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PM inaugurates one day service for document registration

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe inaugurated the one day service of registering movable and immovable property and issuing of a national Birth Certificate prepared according to international standards. The event was held at the Head Office of the Register General's office in Battaramulla on Saturday.
Harin Fernando at the opening of Swimming Pool, Indoor stadium in Killinochchi

Minister of Sports Harin Fernando graced the opening of a Swimming Pool and an Indoor Stadium in the International Sports Grounds in Killinochchi on Sunday, March 17. Sri Lanka Netball Champion Dharsini Sivalingam was the Chief Guest.
Mano Ganesan at Chunnakam Market

Minister Mano Ganesan visited the Chunnakam Market and held talks with the vendors. He listened to their problems.
Govt must not co-sponsor resolution at UNHRC and betray the country: Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa has urged that the government must announce that it will not co-sponsor the resolution against it at the UNHRC and it does not accept the allegations that Courts with foreign judges will not be set up. Anything short of the above will effectively, be a betrayal of the people of Sri Lanka.
‘Tripitakabhivandana’ Week commences with Pindapatha

‘Tripitakabhivandana’ Week declared from March 16 to March 23 commenced with ‘Pindapatha’ alms givings in many parts of the island on Saturday.
Environment degradation and poverty are closely inter-related and inseparable: President Maithripala Sirisena

President Maithripala Sirisena has observed that poverty is a significant cause for global environmental problems.Environment degradation and poverty are closely inter-related and inseparable, particularly in developing countries. Human induced ecosystem degradation has caused multiple challenges impacting air, water, marine, soil and all forms of ecosystems.
Nugegoda rally demands abolition of Executive Presidency

A rally was held at the Ananda Samarakone Outdoor Stadium at Nugegoda demanding the government to abolish the executive presidential system and also to apprise the public regarding the harmfulness of the executive presidency.
Ravi declares open new bloc at Union College, Thellipalai

Minister Ravi Karunananyake declared open the newly constructed three storey building named Malaya Bloc at the Union College in Thellipallai recently.
President Sirisena calls on Kenyan President Kenyatta and hold talks

President Maithripala Sirisena called on President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta and held talks on bilateral and international issues. The talks took place at the State House in Nairobi.
SLFP and SLPP hold first round of talks for broad alliance

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) held the first round of talks to form a broader political alliance against the United National Party (UNP). The discussion took place at the Opposition Leader’s Office on Thursday.
President Maithripala Sirisena accorded warm welcome in Kenya

President Maithripala Sirisena was accorded a warm welcome as he arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. He is on a four-day Official Visit to Kenya to attend the fourth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-4) held in Nairobi.
Minister Champika Ranawaka in Trincomalee, inaugurates mobile service

Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka inaugurated a mobile service at the Mc Heyzer Stadium in Trincomalee recently. It was organised by the Urban Development Authority.

Govt must not co-sponsor resolution at UNHRC and betray the country: Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa has urged that the government must announce that it will not co-sponsor the resolution against it at the UNHRC and it does not accept the allegations
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Demo by Agricultural Instructors Association of Ce…

- By J.M.Hafeez All island Agricultural Instructors Association of the Central Government held a demonstration in Peradeniya recently urging the government to resolve issues they have presented to the authorities.

- By Ahmath 23 supra grade officers received their appointment letter from the Governor of the Eastern Province M.L.A.M.hizbullah at the Governors' Secretariat recently.

The Airlanka Certificate Awarding Ceremony was held at the Kailasapathy Arangu in the University of Jaffna recently. Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi Leader Parliamentarian Mavai Senathyrasa and Jaffna Mayor Ernest Arnold...

- By S.Kathiravan A Blood Donation camp was held at the Trincomalee Urban Council Hall recently under the auspices of the Trincomalee District University Students’ Association.

Officials of the Foreign Ministry of Swiss led by Martin Stuerzinger paid a courtesy call on the Governor of the Northern Province Dr.Suren Ragavan and held discussions pertaining to the...

- By J.M.Hafeez New teachers appointed to schools in the Central Province received their appointment letters at a simple ceremony held at the office of the Chief Minister of the Central...

- By J.M.HafeezThe National Conference on Muslim Women’s Security was held recently at Bothalapoitiya White Links Hall in Gampola under the patronage of the Ceylon Thawheed Jamaath - Gampola Branch.

Minister of Home Affairs Vajira Abeywardena who was on a tour in the Jaffna peninsula visited the Jaffna Municipal Council recently.

A group of US Embassy officials comprising R.E. Shantheep Cross - Political Specialist and Mr.Anthony F Renzulli - Political Section Chief visited Trincomalee and held talks with local politicians on...

The Inter House Sports Meet of the Hill Country Ladies’ College in Madawala was held recently with the participation of Principal, staff, students, parents, past pupils and well wishers.

Private tuition classes banned after 7pm in Trincomalee town
- By S.Kathiravan Trincomalee Urban Council Chairman Nagarasa Rasanayagam has stated that holding of all private tuition classes after 7 pm have been banned within the area coming under the Trincomalee…
Rajitha graces felicitation ceremony held to honour MHM Rumy
Minister of Health and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne graced the ceremony held to felicitate Dr. MHM Rumy who has been appointed Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Corporation.
Norwegian Envoy Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther calls on NP Governor
Norwegian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther paid a courtesy call on Northern Province Governor Suren Raghavan on Thursday.The meeting took place at the Secretariat of Northern Province Governor.

MGR’s 102nd birth anniversary commemorated in Kandy
- By J.M.HafeezThe 102nd birth anniversary of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister cum actor late M.G.Ramachandran was commemorated at a simple ceremony held at the Keppitapola Hall in Kandy recently.
405th branch of Sathosa declared open at Ankumbura
-By J.M.HafeezThe 405th branch of Sathosa was declared open at a simple ceremony held in Ankumbura in Kandy recently.
Sumanthiran visits Batticaloa Hospital
Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran visited the Battticaloa Teaching Hospital and held discussions with the medical staff on the problems prevalent in the institution in regard to providing service…

Prof Jayasingam appointed Chairman PSC of Eastern Province
- By Ahmath Governor of the Eastern Province M.L.A.M.Hizbullah has appointed Professor T.Jayasingam, former Vice Chancellor of the Eastern university as Chairman of the Provincial Public Service Commission of the Eastern…
Unemployed graduates stage protest in Kandy demanding employment
- By J.M.Hafeez The unemployed graduates in the Central Province staged a protest in Kandy on Thursday, January 31 demanding employment. They alleged that they have not been provided employment for…
Mahatma Gandhi 71st death anniversary commemorated in Jaffna
The 71st death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was commemorated recently in Jaffna under the auspices of the Indian Consular Section in Jaffna. The event held at the foot of the…

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