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Presidential commission demanded against AG
Friday, 11 September 2015 21:12Civil society activists are asking that a presidential commission be appointed to inquire into the conduct of the attorney general, BBC Sandeshaya reports.
U.S. Embassy Encourages U.S. Businesses to Expand Trade and Investment
Friday, 11 September 2015 21:11U.S. Ambassador Atul Keshap yesterday (10) briefed a visiting delegation of U.S. business executives about opportunities to expand trade and investment between the U.S. and Sri Lanka. In his remarks to the visiting executives, Ambassador Keshap urged their companies to seize the “golden moment of opportunity” in Sri Lanka, and highlighted the enormous potential for U.S. companies at a time when the Sri Lankan government has made economic growth a key priority for its tenure.
Sri Lanka aims to boost tourism, eyes more Chinese visitors
Friday, 11 September 2015 21:07Sri Lanka is aiming to become the best tourist hub in South East Asia and will look to attract more than 2.5 million tourists by 2016, an official said here on Thursday.
USAID Project Garners Prestigious International Energy Award
Friday, 11 September 2015 21:06Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum (LRWHF) this week received the prestigious 2015 Energy Globe National Award to celebrate its work on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and resource conservation initiatives.
Amidst national govt talks national crimes ignored - Thenuwara
Friday, 11 September 2015 16:49Former president of the Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) Dr. Chandraguptha Thenuwara has stated that amidst the discussions on the national government the national crimes are swept under the carpet.
President attends British High Commission function
Friday, 11 September 2015 16:37A special function was held at the British High Commission yesterday (10) to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning British monarch.
Lankans urged not to visit Lumbini until further notice
Friday, 11 September 2015 14:39The Sri Lankan ambassador to Nepal urge Sri Lankan pilgrims not to visit the holy site of 'Lumbini' until further notice due to a wave of public protests.
Haven't been approached to be SL coach - Hathurusingha
Friday, 11 September 2015 14:01Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha has said that he has not been contacted to fill the Sri Lanka head coach position. It is understood that SLC is interested in pursuing Hathurusingha but no official approach has been made yet.