Ceylon Report - English

The world Children’s day falls today. this year’s theme is ‘treasure our children’. Issuing a message President Mahinda Rajapaksa says Sri Lanka has set an example to the world by providing care and affectionate for children. The government has achieved an unprecedented service for children in the field of education, health and nutrition. parents and elders should understand the feelings and needs … [Read more...]

Sri Lanka will mark World Children's Day with a national event at the Maharagama Youth Centre this morning under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and first lady madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa. The ceremony, held under the theme 'Protect Us with Love' is organized by the Child Development and Women's Affairs Ministry. Minister Tissa Karaliyadda speaking on this year's programs organised by … [Read more...]

The World Elders Day also falls today. Issuing a message the president says elders are the people who worked for the well being of the country’s economy and culture. Increasing the elderly population is causing many problems to the economies in many countries. However, Sri Lanka has implemented a number of programmes for the care of elderly persons. The national ceremony to mark the elders day … [Read more...]

All investment projects that are currently in commercial operation under the Board of Investment (BOI) is recorded to be around Rs. 5.99 billion. Addressing the 'Investor Forum' held in Jaffna Monday (September 29), the Investment Promotion Minister, Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said the projects that are yet to be implemented or that are found to be in the initial stages of agreement signing, … [Read more...]

The Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons is currently conducting public sittings in Kilinochchi District. The Commission commenced its sitting on Sept. 27th. The Commission is hearing cases of disappearances and abductions in Kilinochchi district for a second time due to the large number of complaints it received from the district. The Commission is … [Read more...]

Several Middle –East companies are willing to invest in Sri Lanka due to the country's on going development activities. Stating this, Deputy Minister of Investment Promotion, Faizer Musthapha said that Middle East is interested in investing in several sectors including hotel, construction and IT. “The Ambassadors of the Middle Eastern counties have offered to assist the Ministry of Investment … [Read more...]

Sri Lanka will mark World Children's Day with a national event at the Maharagama Youth Centre tomorrow under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The ceremony, held under the theme 'Protect Us with Love' is organised by the Child Development and Women's Affairs Ministry. Minister Tissa Karaliyadda speaking on this year's programs organised by the ministry to mark the event said it has … [Read more...]

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...]