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Muzammil calls on Buddhist prelates
Western Province Governor A.J.M. Muzammil paid a courtesy call on the Buddhist prelates in Kandy and extended an invitation to the National Conference on Peace, Harmony and Coexistence to be held in Colombo on 30 July. -
Nuwara Eliya Hospital declared open
The Nuwara Eliya Distrcit Hospital was declared open recently under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena. The hospital built with the financial assistance of the Kingdom of Netherlands consists a 600-bed ward complex, operation theatres with modern technology, Intensive Care Units, Outer Patients Clinics, pharmacies, dialysis units as well as quarters for doctors and nurses. -
Foundation stone laid for Kurinchakerney Bridge in Kinniya
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the ceremony held to lay the foundation stone for the Kinniya Kurinchakerny Bridge. Parliamentarians Thoufeek, Imran Mhroof, Abdulla Mahroof and government officials participated. -
Our stance is death penalty shouldn’t be resumed: Mahinda
Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated that it was their stance that death penalty should not be resumed under any circumstances. That is the view of the majority of the people. -
Ranil graces 125th anniversary of Skandavarodaya College
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the ceremony held to mark the prize giving and the 125th anniversary celebrations of Skandavarodaya College in Chunnakam. He was the Chief Guest at the event. -
Muslim Parliamentarians meet Vajira Abeywardena
Muslim Parliamentarians met with Home Affairs Minister Vajira Abeywardena at the Ministry and held discussions. The discussions focused on many issues including the Kalmuani North Secretariat etc. -
Right to land is everybody’s right today, no more the exclusive of a few: Premier in Trinco
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that the right to own land is no more limited to the rich. It is granted to all the citizens regardless of their social status. -
President must address his mind on asymmetric devolution and steer towards it: Jehan Perera
National Peace Council Chairman Jehan Perera has observed that an option to reconsider at this time is the possibility of asymmetric devolution in which each of the provinces is able to negotiate the powers they believe they need. -
Ranil at Kiri Vehera
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Kataragama recently and participated in religious observances at the historic Kiri Vehera Rajamaha Viharaya. -
Colombo Mayor, Netherlands envoy inaugurate ‘Car Free Sunday’
Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake and Netherlands Ambassador to Sri Lanka jointly ceremonially inaugurated the ‘Car Free Sunday’ program in Central Colombo on Sunday, July 14. The event was held under the joint patronage of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) and The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. -
The day Death Penalty Abolition Bill is presented in Parliament will be declared a day of mourning: President
President Maithripala Sirisena has stated that the day the bill to abolish the death penalty is brought to parliament would be declared a day of mourning in the island because it would be handing over the country to the drug traffickers, underworld and rapists. -
EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Gilles de Kerchove calls on Mahinda
The European Union’s Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Gilles de Kerchove called on Leader of Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday and held discussions.
Talent Festa in Trinco
- 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...
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Sri Lanka Army extends customary warm welcome to pilgrims to...
Sri Lankan army extended the customary warm welcome to devotees on pilgrimage to Kathirkamam on foot - sacred Patha Yathrai - from Northern and Eastern...
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Walk for drug prevention in Akurana
- 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...
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A severe shortage of teachers exists in schools: Arun Hemachandra...
- 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...
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