Help the needy, helpless – Cardinal

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –It was to bring the message of humbleness that Jesus Christ decided to be born in a manager. Therefore let us resolve to extend love and compassion to needy people leading helpless lives and children undergoing untold suffering during this Christmas,Colombo Archbishop His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith said in a special Christmas message.

"Help the needy, helpless – Cardinal"

Sri Lanka welcomed at the Anti – Personnel Mine Ban Convention

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The 16th Meeting of States Parties to the Anti – Personnel Mines Ban Convention welcomed Sri Lanka on Monday 18th December 2017 as the newly joined 163rd State Party to the Convention, following the depositing of the Instrument of Accession on 13th December 2017 in New York.

"Sri Lanka welcomed at the Anti – Personnel Mine Ban Convention"

U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation Reselects Sri Lanka to Continue Grant Programme

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Board of Directors of the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) reselected Sri Lanka for its grant programme at its meeting on December 19. This will enable MCC to continue developing its compact programme with the government of Sri Lanka for which Sri Lanka was selected a year ago, in December 2016.

"U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation Reselects Sri Lanka to Continue Grant Programme"

“UN assignment in Mali endorses SL Army’s international professional capabilities” – Army Commander

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army addressing the Mali-bound Combat Convoy Company (CCC) of the Sri Lanka Army at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Regimental Headquarters in Panagoda yesterday (20th Dec.) remarked that the opportunity Sri Lanka Army had got in Mali would testify to the world that ours is a globally-recognized organization, dedicated for world peace.

"“UN assignment in Mali endorses SL Army’s international professional capabilities” – Army Commander"

Stern action against those stirring up communal hatred seeking political mileage during Polls – Sagala

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Sri Lanka Police will take maximum efforts to ensure a free and fair election, under instructions from the Chairman of the Elections Commission, Law and Order and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayaka said.

"Stern action against those stirring up communal hatred seeking political mileage during Polls – Sagala"