President Mahinda Rajapaksa has telephoned the newly elected President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Joko Widodo to offer congratulations on his decisive victory at the recently concluded Presidential elections. Hav ...
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Statement on the crash of the Air Algeria flight AH 5017
It is with shock and deep sorrow that Sri Lanka learnt of the tragedy involving the Air Algeria Flight AH 5017 that resulted in the loss of 116 innocent lives. The Government together with the people of Sri Lanka convey ...
Sri Lanka Embassy hosts Iftar in Washington DC
In commemoration of the holy month of Ramadan, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC hosted an Iftar for the Sri Lankan-American Muslims. The event was attended by several community leaders as well as US and Embassy ...
Signor back ashore with renewed hopes BJP delights Govt
Thursday, 24th July 2014 By Kelum Bandara In 1505, a few Portuguese vessels under the guidance of Dom Lourenço de Almeida came ashore to Sri Lanka mainly in their search of spices. After more than 500 ...
MPs express regret over July ’83 riots
Thursday, 24th July 2014 No more ‘Black July’ A peace program was organised yesterday remembering ‘Black July,’ the anti-Tamil program and riots which started on 23 July 1983, following which the country exp ...
Dr. PB says Govt. boosting forex reserves with stable currency
Thursday, 24th July 2014 Express confidence economy will grow by 7.8% in 2014 Reuters: Sri Lanka is building up its foreign exchange reserves while keeping its rupee ...
MR shuns C’wealth event in UK due to ‘security concerns’
Thursday, 24th July 2014 by Shamindra Ferdinando An LTTE protest during President Rajapaksa’s last visit to the UK. Taking into consideration the failure on the part of the British government to restraining the UK bas ...
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