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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Sri Lanka reports another death due to Coronavirus, fatalities rise to 3
Sri Lanka has reported another death due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). -
China hands over another set of protective equipment to Sri Lanka
China handed over another set of essential medical equipment and protective equipment to Sri Lanka to defeat COVID-19 in the country on Wednesday. -
Kumar Sangakkara meets NP Governor, hands dry foods for the needy
Veteran cricketer Kumara Sanghakara, who recently visited Jaffna, met with the Governor of the Northern Province P.H.M.Charles and handed dry foods to be distributed among the needy in the areas such as Vanni, Kilinochchi and Mullaitheewu. -
Consider cancelling HC sittings fixed for next two days … AG to CJ
Attorney General Dappula de Livera has urged Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya to consider cancelling sittings in the High Court fixed for the next two days to view bail in matters falling outside the decision of the committee appointed by the President. -
Reports of postponement of 2020 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination is false … Dullas Alahapperuma
Minister of Education Dullas Alahapperuma has denied reports in the media regarding the postponement of 2020 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination. -
Coronavirus is much more than health crisis, it’s a human crisis … UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautions
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a warning that the COVID-19 was much more than a health crisis. It was a human crisis since it attacked societies at their core. -
Chant Pirith daily for a consecutive week … Buddhist Prelates urge Buddhist temples
Maha Nayakas of Asgiriya and Malwatta Chapters have urged all Buddhist temples in the country to chant ‘Pirith’ every day for a consecutive week. -
Gotabaya Rajapaksa spells out more concessions to low income families
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Co-operate with govt’s efforts to protect people, overcome the challenge … Pavithra Wanniarachchi
Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi has appealed to the people to co-operate with the efforts of the government to protect the people, ensure their safety and overcome the challenge. -
Premier Mahinda donates protective 150 gears to Mulleriya Base Hospital staff
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday handed 150 protective gears to the medical and non-medical staff of the Mulleriyawa Base Hospital. -
Cricketer Muralitharan makes contribution to COVID-19 Healthcare & Social Security Fund
Popular cricketer Muthiah Muralitharan has made a contribution to the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund. -
Refrain from congregational religious activities, comply with law … ACJU appeals to Muslims
The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) has appealed to the Muslims community to sincerely cooperate and abide by the law and order of the country and to extend support in all possible ways to overcome the challenging period.
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.
Sri Lanka Navy distributes dry rations in Analathivu
Dry rations were distributed among community on Analathivu Island in Jaffna by the Sri Lanka Navy.
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Vattrapalai Amman Koil Trustees home deliver relief packs to 500...
The Trustees of the Vattrapallai Amman Koil in Mulaitheewu handed relief packs to 500 families in need at their households in 27 gramasevaka divisions in...
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Trincomalee town witnesses brisk buying after the lifting of curfew...
People in the Trincomalee town were seen engaging in brisk buying when the curfew was lifted on Monday. They rushed to vegetable stalls, grocery stores,...
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Alagaiya Lathakaran assumes duties as DHS Eastern Province
Dr. Alagaiya Lathakaran on Friday assumed duties as the Director of Health Services in the Eastern Province.
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