A well-researched book in Sinhalese on Mahatma Gandhi's visit to Sri Lanka was launched at a ceremony held at Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre recently. It was authored by veteran journalist Sampath Bandara.
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Chandrika pays tribute to late SWRD at Horagolla Memorial
Former President and daughter of SWRD Bandaranaike, Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge visited the Horagolla Memorial on Sunday, September 26 and paid tribute to her late father. -
Transfer Tamil political prisoners at the Anuradhapura Prison to the Jaffna Prison:- Sumanthiran
Tamil National Alliance Spokesperson M.A.Sumanthiran has urged the government to transfer the Tamil political prisoners at the Anurathapura Prison to the Jaffna Prison since they were currently in mental distress. Sumanthiran made the request to the government after meeting the Tamil political prisoners at the Anuradhapura Prison recently. -
Demo against removal of electric fence in Polonnaruwa
A demonstration was held in Polonnaruwa on Sunday (26) against the removal of an electric fence to develop a jogging track on the breakwater of the historic Parakrama Samudra. -
Foreign Minister Peiris meets his South African counterpart in New York
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris met with South African Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Dr. Naledi Pandor and held talks on bilateral issues. -
SLFP pays homage to SWRD on his 62 nd commemoration
Sri Lanka Freedom Party paid homage to its Founder Leader SWRD Bandaranaike on his 62 nd Commemoration at his statue at Hotogolla Memorial on Sunday, September 26. -
Chandima Weerakody tests positive to COVID-19
Parliamentarian Chandima Weerakkody has tested positive for COVID-19. -
NPC welcomes President Gotabaya’s commitment to build a future for Lankans regardless of ethnicity or religion:- Jehan
National Peace Council Executive Director Dr.Jehan Perera has observed that NPC welcomed President Gotabaya’s statement that it is his ‘Government’s firm intention to build a prosperous, stable and secure future for all Sri Lankans, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. -
Fulfillment of human needs and maintaining planet’s health are twin imperatives of global community....President Gotabaya
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has observed that the fulfillment of human needs and maintaining the health of the planet are twin imperatives that deserve our highest priority as a global community. -
Proportional Representation System is suitable for Sri Lanka;- Mano Ganesan
Tamil Progressive Alliance Leader Parliamentarian Mano Ganesan has observed that the proportional representation system was suitable for Sri Lanka. -
Namal declares open renovated Diamond Sports Club in Vantharumoolai
Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Namal Rajapakse declared open the renovated Diamond Sports Ground in Vantharumoolai recently. Eravoor Pradesa Sabha Secretary S.Rajbabu chaired the event. -
Sumanthiran meets Tamil political prisoners in Anuradhapura Prison
Tamil National Alliance Spokesperson Jaffna Parliamentarian M.A.Sumanthiran on Saturday visited the Anuradhapura Prison and met with the Tamil political prisoners. He held discussions with them. -
President Gotabaya, First Lady Ioma at the commemoration of the 20 th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attack in the US
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, First Lady Ioma participated the event held to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 09/11 terrorist attacks that took place in 2001 targeting the US cities of Washington DC and New York.
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Taranjith Singh Sandhu graced the General Convocation of the Eastern University held at the Nalliah Memorial Hall in Vantharumolai on Saturday. Nine hundred and twenty seven were conferred with the degrees at the event held in four phases.
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority's (SLTDA) action plan for Kuchchaveli has secured the first place for the best sustainable tourism action plan at the High-Level Policy Forum on Tourism Development 2018, organized by the Korean government and Korean Tourism Organization (KTO), in Seoul, last month.
Sri Lanka Cricket team on Tuesday visited the Apeksha Cancer Hospital in Maharagama and donated medicines worth Rs. 1 million to the hospital.
A road show was held in Colombo at Hotel Galadari recently ahead of Tamil Nadu Global Food Expo and Summit 2018 which will be held at Madurai in Tamil Nadu State of India during 12-15 August. The event was held with the support of the High Commission of India, Colombo.
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