The victorious United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) leader of the Uva Province took oaths as Chief Minister of the province this morning before President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat. In the Uva Provincial Council election held on September 20, he polled over 96,000 votes in the Monaragala District. This is the second time Mr Shashindra Rajapaksa was elected Chief Minister … [Read more...]

*** **** It is described as a dramatic change in the political circle of Tamil Nadu, but it was expected. Nobody anticipated that this change would come this early. The people of the tamil Nadu state , at least now should adjust themselves to accept the reality and truth. It is difficult for some party members, but if they sit and think for a while, they would get a clear picture about the … [Read more...]

The World Children's Day and the Elders day fall tomorrow. Minister of Education Bandula Gunawardena said that the national programme of admitting all students to schools will be launched tomorrow in line with these two international days. The inaugural function will be held at the Thurstan College in Colombo. Meanwhile, the children will be allowed to visit the Dehiwala Zoo and the Pinnawala … [Read more...]

Minister of Investment Promotion Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said the government has implemented a massive development drive within a shorter period after defeating terrorism despite facing numerous challenges. He pointed out that the Board of Investment has invested more than 66,000 million rupees in the Northern Province during the last nine years. The Minister made these observations at the first … [Read more...]

President Mahinda Rajapakse will undertake an official visit to the Vatican next week. The aim of the visit is to officially extend an invitation to his holiness pope Francis to visit Sri Lanka. The pontiff is scheduled to engage in a tour of Sri Lanka from the 13th to the 15th of January next year. His holiness will conduct several special services during the tour. … [Read more...]

Commonwealth Asian local government summit commences in Colombo today and tomorrow. Diplomatic representatives from India , Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Maldives will take part at the summit. The opening ceremony will be held at the Colombo Galadari Hotel this morning under the patronage of minister A.L.M. Athaulla. … [Read more...]

President Mahinda Rajapakse arrived in the island today after successful completion of a tour in US. The President left the country for New York on the 25th of this month to attend the sessions of the 69th UN General assembly. The President also participated in global climate summit, Clinton global approach and many other international conferences. The President had bilateral talks with leaders … [Read more...]

Most Venerale Panditha Na Uyane Ariyadhamma Thero, Great Meditation Teacher and Spiritual Director of the Sri Kalyani Yogasharama Sanstha was appointed as Anu Nayake of Ramanya Sector and presentation of credentials took place at a ceremony held on 23 September, 2014 at Gnarama Thripitaka Dharmayathana at Meethirigala, Dompe, under patronage of Most Venerable Napane Pemasiri Thero, … [Read more...]

Election is one of the best justifications to show there is democracy in a country. This also gives an opportunity for an ordinary citizen to franchise his right.UVA provincial council election results tell many stories. But some try to mislead the people by publishing wrong information about election outcome. Those days, elections were held to bring down the prices of bread and rice. So … [Read more...]

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