LTTE suicide bomber attacks Milad Festival - Akurassa [Updated]

The latest updates on brutal terrorist attack at the national Milad Festival in Sri Lanka, indicates that 10 civilians were killed and at least 20 others , including a government minister were injured.

Full Story

Another 3000 Easterners join SLFP:

Muralitharan sworn in as Minister

TMVP leader and Parliamentarian Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan with another 3000 followers from the Eastern Province joined the SLFP to strengthen the hands of President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees yesterday.

Full Story

Happy to have saved Lankan cricketers-Pakistani driver

Accepts ANCL invitation to visit Sri Lanka:

I am very happy to have been able to save the lives of Sri Lankan cricketers, said Pakistani driver Meher Mohammad Khalil when Chairman, Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd (ANCL) Bandula Padmakumara contacted him over the telephone yesterday.

Full Story

Islam guides humanity on right path

Islam seeks to guide humanity on the right path of brotherhood, mutual understanding, cooperation and tolerance, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said in a message to mark Milad-Un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammed.

Full Story


Editorial Page	Political	Security
Editorial: Law: Awareness and activism Lowering inflation further, Govt's aim The sound of a breaking heart Humanitarian operations and civilian safety more »	Muralitharan sworn in as Minister Counting at polling stations could create new issues – NAPOC more »	LTTE suffers biggest loss in single day Govt condemns attack on food ship Fleeing teenager injured by LTTE fire more »

Business	World	Sport
HDFC targets Rs. 2b for housing loans PMB takes over ABC Credit Card Company First solar powered CDMA payphones launched more »	Global economy to shrink in 2009 India’s growth due to younger population China says crisis also means opportunity more »	Royal out to be at their brilliant best Some aspects that go to make the ‘Blues Battle’ Kallis, De Villiers revive South African hopes more »