External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris met his counterpart from Jamaica, Arnold Nicholson on the margins of the 68th Session of the UNGA. The two Ministers discussed ways and means of further strengthening bilateral ties and also exchanged views on Commonwealth issues, particularly relevant to the forthcoming CHOGM in Sri Lanka.

Janamadya Niyamaya, authored by Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Ministry Media Secretary Daya Sri Narendra was launched at the BMICH recently. Here chief guests Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Rajitha Senaratne and medical specialist Dr. Sujatha Senaratne receive copies from the author.

Grama Niladharini, Nilani Hettiarachchi of Napawala Division was adjudged the best among 39 Grama Niladharis of the Dehiowita Divisional Secretariat in the official duty performance in 2012. Here the Deputy Minister of Livesstock and Rural Community Development, H.R. Mithrapala presents the trophy to Nilani Hettiarachchi at the Divisional Secretariat Auditorium at Dehiowita recently.Divisional Secretary K.G. Lenerolle, Assistant Planning Directors Nimal Susantha and Sujatha Dodantenna are also in the
picture.