(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – “It is a pleasure to send this message of greetings on the occasion of the festival of Deepavali celebrated by Hindus throughout the world, symbolising the victory of light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance to inculcate noble values such as spiritual discipline and wisdom in the hearts of the people,” President Maithripala Sirisena said in his Deepavali message.
"“Deepavali victory of light over darkness” – President"Category: Top Story
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) held its 20th Committee of Senior Officials and 18th Council of Ministers sessions from 31 October to 2 November 2018 in Durban, South Africa on the theme: Uniting the people of Africa, Asia, Australia and the Middle East through enhanced cooperation for peace, stability and sustainable development.
"IORA ministers welcome Sri Lanka’s lead in maritime safety and security"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The England Cricket Team is playing their first Test against Sri Lanka in the Southern coastal city of Galle on Tuesday (06).
"Sri Lanka – England first Test in Galle tomorrow"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Several Parliamentarians sworn in as Cabinet, State, and Deputy Ministers before President Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday (04).
"Another set of Cabinet, State, Deputy Ministers appointed"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President Maithripala Sirisena has issued the Gazette Notification to convene the prorogued Parliament on 14 November, at 10.00 AM.
"President issues Gazette Notification to convene Parliament"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Euphoric by the early announcement of reconvene the Parliament on November 5, ahead of the prorogued November 16, the Stock Market rose sharply by 2.70% and crossed the 6,000 bar yesterday.(01)
"Stock Market rises sharply by 2.7%; crosses 6,000 bar"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Leader and ‘Rajya Sabha’ Parliamentarian Subramanian Swamy on Thursday (01) siding with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, urged Sri Lankan Tamil Community as well as its senior leaders to try for a working arrangement with Premier Rajapaksa for the sake of Tamil issues.
"Swamy wants Sri Lankan Tamil leaders to work with Premier Rajapaksa"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The Finance Ministry headed by new Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has decided to reduce prices of fuel with immediate effect from midnight yesterday(01).
"Fuel Prices reduced with immediate effect"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Foreign Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama met the Ambassadors and High Commissioners of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries and their representatives at his Office on Wednesday (31).
"Foreign Minister meets Heads of Mission of SAARC countries"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Four new Ambassadors presented their credentials to President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s House, Colombo, today (01).
"Four new envoys present credentials to President"