(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Christians in Sri Lanka and all over the world rejoice at Christmas which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in a Christmas message.
"Spirit of Christmas shared universally – PM"Category: LOCAL
(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"(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Police have deployed 4,300 officers to provide security during the festive season in the Colombo city and suburbs.
"POLICE ALERT THIS SEASON"(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"(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –A special train service from Colombo Fort to Badulla will function from today to accommodate high passenger traffic during the New Year and Christmas season, Additional Railway General Manager Wijeya Samarasinghe said.
"Special train service to function for the festive season"(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"(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Department of Immigration and Emigration is taking steps to introduce an internationally recognized passport which is on par with the standards of International Civil Aviation Services Organization.
"Posh Passport from next year"“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"Series of measures to provide relief to people affected by floods, droughts and high cost of living
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Sri Lankan government has decided to implement several measures to curb the rising cost of living and provide relief to the people affected by the inclement weather and drought.
"Series of measures to provide relief to people affected by floods, droughts and high cost of living"