News Archive (2008 - December)

(Lanka-e-News, 2009, Jan. 01, 11.20 AM) The Paranthan LTTE garrison has been captured by the Task Force -1 troops today (01) early morning, following hours of bitter fighting ensued between troops and LTTE,...

(Lanka-e-News, December 31, 2008, 11.30 PM) Mount Lavinia Chief Magistrate and Additional District Judge Harsha Sethunga issued notices barring Mr. Lalith Kothalawala and his wife...

(Lanka-e-News, December 31, 2008, 6.55 PM) The investigation regarding the 270 billion fraud of the Golden Key Credit Limited has been given to Criminal Investigation Department (CID)...

(Lanka-e-News, December 31, 2008, 6.55 PM) "The Hindu" newspaper reported that a 30 year old Sri Lankan Tamil who attempted to smuggle a stock of communication equipment to...

(Lanka-e-News, December 31, 2008, 6.25 PM) The acceptance of nominations for the Central Provincial Council election closed at noon today at Kandy, Mathale, Nuwaraeliya District Secretariats whilst the nomination acceptance...

(Lanka-e-News, Dec.31, 2008, 3.20PM)Today, diplomacy is our fist line of defence in the world arena as we are faced with numerous challenges to our national...

(Lanka-e-News, December 31, 2008, 12.05 PM) An Indian weekly ‘The Organizer’ has revealed possible links between Lashkar e Taliba (LeT) terrorist group and the LTTE.“There are now FBI confirmations of...

(Lanka-e-News, Dec.31, 2008, 11.55 AM) TULF Leader Mr. V. Anandasangaree had send a letter to the President Rajapaksha on last 26th December. The full text of letter as follows:...

(Lanka-e-News, December 30, 2008, 11.55 PM) The cabinet decided to reduce petrol price by two rupees since midnight today (30). The government announced that the trishaws would be issued petrol Rs. 20 less than the normal price...

(Lanka-e-News, December 30, 2008, 9.15 PM) Several groups that will file nominations for the Central Provincial Council election are to challenge the legitimacy of the nomination of United National Party (UNP)...