Photos from the recent Valentines Ball are on line with thanks to Ian De Silva
Feb 09

Bangladesh snatches the gold medal in Twenty20 of South Asian Games by upsetting favourites Sri Lanka in the final
Feb 09
Bangladesh, batting first, scored a healthy 157-6 in their 20 overs. Opener Anamul Haque slammed an attacking 43 off 38 balls with four boundaries and skipper Mohammad Mithun banged five boundaries and hoisted one six in his 21-ball 37 before a chanting crowed of around 5000.

Experts predict that Interest rates will continue to rise to counter withdrawl of wholesale funding guarantees by Govt.
Feb 09
Banks face increased capital requirements under the Basel II framework – an international banking reform aimed in part at increasing the stability of the banking sector. That could create a new reason for banks - many of which hiked rates by much bigger margins than the 25-basis-point rise announced by the central bank in December - to ask borrowers to pay more.

Highly skilled migrants will be given preference when applying to migrate to Australia, but Indians prefer to return home
Feb 09
Over 150,000 Indian students are studying in Australia today. Most of these students were planning to graduate with degrees in some of the most required job categories in Australia. A new list of highly skilled professions and trades will be introduced in the middle of the year

Martin Luther King Jnr says that Sri Lanka can become symbol of non violence to the world
Feb 08
The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Patricia Butenis, addressing the gathering said, “The visit of King comes at a timely moment when Sri Lanka has seen the end of a decade long civil war, and a hard fought presidential election. I hope the message of non-violence that King brings with him will resonate around this beautiful country.”

"Australia is a safe place" - say a group of Indian Post Grad students in Vic in their DVD documentary soon to be released in India
Feb 08
The idea to bring out a DVD was initiated by doctoral student Subatra Mukherjee, a resident of Geelong. Meanwhile, Victorian Police Commissioner Simon Overland said Melbourne's permanent Indian population is not being attacked at a higher rate than the general public.

The Asia Cup ODI tournament will be held in Sri Lanka from June 16 to 25 this year
Feb 08
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh - would take part in the event. The matches will be staged in Colombo and Premadasa Stadium is the likely venue. In all there will be six league games and the final.

Message from President Obama to President Rajapaksa - It's now time for national reconciliation and healing in Sri Lanka
Feb 07
Obama said: "The recent end of the war creates a historic opportunity for Sri Lanka to heal the divisions of conflict, and build a society that offers equality and opportunity for all. For the first time on over a generation, Sri Lanka is not under the shadow of terrorism."

Australians around the country will pause Sunday to remember the day, 12 months ago, when bushfires ripped through the heart of Victoria
Feb 07
A Remembrance Service will be held at Kinglake West Uniting Church on Sunday. And Victorian Governor David de Krester and his wife Jan will open a memorial bell and gateway in a reflective garden at Kinglake West Mechanics Institute Reserve. There will be a combined church service and community reflection for Marysville residents at Gallipoli Park, which became the refuge for those who stayed and tried to defend their properties.

"WE ARE ONE LANKA" - new Sri Lankan charity intiated to help the needy in Sri Lanka and promote reconciliation
Feb 07
The inspiration for this venture was provided by an open letter composed by the Trinitian Mohan Sekaram of Sydney in late May 2009 (see attachment) and the appeal broadcast by the Thomian, Mohan Samarasinhe of London, circa July that year

Ape Gamata Enna!- Back To The Roots- B2R, held in Sydney Jan 26th
Feb 06
Event organised by Nihal Rupasinghe photos on line with thanks to Shehani Senarath. Photos are on line now

Previously published News Items
Sri Lanka on day seven of the 11th South Asian Games held in Dhaka; 3 gold, 11 silver and 15 bronze: Medal tally 29
Feb 06
Twenty 20 quadrangular tournament in Colombo, Sri Lanka A send Ireland packing with 5 wickets to spare
Feb 06
Our people are free of threats, fear and terrorism. The government will work hard for all of them
Feb 05
Sports and Politics - The Pros and the Cons - Should Sportsmen and women get into politics after they retire?
Feb 05
SRI LANKAN BUSINESSES & SERVICES DIRECTORY – THE NALANDA DIRECTORY 2010 , to be launched on the 6th Feb 2010
Feb 05
Holywood heavy weights lose fight against Aussie Interent service provider in an attemp to stop Bit-Torrent downloads
Feb 05