The Sri Lankan housemaid, Rizana Nafeek, who has spent the last six years on death row in Saudi Arabia had an emotional meeting with her parents in Riyadh on Tuesday. The visit took place as efforts continue to secure c ...
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No Private assests would be taken over by the Government: Basil
All property included in this draft bill is public property which belongsto the people and not private property. This should be statedcategorically. These public properties have been vested in privateindustries or enterp ...
Belgians seen as early birds seizing new economic opportunities in Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the EU Ravinatha Aryasinha has said, Belgians have been "early birds" in seizing on the new economic opportunities opening up in Sri Lanka since the ending of the terrori ...
SL showcases triumph over terrorism at SAARC summit
November 10, 2011, 12:00 pm By Shamindra Ferdinando President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday briefed Afghan President Hamid Karzai of the rapid progress achieved by Sri Lanka following the defeat of LTTE terrorism in May 20 ...
‘Now is the time for action’
President tells SAARC: *Our people’s talent, creativity greatest strength of our nations *Social equity must go hand in hand with economic progress The issues which call for our attention, particularly in the areas of ...
Call for combined efforts to fight terrorism
President holds bilateral talks with Nepal and Afghanistan leaders : *Committee to oversee renovation of Buddhist landmarks *Opportunity for Afghan students to study in Sri Lanka *Recommencement of flights between Sri ...
President to leave for Male this week
SAARC Summit in Maldives: President Mahinda Rajapaksa, leading the Sri Lankan delegation, will leave for Male, Maldives this week to attend the 17th SAARC summit to be held from November 10 to 11 at Hithadhoo Convention ...
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