Australia beats Sri Lanka by 81 runs at World T20
May 10, 2010 - 3:22 am
Sri Lanka ex-army chief vows to expose war crimes
May 7, 2010 - 4:17 am
AFP – By Amal Jayasinghe COLOMBO (AFP) – Sri Lanka’s ex-army chief on Thursday vowed to “expose” any war crimes committed at the end of the country’s civil war, raising pressure on the government, which has resisted calls for a probe. The United Nations estimated that 7,000 civilians perished in fighting in the early months […]
President Rajapaksa declares open Gnanam Memorial Operating Theater at Maharagama Cancer Hospital
May 5, 2010 - 11:30 am
Jayawardene leads Sri Lanka to win over Zimbabwe
May 4, 2010 - 2:09 am
PROVIDENCE, Guyana (AP)—Mahela Jayawardene cracked a brilliant 100 off 63 balls Monday and Sri Lanka just beat the rain to defeat Zimbabwe by 14 runs on the Duckworth/Lewis system at the World Twenty20 tournament. The 32-year-old Jayawardene slammed 10 fours and four sixes to dominate Sri Lanka’s innings of 173-7 off 20 overs. […]
Bangladesh and Pakistan leaders call on President Rajapaksa
April 30, 2010 - 4:11 am
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma Pix by: Nalin Hewapathirana Prime Minister of Bangladesh Mrs.Shikh Hasina called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Sri Lanka House on the sidelines of the 16th SAARC Summit in Thimpu, the capital city of Bhutan. During the meeting both leaders discussed wide range of bilateral issues specially expanding and […]
President Rajapaksa holds bilateral talks with SAARC `leaders
April 30, 2010 - 4:05 am
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma – (Pix by: Sudath Silva) President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is currently attending the SAARC heads of state conference is conducting bilateral meetings with South Asian leaders on the sidelines of the 16th SAARC Summit in Thimpu, the capital city of Bhutan. Among the SAARC leaders President of Maldives Mohomed […]
President Rajapaksa meets King of Bhutan
April 30, 2010 - 3:57 am
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma – (Pix by: Sudath Silva) President Mahinda Rajapaksa today met with His Majesty Jigm Kheser Namgyel Wangchuk, the King of Bhutan at the Sri Lanka House in SAARC Village on 29th April. The official meeting between the King and the SAARC state leaders are scheduled to take place at […]
Robert O Blake visits SAARC village to meet MR
April 29, 2010 - 3:56 am
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma – (Pix by: Sudath Silva) US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert O Blake visited the Sri Lankan House in the SAARC village in Thimpu, Bhutan to meet President Mahinda Rajapaksa ahead of the SAARC Summit. Former US Ambassador for Colombo Mr Blake is […]
Defeat of separatism and terrorism has given us the opportunity to engage in open discussions without fear of guns, says President Rajapaksa at SAARC
April 29, 2010 - 3:50 am
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma – (Pix by: Sudath Silva) “The defeat of separatism and terrorism since then has given us now the opportunity to engage in open discussions and reach consensus, without the fear of guns. With the strong mandate expressed at both the recent Presidential and Parliamentary elections, I am now ready […]
President Rajapaksa hands over the SAARC Chairmanship to Prime Minister of Bhutan
April 29, 2010 - 3:17 am
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma – (Pix by: Sudath Silva) The 16th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit commenced in a grand style in Thimpu, the Capital city of Bhutan this morning on 28th April and it was graced by the eight leaders of the SAARC counties. At the beginning of the […]
President Rajapaksa holds talks with Bhutan Prime Minister
April 27, 2010 - 12:51 pm
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma – (Pix by: Sudath Silva) President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is currently in Bhutan to attend 16th SAARC Summit has held bilateral talks with Bhutan Prime Minister Mr.Jigmi Y.Thinley at the Sri Lanka House in the SAARC Village. The Prime Minister conveyed on behalf of His Majesty the King and […]
President Rajapaksa arrives Bhutan to attend 16th SAARC Summit
April 26, 2010 - 4:12 pm
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma – Pix by: Sudath Silva President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at the Paro International Airport in Bhutan this morning on 26th April to attend the 16th SAARC Summit which will be held in Thimpu on 28 and 29th of this month. He was warmly received by the Prime Minister of […]
Sri Lanka President is to appoint five more ministers
April 26, 2010 - 2:33 am
In the wake of last Friday’s swearing in of Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers, President Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to appoint five more ministers to his cabinet, sources confirmed to Asian Tribune. It is learnt that the president had been discussing matters with his advisors on the appointment of five more cabinet ministers. […]
Namal to carry Rajapaksa Trade Mark- Kurahan Saatakaya
April 24, 2010 - 2:46 am
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma (Pix By: Chandana Perera & Nalin Hewapathirana) Namal Rajapaksa, elder son of President Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in as a MP at the inaugural session on the 7th Parliament, on 22nd April at 8.45 am. Namal contested the last general election which was held on 8th April under the […]
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