By Bisthan Batcha There is a world of difference between the terms fundamentalist and extremist. A fundamentalist is one who chooses to adhere strictly to the teachings of the Quran and the Sunnah, but does not impose such practices on other Muslims “ƒ¢¢”š¬…” verbally or otherwise. An extremist is also one who chooses to adhere […]

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The Daily News * Detained Indian fishermen will have to face judicial process * Kachchathivu, a done deal External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L.Peiris stated that a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) would be making recommendations on the future of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution and criticised the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and other parties for […]

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By Janaka Alahapperuma The visiting princesses of Japan and Thailand paid homage to Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) in Kandy this afternoon (20) on Nikini Full Moon Poya Day. Princess Tsuguko of Takamado of the Japanese Royal Family andƒ”š‚ the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand met President Mahinda Rajapaksa prior to their visit […]

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Excerpt from The Daily Mirror, Sri Lanka / 13 April 2011 With the cruelty towards animals increasing in leaps and bounds, the outraged cry of animal rights activists are to be heard, condemning acts of cruelty and demanding that the ill-used law be brought forth and action be taken. ƒ”š‚ Many suggestions and requests have been […]

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By, Dr. Nishan Wijesinha (Specialist Consultant) MIS Services 107, St Anthony’s Road, Colombo 3. There is an alarming sound around the Nation of the health dangers of milk bacteria. I am writing this article to correct false ideologies and bring the reader, the Ministry of Health and the producers to the correct whereabouts of milk […]

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