President on official visit to Cuba
President Mahinda Rajapaksa, now on an official visit
to Cuba, will have a tight schedule in the island nation, including a
reception and official talks.According to the program, President
Rajapaksa will also pay tribute to Cuban National Hero Jose Marti at the
Revolution Square (Plaza de la Revolution) in Havana. The President
arrived in Cuba on Friday in response to an invitation from President
Raul Castro,
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Bhikkhus always represent national interest - Ven. Athuraliye
Rathana Thera
At a time when the bhikkhus’ Parliamentary
representation has become a very controversial issue in the country, the
Sunday Observer interviewed JHU Parliamentarian Ven. Athuraliye Rathana
Thera for his views. Forthright and composed, but very much alive to the
changing dynamics of the situation Ven. Rathana Thera said since
colonial era up to date,
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