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Presidential commission demanded against AG

Friday, 11 September 2015 21:12

Civil 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 21:11

U.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 21:07

Sri 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 21:06

Lanka 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 16:49

Former 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 16:37

A 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 14:39

The 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 14:01

Bangladesh 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.

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