- By J.M.Hafeez
Kandy Magistrate M.H.Farookdeen has been conferred with the Doctorate in Laws following his submission of thesis on law to Alliance International University in Zambia. He had earlier secured Master's Degree from Chennai University.
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Distinguished alumni of Sri Jayewardenepura University felicitated
Distinguished 40 Alumni of the University of Sri Jayawardena University who distinguished in religion, humanitarian, social service, politics, public sector, entrepreneurship and in international fields were bestowed with Pradeepa Awards at an annual ceremony held at the Waters Edge, Battaramulla on October 17. -
Ministers responsible for false information on alleged President’s remarks must be exposed: Mahinda Samarasinghe
Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe has stated that the reports of President Maithripala Sirisena alleging India's involvement in the alleged assassination plot are a deliberate attempt to create friction between the two countries and the ministers who provided the information must be exposed. -
Sarath Amunugama presents his latest book to President
Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama presented a copy of his latest book to President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s House recently. -
Ranil arrives in Delhi
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was accorded a warm welcome on arrival in New Delhi on Thursday evening. He is currently on a three-day official visit to India. This is his fifth official visit to India since taking office in 2015. -
Tamil Progressive Front meets President
Representatives of Tamil Progressive Front met President Maithripala Sirisena in the Parliamentary Complex on Wednesday, October 17 and held discussions. Issues pertaining to upcountry Tamils such as their wage issues and development activities were discussed. -
Anura Dissanayaka in Italy briefs Lankans of island’s political situation
The Leader of the JVP Anura Dissanayaka addressed a seminar held in the city of Verona in Italy. The theme of the seminar was “People’s Administration to Develop & Protect Country”. -
Govt’s failure to identify economic, social priorities cause of political turbulence: Peiris
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Chairman G.L.Peiris has charged that it is the failure on the part of the Maithripala-Ranil government to identify the economic and social priorities and to address them early that has caused the present political turbulence in the country. -
Mahinda appoints committee to recommend policies to revive economy
Former President, Parliamentarian Mahinda Rajapaksa has appointed a three-member committee chaired by Central Bank former Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal to make recommendations to revive the economy of the country. -
Indian PM appreciates President’s prompt denial; stresses his neighbourhood first policy
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed appreciation of President Sirisena’s prompt steps to refute reports that alluded to Indian involvement in an alleged plot to assassinate him. -
President calls Indian PM Narendra Modi
President Maithripala Sirisena made a telephone call to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening following the RAW controversy and his categorical denial of media reports. -
RAW controversy; President meets Indian HC
President Maithripala Sirisena met with Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday morning and clarified over reports that he had referred to Indian involvement in the alleged assassination plot. -
RAW controversy; PMD clarifies
President media division has denied reports in Sri Lankan and foreign media that President Sirisena had at a weekly Cabinet Meeting told ministers that the Indian Intelligence Service was trying to kill him, but Indian Premier Narendra Modi may not be aware of the plan.
- By S.Kathiravan
A demonstration was held opposite the office of the Eastern Province Education Ministry office in Trincomalee on Thursday, September 13 urging the authorities to resolve the teacher shortage in Pathavy Sripura Vidyalaya.
- By J.M.Hafeez
Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaeaweera graced the 20 th Conference of the Department of Agriculture held Gannoruwe Agriculture Development Centre in Peradeniya recently.
- By J.M.Hafeez
The 26th death anniversary of former Major Gen. Denzil Kobbekaduwe was commemorated in Kandy under the patronage of Kandy Municipal Council recently.
- By S.Kathiravan
Slochana Jeyapalan, former Principal of Trincomalee Sri Shanmuga Hindu Ladies College, who retired from service, was honoured at a simple ceremony held at the school hall.
AFD delegation calls on Jaffna Mayor
A delegation of the Agence Française de Développement led by its Sri Lanka Resident Mission Country Director Martin Parent called on Jaffna Mayor Arnold recently...
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Sumanthiran declares open computer lab in Navatkuli Maha Vidyalayam
Tamil National Alliance Jaffna Parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran declared open the newly constructed Computer lab at the Navatkuli Maha Vidyalayam recently.
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Thiruvalluvar statue unveiled in Vavuniya
The statue of Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar was unveiled in the premises of the Roman Catholic Mixed School in Vavuniya recently. Principal Navaratnam presided. Zonal Director...
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Sampanthan declares open Kottiyapurapattu ITAK branch
Tamil National Alliance Leader, Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan declared open the Kottiarapattu branch of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi in Navalady Junction in Muthur East...
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