New Montessori school at Ranajayapura opens
[Feb 08 2010]
Chairperson
of Defence Ministry's Seva Vanitha unit Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa declared
open the new Montessori school at the "Ranajayapura" war hero's housing
scheme in Ipalogama yesterday (8 Feb).
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General Fonseka arrested in connection with military offences
[Feb 08 2010]
Former Army Chief General Sarath Fonseka was arrested
by the Military Police a short while ago (08 Feb), Director General of
MCNS Luxman Hulugalla said.
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New military spokesman takes office
[Feb 08 2010]
Major General Prasad Samarasinghe assumed office as
Military Spokesman and Director, Directorate of Media in the Army this
morning (8) during a brief ceremony, held at Media Center for National
Security (MCNS).
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Sri Lanka can become symbol of non-violence and peace - King's son
[Feb 08 2010]
Martin
Luther King III, the son of renowned American civil rights activist
Martin Luther King Jr., said that Sri Lanka now has an opportunity to
become a symbol of non violence and justice.
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clear - President Rajapaksa
[Feb 07 2010]
It
is with a sense of humility that I accept the most prestigious award of
the "Doctorate Honoris Causa" of the Peoples' Friendship University of
Russia.
Full Story First Psychosocial
centre for war affected children inaugurated
[Feb 07 2010]
The
first Psychosocial Centre in the newly resettled areas in the Northern
Province, a long-felt need for addressing issues, related to mental
well-being of children in war-...
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Neighbour extends a helping hand
[Feb 07 2010]
India has extended further assistance to the persons being resettled in
the Northern Province of the country.
Full Story Mannar Bridge, causeway nearing completion
[Feb 07 2010]
The Construction work on new Mannar Bridge and the causeway connecting
the Mannar Island with the mainland are now nearing completion, ...
Full Story President leaves for Russia
[Feb 07 2010]
President Mahinda Rajapaksa left the island yesterday morning (06th Feb)
on an official visit to Russia, where he will hold bilateral discussions
with his counterpart Dimithri Medvedev.
Full Story Forces still engaged in operations - PM
[Feb 06 2010]
Prime
Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka yesterday (Jan 05) said the Government
was proposing to extend the Emergency regulations to secure the future
of the people of this country.
Full Story Gama Neguma, Uthuru Vasanthaya Programs:
Government allocates Rs 2,131m
[Feb 06 2010]
The Government has allocated Rs. 2,131 million for
the first quarter of the year 2010 for the development under the Gama
Neguma and Uthuru Vasanthaya development programs in the Jaffna,
Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Mannar districts.
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Peaceful environment sees large crowd at Deyata Kirula
[Feb 06 2010]
The large crowds visiting the Deyata Kirula
exhibition proved that there is a peaceful environment giving mental
solace to people throughout the country, said Central Province Chief
Minister Sarath Ekanayake when he opened the exhibition on its second
day yesterday.
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Tourist boom in Jaffna, hotels experience 100% occupancy
[Feb 06 2010]
Around eighty five thousand people have arrived in
Jaffna and all hotels in the town are full, it is reported. It is also
reported that some local tourists are staying over at the Doreiappa
Stadium due to the lack of proper accommodation.
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Ranveta offered to Maligawa in memory of fallen War Heroes
[Feb 06 2010]
Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath
Jayasuriya, in response to a request extended to him by Diyawadana
Nilame at Sri Dalada Maligawa, offered a gold plated new Ranveta (gold
fence) to the lower chamber of the main shrine Friday (5) morning during
a simple ceremony.
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Sri Lankan Navy takes part in Maritime war exercise 'Milan 2010' -
Andaman
[Feb 06 2010]
The
Sri Lankan Navy and navies from 11 other countries in the Asia-Pacific
region are taking part in Exercise Milan 2010, the Indian Navy's largest
four-day naval war game, which began on Friday(Jan 05) at Port Blair in
the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
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Security Forces' pay hike soon
[Feb 06 2010]
Salaries and other payments of security personnel
will be increased in due course said Chief Government whip and Urban
Development and Sacred Area Development Minister Dinesh Gunawardane
speaking at the parliament, on Friday (Jan 05).
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Around 1,422 Army deserters surrender
[Feb 06 2010]
Around 1,422 Army deserters had surrendered at the
Army camps on Independence Day making use of the opportunity afforded by
the Government, said Military Spokesperson Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara
speaking with media yesterday (Jan 05).
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Deyata Kirula 2010- 'Sri Lanka's vision for tomorrow'
[Feb 05 2010]
The 'Dayata Kirula- 2010' exhibition, organized for
the forth consecutive time under the patronage of H.E President Mahinda
Rajapaksa commenced yesterday (Feb 04), at the Pallekele Gamudawa
Grounds, Kandy.
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Independence celebrated in Kuwait in grand style
[Feb 05 2010]
On the occasion of celebrating Sri Lanka's 62nd
National Day, an official ceremony was held at the chancery premises on
4th February morning with the participation of over 500 Sri Lankan
nationals and well-wishers.
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Foreign Ministry pavilion at the Deyata Kirula 2010' National
Exhibition
[Feb 05 2010]
The pavilion of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at
the 'Deyata Kirula 2010' National Exhibition focuses on many areas of
Sri Lanka's foreign policy by tracing the origins of Sri Lanka's first
diplomatic engagement dating back to ancient times to modern day
interactions with the international community across the globe.
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New Chairperson for the Ranaviru Seva Authority
[Feb 05 2010]
Ms. Padma Wattawa has been appointed by His
Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapakse, as the new chairperson of
the Ranaviru Seva Authority which is under the Ministry of Defence,
public Security, Law and Order.
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Chinese President vows to promote China- Sri Lanka relations to new
heights
[Feb 05 2010]
Sri Lanka has maintained social stability, developed its economy and the
living standard of its people has been continuously uplifted under the
leadership of Your Excellency, said the President of the People's
Republic of China, Hu Jintao.
Full Story National Day celebrated in Riyadh
[Feb 05 2010]
Sri Lanka's 62nd National Day was celebrated in Riyadh with a call to
the island's expatriates in Saudi Arabia to contribute to the
consolidation of peace achieved following the eradication of terror in
the country.
Full Story Nation building through corruption free, commitment and
discipline – President
[Feb 04 2010]
Address by His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa, at the 62nd
Independence Anniversary Celebrations Kandy, February 4, 2010.
Full Story President's Independence Day Message
[Feb 04 2010]
The
62nd anniversary of independence we mark today has special significance
being the first such celebration of our freedom since the defeat of
terrorism in our country last year, and also as it takes place soon
after our people have expressed their firm and...
Full Story USAID provides US $ 3million to facilitate
resettlement
[Feb 04 2010]
The
U.S. Agency for International Development has announced that 3 million
US Dollars in new funding to support the operations of the International
Organization of Migration to facilitate the return and resettlement of
some 77,000 Internally Displaced Persons in the North.
Full Story Troops recover more weapons
[Feb 04 2010]
Sri Lankan troops of 571 Brigade recovered 1 Anti Personal mine and 592
Brigade recovered 2 Anti Personal Mines during their search operations
in general area Adampam and Mulliyaweli yesterday (February 03).
Full Story India hands over shelter material for IDPs
[Feb 04 2010]
India's High Commissioner Ashok K. Kantha presented
the first lot of the second consignment of galvanized corrugated sheets
to Ministers Douglas Devananda and Risath Bathiyudeen to help provide
adequate shelter to those living in welfare camps.
Full Story Special amnesty for Army deserters on Independence Day
[Feb 04 2010]
Army deserters will be given a general amnesty to surrender in view of
National Independence Day on 04th February, said Military Spokesman
Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara making a special announcement.
Full Story First Independence after defeating terrorism
[Feb 03 2010]
President
Mahinda Rajapaksa will preside at the 62nd Independence Day celebrations
tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. at the precincts of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy.
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