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 Kumaratunga vows to give leadership in the fight against conspiracy to destroy SLFP
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has vowed to lead the fight against conspiracy to destroy the Sri Lanka Freedom Party that holds democratic norms and principles in high esteem at the expense of her life. -
Sajith Premadasa at religious observances in Kataragama
United National Party (UNP) led New Democratic Front (NDF) Presidential Candidate Sajith Premadasa participated in religious observances held in Kataragama recently. -
The future of our nations belongs to the youth, they have to mould it the way they want: Taranjit Singh Sandhu
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Taranjit Singh Sandhu has observed that the future of our nations belonged to the youth. The future of our great nations was in their hands and they had to mould it the way they want. -
TMVP decides to extend support Gotabhaya
The Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP) led by Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan, has taken a decision to extend to support Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa. -
End 71 year rule by UNP, SLFP, elect NPP for prosperity: Vijitha Herath appeals to masses
Information Secretary of the JVP Parliamentarian Vijitha Herath has appealed to the masses to end the 71 year rule by the traditional parties namely UNP and SLFP that have ruined the island and elect the National People’s Power presidential candidate to lead the country towards prosperity. -
Indian envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu receives blessings from Buddhist prelates
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Taranjit Singh Sandhu called on MahanayakeTheros of Asgiriya and Malwathu Chapters and received their blessings. -
People of Elpitiya have fired the first salvo to end the era of the present government: Mahinda Rajapaksa
Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa has observed that this era by present government should be brought to an end . The people of Elpitiya have fired the first salvo. -
Elpitiya PS polls; SLPP secures victory
The overall results of Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election have been released. -
Buddhist monks pledge support to Sajith Premadasa
National Democratic Front Presidential Sajith Premadasa attended the National Sangha Conference held at the Maharagama Youth Service Centre on Friday. -
Act in a manner that protects, safeguards dignity of the post of Presidency: PAFFREL to presidential aspirants
PAFFREL has observed that it is incumbent upon all presidential aspirants and their supporters to act, throughout the campaign period, in a manner that would protect and safeguard the dignity of the post of President that they contest for as this is an election held for electing the Head of State, the Head of the Executive and the first citizen of the country. -
Pakistan envoy in Trincomalee, calls on Eastern Naval Command
Pakistan High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat paid a courtesy call on the Commander Eastern Naval Command Rear Admiral Meril Wickramasinghe at the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters in Trincomalee recently. -
Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa acting Chairman of SLFP
SLFP Executive Committee has appointed Professor Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom party (SLFP) until the end of the presidential election to be held on November 16.
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.
Trincomalee Beauticians’ Development Co-operative Society inaugurates training for Youths
- By S.Kathiravan
Trincomalee Beauticians’ Development Co-operative Society has inaugurated a program to provide one year training to 14 youths in beautician trade in Trincomalee. The...
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Chandrani Bandara graces Children’s Day in Matale
- By J.M.Hafeez
Minister of Women and Children’s Affairs Chandrani Bandara graced the event held in Matale recently to mark the International Children’s Day as its...
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Rasamanickam’s 45th death anniversary remembered in Batticaloa
The 45th death anniversary of the former Leader of Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi former Pattiruppu Parliamentarian S.M.Rasamanickam was commemorated at a solemn ceremony held at...
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Leaflet campaign in support of Gotabhaya in Batticaloa
A leaflet campaign in support of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna presidential candidate Gotabhaya Rajapakse was launched at Kalaldy Bridge in Batticaloa on Tuesday.
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