Yamuni Rashmika of the Government Information Department received the 'Best Female Photographer of the Year 2008 Award' at a colorful ceremony held at the Colombo Hilton yesterday (17).
The awards ceremony was organized by the 'National Media Foundation'. Yamuni Rashmika has held several photo exhibitions and won international awards as well.
She is a member of the "World Press Photo" organization. Rashmika has been serving as a photographer for several press institutes including 'Lakbima', and 'Lanka' for over 15 years.
Source : www.news.lk
Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka examines the significance of Barack Obama becoming the 44th President of the United States of America.
“…change this country, and change the world!” – Barack Obama
“He is a transformational figure coming onto the world stage”- Colin Powell
History sometimes hits a high note, sweet and soaring, clean and clear, as if from Satchmo’s horn. The most intelligent, interesting and inspirational of contemporary political personalities is about to be the President of the most powerful nation on the planet.Things will never be the same again. Obama will “electrify the world” predicted Colin Powell. Obama’s achievement, in and of itself, already changes the world; is a step forward in sociopolitical achievement.
Rescuers saved 33 of the 34 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine in central China's Henan Province early Tuesday morning almost 23 hours after the accident. One died.
According to Xinhua correspondents at the site, 33 trapped workers were successfully lifted out the flooded shaft after 6:03 a.m. Tuesday morning. One was found dead.
The flood happened at about 7:20 a.m. Monday at the Gaomendong Coal Mine in Jiaxian County, Pingdingshan City. There were 42 people working underground when the mine shaft flooded. Eight escaped right after the flood.
The mine had been working in unapproved area, and the number of the workers in the pit surpassed the safety capacity, Li Hanwei, vice chief of the rescue headquarters, told Xinhua Monday evening, adding that poor surveillance should also be blamed.
New investments in rural infrastructure totaling 5.15 billion yuan (US$750 million) have been announced by the Ministry of Agriculture
3 billion yuan (US$440 million) on rural methane projects
3 billion yuan (US$440 million) will be spent on rural methane projects. The plan calls for household biogas to be provided to 2.25 million families in 1,212 counties; more than 30,000 biogas service outlets will be built in 1,496 counties.
Household biogas projects will be concentrated in areas south of the Yellow River. It is estimated the plan will stimulate additional investment of 7.2 billion yuan (US$1.05 billion) from local governments and private
Last Updated 01:33 GMT, Wednesday, 19 November 2008
The bosses of the three biggest US carmakers, Ford, GM and Chrysler, have asked Congress for a $25bn bail-out.
His Excellency the President and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa today (November 17) extended the service of Army Commander Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka for one year.
Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka who is known to be one of the most battle hardened officers in the Army and an exemplary infantryman, became Army's chief on 6th December 2005.
The Senior Additional Solicitor General Sathya Hettige PC will take oaths as the President of the Court of Appeal before President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 31st October 2008.
Mr. Hettige joined the Attorney General's Department 30 years ago and he was promoted as Additional Solicitor Geenral in 2004. He took silk in 2005.
The latest James Bond film "Quantum Of Solace" opened this weekend at the top of box office in North America with an estimated 70 million dollars over the three- day period, a record for the globally popular spy series, according to preliminary figures released Sunday.
Sri Lanka participated at the Beijing China Tea Expo held from October 12 -15 at the China World Exhibition Center, promoting Ceylon Tea at a very high profile and the biggest tea show in China. The centre stage was captured by Sri Lanka and Ambassador Karunatilaka Amunugama was interviewed by the organisers. He explained in detail the fine quality of Sri Lanka Black Tea and the potentiality it has for securing a bigger share in the Chinese market.
More than 1000 varieties of Tea brands and over 500 producers/companies attended the Fair.
A song based on a Christian prayer and aimed at uniting the world behind Barack Obama is creating waves on the Internet.
Kenyan musician 'Makadem' talks Reuters about his hit single 'Obama be thy name' which has attracted thousands of views and sparked fierce debate on the video-sharing site YouTube.
Most consumers probably associate eBay Inc. more with vintage lunch boxes and low-priced electronics than with laptop bags made from recycled plastic by women in New Delhi.
Online auctioneer eBay launched WorldofGood.com to sell goods that claim to help improve the planet.
The online auction operator is trying to change that perception with WorldofGood.com, a Web that launched Wednesday to sell goods produced with social and environmental goals in mind.
Apple Inc. updated the software that runs its iPhones on Friday in hopes of decreasing dropped calls, improving battery life and cutting the time it takes to synchronize the device with a computer.
Apple updated the software that runs its iPhones on Friday in hopes of fixing some bugs with the devices.
A dream is by far one of the most private but catching experiences one can have- a unique experience which can reshape or devastate the course of one’s life.
Dreams can sharpen the hidden potential in a person, stimulate innovative thinking,
Chinese diving diva Guo Jingjing poses for cover photos for the November edition of a wedding magazine called Darizi, which literally means " the big day". Guo says she looks forward to a romantic, fairytale wedding.
Commercial Bank Group comprising Sri Lanka’s benchmark private sector bank, its associates and subsidiaries has reported a pre tax profit of Rs. 5,549.7 million for the first three quarters of the year,
Vanik Incorporation PLC is awaiting the Court of Appeal judgement to go ahead with its restructuring plan, which was approved by majority stakeholders and shareholders of the company, its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Justin Meegoda said.
Many local businessmen and entrepreneurs have been victims of international cheque frauds by gangs of crooks.
These criminals, largely based in Africa, have employed ingenious methods, by which to dupe gullible businessmen, particularly in South Asian countries, which are searching for markets.
"Yuvraj propels India to victory in 2nd one-dayer"
Yuvraj Singh plundered England’s attack for his second successive century and then took four wickets to lead India to a 54-run victory Monday in the second limited-overs international.
Thailand: Protests close airports, disrupt rail services
Rail service in much of Thailand also ground to a halt as union workers went on strike to support the protests in the capital, Bangkok, the Thai News Agency reported Friday.
The Phuket airport, a gateway for vacationing Westerners, closed down when the protest prevented airplanes from taking off, airport officials said.
Those who oppose the on coming Olympics will be the real defeaters of it.
H.E.Ye Dabo - Ambassador of the People's Republic of China.
The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Sri Lanka H.E. Ye Dabo says that people with prejudice or even enmity towards China attempting to sabotage the Beijing Olympics will go nowhere and are doomed to failure because they run against the principles of the Olympic movement and against the will of the people around the world.
