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Completion of Dredging Operation at KKS Harbour

High Commissioner of Indi Ashok K. Kantha, participated in a brief ceremony on 6 May 2013 at Kankesanthurai (KKS) Harbor to mark the completion of the dredging operation.

Completion of Dredging Operation at KKS Harbour
Completion of Dredging Operation at KKS Harbour
Completion of Dredging Operation at KKS Harbour
Completion of Dredging Operation at KKS Harbour
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A minor explosion in a injured six soldiers in former LTTE base at Udayarkattukulam

At least six soldiers received minor injuries following an explosion while clearing an LTTE bunker in Oddusuddan in the Mullaitivu district yesterday, according to anSri Lanka Army press release.

A minor explosion in a injured six soldiers in former LTTE base at Udayarkattukulam
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Farewell Call By Departing Indian High Commissioner

Ashok K. Kantha, High Commissioner of India, accompanied by Mrs. Sharmila Kantha paid a farewell call on Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa, at Temple Trees on Friday, 3 May 2013.

Farewell Call By Departing Indian High Commissioner
Farewell Call By Departing Indian High Commissioner
Farewell Call By Departing Indian High Commissioner
Farewell Call By Departing Indian High Commissioner
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Strengthening bilateral relations with Azerbaijan

The signing of the Protocol on Co-operation between the Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan will pave the way for a regular dialogue and enhance bilateral co-operation both in the political and the economic sphere, the Foreign Ministers of the two countries noted in their discussions at the Ministry of External Affairs in Colombo on Monday.

Strengthening bilateral relations with Azerbaijan
Strengthening bilateral relations with Azerbaijan
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Promotion of Sri Lanka Tourism, Culture And Ceylon Tea At The Diplomats Diversi-Tea Gala

The Consul General of Sri Lanka Dr. Hector Weerasinghe was invited to be an Honoree and distinguished guest at the annual Diplomats Diversi-Tea Gala, celebrating the Union Day at the Celebrity Center Pavilion Hall, Hollywood on 25th April, 2013 by the Founder of the Gala Ms. April Sutton.

 Promotion of Sri Lanka Tourism, Culture And Ceylon Tea At The Diplomats Diversi-Tea Gala
 Promotion of Sri Lanka Tourism, Culture And Ceylon Tea At The Diplomats Diversi-Tea Gala
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Papua New Guinea expressed supports CHOGM 2013 Colombo

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea indicated support for his Government for the CHOGM 2013 Colombo while strongly denouncing attempt by certain quarters to disrupt the conference scheduled to be held in Colombo.

 Papua New Guinea  expressed  supports CHOGM 2013 Colombo
 Papua New Guinea  expressed  supports CHOGM 2013 Colombo
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U.S. Funds Renovation of Children’s Park in Kilinochchi

U.S. Ambassador Michele J. Sison declared open a U.S. Government funded $97,925 (12 million rupees) renovated children's park for residents of Karachchi, Kilinochchi on May 4 alongside the Honorable Child Development and Women's Empowerment Minister, Tissa Karaliyadda.

Ambassador Sison and Minister Karaliyadda explore the renovated children’s park.
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UN: Force-feeding at Guantanamo 'torture'

The UN human rights office has condemned force-feeding hunger strikers at Guantanamo Bay, calling it ‘torture’ and a breach of international law.

A US military guard stands at Camp Delta detention compound in Guantánamo Bay
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Bangladesh passed a “tough law” banning smoking in public places

The Parliament of Bangladesh has just passed a “tough law” banning smoking in public places, including on transport. According to this new law those who violate the law will be slapped and a fine of 300 TKs will be fined.

Bangladesh  passed a “tough law” banning smoking in public places
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Paramakudi Police Firing:Report to be submitted to Jayalalithaa on 7th May

Justice Sampath Commission, which was appointed by the Tamil Nadu Government to inquire in to the Paramakudi Police Firing incident is likely to submit its Report on May 7.

Justice Sampath (second from left), inspecting the firing place at Five Point Junction at Paramakudi.
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