Packeted meals at
concessionary rates
[May 20
2013]
The Civil Defence Force has
initiated a project to provide
packeted meals at concessionary
prices to the people of Colombo
and its suburbs.
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More facilities at Diyatha Uyana
[May 19
2013]
The enhanced facilities constructed under
the second
phase of the Diyatha Uyana park project in Battaramulla was declared
open for the public on 18th May.
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War heroes remembered for
supreme sacrifice
[May 19
2013]
The fallen war heroes who made
the supreme sacrifice on behalf
of the motherland were
remembered at a solemn ceremony
at the War Memorial at the
Battaramulla Parliament grounds
yesterday evening.
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Secretary Defence inspects Victory Parade preparations
[May 17
2013]
Arrangements have been finalized for the 4th
Victory Day Celebrations scheduled to be held on 18th May at the
Galle Face in Colombo. Secretary Defence and Urban Development Mr.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa inspected the final arrangements, today (17th
May).
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Local government has vital role in strengthening democracy -
President
[May 15
2013]
Our
experience demonstrates the
vital role of local traditions
and culture in moulding the
practices of local government
institutions. It also highlights
the unique significance of the
part played by these
institutions in sustaining and
strengthening the democratic way
of life.
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UN medals awarded to Sri Lankan contingent in Lebanon
[May 15
2013]
The customary UN Medal Parade, the prestigious
military ceremony that recognizes the exemplary contribution, made
by any specific contingent to maintain law and order in Lebanon, saw
Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) troops, currently serving there,
honoured awarding UN medals as their period of service in Lebanon is
nearing completion.
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Donation for "Ranaviru Dudaru Scholarship" fund
[May 15
2013]
Security
Forces Commander- Jaffna Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe handed
over a cheque for Rs. 2,000,000.00 towards the 'Ranaviru Dudaru
Scholarship Fund today (15th May).
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Seva Vanitha Chairperson visits 'Ranaviru' housing project in
Matale
[May 15
2013]
Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the
Ministry of Defence and Urban Development Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa made a
special inspection visit to 'Api Wenuwen Api' house construction
sites in the Matale District yesterday (14th May).
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President congratulates
Nawaz Sharif
[May 14
2013]
President
Mahinda Rajapaksa telephoned and
congratulated Nawaz Sharif over
his victory at Pakistan's
Parliamentary Election.
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President opens new Sri
Lankan HC in Uganda
[May 14
2013]
President
Mahinda Rajapaksa and Ugandan
President Yoweri Museveni opened
the new Sri Lankan High
Commission in Kampala, Uganda
last morning. The new Sri Lankan
High Commission in Uganda is the
62nd Sri Lankan diplomatic
mission abroad and the sixth in
the African continent.
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Train services to Madhu
commences today
[May 14
2013]
The
railway line from Medawachchiya
to Madhu will be declared open
today. The Northen railway line
was completely destroyed by the
tiger terrorists in 1987 thereby
severing the possibility of
having links between the people
of the North and South and
facilitating their anti Sri
Lankan indoctrination of the
Northern people.
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No Civilian Went Missing In
Vanni
[May 14
2013]
Not a single civilian had gone
missing in the Vanni district
after the end of the war, Vanni
Security Forces Commander and
Officer-in-Charge of Displaced
Persons in the Northern Province
Major General Boniface Perera
said yesterday.
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All member countries will
participate at CHOGM - External
Affairs Ministry Secretary
[May 14
2013]
All 54 member countries of
Commonwealth will participate in
the Commonwealth Heads of
Government Meeting (CHOGM) in
Sri Lanka in November this year,
External Affairs Ministry
Secretary Karunathilaka
Amunugama yesterday said.
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New Life Saving Post at Panadura
[May 13
2013]
Extending
their services further the Sri
Lanka Coast Guard opened a new
Life Saving Post in Panadura
yesterday (12th May 2013).
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Agriculture, energy and trade dominate Sri Lanka-Uganda bilateral discussions
[May 13
2013]
The Sri Lankan and Ugandan delegations headed by President Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Yoweri Museveni held bilateral talks yesterday at the State House in the town of Entebbe, approximately 40km south of the Ugandan capital, Kampala, states a release from the Office of the Presidential Spokesman and International Media Unit.
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Former LTTE arms procurer
denounces Prabhakaran
[May 12
2013]
Making an open statement to the
courts Gunasundaram Jeyasundaram
a onetime LTTE supporter and
arms procurer said that he
profoundly regretted supporting
the LTTE leader and denounced
him and his violent behaviour.
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German Ambassador Visits Jaffna
[May 11
2013]
His Excellency Dr. Jrgen Morhard, German
Ambassador in Colombo on a visit to the Jaffna peninsula arrived in
Palaly yesterday (10th May). During the visit the ambassador held a
cordial discussion with the Commander of Security forces Jaffna,
Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe.
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President leaves for Uganda
[May 11
2013]
Last night, President Mahinda
Rajapaksa left for an official
visit to Uganda, the
Presidential Spokesman and
International Media Unit said in
a release.
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Rehabilitated former LTTE Cadres to contest elections
[May 11
2013]
Rehabilitated former LTTE cadres
have expressed interest in
entering main stream politics.
Minister of Rehabilitation and
Prisons Reforms Chandrasiri
Gajadeera said that several
rehabilitated former LTTE cadres
have expressed interest to enter
politics. He said that measures
would be taken for them to
contest in future local
government elections in a
democratic manner.
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Work on E-01 Expressway to be completed by year's end
[May 11
2013]
Work on Sri Lanka's first
Expressway (E-01), connecting
Colombo and Matara via major
cities in the Western and
Southern Provinces will be
completed by year's end.
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"Jaya Piritha" invokes blessings on Country,
President and War Heroes
[May 10
2013]
The "Jaya Pirith" chanting ceremony was held at
the BMICH yesterday, (9th May) invoking blessings to the country,
the President and the war heroes with the participation of 3400
monks invited from all parts of the Island.
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Northerners thrive in a North Reborn - NP Governor
[May 10
2013]
The winds of change blowing
across the Northern landscape
have ushered in prosperity and
new found hope for the people of
Jaffna, who for three decades
had endured untold suffering
under the curse of the LTTE,
Northern Province Governor Maj.
Gen (Retd) G.A. Chandrasiri told
the Daily News.
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Sri Lankan celebrated the fourth anniversary of
the victory over separatist terrorism on 18th May. The grand
ceremony was held at the Galle Face Green in Colombo under the
patronage of H.E the President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
