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Lankan army to return lands of Tamils of Indian origin - Rao
Sri Lanka has assured New Delhi that its army will return the land of the displaced Tamils of Indian..

Sri Lanka`s Marxist union to commence discussions with other unions on winning salary demands
Sri Lanka`s Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) affiliated National Trade Union Center (NT..

Amendments not to solve the problems or bring victories to the country SL - JVP (MP) Tilvin Silva
18th Constitutional Amendment is presented neither to solve any problems of the country nor to brin..

The abolition of term-limit
The UNP has decided to oppose the proposed constitutional amendments in Parliament. Its consternatio..

SLFP preserved Sri Lankan identity - President
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) preserved and protected the true Sri Lankan identity in the face ..

Indian investor interest in Sri Lanka growing, says Rajapaksa
India will expedite construction projects, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao assures President ..

Sri Lanka Freedom Party celebrates the 59th Anniversary today
Early in the 1950s when a mere 3812 elite urbanites of the then population of 7.5 Million enjoyed m..

New British High Commissioner for Sri Lanka
Britain has appointed John James Rankin, a career foreign officer of the Foreign and Commonwealth Of..

SLFP for common good of people - PM
If there is any political party which has united independent thinkers in Government and Opposition r..

Constitutional amendments should have Constitutional Council sanction - SL UNP MP Lakshman Kiriella
* Only hope of referendum now lies with the judiciary* Tinkering with 17th Amendment a retro..

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Sri Lanka: 2 Eastern Province youths arrested in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Criminal Investigation Department (CID) special police from Colombo arrested two youths from Eastern Province Thursday in Nalloor in Jaffna claiming they were robbers, Jaffna police sources said. Jaffna magistrate directed the police to place the youths in remand in Jaffna Prison for two weeks when they were produced in the court by Jaffna police.

Sri Lanka urged by India to seek political solution
India yesterday asked Sri Lanka to look beyond the resettlement of war-displaced Tamils and start a political process that would meet the needs and aspirations of the country’s minorities.

Sri Lanka: Properties of uprooted in Vanni plundered with SLA assistance
Muslim and Sinhala traders from Southern Sri Lanka are actively plundering the properties abandoned when the people of Vanni were forced to leave them during war, with the assistance of Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers occupying Vanni. The traders make huge profits transporting them in vehicles to Vavuniyaa, Anurdapura and Puththalam for sale. The plundered goods include iron objects, spare parts ...

Sri Lanka: AI wants Australia to re-examine its claims that asylum seekers returned to their countries are safe
The Australian government must re-examine its claims that asylum seekers returned to countries they are fleeing from are not subjected to torture and mistreatment, Madhu Malhorta, Amnesty Internationals Deputy Director for Asia said in an appeal to Sri Lanka government Friday calling on it to ensure the safety of three men who have been tortured and jailed following their forced return from ...

Sri Lanka's Trade Deficit Widens In June
(RTTNews) - Sri Lanka's trade deficit widened 48.7% annually to US$416.13 million in June from US$279.89 million last year, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said Wednesday.

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Krishna to talk resettlement of Tamils during Lanka trip - Times of India

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Krishna to talk resettlement of Tamils during Lanka trip
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Foreign minister SM Krishna will visit Sri Lanka soon for a first-hand view of the situation there as India tries to expedite the resettlement ...
India Vows To Expedite Resettlement Of Sri Lankan TamilsAHN | All Headline News
India pushes Lanka on political settlementHindustan Times
Political solution should be priority: Nirupama RaoThe Hindu
Sify -Daily News & Analysis -All India Radio
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Sri Lanka maid says Saudi boss stuck nails in her - The Associated Press

Sri Lanka maid says Saudi boss stuck nails in her
The Associated Press
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — A Sri Lankan maid returned from her job in Saudi Arabia with 24 nails inside her body — the result of torture by the family who ...
Sri Lanka urges Saudi Arabia for Justice in the case of maid LG Ariyawathi ...Asian Tribune
'How did maid with nails pass metal detectors at airports?'Saudi Gazette
Did Saudi Couple Hammer 24 Heated Nails into Maid's Body?CBS News
Ceylon Daily News -Times of India -UPI.com
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Sri Lanka war crimes panel gets lost in translation - BBC News

Sri Lanka war crimes panel gets lost in translation
BBC News
A key witness at the commission set up to examine the final phase of Sri Lanka's civil war has complained his words ...

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Sri Lanka stx at new peak on long term stability hopes - Reuters

Sri Lanka stx at new peak on long term stability hopes
Reuters
COLOMBO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's benchmark share index hit a new high on Friday for the third straight day on hopes that proposed constitutional ...
Sri Lanka stocks close up 1.65-pctLanka Business Online

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* Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka - Colombo Page

Brahmand Defence and Aerospace News

* Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka
Colombo Page
Sept 03, Colombo: The Chief of Indian Army General VK Singh is to arrive in Sri Lanka on Sunday (05) on a five-day official visit, Indian media reported. ...
General VK Singh to visit Sri Lanka to strengthen military tiesSify
Indian army chief to pay five-day visit to Sri LankaDaily News & Analysis
Sri Lanka - Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao called on External Affairs ...ISRIA (registration)
NetIndian -Daily Latest News (blog)
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* Opposition MP accuses Sri Lanka President of violating Mahinda Chinthana - Colombo Page

Ceylon Daily News

* Opposition MP accuses Sri Lanka President of violating Mahinda Chinthana
Colombo Page
Sept 03, Colombo: Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera today charged that President Mahinda Rajapaksa ...
Sri Lanka - We have brought a people-centered constitution to build the Nation ...ISRIA (registration)
* Cardinal Canizares Llovera calls on Sri Lanka PresidentColombo Page
Sri Lanka - Christianity made major contribution to education, spiritual and ...ISRIA (registration)
Sri Lanka Guardian (blog) -SLBC -Lanka Newspapers
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Sri Lanka: Saudi Arabia: Colombo activists and religious leaders call for end ... - Spero News

Sri Lanka: Saudi Arabia: Colombo activists and religious leaders call for end ...
Spero News
Doctors at the Kamburupitiya Hospital (south of Sri Lanka) who last week visited the girl, confirmed the 24 nails five inch removed from her body long ...
Lankan maid's torture charges baseless: Saudi officialsMiddle East North Africa Financial Network
I'm not lying:Sri Lankan housemaidSaudi Gazette
* Saudi Embassy in Sri Lanka doubts housemaid torture allegationColombo Page
Reuters AlertNet -Expatriate Healthcare
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World Citizen: Sri Lanka, China Form Strategic Shield against the West - World Politics Review

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World Citizen: Sri Lanka, China Form Strategic Shield against the West
World Politics Review
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- On a steamy afternoon in the Sri Lankan capital, if you glance across the water at Colombo's legendary Galle Face Green seaside ...
Sri Lanka shares hit new peak amid new SEC ruleReuters
Sri Lanka port bidder warns against surcharges, price warLanka Business Online
Sri Lanka Signs New Agreements With Chinaallvoices
China Knowledge Online -Bloomberg -Colombo Page
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Amnesty International reveals torture in Sri Lanka - Radio Australia

New Zealand Herald

Amnesty International reveals torture in Sri Lanka
Radio Australia
Amnesty International is pressing the Australian and Sri Lankan governments to take greater responsibility for the welfare of asylum seekers. ...
AI wants Australia to re-examine its claims that asylum seekers returned to ...TamilNet
Calm weather brings surge of boat peopleDaily Telegraph
Sri Lankan returnees tortured: AmnestySydney Morning Herald
Common Dreams (press release)
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Sarah Taylor among absentees for England women's tour - BBC Sport

Lord's

Sarah Taylor among absentees for England women's tour
BBC Sport
England have named an experimental 15-player squad for the women's tour of Sri Lanka, with three key regular players unavailable this November. ...
Edwards to lead young squad to Sri LankaCricInfo.com
England call up for MCC womenLord's
England women tour squad namedECB.co.uk

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