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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
