India’s former union minister Jaswant Singh passed away on Sunday, September 27. He was 82 at the time of his demise. He died after a cardiac arrest at Delhi's Army Hospital (Research & Referral) where he was admitted in June.
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Premier Mahinda inaugurates National Program for the Establishment of Export Agriculture Zone in Hambantota
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa launched the National Program for the Establishment of Export Agriculture Zones at the historic Kasagala Rajamaha Viharaya in Hambanthota recently under the “Vision of Prosperity” policy. -
Ruwan meets NLF leader Muhaideen in Mullipothane and holds talks
UNP Deputy Leader and former Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardene met with National Liberation Front (NLF) leader Mohemed Musammil Muhaideen at NLF’s Headquarters in Mullivilla, Mullipothane and held talks. A tree planting ceremony was held at the Al Hijra Jumma Masjith to mark the occasion. -
Sunil de Silva no more
Former Attorney General Sunil Chandra de Silva, PC has passed away. He passed away in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday, February 28. -
GCE O/L Exam commences today
The GCE Ordinary Level Examination is to commence today, Monday March 01 and conclude on March 10. 622,352 candidates including 423,746 school candidates and 198,606 private candidates are scheduled to sit the examination. -
SJB member inaugurates painting at Madhu Church in Mannar
Senior member of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Dr. Kavinda Jayawardana inauguarated painting at the sacred Church of Our Lady of Madhu in Mannar ahead of the annual festival. -
Respond in unity with intellectual, diplomatic maturity to resolution against Sri Lanka … Jayasuriya
Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, Chairman of the National Movement for Social Justice has made a fervent appeal to the Sri Lankan leaders to respond in unity with intellectual, diplomatic maturity to resolution against Sri Lanka in the international forum. -
China is concerned over the clear lack of impartiality shown in the OHCHR’s report on Sri Lanka … Chen Xu
Permanent Representative of China in Geneva Ambassador Chen Xu has stated that China was concerned about the clear lack of impartiality shown in the OHCHR’s report on Sri Lanka. -
Burials of Covid victims will be permitted once the relevant final circular is issued…DSG Asela .
Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena has stated that it had been decided to prepare a preliminary draft of the Corona Victim Burial Guide and that the burials of Covid victims would not be permitted until the relevant final circular is issued. -
SLMC is relieved that the burial right of the Muslims victims of COVID-19 has been restored… Rauff Hakeem
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Leader Rauff Hakeem has observed that SLMC was relieved that the Government after a prolonged vacillation had finally restored the constitutionally protected fundamental, the right for burial of COVID-19 victims and suspected victims. -
Sirisena reappointed as SLFP Chairman
Former President Maithripala Sirisena was reappointed as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party at its Executive Committee meeting held recently. -
UK welcomes HC’s report on Sri Lanka
UK's Minister for the UN and Human Rights Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon has stated that the UK welcomed the detailed and most comprehensive report on Sri Lanka by the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Sri Lanka. -
Pakistan Premier Imran thanks Sri Lankan leaders for allowing burials of COVID 19 victims
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed his thanks to the Sri Lankan leadership for their decision to lift the ban on the the burial option for those dying of Covid 19.
Former US Pesident Bush has appealed to the people to remember that empathy and simple kindness are essential, powerful tools of national recovery from the virus. Even at an appropriate social distance, one could find the way to be present in the lives of others.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, 55, and his fiancee Carrie Symonds, 32, have announced the birth of a healthy son.
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to temporarily suspend the approval of some green cards. The said order is to last for 60 days and then could be extended.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested negative for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday.
Dr. Bharathy assumes duties as Director of Aesthetics Studies Faculty,...
Dr. Bharathy Kennedy on Monday, February 15 officially assumed duties as the new Director of Aesthetics Studies Faculty, Eastern University. She garlanded the statue of...
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TNA Parliamentarian meets Valaichennai Hospital Director, discusses the needs of...
Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian Govinthan Karunakaram paid a visit to the Valaichenai Hospital and discussed the needs of the hospital, patients and the staff with...
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Modern Indoor Stadium declared open at Jaffna University
An Indoor Stadium with modern facilities was declared open at the Jaffna University at simple ceremony held observing health guidelines on Thursday, November 19.
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Trinco Shanmuga student Keshalini secures merit pass at the Grade...
Keshaliny, a student at Trincomalee Sri Shanmuga Hindu Girls’ College has secured merit pass at the Grade V Scholarship Examination by obtaining 179 points.
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