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South India - Worlds Suicide Capital
Saturday, 5 September 2009 - 11:21 PM SL Time
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Out of every three cases of suicide reported every 15 minutes in India, one is committed by a youth in the age group of 15 to 29.
In the Union Territory of Pondicherry, every month at least 15 youths between the ages of 15 and 25 commit suicide.
In 2002, there were 10,982 suicides in Tamil Nadu, 11,300 in Kerala, 10,934 in Karnataka, and 9,433 in Andhra Pradesh.
In 2003, the largest number of farmers -- around 175 -- committed suicide in Andhra Pradesh.
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FROM THE COUNTRY THAT ENDED TERRORISM USING AN AXE - LIST OF HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENTS - PART 1
Monday, 3 August 2009 - 12:29 PM SL Time
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The first recorded hospital in the world
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The history of medical care began early, for in the fourth century BC King Pandukadhaya (437-366 BC), in the course of sanitizing the town constructed an Ayurvedic hospital.
The oldest recorded tree in the world: Sri Maha Bodhi (Sacred Bo-Tree)
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A sapling of the sacred Bo tree (Peepal) (Ficus religiosa) in the shelter of which Prince Siddhartha Gauthama attained supreme enlightenment & became Buddha (6th century BC) was brought to Sri Lanka by Buddhist nun Sanagamiita, as a gift from her father Mauryan Buddhist Indian Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century BC. Today, the huge specimen of this Ficus religiosa has no rival to the claim of being the oldest historical tree (i.e. having the longest recorded written history) in the world. It has been protected by an uninterrupted series of Buddhist monks since it was planted.
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CONGRATUALATIONS : NEW SLA COMMANDER JAGATH JAYASURIYA Our UPULJ`s very own brother Congrats UpulJ
Friday, 17 July 2009 - 4:28 PM SL Time
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Royalist, Brave overall Ground Leader of Wanni Mission, JJ received the well deserved Commander of the Sri Lankan army post. Congrats to JJ and UJ.
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Royal College wins the Bradby Shield , Congratualtion Royalist on this yet another right ROYAL victory.
Saturday, 13 June 2009 - 7:59 PM SL Time
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Royal College Colombo won the 65th annual rugby Bradby Shield by beating Trinity College Kandy 31-15 in the second leg of the encounter played in Colombo this evening. The Royalists had won the first leg which was worked off in Kandy last week.
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MAN OF HIS WORD : GRATEFUL DEFENCE SECRETARY PERSONALLY ATTENDS TO THE WELFARE WORK FOR WAR HERO FAMILIES
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 - 2:21 PM SL Time
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Secretary Defence Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (June 9) attended the 15th session of the island wide Ranaviru welfare programme held at Sri Lanka Army Sinha Regiment Headquarters at Ambepussa. The programme has been implemented by the Ranaviru Seva Authority with the aim of improving the welfare facilities provided for the families of the war heroes.
GR is visiting each district personally with the mobile welfare program. Its a great convenience to families, because otherwise they have to travel to Colombo or respective HQ to get the benefits.
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Tribute to the unknown soldier
Tuesday, 2 June 2009 - 10:26 PM SL Time
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Specialist soldiers like the one in these photos were the key elements in the battle against the LTTE. its their blood and sweat that shines our freedom today and forever..
Thank you my brother, because of you we are free today.
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