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Special instructions to manage fuel, electricity expenses
[Feb. 22. 2012]

In the context of revised fuel and electricity prices in the local market, all Government Institutions should limit their consumption of fuel and electricity as a priority, says the Ministry of Finance and Planning.

The Ministry emphasized that this is a national responsibility entrusted on all Government Institutions.

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SL attends UNHRC sessions with impressive post-conflict records – Former AG

[Feb. 22. 2012]
Sri Lanka participates in the United Nations Human Rights Council with an impressive record of post-war reconciliation, rehabilitation and resettlement efforts in a background where broad action has been initiated at the highest level to implement the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) recommendations, former Attorney General Mohan Pieris said.
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Sri Lanka – peace brings tourists back
[Feb. 22. 2012]
Our aircraft is full. A man across the aisle, a tour director, is smiling. Members of his group speak excitedly about dream holidays, set to begin in about 30 minutes when we land in Sri Lanka - where, I later discover, hoteliers are happy, too.

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Shangri-La to begin construction this week
[Feb. 22. 2012]
Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, is to start the construction work of the Colombo luxury hotel project and 300-room city resort in Hambantota this week.

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Invest & conduct more trade with Sri Lanka - Korea
[Feb. 22. 2012]
A Trade and Investor forum was held at the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) Headquarters on 17th February to attract prospective ...

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“Uruma Aruna” programme to conserve historical places launched

Deduru oya project nearing completion

Train service for Sri Pada pilgrims
[Feb. 22. 2012]

The Ministry of National Heritage is to establish Uruma Aruna Conservation Fund which implements the activities related to conservation of places with a historical value such as Hambantota Kachcheri, ...

 

[Feb. 22. 2012]
Seventy percent of the construction of the Deduru Oya project has been completed.
[Feb. 22. 2012]
A special train service from Colombo Fort to Hatton has commenced. This service will be operated on weekends and on Public Holidays for the convenience of Sri Pada Pilgrims.
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Canada to tighten refugee rules Legislation to target 'bogus' claimants, block appeals of people from 'safe' countries
Sri Lanka Expo 2012 promotions in Birmingham & London
President promises immediate relief for fishermen
[Feb. 21. 2012]
The Canadian government is expected to announce further changes to Canada's immigration system.

 

[Feb. 21. 2012]
The Sri Lanka High Commission, London UK organized a targeted programme of promoting Expo 2012 with lead Organizations in Birmingham and London recently.
[Feb. 21. 2012]
President Mahinda Rajapaksa promised immediate relief to fishermen during a visit to the Tangalle fisheries harbour yesterday.
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Measures to develop coconut plantation

Another village under Jana Sevana

Hindus free to celebrate Maha Shiva Rathri in true spirit
[Feb. 21. 2012]
The Government launched a massive programme to develop the coconut plantation sector, under its 10-year development plan to boost the plantation sector in the country.

 

[Feb. 21. 2012]

Construction of houses for another village under the ‘Jana Sevana’ programme commenced yesterday (Feb. 20) in Hettimulla in Kegalle.

[Feb. 20. 2012]
“I warmly greet all Sri Lankan Hindus on the occasion of Maha Shiva Rathri, the festival in honour of Lord Shiva,” President Mahinda Rajapaksa said in a message to mark Maha Shiva Rathri.  
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 February 17, 2012 | Read More >>

* Online visa approval system brings in record revenue

* EU to further assist in development efforts

* President returns

* Singapore business delegation to visit Sri Lanka

* National Police Commission reinstated

* Sri Lanka to host C'wealth Parliamentary Association conference

* SL envoy in Uganda presents credentials

* World's leading department stores chiefs to meet in Colombo

* Uninterrupted electricity Supply to Kilinochchi & Mullaitivu

* SriLankan recruits A’pura youth

 February 16, 2012 | Read More >>

* Be partners in our development process – President tells international community

* Army appoints Court of Inquiry to probe war crime allegations

* Singapore will continue to support Sri Lanka – President Yam

* MoU signed between SL and S'pore to enhance bilateral trade

* Singapore President appreciates ongoing reconciliation process

* EU experts to help prevent Dengue

* Govt hospitals to go paperless

* Japanese youth ship to Colombo today

* Kevin Rudd has confidence in the Govt. & LLRC report - SL envoy in Australia

* Forex market current developments temporary -CB

* Country’s first PGA golf tournament in Kandy

 February 15, 2012 | Read More >>

* Aussie Senate defeats motion against Sri Lanka

* Posten Norge apologizes for the issuance of personalized LTTE stamps

* President lauds Queen's leadership

* SL and Singapore leaders call for expanding bilateral trade

* Singapore names orchid after President & First Lady

* SriLankan gets contract to service IndiGo's aircraft

* Enumeration of Vital Events in North conducted

* Japan grants US$ 33 million to improve healthcare

 February 14, 2012 | Read More >>

* Personalised LTTE stamps in Germany: Deutsche Post AG apologises for mistake

* Sri Lanka has good anti-trafficking record - US

* President arrives in Singapore

* Canada calls upon Tamil expatriates to rebuild nation

* Tourist arrivals up in January

* President to visit Singapore

* President's visit will boost SL-Pakistan trade

* Lifejackets, boat insurance compulsory soon

* Jewellery sector revenue increased

 February 13, 2012 | Read More >>

* US Congressmen laud Sri Lanka's progress, urge to strengthen ties

* Joint European operation busts human smuggling network

* President returns

* Indian-born Sri Lankan children issued birth certificates

 February 12, 2012 | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka, Pakistan join hands to promote peace and security in the region

* Broad economic co-operation between SL and Pakistan Three M.O.U. s signed

 February 11, 2012 | Read More >>

* SL – Pakistan leaders focus on co-operation on trade, agricultural and economic development

* Where time stands still

* Visit Sri Lanka for fair analysis on facts - SL envoy

* Cabinet sub-committee appointed to monitor implementation of HRi Action Plan proposals

* Asylum shopping and how AI earns its keep in Canada: By Lucien Rajakarunanayake

 February 10, 2012 | Read More >>

* Kreeda Shakthi programme launched to promote sports

* Swiss Permanent Mission hosts a discussion on LLRC

* President arrives in Islamabad

* Around 77,000 people to benefit from increased access to sanitation services

* Sri Lanka playing important role in interconnected world – UNSG 

* Anti-terror measures top SAARC meet agenda

* Another Jana Sevana housing project handed over

* US Court dismisses alleged war crimes case against Major Gen. Silva

 February 09, 2012 | Read More >>

* MV Ocean Lady Tamils were “asylum shopping”- Canadian Minister

* Canadian Tamil pleads guilty in plot to supply LTTE

* Dizzying rock fortress Sigiriya

* More ex-cadres reintegrated

* Apparel Industry tops US $ 4 bn mark

* President to visit Pakistan

* Documentary on LTTE atrocities released

* "Visit, make available expertise and invest in Sri Lanka" -Ambassador Aryasinha

* Check in time changes at UL counters

* Ambassador Rapp calls on Minister Peiris

* More SL fishermen released

 February 08, 2012 | Read More >>

* Defence Secretary denies North is militarized

* Sri Lanka ship supply base for GAC

* BOI zones to be upgraded

* Deyata Kirula exhibition extended

* Developments in Maldives are internal matters - Govt

* Second phase of Colombo Outer Circular Highway to begin next week

* Govt allocates 10 bn for North

* Expressway revenue reaches Rs.151 mn

 February 06, 2012 | Read More >>

* Enterprises flourish in Sri Lanka as FDI surge

* President declared open Saliyagama Jana Sevana housing scheme in Oyamaduwa

* Russia, Kuwait congratulate Sri Lanka on Independence Day

* Our responsibility is to bring up a generation who love their Motherland - President

* Over 20 luxury cruise liners to call at ports this year 

* TN Chamber urges early introduction of Colombo, Madurai flight service

* The former Indian President wows crowds in Sri Lanka

* Flavours from Sri Lanka at Gulf Paradise

 February 05, 2012 | Read More >>

* Let us drown out poverty in abundance of prosperity – President at Deyata Kirula

* Deyata Kirula exhibition opened

* Teachings of the Holy Prophet even more relevant today – President

* Embilipitiya Paper Mill reopens

 February 04, 2012 | Read More >>

* Rural people should be given the results of giant development works - President

* World leaders send good wishes

* President's Independence Day message: National flag flutters pointing to a new country in the making

* CB raises policy interest rates

* IMF commends Sri Lanka's commitment to reduce budget deficit

 February 03, 2012 | Read More >>

* SL Envoy in US invites intl' correspondents to visit Sri Lanka

* Task Force to be set up for preparations of CHOGM 2013 Summit

* No bird flu threat in Sri Lanka

* Sri Lanka to build museum chamber for Zheng He

* BIA to accommodate 6 mn passengers

* More electricity projects at Kalutara

* Cabinet Decisions

* SL welcomes Arcadia

* Living standards in estate sector improved

* Trade & Investment promotion mission to Vietnam in March

* Tamil speaking accountants to be recruited in North and East

* Over 210,000 IDP families resettled

 February 02, 2012 | Read More >>

* Additional funds for ICT development

* SL’s environmental performance improving - US survey

* Measures to develop Trinco Port City

* SL’s first “Tourism Roadside Signage Guidelines” launched

* More luxury buses in Colombo

* SLN assists to repatriate Indian fishermen

 February 01, 2012 | Read More >>

* Smugglers dump Canada-bound Tamil asylum seekers in Togo

* UN assists farmers in North

* Prime Minister of Cameroon welcomes strengthened ties with Sri Lanka

* FDIs increased in 2011

* Northern hospitals to be developed

* Inflation drops in January

* Rubber planting subsidy extended  

* South Africa’s hotel & shopping mall developers are enticed by SL’s opportunities  

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