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President to address ACD Summit today

[October 09 2016]

President Maithripala Sirisena is in Thailand making a three-day official visit and attending the second Asia Cooperation Dialogue Summit. The Dialogue Summit that brings together 34 nations in the Asian region takes place from October 8 -10 in Bangkok under the theme "One Asia, Diverse Strength".

Sri Lanka, Iran revive trade agreements

[October 09 2016]

Official level discussions have commenced between Sri Lanka and Iran on reviving trade agreements that were signed between the two countries and will be put into operation soon after ironing out technicalities, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Rishad Bathiudeen said.

SAARC summit put off

[October 02 2016]

Pakistan on Friday (September 30) officially postponed the 19th SAARC Summit scheduled to be held in Islamabad on November 9 and 10. A new set of dates for holding the Summit will be announced soon through the Chair of SAARC (Nepal), reports said.

Reservoir water levels drop, authorities warn of drastic measures

[October 02 2016]

Due to the prevailing drought, water levels of the main reservoirs have dropped to half its capacity, with authorities warning that drastic measures may need to be taken if water is to be continuously released from the reservoirs for power generation.

Dengue Prevention Week

[September 25 2016]

To avert a possible dengue outbreak in the next three months, when the number of mosquito breeding sites are likely to surge with the monsoon rains, the Dengue Control Unit of the Health Ministry will launch an island-wide Dengue Control Week starting on Tuesday, September 27 to Monday, October 3.

Sir Richard Jolly to visit Sri Lanka

[September 25 2016]

Sir Richard Jolly, former Deputy Executive Director, UNICEF, and Special Adviser to the Administrator, United Nations Development Programme (1996 to 2000), and Principal Coordinator of the widely-acclaimed Human Development Report will deliver a lecture on, “Development: Can Sri Lanka be a model for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs)?” on September 28 at 5 pm at the BMICH Committee Room D, on the invitation of the Gamani Corea Foundation.

Charith joins elite band

[September 25 2016]

Richmondite Charith Asalanka joined the elite band of school cricketers by winning the coveted Schoolboy Cricketer Of The Year 2016 title for the second year in succession emulating the feats of former Sri Lankan greats Arjuna Ranatunga, 1980/82' ( Ananda) Roshan Mahanama, 1983/84'(Nalanda) Thilan Samaraweera 1994/95' ( Ananda) 'Lahiru Peiris 2004/2005 (St.Peter's) and Bhanuka Rajapaksa 2010'2011 (Royal) who had also won the award twice .

Mahela at Schoolboy Cricketer Awards

[September 18 2016]

Cricketing legend and former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene will grace the occasion at the 38th Observer-Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year awards night scheduled to take place at the Galadari Hotel on September 20.

Errant sugar traders warned

[September 18 2016]

Stern action will be taken against traders who sell sugar above the controlled price of Rs. 95. Instructions have been given to the relevant authorities to launch island-wide search operations, a press communique from the Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake said.

No immediate power cuts

[September 18 2016]

Refuting speculations, Power and Renewable Energy Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said, no decision has been taken to impose power cuts on account of the current dry spell in the country.

Driving towards the Wonder of Asia

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday opened the first phase of the Outer Circular Highway from Kottawa to Kaduwela. The 11 km road was constructed at a cost of Rs. 27 billion with financial assistance from Japan. Here the President in the driving seat about to cruise along the highway.
Pic: Chandana Perera

UNHRC chief’s latest report baseless – President

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay ‘s latest report on Sri Lanka contained baseless material. He said that the UN High Commissioner demanded an international investigation against Sri Lanka soon after terrorism was eradicated from the country. He said that the Government is not perturbed by her latest report on Sri Lanka based on wrong information.

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UNHRC resolution politically-motivated – Nimal Siripala de Silva

Leader of the House and Irrigation and Water Resources Management Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said it was obvious that the motive behind the resolution to be moved against Sri Lanka at the UNHRC sessions was not genuine but politically-motivated to destabilise Sri Lanka. The US and the United Kingdom are now engaged in a massive campaign to get as many votes in favour of their resolution against the country.

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‘Opposition responsible for issues taken up’

Deputy Speaker Chandima Weerakkody said the Opposition has every right to engage in politics, but they must be held responsible for what they take up, especially issues that concern the country. Asked about the UNP’s claim that the Government has deliberately ignored to take up its No-confidence motion against it during the next sittings from March 18 to 21, the Deputy Speaker said the Opposition can take it up at the Party Leader’s meeting and get it listed.

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Lankan women set many valuable examples – First Lady

“I am pleased to send this message for freedom and peace to all women of the world on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Sri Lankan women set many valuable examples to women in most societies. Enriched by great historical and cultural heritage, ethics and education, the women of Sri Lanka, through their strength of character enjoy a special place among their counterparts the world over.

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Sri Lanka emerge Asia Cup champs

Sri Lanka beat defending champions Pakistan by five wickets in the final to emerge champions at the Asia Cup cricket tournament concluded in Dhaka yesterday. Electing to bat first, Pakistan made 260 for 5 in 50 overs with paceman Lasith Malinga capturing five wickets for 56 runs. Sri Lanka,

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