms of human civilisation that synchronised intervention of every shade of the International Community of Establishments (ICE) with State-conducted genocide in the island, now suffers from incurable paranoia. The paranoia results from the gravity of the crimes, inability to yield ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214770444/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 21:14:42 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214770444/scat/119937e494dd663e Colombo is a wetland, and any harm to it has disastrous economic effects, an agronomist said. Dr Andrew Noble, Senior Fellow, International Water Management Institute, delivering a lecture on 'biodiversity' in Colombo on Thursday (May 23) said flooding in Colombo during the rainy season is an example of the consequences that follow when retention lands are encroached and have to make ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769113/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 20:22:56 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769113/scat/119937e494dd663e Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) infused Rs 20,000.18 million worth of liquidity to the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) on Monday (May 20) to assist GoSL to meet an external commitment of Rs 17,960.18 million (US$ ($)142.2 million which was met from CBSL's reserves, data ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769112/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 20:22:55 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769112/scat/119937e494dd663e Acting Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Director, HNB, Jonathan Alles, accepting the first deposit Hatton National Bank recently opened a state of the art green bank building in Jaffna. This is the first green bank building to be opened in the Northern Region and is the second such building built by HNB. HNB was the first Sri Lankan bank to open a green bank building in Nittambuwa in 2011. The ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769111/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 20:22:54 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769111/scat/119937e494dd663e Tourists arriving in Sri Lanka… there are questions about whether the numbers have been correctly calculated For a country recording an impressive million tourists in the last year alone, allegations are rampant that the hospitality industry is lagging behind in meeting the high end needs of the Western traveller. Questions have been raised about whether the training given to hotel staff, ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769114/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 20:22:53 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769114/scat/119937e494dd663e With the elections for northern Provincial Council scheduled to be held in September the debate over the 13th Amendment to the constitution has resurfaced. The government has said that no move at this moment to amend the constitution and repeal the 13th Amendment. However Jathika Hela Urumaya leader Patalai Champika Ranawaka said he will submit a private member's motion in Parliament this ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769116/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 20:22:51 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769116/scat/119937e494dd663e Rampant poaching is reported to be taking place within the Udawalawa and Lunugamwehera National Parks and the Department of Wildlife Conservation and the respective police stations are helpless to take action against the poachers. Although poaching is reported from each and every national park, sanctuary and nature reserves in the country, the situation in Udawalawa and Lunugamwehera has become ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769115/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 20:22:50 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769115/scat/119937e494dd663e Prasanna Ranaweera in hospital, Police report on the Madawala murder and Prasanna Ranaweera The Mervyn Silva plague has once again raised its ugly head in the Kelaniya electorate. This was evident when a gang of five thugs headed by Damayanthi Perera, who is said to be the head of Silva's Women's Organization, assaulted the Chairman of the KelaniyaPradeshiya Sabha, Prasanna Ranaweera ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769117/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 20:22:49 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769117/scat/119937e494dd663e Prakash Schaffter, Managing Director Janashakthi Insurance Janashakthi Insurance PLC has offered the highest dividend yield among local insurance companies, making the stock an attractive investment for stock market investors, officials said. For the year ended March 31, 2013, the company paid out an annual dividend yield of 9.52% the highest among insurers. "We always look to maximise ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769118/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 20:22:48 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769118/scat/119937e494dd663e Kia Motors (Lanka) Managing Director, Mahen Thambiah (Right) receives the award from J. Y. Chung, Director Middle East, Asia and Pacific Group of Kia Motors Corporation Top Korean car maker Kia has adjudged its sole distributor in Sri Lanka, Kia Motors (Lanka) Ltd., as the company's 'Distributor of Distinction' in acknowledgement of 'Professionalism of the Highest Degree and ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769119/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 20:22:48 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769119/scat/119937e494dd663e Sri Lanka's Great Game, 'devolution' or more precisely the 13th Amendment, has once again kicked off and is being played with much vigour. We are reminded of the performances of great players of the past: S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike, J. R. Jayewardene, Colvin R. De Silva, S. J. V. Chelvanayakam and many others. There is one factor common to all these politicians: they all vacillated ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769120/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 20:22:47 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214769120/scat/119937e494dd663e by K.M.H.C.B. Kulatunga As the Buddhists around the world celebrate Vesak, it is time for us to commemorate the services rendered by one of the great Nayaka Theras in Sri Lanka - Most Ven. Matara Kithalagama Sri Seelalankara Nakaya Thera, better known as Dimbulagala Hamuduruvo. The Chief Incumbent of the Dimbulagala Temple in Dimbulagala was assassinated by the LTTE terrorists during the ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214764201/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 17:55:19 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214764201/scat/119937e494dd663e by Shenali Waduge The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) had its ground militant force vanquished by the Armed Forces of Sri Lanka on May 19, 2009 after several appeals made by the Sri Lankan President to lay down their arms and surrender were ignored. Close to 12,000 LTTE fighters gave themselves in, of which 594 were child soldiers and the Sri Lankan military ended up sacrificing ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763679/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 16:30:03 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763679/scat/119937e494dd663e by Manjula Fernando Sri Lanka and India have agreed to a bilateral consular dialogue to discuss the visa on arrival that would lead to a visa-free regime between the two countries. ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763678/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 16:30:02 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763678/scat/119937e494dd663e Take the train to the hill station at Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (Rob Francis) Is it possible to take a tour of Sri Lanka and follow it with a week in the ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763680/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 16:30:02 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763680/scat/119937e494dd663e Sri Lanka and Pakistan under-use the South Asian Free Trade Agreement and bilateral trade agreement between the two countries, said Chairman of RCC IMPEX, Mohsin ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763683/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 16:30:01 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763683/scat/119937e494dd663e High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Singapore Ferial Ashraff addresses the meeting A seminar on 'Opportunities of Doing Business in Sri Lanka' was organised by the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore in collaboration with the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and International Enterprise (IE) Singapore at the auditorium of the SBF, with the participation of over 100 senior ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763682/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 16:30:00 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763682/scat/119937e494dd663e by Sajeewa Jayakody The year 2009 was a memorable year for young Dinesh Chandimal, the current Sri Lanka Test vice-captain, and Twenty20 captain, who led Ananda College in ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763681/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 16:30:00 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763681/scat/119937e494dd663e by Ranil Wijayapala The number of dengue cases in the Colombo city could increase in the coming weeks as 157 dengue cases have been reported in May alone, the Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Pradeep Kariyawasam told the Sunday Observer. He said there had been a sudden increase in the number of dengue cases in the Colombo city in April with over 200 cases reported and this trend is ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763684/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 16:29:53 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763684/scat/119937e494dd663e by Ranil Wijayapala The Railway Department will tomorrow launch its first train service with airconditioned compartments for passengers travelling between Kandy and Colombo, after its first run from Kandy to Colombo, General Manager of the Railways B.A.P. Ariyaratne told the Sunday ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763685/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 16:29:52 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214763685/scat/119937e494dd663e Daimler rolls out Fuso truck for exports from Chennai unit Firm plans to tap markets in Sri Lanka, Asia and Africa; Trucks won't be sold in ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214762275/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 13:32:36 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214762275/scat/119937e494dd663e The Buddhist monk who set himself on fire near the main entrance at the Dalada Maligawa Kandy passed away due to injuries at the National Hospital, sources at the hospital ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214761027/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 11:34:23 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214761027/scat/119937e494dd663e A man washes the exterior of an Airbus 340 at the Sri Lankan airlines maintenance hangar at the international airport in Katunayake, 30km north of Colombo. ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214760505/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 10:29:42 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214760505/scat/119937e494dd663e Police have arrested three individuals for the possession of 27 kilograms of cannabis in the Peliyagoda area in Colombo.Following information uncovered during interrogations, police also seized a firearm from the residence of one of the suspects.The suspects are to be produced at the Kadawatha ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214759425/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 08:32:18 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214759425/scat/119937e494dd663e A highly respected singer hailing from Madurai, Soundarajan had last sung in the theme song of the World Classical Tamil Conference in 2010, composed by AR ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214759140/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 08:31:26 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214759140/scat/119937e494dd663e Leader of the National Freedom Front (NFF) Wimal Weerawansa today requested the President to immediately ban the slaughtering of cattle within the country.In the wake of a Buddhist monk setting himself on fire yesterday to protest against the slaughter of cattle for meet, the Minister has written to President Mahinda Rajapaksa saying measures should be taken based on that incident. The Minister ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214758436/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 07:26:59 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214758436/scat/119937e494dd663e Police today said that a special traffic plan has been implemented due to the Diyawanna Vesak Zone in Battaramulla.Motorists heading towards Malabe are advised to travel along Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha from Parliament Roundabout.Vehicles traveling towards the Parliament from through Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha can enter the Mattaranulla-Malabe main road through Robert Gunawardene Mawatha and then ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214758437/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 07:26:58 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214758437/scat/119937e494dd663e The new road constructed connecting the Seruwawila Rajamaha Viharaya and the Somawathiya Rajamaha Viharaya, which is named after former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva, was declared open by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa today (25).The news bridge and road were vested in the people at the auspicious time of 9.30am as instructed by the Chief Incumbents of both temples.The road was ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214758439/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 07:26:57 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214758439/scat/119937e494dd663e There should be a mutual agreement between all media organizations regarding media ethics, says the Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and Information, Dr Charitha Herath.He stated that media personnel need to prevent certain occurrence from happening before reporting on them.Dr Herath made these comments speaking on the manner in which certain media organizations had reported the ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214758438/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 07:26:57 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214758438/scat/119937e494dd663e Three teachers of a school in Valaichchenai, who were arrested over the death of a 14-year-old student, have been released on bail.Police said the student had drowned in the Potana Ela, Valaichchenai during a training exercise with a group scouts from the school.Following investigations into the incident, police arrested three teachers of the school who were released on bail after being produce ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214758440/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 07:26:55 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214758440/scat/119937e494dd663e Empowering a ';hostile'; provincial administration with land and police powers will have grave repercussions, Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said, opposing the holding of the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) election ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214758441/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 07:21:05 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214758441/scat/119937e494dd663e At least twenty-four spectators were injured in a stampede when an elephant ran amok during the Perahera (pageant) of the Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya in Badulla last night.Police said the incident occurred at around 10.40pm yesterday (24) and that 14 women and a child are among the wounded, who have been admitted to the Badulla Hospital. The elephant was later tranquilized and brought under ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214754588/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 02:41:08 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214754588/scat/119937e494dd663e Press Trust of India (PTI) reported Friday that DMK Chief M Karunanidhi has requested New Delhi to provide citizenship to over 100,000 Eezham Tamils living in South Indian state of Tamil Nadu as refugees. Pointing out to the immigration reforms in the U.S., Mr Karunanidhi was quoted as saying, "[s]imilarly, it is also our wish and request to the Centre to come forward and provide citizenship ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214754589/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 02:35:38 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214754589/scat/119937e494dd663e A 50-year-old man from Croydon has been charged with smuggling Sri Lankan immigrants into the UK.Chubramaniam Vignarajah of Aurelia Road, was one of 18 people arrested in a series of international raids by immigration and police ,which included addresses in London, Luton and Essex on Wednesday.Mr Vignaraha has been charged with conspiring to facilitate illegal immigration along with two other men ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214753927/scat/119937e494dd663e Sat, 25 May 2013 01:36:14 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214753927/scat/119937e494dd663e [TamilNet, Friday, 24 May 2013, 23:34 GMT] Following a writ-application filed at the Sri Lankan Court of Appeal by 1,474 Eezham Tamils owning lands in Valikaamam North on 14 May, which was an initiative taken by Colombo-based lawyers, including those belonging to the Tamil National Alliance, a group of lawyers based in Jaffna have filed legal action in Sri Lankan Supreme Court on 22 May, ... http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214752441/scat/119937e494dd663e Fri, 24 May 2013 23:14:15 -0400 http://www.southeastasiapost.com/index.php/sid/214752441/scat/119937e494dd663e