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Sri Lanka to resume refinery on Friday with Oman light crude
Thursday, 23 May 2013 - 12:14 AM SL Time

Sri Lanka`s sole refinery, which was closed last week due to a delayed crude oil delivery, will resume operations in two days with an expected 1 million barrels of Omani crude, Oil Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said.

The decades-old 50,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) refinery, which is configured to run on Iranian crude, closed on Friday after a shipment failed to arrive on time.
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Only Cong genuinely interested in Tamils` welfare:Narayanasamy
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 - 4:10 AM SL Time

Union Minister V Narayanasamy today said that only the Congress party is `genuinely` interested in ensuring welfare of the Tamils in Sri Lanka while other political parties in Tamil Nadu were shedding `crocodile tears` on the issue.

`It is indeed shocking that the political parties who have not done anything for welfare of the Sri Lankan Tamil refugees staying in Tamil Nadu are feigning to be their champions and making criticisms against Congress and the party-led UPA government at the Centre on the Tamils issue,` he said.
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Take Katchatheevu back from Sri Lanka and redraw IMBL, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister asks Indian PM

The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J. Jayalalitha a today reiterated her call to take Sri Lanka `s Katchatheevu islet back and redraw the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) to stop the alleged attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan...
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No effect of strike on schools, hospitals, transport services

The strike called by certain anti-government groups and several NGOs aimed to create instability in the country by driving unnecessary fear into the minds of the people and dislodge the government s development programme yesterday had been a total f...
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Two Japanese Naval Ships Arrive In ..

Trincomalee: Sri Lanka Navy, in accordance with naval traditions, welcomed two Japan ese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships arrived at the Port of Trincomalee Monday. The two Japanese Defence Force ships `Suzunami` and `Kirisame` arrive...
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Sri Lanka Opposition Leader says teachers not paid salaries for this month

Opposition Leader of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremasinghe has said that teacher in the state sector have not yet been paid their salaries for this month. He told parliament that the teachers have not been paid their salaries despite an assurance that...
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Nimal warns colleagues against switching allegiance

Senior Vice President of the SLFP and Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva on Monday said that whatever the differences among members of a particular political party were, it would be a grave mistake on their part to switc...
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Ayurvedic spa registration on hold

The Department of Ayurveda will temporarily stop registering Ayurvedic spas from this month, Daily Mirror learns. However, registration of spas in institutions that had already been registered with the Sri Lanka Tourist Board will continue. The...
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Sri Lanka 1998 plane crash `victim` still alive
Saturday, 18 May 2013 - 1:30 AM SL Time
A Sri Lankan woman thought to be dead in the passenger airline that disappeared in 1998 has been found to be alive.

It turned out that the woman was not a passenger but her national identity card was being carried by somebody else.

Gunamani Balasubramaniam, a Jaffna resident, was believed to be among the 48 passengers of the Lion Air plane which crashed into the northern seas as a result of an LTTE missile attack on September 29, 1998.
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Sri Lanka sexes up image of Ceylon tea
Sunday, 12 May 2013 - 8:49 PM SL Time
A hot cup of Ceylon tea is better known as being soothing and relaxing, but Sri Lanka is now marketing its most profitable export as a luxury boost for the libido.

The tea industry is increasingly plugging Ceylon`s supposed aphrodisiac qualities in a bid to radically change perceptions of the brew, which manufacturers say can sell for less than water in some markets.

`We are highlighting the properties of tea that can give you an edge in the bedroom,` said Rohan Fernando, whose firm HVA Foods sells a small 60-gram jar of premium Ceylon for $350.
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CPC forced to give CEB oil on credit to avert crisis.
Friday, 10 May 2013 - 12:09 PM SL Time
The government has directed the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPECTC) to provide 5,000 MT of fuel, costing Rs. 500 million, on credit to the 270 MW West Coast Combined Cycle plant at Kerawalapitiya to avert possible power shedding during the peak hours.

Despite its earlier stand not to provide fuel on credit, particularly to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), CEYPECTC0 yesterday released 5,000 MT to the plant.

The Kerawalapitiya plant with a staggering monthly capacity charge of Rs. 680 million produces more than 25 per cent of power the country needs during peak hours. However, officials said that despite getting the consignment of fuel on credit yesterday, the quantity was only sufficient for seven days.
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Take Katchatheevu back from Sri Lanka and redraw IMBL, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister asks Indian PM
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 - 10:44 AM SL Time
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J. Jayalalithaa today reiterated her call to take Sri Lanka`s Katchatheevu islet back and redraw the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) to stop the alleged attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy an allow them to carry on fishing without hindrance.

In a letter to the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, the Chief Minister recalled that her state Legislative Assembly passed a resolution on May 3rd calling for the retrieval of Katchatheevu back to India.
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No effect of strike on schools, hospitals, transport services
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 - 9:36 AM SL Time
The strike called by certain anti-government groups and several NGOs aimed to create instability in the country by driving unnecessary fear into the minds of the people and dislodge the government s development programme yesterday had been a total failure, Director General of Information Prof. Ariyaratne Athugala said in a press release yesterday.

Almost all state and private sector employees had reported to their offices and workplaces and fulfilled their responsibilities with unprecedented enthusiasm yesterday rebuffing the strike called by disgruntled elements. Yesterday s attendance by employees had recorded a higher percentage than usual.
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Two Japanese Naval Ships Arrive In ..
Tuesday, 21 May 2013 - 10:17 AM SL Time
Trincomalee: Sri Lanka Navy, in accordance with naval traditions, welcomed two Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships arrived at the Port of Trincomalee Monday.

The two Japanese Defence Force ships `Suzunami` and `Kirisame` arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on 20th May 2013 on a goodwill and supply visit, the Navy said.

Commander 03rd Escort Division, Captain Junichi Shimo and ships` Commanding Officers, Commander Toshikuni Miyata and Commander Takayuki Kaseda paid a courtesy call on Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Rohan Amarasinghe at Command Headquarters in Trincomalee. They held cordial discussions and exchange mementos as a gesture of goodwill, the Navy said.
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Sri Lanka Opposition Leader says teachers not paid salaries for this month
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 - 10:55 AM SL Time
Opposition Leader of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremasinghe has said that teacher in the state sector have not yet been paid their salaries for this month.

He told parliament that the teachers have not been paid their salaries despite an assurance that it would be paid today.

He explained that state sector teachers have been paid their monthly salaries on the 20th of each month, but had been informed this month that the salaries would be paid on the 21st.
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Nimal warns colleagues against switching allegiance
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 - 10:53 AM SL Time
Senior Vice President of the SLFP and Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva on Monday said that whatever the differences among members of a particular political party were, it would be a grave mistake on their part to switch sides.

Switching allegiance to another party would be beneficial to individuals, but it could cause debilitating setback to that particular political party, Minister de Silva said.
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Now country savors freedom
Tuesday, 21 May 2013 - 11:10 AM SL Time
In May19, 2009, our valiant forces defeated and annihilated Neo-Nazi LTTE and its leader Velupillai Prabhakaran In May19, 2009, our valiant forces defeated and annihilated Neo-Nazi LTTE and its leader Velupillai Prabhakaran

May 19 is our victory day. It will be remembered by Sri Lankans, not for decades, but for many centuries to come. It was the day, in May 2009, our heroic forces defeated and annihilated Neo-Nazi LTTE and its leader Velupillai Prabhakaran (VP) with his foreign friends at Nandikadal lagoon. If that annihilation had not taken place, at least 15,000 people would have been killed during the last four years. It was on that victory day our valiant forces not only rescued over 300,000 Tamils taken hostage and used as human shields by the LTTE, but also gave lives to thousands who were destined to perish in the battle.
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Business / Economy News Business News Forum 

Ayurvedic spa registration on hold
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 - 10:48 AM SL Time
The Department of Ayurveda will temporarily stop registering Ayurvedic spas from this month, Daily Mirror learns. However, registration of spas in institutions that had already been registered with the Sri Lanka Tourist Board will continue.

The Department has decided not to register more Ayurvedic spas because today there are bogus spas using the term Ayurveda, Commissioner of the Department Palitha Weerakoon said today.

There were complaints from people stating that some spas were not up to the standard, he said.However, the Commissioner said the decision was temporary.
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HSBC groups SL among take-off economies where inequality also high * Petroleum industry could provide infrastructure boost, structural reforms needed
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 - 10:46 AM SL Time
A new HSBC report groups Sri Lanka with China and Malaysia as take-off economies where inequality also is the highest in the Asia.

Despite being one of the smaller economies in emerging Asia at USD60bn in 2012, Sri Lanka s infrastructure development is greater than many of its neighbours with a notable policy shift towards China and the petroleum industry may provide an extra boost, the report said.

HSBC Global Research report, Bridging the Gap, authored by HSBC Global Research Asia Pacific Ronald Man, said Asia needs to invest over US$ 11 trillion in urban infrastructure.
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Private bus owners in Sri Lanka to hold one day token strike today
Tuesday, 21 May 2013 - 11:06 AM SL Time
A private bus owners association of Sri Lanka, All Island Private Bus Owners Federation (AIPBOF) will launch an island wide token bus strike Monday demanding an increase in bus fares.

The AIPBOF has called for a 10 percent increase in bus fares with immediate effect.

General Secretary of the AIPBOF, Anjana Priyanjith told media that the Private Transport Services Ministry had not approved the annual bus fare revision.

He explained that according to the National Bus Fare Policy, a fare hike was due in February, but the bus fare hike had not yet taken place.
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Editorial News Editorial News Forum 

CHOGM and Limos
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 - 10:57 AM SL Time

The government is getting ready, as if there were no tomorrow, for the Commonwealth summit which is sure to cost the ordinary people an arm and a leg, if its spending spree is anything to go by. The country has already come to such a pass that the public find it well-nigh impossible to tighten their belts any more, but there is no end to economic burdens being placed on them one after the other.

As if the huge power tariff increase were not enough, private bus operators are demanding a fare hike. After paying for water, electricity, transport, education and health care, people are left with no money to feed and clothe themselves. This is the sad truth about the low and middle income groups. But, a ministerial pundit tells us that a family of three could live on a monthly income of Rs. 7,500! Cynics say people have got their come-uppance for having elected the present government with a steamroller majority.
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Striking a blow for consumer rights
Tuesday, 21 May 2013 - 11:18 AM SL Time
The Coordination Committee of the Trade Union Alliance (CCTUA) is determined to go ahead with its strike scheduled for today against power tariff hikes, though speculation is rife in political circles that the UNP s Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya (JSS) is blowing hot and cold about the protest. The Federation of University Teachers Associations (FUTA) has pledged solidarity with the striking unions but baulked at paralysing universities in support of them it has said it would stage a partial strike whatever that means. The government stands accused of having employed repressive methods to scuttle the strike.
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The Victory Parade
Sunday, 19 May 2013 - 10:51 AM SL Time
All the world loves a parade and much of Sri Lanka s population, thanks to television that has now proliferated to most part of the country enjoyed yesterday s Victory Day celebration. Yet there are those who are troubled by questions on whether a debt-ridden country like ours, despite our weakness for tamashas and living beyond our means, can afford events like these however magnificent the spectacle and useful the value of commemorating the single most important event in Sri Lanka s contemporary history. Ending the separatist war which dragged on for nearly 30 years, costing the country unquantifiable blood and treasure, is indeed something to remember. It is also important that the families of those who paid the ultimate price can feel that the fallen have not been forgotten. Yet it is necessary to apply a cost-benefit criterion for all public expenditure. That is something that is too often neglected or altogether ignored in this land.
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Sports News Sports News Forum 

Indian Supreme Court slams BCCI for spot-fixing But won t ban IPL
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 - 10:59 AM SL Time
NEW DELHI, May 21: The Indian Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for spot-fixing incidents, which are happening because of its `lackadaisical` approach in reining in the erring players.

However, it refused to ban the remaining matches of the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament. The BCCI owns the IPL and conducts the annual cash-rich event.
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IPL fiasco very unfortunate Sports Minister
Tuesday, 21 May 2013 - 11:19 AM SL Time
With the finals of Sri Lanka Cricket conducted triangular cricket tournament ending at Pallekele without most of the players selected for the Champions Trophy, Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage lamented the lack of preparation for the national cricket team in the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Nine of the 15 players in the Sri Lankan squad for the Champions Trophy are involved in the IPL and although the national selection panel made a request to SLC to bring down the players to take part in the triangular tournament, the event ended without their participation.
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Amanthi sets up only meet record on second day
Sunday, 19 May 2013 - 10:52 AM SL Time
Amanthi Silva of St Bridget s Convent, Colombo set up the solitary meet record in the Under-20 Women s Discus Throw event on the second day of the 55th Junior National Athletics Championship at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Diyagama, Homagama yesterday.

The 19-year-old Silva recorded a remarkable distance of 41.90 metres breaking the previous best attempt of 39.20 metres set by Sonali Weerasekara of Sevamuktha Kandavura Maha Vidyalaya, Polonnaruwa.

Weerasekara had established that landmark record in the 2007 Junior Athletics Meet held at Sugathadasa Stadium.
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