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The US-based Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the organization that manages web domain names, unveiled nearly 1930 applications for new web address endings. Presently, there are just 22 generic Top-Level Domains, or gTLDs, in use, including .com. Now, suffixes such as .BBC, .Sex, .beer and .app will be among scores of new ...
- Death of anonymity online (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Fake Websites Seeking Help (Category: Breaking News)
- Business Briefcase: Retirement, new hires, promotions and honors (Category: USA, Montana)
- Business Briefcase: Retirement, new hires, promotions and honors (Category: USA, Montana)
Reuters: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi finally received her 1991 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Saturday after spending 15 years under house arrest, and said her country’s full transformation to democracy was still far off. “What the Nobel Peace Prize did was to draw me once again into the world of other ...
- Aung San Suu Kyi released (Category: Breaking News)
- Myanmar’s Suu Kyi makes historic debut in Parliament (Category: Business)
- Suu Kyi says ready to lead Myanmar to democracy (Category: Business)
- Suu Kyis release a lesson to Sri Lankas leaders - Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
The government of the Maldives is said to be looking for funding from the private sector for an advertising campaign to boost its tourism industry following turmoil earlier this year when its elected president was forced from office in what he later claimed was a coup. A report in Minivan News said the government had ...
- Maldives repositions with new tourism slogan, logo (Category: Business)
- Maldivian Dy President meets with President Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives denies luxury spas are fronting prostitution (Category: Business)
- Seminar on bilateral trade between Maldives and Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
Reuters: Euro 2012 got off to an incident-packed start on Friday with Group A favourites Russia thrashing the Czech Republic 4-1 while Greece spoiled the party for co-hosts Poland in a drawn opening match as both teams finished with 10 men. Russia captain Andrei Arshavin turned in an inspired performance as his side put on ...
- No shocks as Italy, Spain come through (Category: Business)
- New Euro 2012 ball faster than Jabulani, Adidas CEO says (Category: Business)
- Germany, Portugal secure quarter-final berths (Category: Business)
- Untroubled Spain set up Portugal semi (Category: Business)
Reuters: Jamaica’s world record holder Usain Bolt was made to work for victory in the 100 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo on Thursday. Compatriot Asafa Powell was quick out of the blocks and had the lead until the final 10 metres when Olympic champion Bolt came through to win in 9.79 seconds, ...
- Bolt ready to prove 2012 naysayers wrong (Category: Business)
- World 100 champion Blakes runs personal best (Category: Business)
- Bolt to race in Rome in preparation for Olympics (Category: Business)
- “No worries” as Bolt blocks out bad starts (Category: Business)
Reuters: Spain will try to become the first team to win three successive major international titles while Germany will hope to lift their first trophy since 1996 when Euro 2012 kicks off on Friday. The backdrop of the three-week tournament being staged by Poland and Ukraine across a vast stretch of eastern Europe has already ...
- Untroubled Spain set up Portugal semi (Category: Business)
- Spain eye unique treble as Euros loom (Category: Business)
- Germany, Portugal secure quarter-final berths (Category: Business)
- Spain’s Iniesta named Euro 2012’s best player (Category: Business)
BBC: A senior Sri Lankan official has said that he has no idea about the whereabouts of a disappeared journalist seven months after saying he believed the man was alive and living abroad. Human rights activists say that the remarks of former Attorney-General Mohan Peiris betray insensitivity to the plight of missing people. They say ...
- Two years since Ekneligoda disappearance (Category: Breaking News)
- Prageeth’s wife writes to UN-CAT over Mohan Peiris claim (Category: Breaking News)
- Former AG called to give evidence in Ekneligoda case (Category: Breaking News)
- Court summons Mohan Peiris (Category: Breaking News)
The NSB/TFC deal and the General Recent events in Sri Lanka have reconfirmed that though seemingly power may be unlimited, there are in reality constraints which limit the options those in power have. As proof of this fundamental reality, the first event is the purchase by the National Savings Bank (NSB), a State-owned entity, whose ...
- NSB conspicuous by its silence on allegations over TFC buy (Category: Business)
- Not-so-ugly truth of the NSB saga! (Category: Business)
- NSB-TFC deal’s stench spreads! (Category: Business)
- NSB Head gives quit notice (Category: Business)
LONDON (Reuters): Britain’s Prince Charles paid a personal tribute to his “mama”, Queen Elizabeth, lauding her for providing stability as Britain prepares for four days of public celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. “The Diamond Jubilee gives us the chance to celebrate with pride all that the queen means ...
- Video: Chandi Mama - Paul Goonewardene (Category: Video)
- Military bids farewell to the 'Flag Mama' (Category: USA, California)
- Video: Ma Nowana Mama With Kumari Munasinghe (Category: Video)
- Video: Ma Nowana Mama With Kumari Munasinghe (Category: Video)
Reuters: Olympic champion Usain Bolt clocked a season’s best of 9.76 seconds to win the 100 metres at the Rome Golden Gala Diamond League meeting on Thursday. The Jamaican world record holder, who managed only 10.04 in Ostrava last Friday, was back to his best against a world class field which included his compatriot and ...
- David Shapiro: Finding laughs between groans as election goes overtime (Category: USA, Hawaii)
- Vaccines offer the key to speed of Hawaii’s economic recovery (Category: USA, Hawaii)
- Vaccines offer the key to speed of Hawaii’s economic recovery (Category: USA, Hawaii)
- Vaccines offer the key to speed of Hawaii’s economic recovery (Category: USA, Hawaii)
Reducing military presence in the north is a tricky challenge for the Government. The danger of LTTE sympathisers destabilising the region needs to be counterbalanced by a growing international and political focus on the issue. In such an atmosphere, striking a delicate balance is difficult and often open to criticism and fraction from all sides. ...
- UK calls for reduced military in Wanni (Category: Breaking News)
- Army presence justified (Category: Breaking News)
- Marxist student organization of Sri Lanka asks government to remove military from the North (Category: Breaking News)
- I stress to hold election in the Northern Province: Robert O Blake (Category: Breaking News)
Expolanka Freight Ltd was recently awarded a CarbonNeutral Certification by the Carbon Consulting Company thus making it Sri Lanka’s first-ever CarbonNeutral Freight & Logistics Company, and, one of the first in Asia. Expolanka Freight CEO Jagath Pathirane said, “We’re very proud to be a certified Carbon Neutral® Company and Sri Lanka’s first at that. We ...
- Expolanka Freight expands network to Hong Kong and USA (Category: Business)
- Expolanka Freight rebrands global identity as EFL (Category: Business)
- Asia’s first carbon neutral IT company launches in Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- Hayleys Business Solutions becomes Sri Lanka’s first CarbonNeutral BPO (Category: Business)
Gurcharan Das, the author of the international bestseller, ‘India Unbound’ is scheduled address the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2012 to be held from 10 to 12 July, at the Cinnamon Grand. Das will address the inauguration ceremony of the Sri Lanka Economic Summit on the evening of 10 July. His address is titled ‘Are there ...
- WB South Asia Chief Economist to address Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2012 (Category: Business)
- The Rule of Law to the fore again: But who are its sworn enemies? (Category: Business)
- Positioning Sri Lanka in the global economy (Category: Business)
- Globalisation: The challenges (Category: Business)
The second wave of electronica music at home has been gaining momentum steadily during the start of this year with names like Duckdog, The Sheriffs and Christiaan Quyn gaining home and international attention for their own brand of euro influenced house, trance, dance punk and dubstep. “Live electronica has taken over and is evident not ...
- Around the Town: Helena-area arts and entertainment news published Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 (Category: USA, Montana)
- Around the Town: Helena-area arts and entertainment news published Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 (Category: USA, Montana)
- Around the Town: Helena-area arts and entertainment news published Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 (Category: USA, Montana)
- Around the Town: Helena-area arts and entertainment news published Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 (Category: USA, Montana)
Reuters: Manchester City took a huge step towards their first title for 44 years when they won 2-0 at Newcastle United to stay top of the Premier League on goal difference from Manchester United with one match left. Both teams have 86 points after United beat Swansea City 2-0 at Old Trafford but City’s goal ...
- Title race takes twist as Manchester United blow lead (Category: Business)
- All eyes on Terry for Chelsea’s first ‘big game’ (Category: Business)
- Never-say-die United make title point to City (Category: Business)
- Rooney’s overhead kick named best Premier League goal (Category: Business)
By Cheranka Mendis With Sri Lanka dropping five places in the World Press Freedom Index from 158 in 2010 to 163 in 2011, the country’s press freedom today lies suppressed with the parliament not passing legislation for a Right to Information Act, not granting justice for the disappearances, assault and murders of journalists as well ...
- SLPI holds panel discussion to mark Press Freedom Day (Category: Breaking News)
- LLRC Report recommended access to Information Law (Category: Business)
- SLPI panel discussion on World Press Freedom Day today (Category: Business)
- Threats make journalists practise self-censorship: Himal Magazine Editor (Category: Breaking News)
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has raided 20 locations in connection with alleged scams during the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. Searches have been carried out in the capital, Delhi, Calcutta and Siliguri in the north-east, reports say. The 2010 Commonwealth Games was the biggest sporting event in India's history Police are investigating alleged irregularities ...
- Shoddy Showcase (Category: Business)
- Queered Pitch (Category: Business)
- Australia awaits Comm Games security report (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- Delhi set for opening ceremony (Category: Breaking News)
BBC: The Iranian government has expressed confidence in the Prime Minister to resolve the controversy on the attempts to remove a mosque from a site in Dambulla. Several International and Muslim organisations had asked the Government to take action to resolve the issue. In a letter addressed to Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne, the Iranian ...
- Government is aware of the necessities of North East Muslims. (Category: Breaking News)
- HIgher studies in English Medium (Category: Breaking News)
- Meet Miss money Penny (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Needed: Talks not war of words (Category: Breaking News)
BBC: Muslims in Sri Lanka have said that the storming of the Jumma Mosque of Dambulla by a gang may negatively impact the reconciliation process among communities. Army patrolling Ampara yesterday after Muslims protested and staged a hartal against the removal of mosque in Dambulla The All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ulama (ACJU) an umbrella organisation of ...
- Jaffna Muslims stage protest against Dambulla attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Talks Tomorrow Over Dambulla Issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Muslims call prayer meeting on Dambulla (Category: Breaking News)
- Muslims stage protests over Dambulla incident (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan marathon runner has qualified in London to represent the country at 2012 London Olympics. Anuradha Indrajith Cooray, the first ever Sri Lankan to compete in London Marathon, qualified as he clocked two hours 17 minutes and 50 seconds, just 10 seconds less than the qualifying standard time. National badminton champion, Niluka Karunarathne, is ...
- Niluka Karunaratne qualifies for London Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
- Getting ready for the Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Olympic marathon runner gunning for gold by running to work and eating pasties (Category: Breaking News)
- Anuradha Cooray qualifies for London Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
Emmanuel Ray, winner of Fashions Finest’s Fashion Icon of the Year award (2011), has been asked to officially open Gibraltar Fashion Week commencing 19 April 2012. Emmanuel will meet with fashion designers, press and a selection of important members of the Gibraltarian government. Reene Weston, designer and organiser had the following to say about why she chose ...
- Fashion icon last year! (Category: Business)
- ‘The Fashion Circle.com’ launched in Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- Darshi to showcase at Russia Fashion Week (Category: Business)
A gallery of images depicting the story of how the Nature Trails team headed by Chitral Jayathilake and Head Naturalist Nilantha Kodithuwakku, launched whale watching in the Eastern coast; was displayed at Chaaya Blu Trincomalee recently. Once approval was obtained by relevant authorities, the Nature Trails team headed out from Chaaya Blu Trincomalee in their ...
- Whale watchers’ paradise (Category: Business)
- Sri Lankan adventures to lure tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Boat trip a whale of time (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Sea sick (Category: Technology)
By Nita Bhalla It was with a heavy heart I read the press release this morning. A desperately needed aid programme run by the charity Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) – in English, Doctors without Borders – in Sri Lanka’s war-torn North has shut down after only 18 months of operation. I had visited the project ...
- Aid agency denies abandoning traumatized war survivors in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Aid agency denies abandoning traumatized war survivors in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Aid agency denies abandoning health project for war survivors (Category: Breaking News)
- MSF ends mental health program in Killinochchi (Category: Breaking News)
In line with its ongoing inflight product improvements, Emirates announced the launch of a new and enhanced Graphical User Interface (GUI) developed by Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic). This new GUI will make accessing Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system, ice Digital Widescreen, simpler to use – information, communication and entertainment – all at the...
- Emirates reveals new industry-leading screens for inflight entertainment system (Category: Business)
- Emirates Continues Product Innovations (Category: Breaking News)
- Emirates in-flight entertainment wins Skytrax Award (Category: Business)
- Emirates launches A380 connectivity (Category: Business)
BBC: Sri Lanka’s Rangana Herath who has moved up the ICC Test rankings to fifth says he is delighted to be awarded for his performance in two -Test series against England. Herath who took 6-133 and 1-37 in the second Test and adjudged man of the match after securing 12 wickets moved up to fifth, ...
- Sri Lankan spinners impress in drawn Windies Test (Category: Breaking News)
- West Indies 243 all out vs. Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia 303-4 at lunch against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka look to Herath ahead of Test (Category: Breaking News)
BBC: Maldives state minister of foreign affairs Dunya Maumoon has told the BBC that elections cannot be held in the country “in the foreseeable future”. Dunya Maumoon said that the country’s institutions of state were not strong enough for elections to be held. President Waheed Hassan took office in February. He denies that he staged ...
- Commonwealth suspends Maldives from rights group, seeks elections (Category: Business)
- Maldives says China to lend it $500 million (Category: Business)
- Gayoom’s daughter says new govt. won’t be bullied by opposition (Category: Breaking News)
- Nasheed demands election, warns of protests (Category: Business)
The sports minister in Sri Lanka has vowed to continue bidding for more international sporting events despite the failure to secure 2018 Commonwealth Games in Hambantota. Sri Lanka lost to Australia’s Gold Coast in Saint Kitts last year, after a lengthy bidding process spending Rs. 880 million. But Sports Minister Mahindananada Aluthgamage told BBC Sinhala ...
- Disaster Warning (Category: Business)
- Fresh Season (Category: Business)
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns as Prime Minister (Category: Breaking News)
Let’s accept it, Sri Lanka made a statement to the world that we are open for business with Expo 2012, even though it had its limitations like the faulty air conditioner at the launch that grabbed media attention. Whilst some can say that the shine was taken off the event due to the very uncomfortable ...
- Building ‘Brand Sri Lanka’: Expo 2012 (Category: Business)
- Has the bubble burst? (Category: Business)
- Logistics hub on show to the world in March (Category: Business)
- London: World’s first social media Olympics (Category: Business)
By Firdous Syed DNA India: There seems to be no moral justification behind the United States-sponsored resolution against Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council. The massacre of ‘40,000 civilians’ and continued persecution of Tamils is a fit case for international censure; even an international intervention could be justified. That the US, motivated, or ...
- US wants action plan from Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- Indian stand on Geneva resolution has adverse reactions:Gotabaya (Category: Breaking News)
- India instrumental in toning down resolution against Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka concerned about campaign ahead of UNHCR (Category: Breaking News)
BBC: England chased 359 to beat the Sri Lankan Development XI by four wickets in their final warm-up game ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. The home side declared their second innings on 199-4 at lunch to give England a run-chase of 359 in 64 overs. England’s Ravi Bopara (2nd L) plays a ...
- England desperate to avoid Pakistan whitewash (Category: Business)
- Bopara stars as England rout Australia 4-0 (Category: Business)
- England drop struggling Morgan for Sri Lanka tests (Category: Business)
- Uncapped Taylor replaces Bopara for England (Category: Business)
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