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US Ambassador's Fund to help preserve SL traditional dance

Wednesday, 14 September 2016 08:58

As part of continued U.S. support for the preservation of Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage, the Embassy of the United States of America has awarded a grant to the University of Peradeniya to document and preserve four traditional ritual dance forms and related crafts.

JICA & Rupavahini to increase awareness of Japanese culture

Wednesday, 14 September 2016 08:51

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has linked up with Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) To improve awareness of Japanese culture and increase quality of Rupavahini Television programmes.

JVP opposes sale of east container terminal

Wednesday, 14 September 2016 08:40

Alleging the government of attempting to sell the east container terminal of the Colombo south port to the private sector, a JVP trade union asks the President, Prime Minister and other responsible authorities to change the decision.

Rohan Welivita sends LoD to Wijaya Newspapers

Tuesday, 13 September 2016 20:04

The head of the CSN channel, Rohan Welivita, has sent a letter of demand for Rs. 100 million to the ‘Ada’ newspaper published by Wijaya Newspapers.

Why Joel’s Hovael not implicated in CSN issue

Tuesday, 13 September 2016 20:01

There is suspicion that Indika Karunajeewa, who is in hiding overseas, had invested money, together with Hovael Construction, in the CSN channel, reports say.

No shortage of Thriposha

Tuesday, 13 September 2016 14:11

There is no shortage of Thriposha, given for pregnant and breasfeeding mothers and low-weight children, says minister Rajitha Senaratne.

Students to get A/L results based on their district of study

Tuesday, 13 September 2016 10:17

Students who had sat for the GCE A/L examination from schools other than their own will get the results based on the district in which they had studied, reports say.

UN urged to probe poisoning of former Tamil fighters

Tuesday, 13 September 2016 09:07

Tamil lawyers in Sri Lanka have called upon the United Nations to investigate the suspicious deaths and serious physical disabilities of Tamil Tiger rebels following their release from state custody.

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