- 03 May 2012
Monday (7) a public and special bank holiday on the Wesak
The Labour and Labour Relations Minister Gamini Lokuge today said the government had decided to declare Monday (7) a public and special bank holiday on account of the Wesak festival falling on Saturday and Sunday.
- 29 March 2012
Nelson Mandela urged Sri Lanka to try and avoid another showdown
A group of world leaders formed by Nelson Mandela has urged Sri Lanka to try and avoid another showdown in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) by adhering to the recent resolution adopted by the body.
- 15 March 2012
Acquitted Sarath Fonseka from the Hi-Corp case
High Court judge Sunil Rajapaksa today acquitted Sarath Fonseka from the Hi-Corp case, dismissing it by saying that he cannot be sentenced twice on the same offence.
- 01 May 2012
Anoma Fonseka at Sajith Premadasa rally in Colombo
Anoma Fonseka, wife of the jailed former Army Commander, Sarath Fonseka is among the dignitaries who are attending the Late President R.Premadasa Commemoration ceremony at Hulftsdorp, Colombo.
- 23 March 2012
Hilary Clinton committed to working with SL Government
US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton said Washington is committed to working with the Sri Lankan Government to help realize this goal, and that she looks forward to discussing future actions with her Sri Lankan counterpart G.L. Peiris soon.
- 14 March 2012
Challenging made Wimal to stop consuming American products
Challenging the request made by government minister Wimal Weerawansa’s to stop consuming American products and to refrain from using Google, the JVP urged the government to abolish the defense pact signed with the USA and to impose an export embargo on that country.
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