External Affairs Ministry rejects the allegations levelled against Foreign Secretary Kshenuka Seneviratne by some factions on the renovation of the official residence of Sri Lanka’s permanent Representative in Geneva. The Swiss Federal Intelligence Service had no information that the owner of the company involved was arrested or even that he had any link to the LTTE. As for the alleged role of … [Read more...]
External Affairs Ministry rejects the allegations levelled against Foreign Secretary Kshenuka Seneviratne.
October 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The swarnapurawara award festival will be held this evening under the patronage of the president.
October 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Swarnapurawara award festival will be held this evening at the Waters Edge hotel in Battaramulla under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapakse. At this function the municipalities, urban councils and Pradeshiya sabas will be presented with awards and cash prizes. A special committee has adjudged the performance of these institutions. The objective of this programme is to encourage local … [Read more...]
Steps being taken to enlighten the embassies and high commissions against the removal of the LTTE ban by the European Union.
October 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The alliance for national unity and inter religious corporation has said that they are prepared to clarify to all embassies and High commissions about the removal of LTTE ban by the European Union. A streamlined programme in this connection is now being prepared. The organization said that they will enlighten the patriotic people on this matter and subsequently countrywide enlightenment programmes … [Read more...]
Many concessions for the people are to be given in the Budget.
October 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The secretary general of the United People Freedom Alliance Minister Susil Prema Jayanth said that many concessions relating to the cost of living will be given in the forthcoming budget. He said that similar to the concessions given by reducing the fuel prices, gas prices and slashing of electricity charges for the concessions will also be given in the budget. Addressing in a media conference in … [Read more...]
India is to strengthen security with Sri Lanka and Maldives.
October 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Indian government has informed that it is prepared to strengthen security arrangements with Sri Lanka and the Maldives. A special meeting between the Indian defence minister Arun Jaitley and the defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse was held in Colombo yesterday. The Indian defence minister has pointed out that this meeting that it is important to strengthen security between the two countries … [Read more...]
The G.C.E Ordinary level examination will be held in December as scheduled.
October 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Commissioner General of examinations Jayantha Pushpakumara said that the GCE Ordinary Level Examination will be held in December as scheduled. All arrangements in this regard have been finalized. The exam will begin on 9th of December and will be held till the 18th of December. Nearly 600 thousands candidates will sit for the examination this year. … [Read more...]
EU creating problems – these are politically motivated – Some opposition leaders supporting it – RW once again trying to betray the country
October 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
By J.Yogaraj – Senior Journalist & Announcer ( S L B C ) Opposition leader Ranil Wickramasinghe recently made a quick visit to Europe. Un confirmed reports say that there he met some representatives of the LTTE Diaspora and sought help to win the presidential election. It is also reported RW has given many promises to the LTTE supporters, that he will merge north and east. Also he will … [Read more...]
The UPFA is to enlighten the district organization targeting the presidential election.
October 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The UPFA is in a move to enlighten its district organizations in 22 districts targeting the presidential election. General secretary of the UPFA minister Susil Premajayantha says awareness programmes in 22 districts have already been completed. The rest will be carried out in Jaffna and Hambantota district in the next week. The Minister says however the UNP has not yet been able to find its … [Read more...]
The action plan of the national housing policy will be declared today.
October 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The action plan of the national Housing policy will be declared today. It will take place at a ceremony at the auditorium of the Central Bank in Rajagiriya at 2.00 pm today under the patronage of ministers Basil Rajapakse and Wimal Weerawansa. The national housing policy was presented to the President on the 6th of this month. Minister Wimal Weerawansa says under this policy the housing and … [Read more...]
6th stage of the Divi Neguma national programme begins today under the patronage of the President.
October 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
President Mahinda Rajapaksa will inaugurate the 6th stage of the Divineguma national movement at an auspicious moment today. The president will plant a sapling at the temple trees premises at the auspicious time 10.07 am. Minister Basil Rajapakse will join the programme from Katana area. Additional secretary of the ministry of economic development Shantha Bandara says that 2.5 million families in … [Read more...]
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