Ananda- Nalanda Big Match interrupted by minor clash
 Ananda Nalanda, 84th Battle of the Maroons, the Big Match held at SSC Grounds on Sunday was interrupted by ugly scenes of encounter between supporters of both teams. The situation was brought under Read more
Eagle's Lagoon View declared open
President Mahinda Rajapakse declared open the Eagle's Lagoon View, Reception Hall of the Sri Lanka Air force on March2. Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal H.D.Abeywickrema received the President Read more
DMK patriarch calls for all party meet
 DMK patriarch M.Karunanithy has called for an all party meeting in Delhi to exert pressure on the Indian Government to support the procedural motion that is due to be moved by the US. Since DMK is an ally Read more
"Preserve, protect Free Education":Amila Thera
 Ven. Dhambara Amila Thera has observed that pressure must be exerted to sustain and protect free education in the country.
He was addressing a seminar held at Centre for Religion and Society under the patronage of National Read more
TNA at Tamil Rights conference in Geneva
 Tamil National Alliance took part at the Conference of Tamil Rights' Movement held in Geneva at the sidelines of the UNHRC sessions. TNA parliamentarians Mavai Senathyraja, Suresh Premachandran, Read more
President Rajapakse speaks to The Hindu
 President Mahinda Rajapakse has categorically denied the allegation that Prbaharan's son Balachandrabn was killed by Sri Army. Speaking to The Hindu, he said: "Had it happened, I would have known [it]. It is obvious Read more
"Multi culturalism is an asset to the nation":Professor Liyanege
 Dr.Amarakeerthy Liyanage, Peradeniya University Professor, has observed that multi-culturalism is a great asset to a nation. It gives beauty to a nation. It enriches a nation. Inclusivity is the modern trend. Read more
SF Calls on Election Commissioner
 Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka on Friday called on Commissioner of Elections Mahinda Deshapriya to inquire about registering the Democratic Party.
The discussion between Sarath Fonseka Read more
CWC to have dialogue with TUs on wage issue
 Ceylon workers' Congress Leader Minister Arumugam Thondaman has stated that the wage increase of estate workers will be discussed with the Employers' federation in April, 2013.
Speaking to a Tamil Weekly, Read more
Sameer Enterprises to renovate wards in Kandy hospital
 Sameer Enterprises in Katugastota and Madawela has offered to bear the expense incurred in renovating wards 16 and 17. Chairman of Sameer Enterprises Mohamaed Rizvy Mahroof handed over a cheque to Director of Kandy Read more
Rotary donates cycles to resettled in Thennaimaravaddi
 25 Cycles were donated on two occasions to the resettled villagers of Thenamaravaddi by Rotary Club of Trincomalee. About one hundred families have been resettled in Thennamarawadi village in the north of Trincomalee Read more
President meets Muslim members in local Govt bodies
 President Mahinda Rajapakse met Muslim members serving in local government bodies in the island at a meeting in temple Trees on March1. Eastern Province Chief Minister Abdul Najeeb Majeed, Matale Myayor Haleem Kashim, Read more
Bodu Bala Sena's protest at Dematagoda Butchery
 Bodu Baal Sena staged a protest at Dematagoda Butchery on March1. They alleged that animals were slaughtered without a valid permit. Read more
US seeks prompt implementation of LLRC recommendations
 US delegation to the 22nd sessions to UNHRC in Geneva demanded prompt implementation of the constructive recommendations of its own LLRC. It criticized Sri Lanka for lack of genuine action and expressed concern over attempts to undermine Read more
British Bar urge Queen not to attend CHOGM
 Report of the Bar of Human Rights Committee of England and Wales prepared by Geoffry Robertson, QC, has urged that Sri Lanka should not be allowed to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and that Queen Read more
SC to hear Ceylon Tobacco Company's appeal on Mar28
 Supreme Court is to hear the appeal by Ceylon Tobacco Company against the order of Court of Appeal on March 28. The appeal is against the refusal of Court of Appeal to issue an interim order restraining Read more
Vietnamese delegation calls on President
 Vietnamese delegation led by Vietnam National Assembly Vice President Nguyen Thi Kim called on President Mahinda Rajapakse at Tempe Trees on February 28. Vietnam Ambassador Ton Sinh Thank was also present Read more
Swamy calls on President
 Dr.Subramania Swamy, President of Janata Party of India called on President Mahinda Rajapakse on Thursday. Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajaapkse was also present. Read more
ACJU's request for Govt Halal certification turned down
 Government has turned down a request by the All Ceylon Jammaiuthul Ulama that the Government should undertake the Halal certification. Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella revealed this at the weekly media briefing. Read more
Priyanga responds to Brimmer
 Counselor of Sri Lanka Permanent Mission Priyanga Wickremasinghe stated that Sri Lanka should be encouraged and not singled out for disproportionate attention.
She was responding to the remarks made by Esther Read more
Pope bids adieu
 Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday bid adieu to the cardinals who will soon choose his successor. Addressing, the cardinals, 85 year old Pope Benedict, offered unconditional obedience and reverence to his successor Pope. Read more
"SL's progress on reconciliation is slow":Blake
 Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary for States, has observed that the US is disappointed over the slow progress towards the achievement of reconciliation and accountability after the end of the war. Read more
Kurshid on Sri Lanka
 Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid told the Rajya Sabha that the Indian Government could not forecast what point India would make in Geneva sessions. If Sri Lanka is able to show there is movement forward Read more
President at Colombo Muslim Ladies' College
 Three new buildings at Colombo Muslim Ladies' College were declared open by President Mahinda Rajapakse on February 28. Colombo Mayor Muzammil, Senior Minister Fowzy, students, teachers, parents and well Read more
Basil, SLFP national Organizer
 Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapakse has been unanimously elected as National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. The election took place at a meeting held under the patronage Read more
"SL needs time, space to complete task":Samarasinghe in Geneva
 President's Envoy Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe has observed that the Sri Lankan Government needs time and space to complete the work of Reconstruction, Resettlement, Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Reconciliation.Read more
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