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.
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UNP led UNF govt will not divide the island, but committed to resolve the ethnic issue: Ranil Wickremesinghe
- Pic by S.Surenthiran Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has categorically stated that the UNP-led UNF, would never divide the country, but was really committed to resolving the ethnic issue, so that all races representing different faiths could live in peace and harmony, in a prosperous and united Sri Lanka. -
Minister Rajitha Senaratne declares open accident ward, emergency unit at Ragama Teaching Hospital
Health Minister (Dr.) Rajitha Senaratne declared open a newly constructed accident ward and an emergency unit at the Ragama Teaching hospital on Tuesday, January, 14. -
12 Sri Lankan civil servants in Pakistan
A12-member delegation of Sri Lankan Government officers are currently in Pakistan to gain comprehensive knowledge about Pakistan’s Civil Services structure and policy formulation process. The visit was organized by the High Commission of Pakistan, Colombo in collaboration with Pakistan’s prestigious National School of Public Policy. -
Mangala Samaraweera calls on IMF Chief Christine Lagarde
Finance and Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera called on International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde and held talks. Minister Harsha de Silva and Central Bank Governor Indrajit Coomarasamy were also present during the discussions. -
President accorded warm welcome on arrival in Philippines
President Maithripala Sirisena was accorded a warm welcome when he arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Philippines, on Tuesday. He was received by Trade and Industry Minister Ramon Lopez. -
Steering Committee report will be defeated with the support of Rajapaksa’s loyalists: G.L Peiris
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Chairman Prof. G.L Peiris has stated that the Steering Committee report presented to the Constitutional Assembly (CA) will be defeated with the support of lawmakers loyal to Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa. -
Weerawanse directing aspersions on judiciary behind parliamentary privileges is deplorable: BASL
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has stated that it is deplorable for Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa for casting aspersions on the judiciary by hiding behind parliamentary privileges. -
Massive protest in Colombo seeking abolition of Executive presidency
A massive protest was hed agitation to demand the abolition of the executive presidency was held opposite the Fort Railway Station on Monday, January 14 th, seeking abolition of Executive Presidency. -
Ranil Wickremesinghe graces National Thai Pongal Festival
- By S.Surenthiran Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the National Thai Pongal Festival held at Temple Trees on Sunday. -
We hope to reach a consensus on political solution: Mahinda Rajapaksa in Pongal Message
Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa has observed in his Thai Pongal message that it is his hope that the people could agree on a political solution that can permit all people to live a united, peaceful life in the country. -
Thai Pongal paves the way for preservation of diverse religious values, cultures: President Maithripala Sirisena
President Maithripala Sirisena has observed that he earnestly believes that cultural festivals such as Thai Pongal will pave the way to protect and preserve the values of different religions, ethnic communities and cultures. -
Thai Pongal reflects deepening interaction between humans and environment: Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe has observed that the Thai Pongal festival reflects the deepening relationship between humans and the environment and delivers the value of gratitude to the world.
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister 68 year old Nawaz Sharif was on Monday ordered to served seven years imprisonment in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills graft case in the high-profile Panama Papers scandal by an anti-corruption court.
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has observed that there could be a female Dalai Lama in the future since Buddhist traditions are very liberal, having equal rights for both genders.
The funeral service of former US President George HR Bush was held at the National Cathedral in US on Wednesday. It was a rare gathering of five former presidents including Trump, Obama, Bush and Jimmy Carter and Clinton.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condoled the death of former US President George HW Bush.
NP Governor graces Thai Pongal Festival at Governor’s office
Northern Province Governor Dr. Suran Raghawan graced the event held at the Governor’s office to celebrate Thai Pongal. Religious leaders representing all religions attended the event...
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Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake calls on WP Governor
Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake paid a courtesy call on the Western Province Governor Azath Salley at the Governor’s Secretariat in Colombo on Monday.
Addressing the...
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Valikamam North Housing Scheme; Mavai Senathirajah lays foundation stone
Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchchi Leader Parliamentarian Mavai Senathirajah laid the foundation stone at the inauguration of the Valikamam North Housing Scheme in the Jaffna district....
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Busy buying by people of Trincomalee ahead of Thai Pongal
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People of Trincomalee were seen engaging in busy buying of sugar canes, new clay pots, lamps, clothes and other materials necessary for pongal...
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