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The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has begun an investigation over an incident where a man was “forced” to drown in Bambalapitiya this morning in front of several onlookers.

Duration: 00:05:02 / Uploaded: 2009-10-30 12:27:04

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Minister Mervyn Silva refutes all claims that he is a media antagonist and that the media in Sri Lanka is being suppressed by various elements. The Minister of Labor also counters the allegations that he is connected to certain undesirable rudiments of society.

Duration: 00:15:57 / Uploaded: 2009-07-27 20:20:45

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General Sarath Fonseka speaks about his political ambitions addressing his first press conference in Colombo where he also sought the mandate of the people to abolish the Executive Presidency.

Duration: 00:32:00 / Uploaded: 2009-11-29 19:43:42

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The family of the two teens from Maskeliya found dead in Colombo have raised suspicion over the death and are demanding justice. Daily Mirror ‘Insight’ looks at the story.

Duration: 00:09:05 / Uploaded: 2009-08-26 22:08:05

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Deputy Minister Mervyn Silva tied a Pradeshya Sabha official to a mango tree over his failure to attend a dengue prevention programme in Kelaniya

Duration: 00:12:53 / Uploaded: 2010-08-03 21:47:45

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United National Party National Organizer and Opposition Leader of the Central Provincial Council S.B. Dissanayake speaks to the Daily Mirror on the upcoming Provincial Council elections, a possible imminent Presidential election and the leadership and elitist persona of the United National Party.

Duration: 00:25:35 / Uploaded: 2009-08-25 14:35:38

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Top British DJs who were in Sri Lanka for the Hikkaduwa beach festival 2009 spoke to Daily Mirror Online’s Easwaran Rutnam about their experience scratching discs around the world.

Duration: 00:03:12 / Uploaded: 2009-08-07 15:01:56

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Kate Stalker is literally a rose among the thorns, being the female physiotherapist for the New Zealand cricket team. Stalker speaks to Daily Mirror on how she copes in a man’s world.

Duration: 00:19:59 / Uploaded: 2009-09-16 14:30:46

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Daily Mirror online looks at prostitution in Sri Lanka and speaks to a lady who makes a living by selling her body.

Duration: 00:12:39 / Uploaded: 2010-08-07 16:48:48

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Bollywood icon, Amitab Bachchan arrived in Colombo today to announce that the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards will be held in Sri Lanka, from June 3-5.(Aravinda)

Duration: 00:14:33 / Uploaded: 2010-04-20 22:14:18

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Daily Mirror online visits Hikkaduwa in Southern Sri Lanka to look at the life of Nimal, a former beach boy, and the dying trade.(cam-isa)

Duration: 00:12:37 / Uploaded: 2010-03-03 14:00:27

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Retired Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka speaks exclusively to Daily Mirror online regarding his security and moves to enter politics.

Duration: 00:27:05 / Uploaded: 2009-11-27 07:29:19

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UPFA Southern Provincial Council member elect Nishantha Muthuhettigama, speaking to Daily Mirror online, claimed that he is under threat by the Sri Lankan government and is going to seek political asylum from countries including Canada, Switzerland and India.

Duration: 00:24:16 / Uploaded: 2009-10-20 15:11:08

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Honorable Chaminda Pusswedilla spoke to Daily Mirror Hot Seat on the agitation caused by University students, his involvement in the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton and Sri Lanka’s deteriorating relationship with the west.

Duration: 00:20:35 / Uploaded: 2011-01-07 14:16:57

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TNL Radio Network presented the Revlon Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Universe 2010 finale at the Hilton Colombo Ballroom last night (July 4) dedicated to 12 of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful women.

Duration: 00:08:11 / Uploaded: 2010-07-06 18:40:28

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Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka announced his retirement from service but yet stayed clear from commenting on his future plans. Dianne Silva filed this report

Duration: 00:06:29 / Uploaded: 2009-11-13 11:53:00

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The standoff between the government and General Sarath Fonseka continued today with the Special Task Force raiding his Colombo office.

Duration: 00:17:36 / Uploaded: 2010-01-29 22:28:25

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Daily Mirror online caught up with ex Miss Sri Lanka Jacqueline Fernandez recently for a chat about her recent win at the IIFA Awards, her career as a model and now Bollywood actress and future plans. Interview by Lake Argent

Duration: 00:10:04 / Uploaded: 2010-06-08 22:39:07

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The Hikkaduwa beach festival was held for the second consecutive year this July with a massive crowd of both local and foreign tourists in attendance.

Duration: 00:10:18 / Uploaded: 2009-08-17 16:56:23

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Former Deputy Minister Mervyn Silva, said that he is confident of returning to his post.

Duration: 00:08:18 / Uploaded: 2010-08-12 16:40:25

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A tense atmosphere emerged in Angulana this morning (August 13, 2009) when the residents of the area ran amok and obstructed the train service between Moratuwa and Colombo protesting against the death of two young men allegedly in police custody.

Duration: 00:10:00 / Uploaded: 2009-08-14 11:15:57

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Minister Vinayagamurthi Muralitharan (Karuna Amman) comments on the resettlement process and suggestions that Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu be given Indian citizenship.

Duration: 00:28:28 / Uploaded: 2009-10-16 21:36:54

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Daily Mirror online looks back at the antics of former Deputy Minister Mervyn Silva which eventually led to his downfall.

Duration: 00:06:08 / Uploaded: 2010-08-11 11:09:22

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Daily Mirror online took to the streets to get the opinion of the public regarding the sacking of Deputy Minister Mervyn Silva.

Duration: 00:02:33 / Uploaded: 2010-08-11 20:44:54

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A group of former LTTE cadres have opened a new chapter in their life. Sumaiya Rizvi spoke to the ex-LTTE cadres on their life in the outfit and on what the future holds.

Duration: 00:08:14 / Uploaded: 2009-09-16 19:31:56

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Opposition UNP leader Ranil Wickramasingha, in an interview with the Europe based Tamil television GTV, blamed the LTTE for his loss in the 2005 elections. Wickramasingha also strongly refuted claims that he was behind the Karuna split from the Tigers.

Duration: 00:12:37 / Uploaded: 2010-01-20 13:33:31

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A tense situation was created at Sugathadasa stadium following the announcement of the winner of the popular reality show Mega Star.

Duration: 00:01:14 / Uploaded: 2010-10-31 13:15:21

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A Sri Lankan teenager has told a US court she fears for her life after converting from her family’s faith to Christianity. The girl is now in the custody of the US Department of Children And Families.

Duration: 00:02:25 / Uploaded: 2009-08-11 12:24:47

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A gala red carpet opening was held at the National Film Cooperation cinema hall to mark the premiere of veteran movie director and producer Chandran Ratnam’s latest venture, The Road from Elephant Pass.

Duration: 00:11:27 / Uploaded: 2009-11-04 17:27:08

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Paradise Beach, Mount Lavinia came alive with the lights and sounds of Copacabana 2 on December 31 2009. Daily Mirror online caught some exclusive video footage of the evenings entertainment which included DJ Turbulence and the Narni Shakers.

Duration: 00:15:22 / Uploaded: 2010-01-12 10:02:46

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The Colombo Fashion Week, a completely integrated showcase, aimed at developing a South Asian fashion hub, which encourages and promotes commerce between regional designers and retailers, was held in Colombo. Its main aim is to uplift the fashion industry of Sri Lanka.

Duration: 00:17:20 / Uploaded: 2010-02-11 14:31:41

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An attempt by a young girl to commit suicide by jumping into the Bambalapitiya sea was thwarted by a soldier and policeman who jumped into the sea and rescued her. The attempt to revive the girl who had swallowed a lot of water was caught on camera by a passerby. Video courtesy www.lankadeepa.lk

Duration: 00:01:00 / Uploaded: 2010-07-19 21:16:27

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UNP MP Sujeewa Senasinghe spoke to the Daily Mirror on how he got into politics, the recent UNP convention and youth leadership in politics.

Duration: 00:18:32 / Uploaded: 2010-12-23 14:22:55

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Sri Lankan off spinner Muttiah Muralitharan toured Trincomalee in the East recently for a coaching camp where he shared the skills which has made him the leading spinner in world cricket.

Duration: 00:03:48 / Uploaded: 2009-08-17 18:48:47

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Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka in his final address before retiring from service today said that politics must be kept out of the Army.

Duration: 00:03:24 / Uploaded: 2009-11-16 17:23:23

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Minister Mervyn Silva, speaking at an event in Colombo, gave his take on who should get the credit for the end of the war.

Duration: 00:06:00 / Uploaded: 2009-10-16 11:32:05

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Suzanne Maria Chandima who was given away for adoption after birth to Sweden by her biological parents was reunited with her parents 31 years later in Sri Lanka. Suzanne was located by her Sri Lankan parents with the help of Bio Parents Locate, an organization in Sri Lanka.

Duration: 00:01:55 / Uploaded: 2010-08-31 13:08:49

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Recorded version of audio interview with Anoma Fonseka, wife of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka.

Duration: 00:10:57 / Uploaded: 2010-08-22 18:35:52

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Popular singer and songwriter Iraj Weeraratna speaks to Daily Mirror online about his ordeal in Chennai where he was detained and harassed by immigration officials.

Duration: 00:03:21 / Uploaded: 2010-06-23 13:33:49

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Former Ambassador/ Permanent Representative to Geneva, Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka speaks on his controversial removal from his post, the allegations against Sri Lanka on violations of human rights and the country’s foreign relations.

Duration: 00:41:35 / Uploaded: 2009-09-23 12:55:00

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Daily Mirror online caught up with Deputy Minister of Highways Mervyn Silva to discuss the state of the road network, the dengue issue and concerns about the attitude of the Deputy Minister.

Duration: 00:14:20 / Uploaded: 2010-08-01 14:15:11

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MTV (Music Television) EXIT and US Aid launched the EXIT campaign here in Colombo to raise awareness and increase prevention of human trafficking with ‘SOLD’ an MTV EXIT special.

Duration: 00:06:18 / Uploaded: 2010-08-31 12:00:05

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Sri Lanka’s very own Steven Spielberg, Producer/ Director and Chairman of Film Location Services, Chandran Ratnam speaks to Roel Raymond on his success and the future for Sri Lanka as a film location.

Duration: 00:17:19 / Uploaded: 2009-09-09 17:45:13

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Speaking exclusively to Daily Mirror online via telephone from Parliament, General Sarath Fonseka insisted that the army as a unit did not commit any war crimes but added that if any individual was involved then it should be investigated.

Duration: 00:05:07 / Uploaded: 2010-06-08 19:23:58

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One year on and Daily Mirror online looks back at the destruction and killings caused by the LTTE and the victory celebrations over the defeat of one of the most ruthless terrorist organizations in the world (Aravinda/Romesh/Waruna)

Duration: 00:16:24 / Uploaded: 2010-05-17 19:06:22

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DJ Missy Flame

Duration: 00:06:50 / Uploaded: 2010-01-19 10:55:31

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With the government rejecting a visa for R&B singer Akon to perform in Sri Lanka over the visuals in one his videos which degrades Buddhism, Daily Mirror online got the views of the people on the move.

Duration: 00:05:43 / Uploaded: 2010-03-24 20:01:53

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Deputy Highways Minister Silva has threatened to resign from his post if the Samurdhi officer who he tied to a tree on Tuesday lodged a complaint against him.

Duration: 00:08:49 / Uploaded: 2010-08-05 17:42:01

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Former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva spoke to the Daily Mirror on the legitimacy of the Court Martial quasi-judicial process, the 18th Amendment, the erosion of democracy and the allegation of him being a person with shifting loyalties.

Duration: 00:22:25 / Uploaded: 2010-11-11 13:54:32

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Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the US Jaliya Wickremasuriya speaks to Dianne Silva on US-Sri Lanka ties and the support the US gave on Sri Lanka’s war on terror.

Duration: 00:24:17 / Uploaded: 2009-10-30 16:10:37

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With reports that General Sarath Fonseka may enter politics gathering more steam the Daily Mirror took to the streets to get the voice of the people on this issue.

Duration: 00:08:32 / Uploaded: 2009-11-11 18:58:05

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Dailymirror online Witness a moment in which a mother who had gone through such sorrow was healed when her daughter sought her mother-after 33 years after being given for adoption…

Duration: 00:11:33 / Uploaded: 2010-10-10 14:51:44

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Colombo Fashion Week

Duration: 00:03:57 / Uploaded: 2010-02-08 20:18:53

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Former Sri Lanka Cricket Board Chairman Thilanga Sumathipala speaks to Dianne Silva on the controversies surrounding cricket administration in the country.

Duration: 00:37:57 / Uploaded: 2009-11-09 18:11:12

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The finals for TNL Onstage 2009 was held recently with guest artist Chitral Somapala and his band ‘Civilization One’ rocking the house to a packed audience. Daily Mirror was there to catch the action.

Duration: 00:11:43 / Uploaded: 2009-11-06 17:10:25

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Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka, speaking at the Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple in Washington DC, said that although there are those who are attempting share the victory against the LTTE it is only the troops on the ground who know how difficult it was to achieve the victory.

Duration: 00:08:20 / Uploaded: 2009-10-28 21:12:23

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Arnold de Zilva was crowned the Radio One Retro Idol 2009 at a glittering ceremony held in Colombo. Carlene De Fry was chosen the first runner up while Micheal Keegal bagged the second runner up award and Mervyn Dirckze won the listener’s choice award.

Duration: 00:09:25 / Uploaded: 2009-08-19 17:38:29

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A mob, including a group of monks, stormed a Christian prayer hall located in Koswatta over the death of two women at a religious event held at the Viharamahadevi Park

Duration: 00:04:57 / Uploaded: 2009-11-05 14:59:53

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UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake speaks to Dianne Silva on the future and rejuvenation of the party, the GSP Plus issue and the chances it has in the Southern Provincial council elections.

Duration: 00:27:44 / Uploaded: 2009-09-26 00:23:09

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Recorded version of Live audio interview with
UNP MP Sajith Premadasa (waruna)

Duration: 00:32:20 / Uploaded: 2010-05-10 17:56:16

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Presidential Election 2010

Duration: 00:09:33 / Uploaded: 2009-12-04 16:52:26

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New registration number series

Duration: 00:02:45 / Uploaded: 2012-08-06 17:34:18

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Monica Pieris a blind teacher from the School for the Blind at Ratmalana gives a glimpse of the daily struggle of living without sight, the various difficulties she faces in going about her activities and the courage and determination with which she triumphs over her impairment.

Duration: 00:07:37 / Uploaded: 2009-10-05 13:52:36

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Deputy Minister Mervyn Silva, who had reportedly resigned from his Media Ministry post, telephoned Daily Mirror online to express concerns over the assault on Daily Mirror journalist Sandun A. Jayasekera.

Duration: 00:03:41 / Uploaded: 2010-05-06 18:04:33

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Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, speaking at an event in Colombo, touched on the dialogue the Sri Lankan government had with India during the war.

Duration: 00:20:52 / Uploaded: 2010-01-05 16:24:59

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With the General Elections over Daily Mirror online took to the streets to ask the people their views on the outcome of the polls and the low voter turnout.

Duration: 00:07:19 / Uploaded: 2010-04-12 16:13:29

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International DJ Martina Kaiser was in Sri Lanka recently for an exclusive performance thanks to BK Productions. The sassy DJ played to a full house at the Beach House Mount Lavinia and took time out to speak to Daily Mirror Online about her performances around the world and her work as a DJ. (Waruna)

Duration: 00:08:26 / Uploaded: 2010-04-26 20:10:09

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Batticaloa Mayor Sivageetha Prabakaran extended support to General Sarath Fonseka during a press briefing in Colombo

Duration: 00:06:53 / Uploaded: 2010-01-08 15:57:16

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Daily Mirror online looks at prostitution in Sri Lanka and speaks to a lady who makes a living by selling her body.

Duration: 00:12:39 / Uploaded: 2010-08-12 16:07:00

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Hard Talk interview with Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Mahajana wing leader and Former Foreign Minister Parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera.

Duration: 00:42:28 / Uploaded: 2009-06-24 21:27:58

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With the political atmosphere heating up with the President set to decide if to hold a Presidential or General election first, Daily Mirror online took to the streets to ask the people what they want.

Duration: 00:07:40 / Uploaded: 2009-11-18 12:39:42

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Kiss 89.8 changed the concept of Valentines celebrations this year with a wet and wild Foam party on the beach…

Duration: 00:02:36 / Uploaded: 2010-02-16 15:00:32

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa speaks his mind in an interview with Al-Jazeera, one year after the war.

Duration: 00:23:13 / Uploaded: 2010-05-29 12:22:43

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A victimized mother talks about a lone battle she fought to regain her rights to her baby, robbed off her the very next day she gave birth.

Duration: 00:09:52 / Uploaded: 2010-10-04 11:00:06

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Deputy Media Minister Mervyn Silva assumed duties at his new Ministry adding a bit of humor from day one itself.

Duration: 00:19:58 / Uploaded: 2010-04-29 20:45:47

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DNA leader Sarath Fonseka being greeted by a supporter when he arrived at the Court of Appeal premises today for the hearing of his case against the second court martial ruling. Pic By Nisal Baduge

Duration: 00:01:49 / Uploaded: 2010-10-20 16:58:35

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Former Army Commander and Parliamentarian Sarath Fonseka appeared in court today in the relation to the ‘white flag’ case. General Fonseka spoke to the media after the hearing saying he will to bow down to “hooligans” even if faced with life imprisonment. (Indika Sri Aravinda)

Duration: 00:01:55 / Uploaded: 2010-10-11 17:01:32

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Presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka’s address at his maiden election rally in Kandy for the 2010 Presidential elections. Leaders of the UNP and the JVP also attended the rally.

Duration: 00:43:21 / Uploaded: 2009-12-23 19:47:38

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Twenty years on and hundreds of Muslim IDPs who were forcefully evicted by the LTTE from the north, continue to languish in Puttalam. Still living in temporary shelters, they speak of their plight, fears and the hope for a better future. Read story (http://www.dailymirror.lk/index.php/component/content/article/133-human-interest/3795-children-of-a-lesser-god.html) (Waruna)

Duration: 00:09:36 / Uploaded: 2010-05-07 14:46:30

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General Sarath Fonseka, speaking to Daily Mirror online.

Duration: 00:03:39 / Uploaded: 2010-05-20 13:38:49

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The second edition of the Tuk Tuk rally was held in Sri Lanka recently with tourists visiting Katunayaka, Negambo, Sigirya, Dambana, Trincomalee, Arugambay, Kandy and several other areas in three-wheelers before returning to Colombo.

Duration: 00:05:04 / Uploaded: 2010-09-09 19:10:09

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Daily Mirror online took to the streets and captured some images of voters who actively took part in the polls which ended at 4pm this evening.

Duration: 00:06:14 / Uploaded: 2010-01-26 20:49:39

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The Richard Pieris Group is looking forward to expand its core businesses, in order to exploit emerging new opportunities.

Duration: 00:12:01 / Uploaded: 2011-06-10 17:26:32

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A protest calling for the release of five Cuban nationals in US custody was held in front of the US embassy. Several parties including the National Freedom Front headed by MP Wimal Weerawansa and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna took part in the protest.

Duration: 00:06:28 / Uploaded: 2010-10-08 14:43:47

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Presidential Candidate General Sarath Fonseka speaks to Daily Mirror online about the support he is receiving from the people, the various allegations leveled against him by his opponents and “sending the corrupt people home.”

Duration: 00:20:08 / Uploaded: 2009-12-21 11:09:55

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The Stigma surrounding HIV in Sri Lanka prevents many from receiving the care they need; however certain courageous people step out of their comfort zones and overcome the social stigma surrounding this condition to show others the importance of living positive with the HIV.

Duration: 00:11:29 / Uploaded: 2009-12-01 14:20:06

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Southern Provincial Council member elect Nishantha Muthhuhettigama is heading for England as he was not given the Chief Minister post for the Southern Province.

Duration: 00:03:48 / Uploaded: 2009-10-29 14:15:28

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Police spokesman Senior DIG Nimal Madiwake speaks to Dianne Silva on the negative image being portrayed about the police and the crackdown on the underworld operating in Colombo.

Duration: 00:24:48 / Uploaded: 2009-09-01 11:35:56

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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Asia Director Vincent Brossel speaks to Dianne Silva via webcam from Paris on the situation faced by the media in Sri Lanka.

Duration: 00:27:29 / Uploaded: 2009-10-11 18:40:55

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Namal Rajapaksa, son of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, handed over his application papers to the United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) to contest the upcoming general elections from the Hambantota district.

Duration: 00:02:04 / Uploaded: 2010-02-09 12:53:30

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Presidential Candidate General Sarath Fonseka speaks to Daily Mirror online about the support he is receiving from the people, the various allegations leveled against him by his opponents and “sending the corrupt people home.”

Duration: 00:20:09 / Uploaded: 2009-12-18 18:43:48

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New Year celebrations in Colombo

Duration: 00:03:17 / Uploaded: 2011-01-02 13:55:23

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In light of the recent incident where a man climbed up a hoarding post to stage a protest and a mother protested outside a school to get her child admitted, the question arises if the real purpose of staging protests has lost its value.

Duration: 00:03:49 / Uploaded: 2010-09-15 14:18:26

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Executive Director of EQUAL GROUND, Rosanna Flemar Caldera takes the Hot Seat on Daily Mirror online to discuss issues relating to Sri Lanka’s gay and lesbian community.

Duration: 00:16:21 / Uploaded: 2010-07-01 09:58:49

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Southern Provincial councilor Nishantha Muthhuhettigama was arrested after an arrest warrant was issued for him by the Galle Magistrate.

Duration: 00:00:55 / Uploaded: 2009-11-06 21:01:29

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Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama's visit to Jaffna after the presidential elections.

Duration: 00:09:51 / Uploaded: 2010-02-01 19:23:22

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Sri Lanka’s Consul General in Toronto, Canada Bandula Jayasekara speaks to Dianne Silva on his efforts to counter LTTE propaganda among the Sri Lankan Diaspora.

Duration: 00:20:26 / Uploaded: 2009-12-09 21:23:56

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Frogs stormed Indibeda in Moratuwa since early this morning entering houses and roaming the streets, residents in the area told Daily Mirror online. Environmentalist Jagath Goonawradena said that it may be a result of environmental change. (Aravinda)

Duration: 00:01:53 / Uploaded: 2010-05-13 14:32:43

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Dianne Silva speaks to the Minister of Tourism Promotion Faizer Musthapha with regard to the controversy surrounding the tourism tagline “small miracle”, establishing Sri Lanka as a tourist destination following the end of the conflict and the Ministry’s plans to promote Jaffna and Trincomalee.

Duration: 00:23:12 / Uploaded: 2009-08-17 17:27:05

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Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakara speaks on the post war role of the army, recent allegations and also why a soldier cannot enter politics.

Duration: 00:28:08 / Uploaded: 2009-11-16 12:52:38