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Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka Victory Day parade rehearsal

Sri Lanka will commemorate the government's victory over the Tamil Tiger rebels in an annual military pageant scheduled for May 19.

by Saksh Gaiya in Sri Lanka on 18/05/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Shaggy performs in Sri Lanka

Award winning artist Shaggy performed in Colombo for the second time.

by Kasun Rathnayake in Sri Lanka on 28/04/2012

Our World

Sri Lanka lifts Tsunami warning - Colombo

Sri Lanka's Meteorological Department lifted a tsunami warning on Wednesday almost four hours after issuing it following an 8.6 magnitude...

by Angelo Samarawickrema in Sri Lanka on 11/04/2012

18/05/2012 - Sri Lanka Victory Day parade rehearsal - Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka will commemorate the...
28/04/2012 - Shaggy performs in Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka - Award winning artist Shaggy performed...
11/04/2012 - Sri Lanka lifts Tsunami warning - Colombo - Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka's Meteorological...
27/02/2012 - Sri Lankans protest proposed UN rights resolution - Sri Lanka - Thousands of people in towns and cities...
26/02/2012 - Colombo Fashion Week - 2012 - Sri Lanka - Designers from Sri Lankan, India,...
25/02/2012 - Colombo fashion week 2012 day two - Sri Lanka - It was an evening with colorful designs...
24/02/2012 - Colombo Fashion Week underway in Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka - HSBC hosts the Colombo Fashion Week...
07/02/2012 - Nawam Perahara - Sri Lanka Annual Buddhist Procession - Sri Lanka - Hundreds of traditional dancers,...
04/02/2012 - Sri Lanka celebrates its 64th year of Independence - Sri Lanka - Several activities were held & the...
26/01/2012 - Man United Legends arrive in Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka - Following a 5-year sponsorship deal...

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Sri Lanka Victory Day parade rehearsal

Politics

Sri Lanka Victory Day parade rehearsal

Sri Lanka will commemorate the government's victory over the Tamil Tiger rebels in an annual military pageant scheduled for May 19.
by Saksh Gaiya, on 18th of May 2012
Shaggy performs in Sri Lanka

Arts & Entertainment

Shaggy performs in Sri Lanka

Award winning artist Shaggy performed in Colombo for the second time.
by Kasun Rathnayake, on 28th of April 2012
Dr Germaine Greer on her 70th Birthday

Arts & Entertainment

Dr Germaine Greer on her 70th Birthday

Dr Germaine Greer, influential author of "The Female Eunuch" , is captured here in profile on her 70th Birthday while in Sri Lanka at the Galle Literary Festival .
by Bryan Smith, on 29th of January 2009
Sri Lanka lifts Tsunami warning - Colombo

Our World

Sri Lanka lifts Tsunami warning - Colombo

Sri Lanka's Meteorological Department lifted a tsunami warning on Wednesday almost four hours after issuing it following an 8.6 magnitude earthquake off Indonesia and a number of a...
by Angelo Samarawickrema, on 11th of April 2012
Sri Lankans protest proposed UN rights resolution

Politics

Sri Lankans protest proposed UN rights resolution

Thousands of people in towns and cities across Sri Lanka take to the streets to protest against a proposed U.N. Human Rights Council resolutions on alleged human rights abuses during th...
by ROHAN KARUNARATHNE, on 27th of February 2012
Colombo Fashion Week - 2012

Arts & Entertainment

Colombo Fashion Week - 2012

Designers from Sri Lankan, India, Pakistan and Palestine are among the dozens of fashion designers that present their work at the three day event which highlights local talent and aims ...
by ROHAN KARUNARATHNE, on 26th of February 2012
Colombo fashion week 2012 day two

Arts & Entertainment

Colombo fashion week 2012 day two

It was an evening with colorful designs from around the region presented by designers from Colombo.
by Kasun Rathnayake, on 25th of February 2012
Colombo Fashion Week underway in Sri Lanka

Arts & Entertainment

Colombo Fashion Week underway in Sri Lanka

HSBC hosts the Colombo Fashion Week featuring local and foreigner designers. During the first day various artist's works were featured on the catwalk.
by Kasun Rathnayake, on 24th of February 2012
Nawam Perahara - Sri Lanka Annual Buddhist Procession

Arts & Entertainment

Nawam Perahara - Sri Lanka Annual Buddhist Procession

Hundreds of traditional dancers, drummers, decorated elephants and Buddhist monks took part in the procession that was held on the full moon. 7th February 2012
by ROHAN KARUNARATHNE, on 7th of February 2012
Sri Lanka celebrates its 64th year of Independence

Our World

Sri Lanka celebrates its 64th year of Independence

Several activities were held & the hoisting of the national flag and singing of the national anthem took place in the ancient capital Anuradhapura. Sri Lanka. 4th February 2012
by Angelo Samarawickrema, on 4th of February 2012
Man United Legends arrive in Sri Lanka

Sports

Man United Legends arrive in Sri Lanka

Following a 5-year sponsorship deal with Premiership Champions Manchester United three years ago, Bharti Airtel, invited two legends from the club, Sir Bryan Robson and Dwight York to v...
by Angelo Samarawickrema, on 26th of January 2012
Galle Literary Festival 2012 Press Conference

Arts & Entertainment

Galle Literary Festival 2012 Press Conference

The HSBC Galle Literary Festival kicked off with a pre-opening press conference held at the Barefoot Gallery and Cafe in the heart of Colombo City. Sri Lanka. 17th January 2012
by Angelo Samarawickrema, on 17th of January 2012
Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre opens in Colombo

Arts & Entertainment

Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre opens in Colombo

The Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) Mahinda Rajapaksa theatre, gifted by the People's Republic of China, was officially declared open by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on...
by Dhammika Heenpella, on 17th of December 2011
Cost Of Living Protest - Sri Lanka

Politics

Cost Of Living Protest - Sri Lanka

Supporters of Sri Lanka's Marxist People's Liberation Front (JVP) take part in a protest against the rising costs of living in the country, in Colombo. 14th December 2011
by ROHAN KARUNARATHNE, on 14th of December 2011
The Lotus pond is cleared for its inaugural opening

Our World

The Lotus pond is cleared for its inaugural opening

The final preparation of the Lotus pond Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre before its inaugural opening by His Excellency, the president Mahinda Rajapaksa on the 15th of December 2011. Colombo, ...
by Dhammika Heenpella, on 11th of December 2011
Run For Their Lives 5km charity run to fight cancer

Society

Run For Their Lives 5km charity run to fight cancer

“Run For Their Lives” (RFTL), a 5km charity run held in aid of the National Cancer Institute at the Independence square. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 11th December 2011
by Dhammika Heenpella, on 11th of December 2011
Police and protesters clash in Sri Lanka leaving 13 injured

Politics

Police and protesters clash in Sri Lanka leaving 13 inj...

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse a protest held by the Socialist Students Union, a wing of Sri Lanka's Marxist political party People's Liberation Front, aga...
by ROHAN KARUNARATHNE, on 30th of November 2011
Sri Lanka opens first four lane highway - Southern Expressway

Our World

Sri Lanka opens first four lane highway - Southern Expr...

Sri Lanka's first highway, 'Southern Expressway', with four lanes and eight interchanges opens to the public. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 16th November 2011
by Tharaka Ruwansiri, on 16th of November 2011
Southern Expressway almost complete in Colombo

Our World

Southern Expressway almost complete in Colombo

The 126km long Southern Expressway which is also the first E class highway in Sri Lanka, is almost completed before its inaugural opening on the 27th November 2011. Colombo, Sri Lanka. ...
by Dhammika Heenpella, on 13th of November 2011
Worker maintaining railway track

Society

Worker maintaining railway track

A worker maintaining railway track. Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka. 12th November 2011
by Dhammika Heenpella, on 12th of November 2011

Reporters

Whiteboard

8 march 2010 Release Gen.

Submitted by ROHAN KARUNARATHNE on Mon, 08/03/2010 - 07:02.

8 march 2010
Release Gen. Sarath Fonseka immediately - Rally at Hyde Park Today 3.00pm

Hi Sanka, Where is this

Submitted by Angelo Samarawickrema on Thu, 25/02/2010 - 12:14.

Hi Sanka,
Where is this taking place? I also hope that u received my email to ur private mail box?

Regards
Angelo

25th of February - UAE owned

Submitted by Saksh Gaiya on Thu, 25/02/2010 - 02:18.

25th of February - UAE owned Etisalat mobile connection launch

24th of February Vigil for

Submitted by Angelo Samarawickrema on Wed, 24/02/2010 - 21:48.

24th of February Vigil for MIssing Journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda

16 Feb - Massive protest

Submitted by Saksh Gaiya on Mon, 15/02/2010 - 17:39.

16 Feb - Massive protest against the arrest of Gen. Sarath Fonseka

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