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President Rajapakse pays his tribute to Amirthalingam - the Tamil...

Sri Lanka - A Buddhist Monk attempted self-immolation over cattle...

‘Blow by blow commentary’ on IPL!

Pakistani Envoy wraps up visit to the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka

Obama says civilian casualties unavoidable in war: defends drones

Government has no intention of repealing the 13th Amendment

The Buddha's message of the Dhamma made Sri Lanka a blessed land...

UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon offers Vesak Day Message

Sri Lanka Embassy in Seoul represents Sri Lanka at the 2013 Seoul...

Woolwich slaying, an act against Islam

Breaking News

Outrage over rape, murder of 3 sisters in Maharashtra

Fri, 2013-02-22 04:00 — editor

In the wake of outrage over the alleged rape and murder of three minor girls in Maharashtra's Bhandara district, the Centre on Thursday sought from the state government all details of the gruesome incident.

The case has provoked fresh outrage in India which has seen a sharp increase in rape and sexual violence cases reported since the Delhi bus gang-rape case in December

Government guarantees the security and safety of Muslims

Thu, 2013-02-21 15:23 — editor

K.T.Rajasingham

At a meeting held with the representatives of Muslim Council of Sri Lanka and All Ceylon Jamaithul Ulama, Government has clearly told them that the security and safety will be provided to the lives and properties of Muslims and assured that there is no anti-Muslim campaign unleashed by anyone in the country.

Mr. N.M. Ameen, President of Muslim Council of Sri Lanka

Authority to Develop Provinces Needed, Not Police And Land Powers

Tue, 2013-02-19 06:03 — editor

By K.T.Rajasingham

There is no need for Police Powers to the Provincial Councils. Also there is no need of land powers either. But what is urgently needed is the power and authority to develop the provinces and bring development to the villages.

Shashindra Rajapaksa, Chief Minister of Uva Province

Authority to Develop Provinces Needed, Not Police And Land Powers

22nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council: Sri Lanka needs a high powered team to defend the country

Mon, 2013-02-18 07:02 — editor

By K.T.Rajasingham

It is reported that Sri Lanka Government is considering not to attach any importance to the forthcoming 22nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council, when it has been already indicated that United States of America has decided to come up with another resolution against Sri Lanka.

Venkadasalam Sudeshkar: Sri Lankan on death row in Qatar – Appeal papers filed

Mon, 2013-02-18 04:12 — editor

By K.T.Rajasingham

The lawyer appointed by Venkadasalam Sudeshkar’s mother has already filed appeal in the Supreme Court of Qatar against the death sentence imposed by the Appeal Court of Qatar, on 31 December 2012.

President in Jaffna: Farmers in Jaffna to fetch reasonable prices to their agricultural produces

Wed, 2013-02-13 07:27 — editor

By K.T.Rajasingham

President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his visit to Jaffna, instructed officials to make arrangements for the agricultural products of Jaffna farmers to fetch reasonable prices. He also directed the immediate release of the two Jaffna University students, who were arrested in November last year.

Farmers talking with President Mahinda Rajapaksa

President in Jaffna: Farmers in Jaffna to fetch reasonable prices to their agricultural produces

Ranil to attend a day long hunger strike campaign in Valikamam

Tue, 2013-02-12 06:11 — editor

By K.T.Rajasingham

Mr. Ranil Wickremasinghe, is to participate in the Valikamam North Hunger Strike Campaign against the Security Forces’ occupation of civilian houses and lands.

‘SA can boost our F&L market diversification efforts’ – Rishad

Mon, 2013-02-11 19:42 — editor

The fifth International Footwear and Leather Fair organised by the Export Development Board under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Lanka concluded successfully on 10 February, with the distinguished patronage of Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa, joined by Namal Rajapaksa (MP).

President Mahinda Rajapaksa hands over an achievement award to a young Leather & Footwear industry winner on 10 February at the fifth International Footwear & Leather Fair 2013 in Colombo as Rishad Bathiudeen (Minister of Industry and Commerce-third from right), Namal Rajapaksa MP (second from right) and Anura Siriwardene (Secretary, Ministry of Industry & Commerce-far left) look on.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa inspects a leather product as Rishad Bathiudeen (Minister of Industry & Commerce-centre) looks on at the fifth International Footwear & Leather Fair 2013 in Colombo on 10 February.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa inspects products on display at the fifth International Footwear & Leather Fair 2013 in Colombo on 10 February.

Pope Benedict XVI To Resign

Mon, 2013-02-11 19:08 — editor

Vatican press office reported Pope Benedict XVI announced today that he would resign on Feb. 28. The 85-year-old pope announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals Monday morning.

President Mahinda in Jaffna this evening

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:54 — editor

By K.T.Rajasingham

President Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to arrive in Jaffna this evening on a two-day official visit on the invitation of Minister Douglas Devananda, Jaffna Electoral District MP and the Minister of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development.