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TNA stands firm on winning rights scorning perks offered: Seenithamby Yogeswaran
Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian Seenithamby Yogeswaran has stated that the TNA stands fully committed to win the rights of the Tamil people rejecting perks such as offers to join the government. -
Sajith Premadasa in Seruwila, vests newly constructed houses with beneficiaries
Minister of Housing Sajith Premadasa vested newly constructed houses in the Posavana Gama in Seruwila with the beneficiaries. These houses were presented under the project ‘Houses for Every One’. He was accorded a rousing welcome. -
Sri Lankan community in Philippines meet President Maithripala Sirisena
The Sri Lankans community living in Philippines met President Maithripala Sirisena in Manila and had discussions. Foreign Minister Tilak Marappana was also present. President Sirisena was on a state visit to the Philippines at the invitation of the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. -
We are for devolution of power, Mahinda Rajapaksa too consented in 1995: Ranil Wickremesinghe
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that the United National Party stands for power devolution within a unitary state. In fact it was former President Mahinda Rajapaksa who agreed with the devolution of power to the regions in 1995. -
150 houses built under Indian Housing Project vested with beneficiaries
150 houses built at Dayagama West Estate in NuwaraEliya District under the Indian Housing Project were handed over to the beneficiaries at a special ceremony held on Sunday, January 20, 2019. -
Mark Samson no more
Reputed Sri Lankan film actor Mark Samson passed away on Saturday, January 19. He died of heart attack. He was 63 at the time of his demise. -
Sinnadurai Deshabandu presents ‘Leela Panchanga Chithra Dina Dharshanaya’ to Maha Nayaka
Sinnadurai Deshabandu, Managing Director of Leela Press (Pvt) Ltd, called on the Maha Nayake Thera of Malwatte Chapter Ven. Tibbotuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera at Malwatte Viharaya recently and presented him with a copy of Leela Panchanga Chithra Dina Dharshanaya’ 2019. -
UNP lawmakers call on Buddhist Prelates, clarify misinformation on the proposed constitution
The United National Party lawmakers called on the Chief Prelates of the Malwatte and Asgiriya chapters on Friday and clarified on the proposed constitution and denied misinformation propagated by certain groups. -
Demo in Colombo demands basic salary of Rs1000 for plantation workers
A demonstration was held opposite the Fort Railway Station on Saturday, January 19 demanding a payment of Rs 1000 as basic salary for the workers in the plantation sector. The demonstration was organized under the patronage of the Plantation Labour Rights Confederation. -
Mangala Samaraweera calls on Patricia Scotland
Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera paid a courtesy call on Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland in London on Friday, January 18. They held cordial discussions on matters of mutual interest. -
Maithripala Sirisena visits Philippine National Police headquarters
President Maithripala Sirisena paid a visit to the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters in Quezon City on Saturday, January 19. He met with the officials and lauded them for their commitment and service in eradicating the usage of illegal drugs. -
Ranil Wickremesinghe’s biography in Chinese language launched
The biography of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in the Chinese language was released at a simple ceremony held at Temple Trees on Friday, Jan 18.
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 92 runs in their world Cup Pool A match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 98 runs in the first match of the ICC world Cup 2015 at Hagley Oval in Christ Church, New Zealand.
Former Sri lankan Fast Bowler Rumesh Ratnayaka has been named as Sri lanka’s Fast Bowling Consultant Coach.
Former Sri Lankan Skipper Kumar Sangakkara on Sunday completed his eleventh double ton in Test cricket on day two of the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.
Tamil Poetess Avvaiyar commemorated
A simple ceremony was held at Sinna Puthukulam in Vavuniya South to remember reputed Tamil Poetess Avvaiyar. The event was organized under the auspices of...
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Ambulances handed to Eastern Province Hospitals
Ambulances were handed to hospitals in the Eastern Province at a simple ceremony held at Ninthavoor in Batticaloa recently. State Minister of Health Faizal Cassim...
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3 wells, toilet complex vested with the public in Thiriyai...
- By S.KathiravanThree wells and toilets constructed in the village of Thiruyai in Trincomalee were vested with the public at an event held in the...
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Sumanthiran hailed as ‘Guardian of Democracy’
Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran was hailed as the ‘Guardian of Democracy’ at a reception accorded to him in the premises opposite Kottady Pillaiyar...
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