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Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar, who crooned the melodious number “Lag Ja Gale” from the 1964 film “Woh Kaun Thi”, is delighted that the song has completed 50 years and says that it still sounds fresh. Composed by the late Madan Mohan, the track was picturised on Sadhana and Manoj Kumar. Lataji shared her joy through her tweet saying that beauty of the song was in the fact that it remained evergreen, despite being created half-a-decade...

Sri Lanka and Seychelles have signed five agreements which will further consolidate the solidarity between the two countries. It has been decided to initiate a joint commission between Sri Lanka and Seychelles. The agreement in this regard was signed at the State House yesterday in the presence of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Seychelles President James Michel. The commission will direct the bilateral relations mechanism including...

The President has declared open the Sri Lanka’s High Commission in Seychelles. President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is on an official tour of Seychelles, declared open yesterday, the Sri Lanka’s High Commission situated at the Capital Building on Independence Road, in Victoria. Sri Lanka and Seychelles commenced diplomatic relations in 1988. The first residential office was setup in December last year and Rajatha Piyatissa was appointed...

The annual Ramazan fasting period commences with the sighting of the new moon. The Colombo Grand Mosque announced that the new moon was sighted last night in Sri Lanka. Accordingly Muslims began the fasting month from this morning. They will end the fasting period with the sighting of the new moon next month called, Shawwaal which follows the Ramazan period, according to the Islam calend...

The Government took steps to recommence the construction of the Kalametiya Fisheries Harbour which was earlier disrupted due to various reasons, with the aim of benefiting a large number of fisher families. The construction began under the patronage of Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne. The Government has allocated nine billion rupees to build the harbor. The Fishing communities in several areas including Kalametiya, Bata-atha South,...

Five historic stone statues have been recovered from the Mahaweli River. The Hasalaka Police have found five historic statues and a part of a foot of a statue under water near the Randenigala, Minipe Yoda Ela Anicut. The statues had been found during a search operation conducted by the Hasalaka Police O.I.C. Ruwan Kumarasekera and other officers, following a tip off received from a villager. It is believed that the statues had...

Navy Commander Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage, who is due to retire, met Army Commander Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake at the Army Headquarters. They had a cordial discussion and exchanged mementoes. A group of senior Army and Navy officials were present on the occasi...

This is the era where everyone is entrusted with taking the motherland towards a free future, rescued from ruthless terrorism, to a peaceful and independent future with patriotism. Has anyone of us got a moral right to betray the heroic soldiers and the motherland for narrow political gains ? The motherland, which was suffering for decades under ruthless terrorism, is now experiencing peace due to the sacrifices made by the heroes...

The Nawalapitiya forest officials have detected a major timber racket committed using forged documents. The racket has been done by using forged documents, letterheads and rubber stamps of the Timber Corporation officials. The forged documents showed that the timber had been purchased from the Timber Corporation. Nawalapitiya forest officials have detected the racket when the timber was being transported in a lorry. The Nawalapitya...

A massive crowd has come to watch the musical show organized in connection with the 35th Anniversary of the Independent Television Network. The musical show was organized in connection with the 35th Anniversary of the ITN, the pioneer television channel in the country, was held last night at the Galle Face Green in Colombo. “Flash Back” music band led by Roshan Fernando backed the artists. “Sensation” dancing troop added colour...

The heroic soldiers were able to permanently silence the brutal LTTE terrorists which was predicted by many as undefeatable. It was a result of many sacrifices. If not the motherland would have continued to be under the curse of terrorism. Two heroic soldiers were killed when LTTE attack them with small firearms in Jaffna, Wethilakeiney area on 29th June 1992. LTTE terrorists exploded a landmine in Trincomalee, Thiriyaya area...

The Defence Ministry has directed officials to take stern action against those who instigate racism over face book, twitter and other social media. It has been found during the past few days that certain people publicize false information through social media provoking the public. It has also been observed that some are selectively targeted and false accusations are made against them without any responsibility. It is said that...

Thousands of people have joined the co-existence walk with the participation of all religious leaders. Religious Leaders representing all religions joined the walk which commenced near the Galle Face Green. Police Headquarters had organized the walk depicting reconciliation among the people. Followers of Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Catholicism and Islam who came from various parts of the Island said that the religious amity...

The inaugural procession of Ruhunu-Kataragama Maha Devalaya will tour the streets tonight. The inaugural procession of the historic Ruhunu Kataragma Maha Devalaya will commence tonight at the auspicious time of 7.45 p.m. The procession is scheduled to arrive at Walli Amma Devalaya through the main street and return to the Maha Devalaya following the traditions. Devotees belonging to all religions were scheduled to hoist the flag...

The mega musical show organized in connection with the 35th Anniversary of the Independent Television Network, the pioneer of local television, will be held tonight at Galle Face Green in a grand scale. One of the leading musical bands in the country “Flash Back” will provide music for the many artists who would take to the stage tonight. The main sponsor of the event is CDB Leasing while Rathi, Abans, Purit-Unilever and Coca-Cola...

Gems and jewellery stolen from a shop at Bentara, has been found in Ratnapura. Elpitiya Unresolved Crimes Division officials have arrested suspects along with a part of gems and jewellery stolen on the 15th of this month from a shop in Bentara. The value of the gems and jewellery found is about 1.8 million rupees. Elpitiya Police said that investigations are continuing to arrest several more suspects on information provided by...

The installation ceremony of Free Trade Zone Toast Masters Club was held in Seeduwa. Chief Guest of the ceremony was Divisional Governor of the Western Province Niroshan Motha. The Executive Committee plans the meetings and maps and steers the course of the club for next year. The Free Trade Zone Toast Masters Club has performed well in the education year 2013/2014 and they were able to achieve highest status by winning the Golden...

People who had become victims of terrorism were rescued due to the enormous sacrifices made by the heroic soldiers led by the Commander in Chief. If not, no one could have been able to prevent the country becoming a playground for terrorism. Three soldiers sacrificed their lives in Trincomalee when LTTE terrorists attacked them on 28th June 1986. An ambush by terrorists on 28th June 1992 took the lives of 8 soldiers in Jaffna...

America is a documentary movie directed by Dinesh D’Souza.America is more important to the world than we could ever imagine. A story that imagines that the United States lost the Revolutionary War and therefore never existed.The movie will be theatrically released on the 2nd of next mon...

America is a documentary movie directed by Dinesh D’Souza.America is more important to the world than we could ever imagine. A story that imagines that the United States lost the Revolutionary War and therefore never existed.The movie will be theatrically released on the 2nd of next mon...

Chinese second-seed Li Na suffered a shock third round exit at Wimbledon after going down 7-6, 7-6 to the Czech Republic’s Barbora Zahlavova Strycova.The Australian Open champion has never felt comfortable on the slick lawns of the All England Club, with her best showing being three quarter-final appearances in eight visits. She is the highest seed to fall so far at this year’s championshi...

It is knockout time at the 2014 Fifa World Cup. A South American blockbuster of a day awaits, with hosts Brazil taking on Chile and Colombia facing Uruguay.Chile, whom many have tipped to do well, are set for their stiffest test of the tournament so far when they play a Neymar-inspired Brazil. The hosts started slowly but produced an exceptional performance against Cameroon in their final Group A game to secure top spot. From...

The Maldives is seeking Sri Lanka’s support to develop its defence services. The meeting between President Rajapaksa and Maldivian Defence Minister Col (Ret.) Mohamed Nazim was held at the Tourist Resort in the Kurumba Island.The defence situation between the two countries was discussed at length during the bilateral discussions held between the President and the Maldivian Defence Minister. At this meeting the Maldivian Defence...

President Rajapaksa concludes his tour of the Maldives after receive a very warm welcome and holding a series of productive talks. He left for a state visit to the Seychelles from Male.President Rajapaksa and First Lady Shiranthi Wickremasinghe Rajapaksa, who arrived in Ibrahim Nasir International Airport on Thursday, were warmly received by the Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and the Maldivian First Lady. President...

The Rajarata University has been temporarily closed. A group of students who surrounded the office of the Vice Chancellor of the University had prevented him from leaving his office last night. The decision to close the University has been taken due to the actions of the students.Vice Chancellor Prof. Ranjith Wijewardena said that the students had detained him even without permitting him to take his dinner last night.The Vice...

This year’s G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination will commence on the 05th of August. The Grade Five Scholarship Examination is scheduled to be held on August 17th.The time schedule for this year’s Advanced Level Examination and the Grade Five Scholarship Examination has been announced.Accordingly this year’s GCE Advanced Level is scheduled to begin on the 05th of August and continue until the 29th. 234 thousand 197 school candidates...

Switzerland has said that freedom and happiness in the North were consolidated due to the dawn of peace. The Swiss Ambassador to Sri Lanka emphasized that this honour should go to the Sri Lankan Government.Ambassador of Switzerland Thomas Litscher made this reference when he met Northern Governor G.A. Chandrasiri after a tour of the North. Their meeting took place at the Governor’s Office in Jaffna. Massive development can be...

Sri Lanka soars 41 places to rank 74 in UN e-Government Development Index.Sri Lanka has advanced to the 74th position, making the biggest progress by a member country from its preceding ranking in the 2014 United Nations eGovernment Development Index (eGDI).At the preceding survey determining the eGDI which was in 2012 Sri Lanka’s position out of 193 countries was 115. Thus the 2014 United Nations eGDI of Sri Lanka is a jump traversing...

The Economic Development Ministry has signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme to support the Divi Neguma Livelihood Development Programme to withstand climate related shocks.The agreement was signed between Ministry Secretary, Dr. Nihal Jayathilaka and UNDP Country Director, Sri Lanka Razina Bilgrami to implement a four year project worth 410 million. It will strengthen the existing government investments...

Many development projects are being implemented within the Uva Province, while mobile services are being successfully organized to address issues of the people.A community-centred health development programme was held at the Kalubululanda Maha Vidyalaya in parallel to the Village to Village and House to House Community Mobile Service Programme. It was organized by the Welimada MOH Office on the instructions of the Badulla Regional...

The massive destruction unleashed during the era in which the country was plagued by terrorism is inestimable. Also the number of lives grabbed by the ruthless terrorists is also unaccounted for.This features refreshes the memories of the incidents that happened on 27th June during the dark era.The lives grabbed by the tiger terrorists on 27th June are being reminisced in this dark memories episode. The terrorists who planted...

Scenes taken earlier on road, before death ....of police aiming pistol Sometime back a dialogue took place over the topic of 'minimum police powers' in connection with assaulting of health-work protesters. Subsequently news was reported of an incident where a person of Pasyala died in vain over a police gunshot. Now a young man has died...

Youth who placed hand knocking against ....chest of varsity student in Expressway bus ....caught by police when getting off in Maharagama An incident was reported where a young man who tried a prank on a university student travelling towards Maharagama in a bus along Southern Expressway using a clever strategy by the student herself whereby...

“Our two countries have been very good neighbours for a long time. We do not approve undue external pressure over countries. That is why the Maldives consistently stood for Sri Lanka at international fora. We will continue to do so in shoulder to shoulder with Sri Lanka.” This was emphasized by Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.The Maldivian President laid this emphasis joining in an official discussion with President...

No one can forget the priceless services discharged by the war heroes to enthrone genuine freedom in the country vanquishing terrorism.United National Party Parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera has got involved in committing the mortal sin of a mass betrayal of such valiant soldiers.This directly amounts to fulfilling the needs of the Tamil Diaspora which supports the tiger terrorists.The outstanding services discharged behind...

46 Indian fishermen who were in Sri Lankan custody have been released. These Indian fishermen from Rameshwaram and Podukkottai had strayed into Sri Lankan waters from 11 boats. As a result they were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy. These Indian fishermen were detained in the Jaffna prison following Court orders. They were produced in the Kayts and Mannar Courts yesterday. These 46 fishermen were ordered to be handed over to...

Today is the eighth death anniversary of Lt. Gen. Parami Kulatunge who was killed in a brutal LTTE terrorist bomb attack. Born in the year 1951, Parami Kulatunge had his academic studies at Trinity College in Kandy. He joined the Sri Lanka Army on 20th July 1971 and was appointed as Second Lieutenant after his basic training. Parami Kulatunge while holding many senior Portfolios in the Sri Lanka Army including the 22nd Brigade...

Many assumed that the LTTE was indomitable. But the war heroes succeeded in routing this outfit due their bravery and courage.The flames of terrorism would have burnt the entire country, causing astronomical damage, if this scourge was not eliminated root and branch.The tiger terrorists lurking in the Vavuniya area mooted an attack targeting war heroes on 26th June 1990, killing five soldiers. Again the ruthless terrorists lying...

President Rajapaksa begins an official tour of the Maldives. The President was accorded a very warm welcome on his arrival in the Maldives.President Rajapaksa left the island this afternoon on a four day official tour of the Maldives and Seychelles. The President and First Lady Shiranthi Wickremasinghe Rajapaksa reached the Ibrahim Naseer International Airport this afternoon.The President and the First Lady were warmly greeted...

The Ven. Delduwe Gnanasumana Thera has said that Sri Lanka has entered a golden era which had so far not been witnessed in history. He said everyone should unite to further carry forward this religious, societal as well as cultural development.A ceremony to felicitate the Chef Incumbent of the Kalapaluwawa Sri Dharma Vihare in Rajagiriya, the Ven. Delduwe Gnanasumana Thera was held at Temple Trees under the patronage of President...

Defence Sectors have emphasized that Intelligence Officers are there on behalf of national security and not on behalf of meeting political objectives. This was emphasized by Brig. Ruwan Wanigasuriya at a news conference held at the Media Centre of the Defence Ministry.The Brigadier was responding to a query raised by a journalist at the news conference with regard to an accusation made by United National Party Parliamentarian...

The first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Task Force in preparation of the State Visit by His Holiness Pope Francis to Sri Lanka was held at the External Affairs Ministry yesterday.Pope Francis is scheduled to begin his visit to Sri Lanka on the 13th of January next year. He will be in the island until the 15th. All arrangements regarding the State Visit of His Holiness the Pope were discussed comprehensively at this meeting.It...

The Bharatiya Janatha Party Leader has called on the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to meet the Sri Lankan President to solve the recurring fishermen’s issue.According to India’s Financial Express newspaper, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to meet President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo to work out a compromise to resolve the recurring issue of the arrest of Indian fishermen.In a statement,...

Vasantham TV, the sister channel of Independent Television Network commemorates its Fifth Anniversary. Many programmes have been launched to mark the event.Vasantham TV, as a sister Channel of ITN embarked on its journey on 25th June 2009 to entertain the Tamil speaking fraternity within the Northern and Eastern Provinces, mainly after they were battered in the face of brutal activities of the LTTE terrorists.Another objective...

Dates of the Annual Kandy Esala Perahera Festival have been announced. Diyawadana Nilame of the Kandy historic Sri Dalada Maligawa Pradeep Nilanga Dela officially announced the dates of the Annual Festival of the Kandy historic Sri Dalada Maligawa at a special conference held at the Ran Ayudha Mandapaya of the Maligawa.Accordingly, the proceedings of the Festival will begin after the planting of Kap at the four Devales at the...

Prof. Sudarshan Seneviratne has been appointed as Sri Lanka’s new High Commissioner to India.Sudarshan Seneviratne received the letter of appointment as the new High Commissioner to India from President Rajapaksa at temple Trees. He received his academic studies from Ananda College in Colombo and had served as the Head of the Archaeology Study Division of the Peradeniya University.He secured his Honorary Degree from the Jawaharlal...

The people who had been battered by the 30-year-old war can well remember that dark era. The number of lives taken away by the terrorists during this dark period are inestimable.The atrocious activities carried out by these merciless terrorists are being reminisced in these episodes of the dark memories.The LTTE outfit intensified its terrorist activities in the North and East by the year 1986. The attacks unleashed by the terrorists...

The wedding ceremony of Sri Lankan cricketer Sujeewa de Silva was held recently at Hotel Hilton recently. Sri Lankan cricket members too attended the occasion. Collection of photos from, BELOW Pix By -Indika Mallawarachchi Dress by-Chami ,Groom outfit -Lihini Fashion ,Deco- Chamathkara Flora , Dancing - Ayuwanna group ,Wedding Planer -Janaka...

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