Category: Local News

SRI LANKA FESTIVAL AT HIGASHIYAMA ZOO IN NAGOYA

Japanese dancers perform Sri Lankan cultural dances at the Sri Lanka Festival held at the Higashiyama zoo on Saturday, 6th October 2012. Looking on are H.E.AdmiralWasanthaKarannagoda, Ambassador and Mr.Takashi Kawamura, Mayor of Nagoya The Higashiyama zoo in Nagoya organized a special Sri Lanka Festival to mark the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic ties between Japan and […]



First-Strike Ceremony of 1,000 Rupee Commemorative Silver Coin to mark 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

The Tokyo Bureau of Japan Mint of The Government of Japan printed a 1,000 Rupee Silver Coin to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Sri Lanka. The so-called, the First-Strike of the issuance of 1,000 Rupee Commemorative Silver Coin, Ceremony was held at the Japan Mint of Tokyo […]




Laws should not obstruct service to public – President

* No one can interfere with people’s sovereignty * Local govt members have special responsibility in regions’ development All Acts which obstruct or hinder the performance of services intended for public well- being should be amended, President Mahinda Rajapaksa told politicians from local authorities at Temple Trees on Saturday. […]



109 Sri Lankans food poisoned in Jordan

It has been reported by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Jordan that the following numbers of the Embassy safe house inmates have been admitted to the hospitals on the morning of Saturday, 6th October, due to suspected food poisoning : […]



Flamenco Arabe Gets Hips Swaying in Colombo

Belly dancing, a popular part of Middle Eastern culture, has taken the world by storm in recent years. It is believed to be the oldest form of dance, dating back thousands of years. Itʼs also thought to be a form of worship to the great mother goddess ʻIsisʼ, and its true origins remain a mystery. […]



Manjula Tillekaratne receiving treatment

A spokesperson for the Colombo General Hospital states that Secretary to the Judicial Service Commission Manjula Tillekaratne is currently receiving treatment at the accident ward at the Colombo National Hospital. […]



UK Buddhists protest against arson attacks on Buddhist temples and villagers in Bangladesh

There were many brutal arson attacks on innocent & peaceful Buddhist villages, religious buildings and ancient Buddhist monasteries on 29th October 2012 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. These shocking atrocities are one of many that have been carried out against innocent and peaceful Buddhists and other minorities in recent past. […]



The full text of the speech made by Secretary Defence and Urban Development at the opening ceremony of the 6th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka

It gives me great pleasure to address you at the inauguration of the 6th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Environmental Professionals, Sri Lanka. I am aware that this institute brings together a number of professionals who have qualified in diverse fields but who now practice in the field of Environment. The Institute’s focus on […]








Prof Peiris meets Foreign Minister of Singapore

The Minister of External Affairs, Prof.G.L.Peiris met K Shanmugam, Foreign Minister of Singapore on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. At the meeting with his counterpart Minister Peiris discussed technical cooperation and assistance to Sri Lanka . He also briefed the Foreign Minister of Singapore on the reconciliation process and the preparations for the […]



Ambassador Aryasinha says those who downplay Sri Lanka’s post-conflict achievements show disrespect to those who have overcome 30 years of suffering

Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha has said, “those who downplay the significance of Sri Lanka’s post-conflict achievements and constantly keep shifting goal posts, show disrespect not only to Sri Lanka and its international partners whose steadfast commitment to this task has made these achievements possible, but also to those who have at last emerged from the suffering […]