Singing national anthem in Tamil receives mixed reactions
The government yesterday went ahead with its decision to have the national anthem sung in both Sinhala and Tamil during…
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‘National anthem sung in Tamil, a good omen’
Friday, 05 February 2016 08:47Democratic Left Front leader Vasudeva Nanayakkara says he considers the national anthem being sung in Tamil too, as a good omen.
Mangala calls for re-dedication
Thursday, 04 February 2016 20:10Foreign affairs minister Mangala Samaraweera has called upon Sri Lankans to rededicate themselves to intensify the commitment to build a new, progressive and modern nation where all individuals, irrespective of their race, religion or caste, have equal rights and opportunities to fulfil their hopes and aspirations, in dignity.
Chinese leaders congratulate Sri Lanka on anniversary of founding
Thursday, 04 February 2016 20:09Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday congratulated Sri Lanka on the 68th anniversary of the founding of country.
Sicille Kotelawala arrested at BIA
Thursday, 04 February 2016 20:07Former Ceylinco Chairman Lalith Kothelawala’s wife Sicille
Sri Lanka’s Sirisena changes track, backs UN resolution – VIDEO
Thursday, 04 February 2016 19:58In what seemed a major public U-turn, Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena today vowed to subject his country to the UN-mandated war crimes investigation going back on his comments last month indicating he was no different from his predecessor who insisted there had been no atrocities.
National Anthem sung in Tamil after 1949
Thursday, 04 February 2016 15:15Sri Lanka's national anthem has been sung in the minority Tamil language at official independence day celebrations for the first time since 1949.
600 NWSDB employees to lose jobs?
Thursday, 04 February 2016 14:38The job security of 600 contract basis employees at the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) are at risk, reports say.
Black flag protest in Vavuniya
Thursday, 04 February 2016 14:10As the country celebrates Independence Day (04), black flags have been raised in Vavuniya as a mark of protest, reports say.
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