BOI approves recreational complex in Arachchikattuwa
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka granted investment approval to Mount Castle Marine Limited to provide tourism related water sports activities and a recreational complex at Arachchikattuwa. Dhammika Perera, Chairman / Director General signed the agreement on behalf of the BOI and formally presented the BOI Certificate of Registration to [...]Television tower to be constructed in Kokavil
The Kokavil television tower will be reconstructed at a cost of 220 million rupees in three phases under the supervision of the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission and after the completion of reconstructing the tower they will be able to provide a better and a wide coverage, Director General [...]Lanka’s pesky Editor comes fighting out of custody
Irida Lanka Editor Chandana Sirimalwatta has been a frequent visitor to the CID in the last few months. The latest attempt to detain Sirimalwatta for 90 days, without any charges, and the attempt to seal the Lanka paper has left many in the country pondering the future of independent media. LAKBIMAnEWS met the Lanka editor to learn more on the latest attempt by the government to silence him -- and...
Media Conference with Ven.Dambara Amila Thero
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My father is a traitor? – Aparna Fonseka
My father is a traitor? – Aparna Fonseka. I am Aparna Fonseka, youngest daughter of General Sarath Fonseka of Sri Lanka . Today, 8 February 2010, I decided to start this blog because of the unfortunate and disgraceful incident that happened to my father. I am tired of watching from the sidelines and reading what people have written without being able to defend. However vile, destructive or poisono...
- Upholding democracy the priority
- Sri Lankans living in Canada staged a massive protest against the illegal detention of common opposition candidate of last month’s presidential election and dictatorial Rajapaksa family rule
- From Manorani Saravanamuttu to Sandya Eknaliyagoda - the cry of women on the forced disappearances of loved ones
- Cry Sri Lanka, Cry
- Government Identifies Four Detention Camps
Zoysa included in World Twenty20 probables
Nuwan Zoysa, the left-arm fast bowler, was a surprise inclusion in Sri Lanka's provisional squad of 30 for the ICC World Twenty20 in the Caribbean in MayUnstoppable Wayamba retain title
Wayamba retained the Inter-provincial Twenty20 title for the third time after a clinical performance in the final outplaying Ruhuna in all three departments of the game at MoratuwaWayamba and Ruhuna to contest title clash
A round-up of the action from the semi-finals of the 2009-10 Sri Lanka Cricket Inter-Provincial Twenty20 TournamentFirst ever Sri Lankan Buddhist temple to be built in Myanmar
A Sri Lankan temple will be built in Myanmar for the first time, strengthening the historic ties between Sri Lanka and Myanmar,previously known as Burma. The agreement between Sri Lanka and one ofthe major Buddhist countries that practices Theravada Buddhism wassigned on Sunday (28). The function was held at the main hall of Shwedagon Temple in Myanmar.
Director of Foreign Affairs of the Sri Dala...
Mahanayakas to hold ‘Sangha Samuluwa’ to strengthen democracy
The Mahanayakas of the three Chapters have decided to hold a Sangha Assembly with the participation of Maha Sangha to quell the chaotic situation developing in the country and strengthen democracy and establish good governance. The ‘Sangha Assembly will be held at the historic ‘Maha Maluwa’ in Kandy on the 18 th of this month at 3.00 p.m.
This leader doesnt listen to us - only pretends he takes our advice – Ven. Malwatu Mahanayke
“Sri Lanka’s current ruler pretends he follows the advice of the most venerable Mahanayakes but in reality, is deceiving the entire nation – given the appalling circumstances in the country today, I may not permit visits by him to my Temple in the future”, said Most Ven. Tibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thero, Mahanayake of the Malwatte Chapter. The highly respected and revered Thero made these comments ...
Sri Lankan Food and Craft Fair
Another event organized by Pragathi Cafe on the last Sunday of this Month.
This event is free to attend there will be Sri Lankan food (eat in or take away), dancing, drummers. Also there will Sri Lankan Arts and Crafts, community stalls providing information on domestic violence and much more. Akasa Kusum - screened at a Asian film Festival at Apollo Cinema in Piccadilly Square
Dear friends, Prasanna Witharana directed "Akasa Kusum" = 'Flowers in the Sky' - Featuring Malini Fonseka Is to be screened at a Asian film Festival at Apollo Cinema in Piccadilly Square on 9th March 2010 at 8.30 pm Malini Fonseka is expected to arrive in UK shortly to be there. If interested in seeing this film! You can book tickets on the internet.
Try the web site http://www.apollocinemas...
SVU donates house for War Hero - Kandy
It was a happy moment for Private Karunarathne and family. A dream come true. Private WMM Karunarathne- a war hero of the Sri Lanka Army Gajaba Regiment (GR) could own a place that he and his beloved family would call 'Home'.Navy facilitates the feast of St. Anthony's church at Palaithivu
Sri Lanka Navy provided facilities for the annual Feast of St.Anthony's Church at Palaithivu Island, which was held on 6th and 7th of February 2010.Summary of evidence completed and handed over to Army Commander
The summary of evidence over charges against retired General Sarath Fonseka, made in compliance with provisions of the Army Act was completed and handed over to the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya on the weekend.- Video
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