Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have been urged to "defuse the rising tension" between India and Pakistan before the situation "escalates to a full-fledged war".
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‘Bhagat Singh Puram’ Housing Scheme vested with beneficiaries
98 houses built under the Indian Housing Project named ‘Bhagat Singh Puram’ were vested with the beneficiaries in a special event held at Helboda Estate in Nuwara Eliya on Sunday, March 24, 2019. -
Judiciary maintaining public trust is pivotal for sustaining peace: Justice Karunarathna
Justice Nishshanka Bandula Karunarathna has observed that maintaining public trust in the judiciary is pivotal, when we consider the conduct of judicial officers, both inside and outside courts. It cannot sufficiently be emphasized that the acceptance of judicial decisions by citizens is crucial in sustaining peace and welfare of the people. -
Premier Ranil turns 70
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe met with a group of differently-abled children and adults at his official residence, ‘Temple Trees’ on Sunday evening to celebrate his 70th birthday. -
Ranil graces the 67th death anniversary of DS Senanayake
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe graced the simple ceremony held at the Independence Square, Colombo recently to commemorate the 67th death anniversary of D. S. Senanayake, the Father of the Nation. -
Dayasiri Jayasekera in Jaffna, meets SLFP organizers
General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekera visited Jaffna recently. He held a meeting with the SLFP organizers and supporters in Jaffna at an event held at Luxmy Plazza. -
‘Thinakaran’ turns 87
A simple ceremony was held at the Lake House on Thursday to mark the 87th anniversary of the Tamil daily ‘Thinakaran’. -
Premier Ranil in Batticaloa, hands over deeds, permits to 7206 land owners
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe on Saturday handed over deeds and permits of 4,000 acres of land to 7,206 people of 13 divisional Secretary Areas. -
UNP stands for abolition of Executive Presidency: Ranil Wickremesinghe tells JVP
UNP Leader Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that the United National Party is fully committed to the abolition of executive presidency. In fact a motion too was passed at the convention held last to abolish the executive presidency. -
Switzerland envoy Hans Peter Mack calls on Justice Minister
Switzerland's Ambassador to Sri Lanka Hans Peter Mack paid a courtesy call on Justice Minister Thalatha Athukorale at the Ministry of Justice and Prison Reforms on March 21. -
Sajith Premadasa graces the launch of new edition of Sinhala Dictionary
Housing, Construction and Cultural Affairs Minister Sajith Premadasa graced the event held to launch the new edition of the Sinhala dictionary. It was organized by the Sinhala Dictionary Office of the Cultural Affairs Department. -
India calls for full implementation of 13A
Permanent Representative of India in Geneva Ambassador Rajiv K. Chander has stated that India calls for full implementation of the 13th Amendment by the Sri Lankan government along with its other important commitments made to the international community. -
UNHRC adopts consensus resolution to grant Sri Lanka more time to honour commitments
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted sans voting the consensus resolution on Sri Lanka which proposes to give more time to Sri Lanka to fulfil its commitments for reconciliation and transnational justice. It was adopted on Thursday.
External Affairs Minister of India Sushma Swaraj has stated that the fight against terrorism is not and cannot be a confrontation against any religion.
India’s former Defence Minister George Fernandes died on Tuesday consequent to a prolonged illness. He was 88 at the time of his demise. He had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
The Congress Party has appointed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as general secretary in charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh (UP).
The 71 year old Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of Bangladesh's founder Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has become victorious in the 11th parliamentary elections with a landslide victory. She was the chief of the Awami League.
Shanthi visits Vavuniya Vipulananda College
Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian Shanthi Sriskandarajah visited Vipulananda College in Vavuniya and discussed the needs of the College. Principal Pon. Sivanathan and teachers welcomed her.
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Malaysian envoy Tan Yang Thai calls on CP Governor
- By J.M.Hafeez
Malaysian envoy to Sri Lanka Tan Yang Thai paid a courtesy call on the Governor of the Central Province Maithri Gunaratne recently.
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Mayooran’s book on Athletics launched in Trincomalee
- By S.KathiravanThe book on Athletics authored by Sivapathasuntharam Mayooran was launched at Trincomalee Urban Council recently.
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Wigneswaran at Sangarathai Pathirakali Amman Chariot Festival
Former Chief Minister of the Northern Provincial Council Justice Wigneswaran participated at the Chariot festival of Sangarathai Pathirakali Amman Koil and served Butter milk and...
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