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Women are a formidable force that can defeat terrorism in the country: Saroja Paulraj

President of ‘Women for rights’ organization Saroja Paulraj has observed that women are a formidable force that can defeat terrorism and extremism in the island and establish national unity. It is women who have been ordained with a universal responsibility by nature.
WP Governor calls on Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Western Province Governor A.J.M.Muzammil called on the Colombo Archbishop Rt.Rev. Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith at the Bishop’s House on Friday to extend an invitation to 'The National Conference on Peace, Harmony and Coexistence' to be held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Colombo, on Tuesday, July 30.
Ranjan Ramanayake extends apology to the Maha Sangha over his controversial statement

State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake on Friday, July 19 extended an apology to Mahanayake and Anunayake theros of Asgiriya Chapter for the controversial statement he made regarding Buddhist monks.
French envoy Eric Lavertu calls on Mahinda Rajapaksa

French Ambassador to Sri Lanka Eric Lavertu paid a courtesy call on the Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa at the latter’s residence on Friday and held discussions.
Sajith Premadasa at Minuwangoda Jumma Mosque

Housing Minister Sajith Premadasa recently visited the Jumma Mosque in Minuwangoda and granted financial assistance to renovate the Mosque which was damaged following communal clashes in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday attacks.
Special Rapporteur Clément Nyaletsossi Voule calls on FM

The Special Rapporteur on the rights of freedom of association and peaceful assembly, Clément Nyaletsossi Voule paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently and held discussions. He is currently on his official visit to Sri Lanka.
Agreement inked to upgrade the railway track from Maho to Omanthai

Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Arjuna Ranatunga recently graced the simple event held to sign an agreement for upgrading of railway tracks from Maho to Omanthai, under Indian concessional financing.
‘Friends of Sri Lanka Group’ re-launched

The ‘Friends of Sri Lanka Group’ was re-launched recently at an event held by the newly elected European Parliament in Strasbourg. Chairman of the Group Geoffrey Van Orden, MEP, British Conservative, who founded the Friends Group in 2006 made the opening remarks.
Delegation of Sri Lankan Tamils meets BJP leaders in Chennai

Representatives of Sri Lankan Tamils led by Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi Trincomalee branch president Kugathasan visited Chennai recently, met with BJP leaders in Tamil Nadu and held discussions. The meeting was held at Kamalalyam, the BJP party state headquarters in Chennai.
WB Vice President Hartwig Schafer calls on President

World Bank Vice President for South Asia Region, Hartwig Schafer called on President Maithripala Sirisena at his office on Thursday, July 18 and held discussions.
Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation visits Great Mosque of Xi'an in China

Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation to China visited Great Mosque of Xi'an in Shaanxi Province and held discussions with Xi’an Great Mosque Imam Ding Jiping.
Every sector should be armed with technology: Ranil

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has observed that every sector must be armed with technology so that Sri Lanka as a country could be ready to meet the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

US will not buy, sell or own any actual land under MCC Compact: US envoy clarifies

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alaina B. Teplitz has categorically stated that the United States Government would not buy, sell, or own any actual land under Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
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Fallen tree impedes vehicular movement in Maskeliy…

Vehicular movement came to halt along the Maskeliya – Nortonbridge main road due to a tree falling across the road as a result of heavy rains and inclement weather.

Navalapitiya town has been inundated consequent to downpours in the upcountry. Several roads in Navalpitiya have become flooded and vehicular movements have been impeded.

Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka David Holly paid a courtesy call on Governor of Northern Province Dr. Suren Raghavan on Tuesday, 16th July at his official residence which is...

PLOTE held its 30th Heroes’ Day in Kovikulam in Vavuniya recently under the patronage of PLOTE Leader Parliamentarian Dharmalingam Sitharthan. He delivered the keynote address.

- By S.Kathiravan Talent Festa of the Mysticle Rose International School was held at the Trincomalee Town Hall on Sunday, July 13. Examiner of Speech and Drama Thamara Seneviratne was the...

Sri Lankan army extended the customary warm welcome to devotees on pilgrimage to Kathirkamam on foot - sacred Patha Yathrai - from Northern and Eastern province when they reached Linthuna...

- By J.M.Hafeez A walk was held in Akurana recently for promotion of drug prevention among students and youths. The walk commenced at 8th mile post on Kandy-Matale Road. Number of...

- By S.Kathiravan JVP Trincomalee Organizer Arun Hemachandra has charged that there is a severe shortage of teachers in schools in the country. The government has failed its duty to resolve...

German Ambassador Jorn Rohde met with Northern Province Governor Suren Raghavan and held talks in the Governor’s official residence.

General Secretary of the JVP Tilvin Silva presented the JVP proposals to defeat religious insane extremism & communalism and to affirm National Security to ‘Management Forum’ at an event...

Demo by bank employees in Trincomalee
Bank employees in Trincomalee held a protest demonstration opposite the Trincomalee bus stand during lunch interval on Thursday, July 4 urging the authorities to resolve their problems without further delay…
Demo by Bank employees in Kandy
- By J.M.Hafeez A protest demonstration was by bank employees in Dalada Veediya in Kandy during lunch interval on Wednesday, July 3. It was held under the patronage of Bank Employees…
Sajith graces foundation stone laying ceremony of Dome in Madu Shrine
Housing Minister Sajith Premadasa graced the ceremony held on Tuesday to lay the foundation stone for the construction of a dome in sacred Our Lady of Madu Shrine. He also…

Primary Medical Care Unit declared open in Verugal
Primary Medical Care Unit was declared open in Vallaithottam in eastern Verugal recently under the patronage of the Secretary to the Ministry of Province A.H.M.Ansar.
Kandy Food Festival inaugurated
- By J.M.Hafeez Kandy Mayor Kesara Senanyake and Central Province Governor Maithri Gunaratne jointly inaugurated the annual Kandy Food Festival at George Silva Park in Kandy recently.
James Dauris meets Batticaloa Municpal Councillors
British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka James Dauris visited the Batticaloa Municipal Council recently and met with the Deputy Mayor Sathiyaseelan and held discussion on the development of the Batticalao…

Kiriella provides for security cameras at Asgiriya, Malwatte Chapters, Bishop’s House
- By J.M.Hafeez Security cameras have been installed at the Asgiriya and Malwatte Chapters in Kandy and at the Kandy Bishop’s House from the funds allocated by Leader of the House…
Global Peace University confers doctorate on Nagarajah Karunakaran
- By J.M.HafeezGlobal Peace University has conferred doctorate on Nagarajah Karunakaran of Mahayava in Kandy for his contributions in social service.
Trincomalee UC Chairman, Town and Gravets PS Chairman grace the Battle of Vi-vians
- By S.Kathiravan Trinomalee Urban Council Chairman N.Rasanayagam and Trincomalee Town and Gravets Pradesa Sabha Chairman Dr. E.G.Gunalan graced the Battle of Vivians held at Vipulananda College Grounds on Saturday, June…