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Packer’s $400 million casino in Sri Lanka

Australian billionaire James Packer plans to pump $400 million into a five-star gambling resort in Sri Lanka, cashing in on the country’s tourism potential. The businessman has revealed he is in detailed discussions with the Sri Lankan government and potential joint venture partners to develop the resort, which will have 450 rooms as well as [...]

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Daya Rathnayake – New Army Commander

Major General Daya Rathnayake has been appointed as Commander of the Sri Lanka Army with effect from 1st August while being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General.  Meanwhile incumbent Army Chief General Jagath Jayasuriya has been appointed as Chief of Defence Staff with effect from August 01, the defense ministry said.

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Vesak Day – Good Day to Reach Out

The occasion of Vesak Day should serve to unite us in our common desire to create tolerant, respectful and peaceful societies, Pakistan said at a function commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha, organised by the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the UN. “Today is a good day to reach out to [...]

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Stop Sending Workers to Saudi says Ranjan

Sri Lanka’s main opposition United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayaka said the Saudi Arabian authorities breach labor laws related to migrant workers and called on the government to stop sending migrant workers to the Kingdom. While noting that over 600,000 Sri Lankans are currently working in Saudi Arabia in various positions, the lawmaker explained [...]

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Prabhakaran was Stopped

Forty Students Federation for Free Eelam (SFFE) members were held when federation coordinator V Prabhakaran was briefing them about action to be taken inside Chepauk stadium during the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Hyderabad Sunrisers on Thursday. Prabhakaran said they were planning to enter the stadium with T-shirts, each bearing an alphabet that [...]

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Hot News: Dec. 5, 2013

Posted on 05 December 2013

Lakshman Hulugalla - More Charges, Sarana Gunawardena - Murder Charge? Jaliya Wickramasuriya heading to Canada,Investigations against Law College Ex. Principle   Continue Reading

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Beyond Boston with Dr. Thrishantha Nanayakkara

Posted on 05 December 2013

Dr. Thrishantha Nanayakkara shares his views about the post war Sri Lanka and the accountability issues as well as well as the role of the Sri Lankan Diaspora. Continue Reading

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BL with Kosala Tantula – Part 2

Posted on 27 November 2013

Second Part of the interview with Kosala Tantula who resides in McLain Virginia.   He talks about the law and order situation in Sri Lanka, relations with USA and the frustrations and obstacles some expatriates experience when they return to Sri Lanka to offer their services or to make an investment. Continue Reading

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Beyond Boston with Dr. Harsha De Silva

Posted on 22 November 2013

Exclusive interview with UNP MP, Dr. Harsha De Silva on COPE Report, his views on James Packer and Casino in Colombo, aftermath of CHOGM and his economic vision for Sri Lanka Continue Reading

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BL with Prathap Perera

Posted on 13 November 2013

Exclusive interview with Prathap Perera a young Canadian Sri Lankan professional  who is the founder of Sri Lanka Student Alliance in Canada. Currently Prathap is the chair of the Toronto Sri Lankan Students/Alumni Alliance Continue Reading

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Boston Lnaka: Kosala Tantula

Posted on 06 November 2013

Exclusive interview with Kosala Tantula.   He has over 40 years of experience in Public Accounting and Banking in Both United Kingdom and United States.  He has been involved with the activities of the Sri Lankan community in Washington DC and had served as the treasurer of the Sri Lankan Association of Washington DC.  He was [...] Continue Reading

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