Are You Happy The first key to your happiness is believing that happiness is possible for you, and this will open doors to healthy relationships. Unfortunately, most of us are waiting for something or someone to make us happy. - [Full Article]
Now you CATCH obesity ...spreading fat cells are linked to a virus
Obesity can be 'caught' from another individual in the same way as a cold, scientists suggest.
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Sri Lanka central bank signals higher growth Sri Lanka has upgraded its growth forecast to more than three percent this year following the end of the island's decades-old ethnic conflict, the central bank chief said Wednesday. ... [Views:19] [Thu, Jul 02, 2009] [Full Article]
Eelam no longer feasible, says Karunanidhi In a major shift in stand in keeping with the current ground reality in Sri Lanka after the defeat of the separatist LTTE, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi said on Wednesday that an independent Eelam was no longer achievable and “we can now on ... [Views:37] [Thu, Jul 02, 2009] [Full Article]
Negotiations under way for their release
Sri Lankan High Commission in Canberra yesterday confirmed that the pirates who seized the cargo ship MV Charelle with seven Sri Lankans including the captain on board has started negotiations with the ship owners based in New Zealand for the release ... [Views:14] [Thu, Jul 02, 2009] [Full Article]
Moneragala geared for polls The Moneragala District is ready for the Uva Provincial Council election scheduled to be held on August 8, Government Agent/ District Secretariat J. G. A. Ratnasiri said. ... [Views:7] [Thu, Jul 02, 2009] [Full Article]
Sixteen (A)H1N1 patients so far The total number of (A)H1N1 patients detected when they entered Sri Lanka is 16 and none of them are from Sri Lanka. ... [Views:17] [Thu, Jul 02, 2009] [Full Article]
Arrangements for A/L exams at IDP centres Initiatives have been taken by the Examinations Department to assist displaced candidates by having seven examination centres for the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination at seven IDP centres in Vavuniya, the Examination Commissioner Anura Edirisinghe t ... [Views:3] [Thu, Jul 02, 2009] [Full Article]
Young dengue victim: Fate or medical negligence? Eshan Mayantha Jayasekara (14) a Grade 9 student of St. Peter's College, Bamabalapitiya died of dengue at the Colombo National Hospital on Monday. Doctors at the National Hospital said they could not save his life because he was in a very advanced st ... [Views:16] [Thu, Jul 02, 2009] [Full Article]
Coconut growers to expand services The Coconut Growers Association of Sri Lanka will expand its services in the Northern and Eastern provinces in the near future to facilitate coconut cultivation in these areas. ... [Views:10] [Thu, Jul 02, 2009] [Full Article]
Czech Republic keen on investing in Sri Lanka
With the dawn of peace the Czech Republic has indicated its willingness to invest in Sri Lanka and a twelve-member delegation from the Czech Republic is now in Sri Lanka. ... [Views:20] [Thu, Jul 02, 2009] [Full Article]
Pakistan - SLC XI ends in a draw The touring Pakistan team completed a successful warm up fixture as they drew their three day match against the Sri Lanka Cricket XI concluded at the Colts Cricket Club ground in Havelock Park yesterday. ... [Views:15] [Thu, Jul 02, 2009] [Full Article]
Asian Netball Champions arrive There were no big names present to welcome the champion Sri Lanka netball team at the airport that clinched the 7th Asian Netball title. ... [Views:7] [Thu, Jul 02, 2009] [Full Article]
Norochcholai stages II, III to begin Sri Lanka entered into agreement with the Chinese Government yesterday to commence the second and third phases of the Norochcholai coal power project which is aimed at generating over 600MW. ... [Views:17] [Tue, Jun 30, 2009] [Full Article]
Disaster assessment must for future projects
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) will make the Disaster Impact Assessment (DIA) report compulsory for all future development projects, Director General Major General Gamini Hettiarachchi said. He said this system will help identify suitable land ... [Views:18] [Tue, Jun 30, 2009] [Full Article]
Forces’ images barred from polls campaign
Political parties and candidates contesting the upcoming elections are prohibited from misusing Security Forces’ victories over terrorism in the election campaign. ... [Views:23] [Tue, Jun 30, 2009] [Full Article]
Nine indicted with funding LTTE
The Attorney General has filed indictment against nine persons for granting Rs. 35 million to the LTTE from the funds of the Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation in 2006. ... [Views:43] [Tue, Jun 30, 2009] [Full Article]
Triple murder
Police yesterday recovered the bodies of three family members inside a house at Nawa Janapadaya, Pattipola. ... [Views:41] [Tue, Jun 30, 2009] [Full Article]
CEB and CMEC sign agreement
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) signed an agreement yesterday with the China National Machinery and Equipment Import and Export Corporation (CMEC) for phase II and III of the Norochcholai coal power plant. ... [Views:11] [Tue, Jun 30, 2009] [Full Article]
Foreign Ministry goes for more bilateral trade The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will develop a proper framework to facilitate economic activities and accelerate economic development in the country. ... [Views:15] [Tue, Jun 30, 2009] [Full Article]
Men want good-looking women BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Sept. 4 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher said people choosing a mate today behave no differently than stereotypical Neanderthals -- men want beauty, women want security. - [Full Article]