A Japanese delegation headed by the Mayor of Ginan city of Japan Hideyasu Matsubara met President Mahinda Rajapaksa at President's House in Kandy on July 29. 

Picture by: Sudath Silva

Mahinda Chintana 2010 - The Vision Ahead

  Mahinda Chintana

  July 29, 2010 | Read More >>

* Kandy Esala Perahera, event not to be missed - British HC

* Highest ever EPF interest rate to be paid

* IT/BPO sector, a growth area for BOI

  July 28, 2010 | Read More >>

* Ministers discuss tourism promotion with JATA

* CSE world's 2nd best performing stock market Crosses 5000 mark

* Sri Lanka is a nation standing with its own strength - President

* Respect laws of SL when travelling – British HC advises

* Ceylon Tourism Fund unveiled

* Mahela beats Sir Bradman

* Indian Stock Brokering Firm enters CSE

* Peliyagoda fish market to be opened

  July 277, 2010 | Read More >>

* Ministers Peiris and Rajapaksa in Japan to strengthen relations

* Constitutional changes to reflect people’s needs - President

* Tea production increased

* Progress in repayment to Golden Key depositors  

* UK Visa Application Centre opened

* Jaffna Fort to be renovated

  July 26, 2010 | Read More >>

* Terrorists do not follow rules of war – Deputy External Affairs Minister

* Halt disparities in teacher deployment - President

* Police to conduct nationwide registration

* De-mining continued 35,510 out of 300,000 resettled

* Sri Lanka, new winter destination for Belgium

* Vietnam to re-open SL embassy soon

* Mahaweli settlers to receive land ownership

* New hydropower project in Laxapana

  July 23, 2010 | Read More >>

* Kudos to Murali from around the world

* Hindu street procession Adi Vel at Temple Trees

* SLTPB nominated for TTG Travel Awards

* Cabinet approvals

* World Bank VP positively receptive to Lanka’s funding needs

* CSE branch network performing well

* Promote rural craftsmanship - President

* Japanese scholarships to public officers

  July 22, 2010 | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka is proud of this son of our soil – President congratulates Murali

* OPA expresses ‘grave concern’ over UN Advisory Committee

* Sri Lanka has unique opportunity for lasting peace – Blake

* Two Sri Lankan beaches make Forbes’ top 10

* Murali 800 – Congrats from President

* IDPs reduced from 300,000 to 36,110

* SL supports peaceful settlement of Palestinian issue - Kohona

* 50th anniversary of SL’s female premiership

* Sri Lanka to salvage shipwrecks 

* CPC to meet entire demand by 2015

* Remarried widows to obtain late husband’s pension

  July 21, 2010 | Read More >>

* Robert Blake calls on President

* "Environmental Protection Unit" to combat dengue

* UN lacks transparency or accountability under Ban Ki Moon

* Tsunami warning towers in North  

* Gulf Air re-launches flights to SL  

* Upper Kotmale power project to be completed soon 

* Extinct primate found in Horton Plains

  July 20, 2010 | Read More >>

* Knowledge based education built with emphasis on English – Education Minister

* Seize opportunity to consolidate business in Mauritius and Sri Lanka

* Seven Ambassadors / HC present credentials

* Nearly 400 ex-LTTE child combatants to sit A/L

* Govt boosts North transportation

* Robert Blake to arrive in Sri Lanka 

  July 19, 2010 | Read More >>

* ‘English as a Life Skill’ second phase launched 

* Hindu street procession after 16 years 

* Nation’s survival depends on discipline - President 

* North, East record highest GDP growth rate

* Charity status revoked for funding LTTE

* Jaffna depot, island’s most profitable

* Rubber production increased

* Sri Lanka Pavilion Day at Expo 2010 Shanghai

* Interpol assistance to nab LTTE cadres

* Pilgrimage from North to South

* Nallur Hindu Temple festival next month

* Medium term sovereign rating strategy

  July 16, 2010 | Read More >>

* Youth who serve the nation can look back with pride in future – President

* Sri LaRefugees with LTTE links pose dilemma – The Australian

* Reconciliation Commission to meet Kilinochchi officials

* Sri Lanka removed from marine war risk list

* SriLankan to increase frequencies and capacity – CEO

* SriLankan to resume flights to Kochi

* US announces grants program

* Boat rides in Mahaweli reservoirs to boost tourism

* Regional Development Bank launched  

* 'Time has come to use our knowledge and recourses' - President

  July 15, 2010 | Read More >>

* Improve fish production balancing interests of consumers and fishermen

* Govt's highest financial allocation goes to North - President

* UK can do more in SL development - British High Com

* Development projects nearing completion in Anuradhapura

* Regional Industry Services Centre for North

* Factory closures not due to GSP Plus withdrawal

* Water Resources Museum to be established 

* Mega road revamp project launched

* Registration of vehicles up

* Beach parks to boost tourism

* Asia Micro Finance Forum in Colombo

  July 14, 2010 | Read More >>

* IDPs reduced from 300,000 to 38,000

* Shed political differences, serve nation - President 

* Half of Lankan asylum seekers have ties to LTTE – The Australian

* Use local expertise to exploit renewable power resources – President  

* Over 1113 sq km de-mined in North 

* Oil exploration off Southern coast commenced

* Maldivian crisis throws light on constitutional checks and balances – Minister Peiris

* Australia takes further action to curb people smuggling

* US to support East local authorities

* Sri Lanka ‘Think Tanks’ to receive Canadian support

* “USS Pearl Harbour” in Sri Lanka

* Major development plan for Jaffna

  July 13, 2010 | Read More >>

* Head of State should be responsible to Parliament – President

* Cabinet to meet in Kilinochchi tomorrow

* Australia should aid SL reconstruction rather than provide asylum – report in The Australian

* Lankan tea meets stringent quality standards – ICRC

** Tsunami drills in 14 Districts

* Colombo Port’s profit 1bn

* CB adjusts annual reserve money for stronger growth

* CB's Credit Guarantee Scheme to be operational

  July 12, 2010 | Read More >>

* Reconciliation commission will heal wounds of conflict

* Govt ready to consider constructive EU proposals – Minister Peiris

* No mention of Advisory Commission in May 2009 SL- UNSG Jt Statement

* New houses for war heroes

* More fuel stations to North

* Tourism earnings increase

* Time is ripe for a partnership for progress – Defence Secretary

** CB reduces interest rates

* Navy rescues Chinese crew member

 July 09, 2010 | Read More >>

“Sri Lanka reaffirms dialogue as way forward”

* Budget for 2010 passed

* Govt. assures safety and security of UN office - Minister G.L. Peiris

* SL refugee acceptance rate to fall with UNHCR guidelines - Aus PM

* Tourist arrivals increase by 48.4 % in first half 2010

* Respect Government role in civilian protection - Kohona at UNSC

* President as former SAARC leader helped resolve Maldives issue - Minister Peiris

* Fishing in Mullativu seas after 25 yrs

* Lanka to have sea planes soon

* Ministry Secretaries to discuss govt IT policy

* This is a land of great opportunities – Defence Secretary tells investors

** Cricket legend announces retirement

  July 08, 2010 | Read More >>

* President mediates to resolve Maldives political crisis

* Sri Lanka's goodwill towards Maldives will always remain - President

* Govt welcomes UNHCR report on “Refugees” from North

* Australia to support Sri Lanka fight trafficking of people

* Progressive forces should rally around government at this crucial juncture – Democratic Left Front

* Prosperity can help drive reconciliation - SL Ambassador to USA

* Jaffna to develop as a knowledge hub

* France, Sri Lanka sign two contracts

* India to build low-cost houses in Lanka

* BOC in London

  July 07, 2010 | Read More >>

* President Rajapaksa meets Maldives President Nasheed in Male

** President leaves for Maldives

* Govt. dealt with protest in compliance with domestic and international obligations - Government of Sri Lanka

* International forces obstructing country's development-President

* Tourists arrive in record number with end to conflict - IRIN

* Jayalalithaa reiterates opposition to LTTE

* Tougher measures to prevent dengue

* BOI projects focus five development areas

* Govt to popularize organic fertilizer

  July 06, 2010 | Read More >>

* Sri Lankans from North no longer need refugee status - UNHCR

* UNIDO Chief satisfied with North, East progress

* Emergency extended by majority of 100 votes

* Earnings from exports grow by 24.2%

* Alternatives in place with GSP+ withdrawal – Govt spokesman

  July 055, 2010 | Read More >>

* De La Rue venture indicates high investor confidence in Sri Lanka - Dr. Amunugama

* Niyaz Moulavi strived for a Sri Lanka sans differences – President

* Civil Admin to resettle IDPs in Jaffna HSZs

* Foreign employment increased

* CSE to hold high-profile Investor Forum

** Aus govt. to unveil tougher asylum rules

  July 04, 2010 | Read More >>

* President returns after successful visit to Ukraine 

* Budget 2010 : 2nd reading passed by majority of 63 votes

  July 02, 2010 | Read More >>

* Ukraine to extend space technology to Sri Lanka

* Commitment and dedication of people will resolve conflicts - President

* Sri Lanka can handle its own problems - China

* Reconciliation Commission to hold public hearings in crisis affected areas

* Cultural renaissance in North & East with defeat of terrorism - President

* Sustainable econ development must include social progress and justice - President

* Inflation drops in June

* Sri Lanka can handle its own problems - China

* Brigadier Medawala, new Military Spokesman

* Sri Lanka will be world’s best place to invest - German Ambassador

* Sri Lanka performs first liver transplant

* Sri Lanka to host World Spice Food Festival 2010

* Import tax reduction, important step for tax simplification - CCC 

  July 011, 2010 | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka-Ukraine relations reflect East and West cooperation – Ukraine President

* Sri Lanka teas fetch world’s highest price

* Pak-SL trade to reach $1bn

* European Parliament members back SL on GSP+

* Sri Lanka’s strategic location offers unique advantages to foreign investors - President

* WB assistance to develop renewable energy projects

* Saudi tourists to Sri Lanka increase

  June 30, 2010 | Read More >>

* Four agreements will assure strong Sri Lanka-Ukraine bilateral relations - President

* Budget 2010 aims at long-term economic benefits

* Top level talks on Ukraine-Sri Lanka bilateral cooperation

* President arrives in Ukraine

* CSE reaches highest ever trades

** SL to use satellites to conserve coastal areas

* Indo-Lanka trade to grow 8% in 2010

  June 29, 2010 | Read More >>

* UK team explore investment opportunities in North

* President leaves for Kiev Ukraine and Sri Lanka will sign four bilateral agreements

* Budget today

* UNHCR closing Batti office as resettlement completes

* Only 45, 998 IDPs remaining in Vavuniya

* Sri Lanka’s overall economic conditions improving - IMF ‘strong growth this year’

* Lanka, India naval ties strengthen

  June 28, 2010 | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka records 7.1% GDP growth for Q1 2010

* My commitment for political solution remains – President to Times of India

* European Parliament MP condemns EU conditions

* SAARC resolution to fight terrorism

* "360 rotational fire" against civilians ordered in Iraq - Former US Army Specialist

* International Buddhist Uni in Sanchi

** Youth computer literacy up

* Australian wins Arugam Bay Surf competition

* Unemployment rate declining

  June 26, 2010 | Read More >>

* Colombo port expansion boost for shipping industry & economic growth

* Russia slams UNSG’s Panel of experts on Sri Lanka

  June 25, 2010 | Read More >>

* Righteous nation built based on teachings of Arahat Mahinda - President

  June 244, 2010 | Read More >>

* EC Intervention under guise of trade on range of sensitive domestic issues – Government

* Govt rejects EC conditions for GSP +

* Gen. McChrystal relieved of duties 'War is bigger than any one man or woman' - Obama

* President's Counsel appointed

* Bright prospects for Lanka’s economy - IMF

** Colombo Port expansion in progress

* Australia gets first female PM

  June 23, 2010 | Read More >>

* Govt. opposes UN Panel 'Unwarranted, unnecessary interference with a sovereign nation'

* LTTE threatens bomb attacks on TN's rail tracks and bridges

** President brought peace to Lanka - Korean Buddhist delegation

* Tourist arrivals up 50 % in first quarter 2010

* Foreign Policy Think Tank website launched

* Buddhist Film Festival 2011 inaugurated

  June 22, 2010 | Read More >>

* LTTE's international network still active – Defence Sec.

* US Supreme Court upholds Terrorism - Support Ban 'PKK and LTTE are deadly groups' - Chief Justice

* More ex-LTTE cadres receive jobs

* CB to issue SLDBs

* Kokavil transmission tower reconstruction begins

* SL to develop geothermal power

  June 21, 2010 | Read More >>

* UN should not interfere - Akashi Optimism on positive changes in Sri Lanka

* North development commendable – Akashi to President

* Confidence revived, economy rebounded with end to conflict - ADB

* One-third of illegal migrants aboard Ocean Lady are LTTE – Vancouver Sun 

** Knowledgeable, patriotic future generation to face new world challenges - President

* LTTE cadres arrested in Tamil Nadu

* First stage of Hambantota Port to be commissioned soon

* Queen’s Baton Relay in SL

  June 18, 2010 | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka has lesson to world on defeating terror – President Rajapaksa

* Japan alert on LTTE attempts on govts. in exile, Akashi

* Commission seeks evidence from public

* Nation marks Victory Day

* Cabraal gets a second term as SLCB Governor

  June 177, 2010 | Read More >>

* Britain applauds appointment of Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission

* Don’t dictate to Sri Lanka on reconciliation - Akashi

* Pascoe satisfied with Mullaitivu development

** BBC meets its match in Sri Lankan Defense Secretary – The Manila Times

* Public holiday tomorrow

* Alleged LTTE supporters arrested in Netherlands

** Philippines could learn a lot from Sri Lanka, and vice versa – SL Ambassador to Philippines

* Sri Lanka an emerging golf destination

* More projects to uplift Kilinochchi 

* No change in policy interest rates - CB

  June 16, 2010 | Read More >>

* Akashi pledges continuous support to Sri Lanka - - - - - - - - 39 billion Yen to be provided

* Sri Lanka's economic boom attracts global media coverage

* Poverty down in nine districts

* Honorary Consuls to play proactive role in economic revival - Minister Peiris

* LTTE cadres using Malaysia as base - Malaysia

* Govt measures to stabilize paddy price

  June 155, 2010 | Read More >>

* LTTE terrorism abhorrent to US - NSC reps tell President

** Education system should empower youth to win the world – President

* Tourist arrival doubled

* Pakistan awards 150 scholarships

* Meeting with Sri Lankan External Affairs Minister is very successful- Robert O Blake

* Recent SL-EU talks a useful confidence building measure - Ambassador

* Akashi to arrive in Sri Lanka

* NGO Secretariat under Defence Ministry now

  June 14, 2010 | Read More >>

* No pressure from India to Sri Lanka on any issue - External Affairs Minister

* Mass wedding for ex-LTTE couples

* Pro-LTTE elements suspected for railway blast

* Tamil Nadu, safe haven for terrorists -Jayalalitha

* Sri Lanka shows positive signs to resolve Tamil issues – Indian Minister

* Indian Minister seeks legal steps to curb pro-LTTE groups in TN

*** SL ports now free of war risk premiums

* New project to conserve Jaffna Fort

  June 122, 2010 | Read More >>

* China remains committed to Sri Lankan progress – Vice Premier tells President

  June 11, 2010 | Read More >>

* President meets Indian opposition leader

* President returns after highly successful state visit 

* Pacts will strengthen ties- President

* India and Sri Lanka Enter New Era

* Chinese Vice Premier arrives in Sri Lanka

* Regional Police & prosecutors discuss effectively countering terrorism in South Asia

* Action against errant traders

* Cabinet approves Constitutional amendments

* Sri Lanka, Australia joint action against people smuggling

* More than 20,000 people to get safe drinking water

* Fiji appoints new Sri Lankan judges

  June 10, 2010 | Read More >>

* Indo-Sri Lanka bonds give 50,000 houses for IDPs - President

* IDP resettlement carried out speedily and systematically - President tells TN MPs

* Our economic relations with India assume a greater importance now - President Rajapaksa

* Full potential of bilateral relations can be realized with end to terrorism - President of India

* More Indian assistance to SL education

* Indian Consulates in Jaffna and Hambantota

* Sri Lanka's support for India's UNSC candidature

* Medium term sovereign rating strategy for SL

* Enthusiasm from Jaffna business community for North progress

** House-boats to promote tourism

  June 09, 2010 | Read More >>

* Political settlement acceptable to all - President in New Delhi

* International investigation on Sri Lanka inappropriate – Minister Peiris

* Seven agreements signed between Sri Lanka and India

* Sri Lanka is one of the safest places in the world – Prime Minister

* Unwavering political leadership led to military victory – Act. External Affairs Minister

* Emergency extended

* New tax reductions applicable to all vehicles

* More funds from ADB

* Pipe-borne water to Northern areas

  June 08, 2010 | Read More >>

* “Trust me to resolve problems of the people” President tells Tamil leaders

* Sri Lanka elected as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Commonwealth Secretariat

* President leaves for India

* GDP growth estimate likely to be raised to 7% - Cabraal tells Wall Street Journal

** SL advances significantly to be ‘Wonder of Asia’ – World Bank

* LTTE fundraisers continue to be prosecuted – UK High Com

* You have a dynamic role to play – Minister Peiris tells Tamil expats

* Task Force to upgrade fisheries in N&E

  June 07, 2010 | Read More >>

* President marks four decades since entering Parliament

* SL well poised as ‘most sought after’ tourist destination – Ogilvy & Mather

* Correction to Sunday Times Report: President not scheduled to be at IIFA

* UK assures support for SL’s reconstruction and reconciliation

* Tourist arrivals up in May

* Singapore to enhance role in SL economy

  June 04, 2010 | Read More >>

* Vibrant policy, immense scope, enticing and exciting package for investment – President

* Lessons learnt Commission to begin work from Kadirgamar Institute

* Minister Peiris discusses targets and timeframes with SL Mission heads

** More tax reductions

* Canal boat service extended to public

* Govt to boost paddy cultivation in North

  June 03, 2010 | Read More >>

* Pillay prejudging outcome of Commission - AG

* CSE records highest ever price indices

* Minister Peiris to attend Shangri-La Dialogue

* Removal of US travel warning, a vote of confidence – Hillary Clinton

* Vice Premier of the State Council of China to visit SL

* SL, 3rd highest foreign investor in Bangladesh

  June 02, 2010 | Read More >>

* President declares tax concessions

* Shares gain as Govt. slash taxes

* SL High Com objects innovative lies in NDTV feature

* Lord Naseby calls for vigilance over diaspora in UK

** Sri Lanka condemns attacks on Gaza bound boats

* Construction of Matara-Kataragama railway track to be expedited

* International probe on SL not only unfair but oppressive - Minister Peiris

* First ICC Match in USA features Lankan Team

* Vivek Oberoi urges film fraternity to attend IIFA 

* Jaffna Grand Mosque reopens after 20 yrs

* More Japanese assistance to IDPs

  June 01, 2010 | Read More >>

* Amnesty International can't dictate terms to us, says Lankan minister

* Super fast train between the airport and Colombo

* Inflation drops further in May to 5.3%

* Tourism income to be more than double by 2015

* IIFA forum will give fillip to Indo-Lanka business links

** Lankan UN peace keepers honoured in Haiti

* Multi-religious committees at District level

* India Visa Application Centre in Kandy

* Shops for pavement hawkers

* 97% Bollywood stars confirmed for IIFA

* Rs. 375 billion for road development this year

  May 31, 2010 | Read More >>

* World's 4th richest man to talk business in SL

* India should treat us like its little sister, not be Big Brother - President 

* Develop Mahamevna Uyana preserving historic value - President 

* Colombo hotels gear up for IIFA

* Upper Kotmale Hydro power project nearing completion

** Power Transmission Line to supply electricity to North

* Korean corporate giants to invest in SL

* National parks in North

  May 28, 2010 | Read More >>

* Commission on Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation holds promise – Hillary Clinton

* International community cannot punish Sri Lanka for defeating terrorism -President

* US cancels Travel Warning to Sri Lanka

  May 27, 2010 | Read More >>

* MoU facilitates legal employment in Korea

  May 26, 2010 | Read More >>

* Enter virtuous path to sustain joy of freedom - President

* Embassies instructed to engage with Tamil expatriates

* Tourism to be highest foreign exchange earner - Minister Rajapaksa

* Sri Lanka is in a new situation – Minister Peiris tells US think tank

* No agreement detrimental to country will be signed - President

* LTTE poses threat to Indian VVIPs - India

** Japan assists human resource development

* New bank branches in North

* Sharp rise in tea, apparel exports to India

* Dengue eradication, a national responsibility - President

* More SriLankan flights to Japan

* Ex-LTTE child soldiers return home

  May 25, 2010 | Read More >>

* More projects to boost tourism

* External pressures to Commission of Inquiry utterly unnecessary – Minister Peiris

* Get involved in rehab process- Minister Peiris tells Tamil Expatriates

* Presidential Taskforce on Dengue to be established

* Malaysia relaxes visa requirements to Lankans

* Sri Lanka ready to welcome IIFA

  May 24, 2010 | Read More >>

* New SLA UN contingent to Central African Republic and Chad

* Japan to enhance Jaffna hospital

* LTTE harassed fleeing girls – UN Report

* IIFA Awards to unfold with glamour and care

* Minister Peiris to meet UN Secretary General

* SL’s economic conditions improving as expected - IMF

** Navy continues flood relief operations

* Corporate results better than forecasted – Market analysts

* Another 700 houses for war heroes

  May 22, 2010 | Read More >>

* President condoles India aircrash

* Sri Lanka well on way to sustainable recovery – AG to EU

  May 21, 2010 | Read More >>

* All necessary measures taken to support flood victims

* Appropriation Bill and budget approval before July 22

* Strengthening intelligence vital to stop LTTE regrouping – Defence Secy.

* More Malaysian investors to SL

* TDA launches Rooms in Homes project

** Flood relief from North to South

* Channel 4 failed to disprove evidence presented by SL - Media Minister

  May 20, 2010 | Read More >>

* Common masses to benefit by sound road network - President

* East beckons business

* SL promotes specialty teas in Japan

* First two solar power plants to be established

* Valuing intangible assets will give Sri Lanka a competitive leverage – says CEO, Brand Finance, UK

* Co-Chairs appointed to Jaffna District Coordinating Committee

  May 19, 2010 | Read More >>

* President calls for immediate relief to flood victims

* More ex LTTE child soldiers released

* Number of IDPs further reduced

* Nimal Welgama, new SLT Chairman

* Scouts Jamboree in Jaffna after two decades

* National policy on HIV/AIDS in the workplace finalized

* US $ 5mn investment under BOI

  May 18, 2010 | Read More >>

* President returns after successful G 15 Summit

* Immediate relief to flood victims

* G 15 leaders praise singular success achieved by SL

* Sri Lanka hosts next G 15 Summit

* Iran to finance Sapugaskanda Refinery

* Govt boosts health facilities in rural areas

* Chhattisgarh attack similar to strikes of LTTE – Indian intelligence

** Weli Oya irrigation development accelerated

  May 17, 2010 | Read More >>

* President proposes constructive dialogue with G 8 on development

* President appoints Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission

* Commitment to strengthen voice of G15 on international stage says new Chairman

* SL's economy grew faster in second half of 2009 – WB

* National Performing Art Theatre soon

* Sri Pada to be named as a world heritage site

  May 144, 2010 | Read More >>

* Encouraging inflation figures mean current interest rates can continue - CB Governor

* President Rajapaksa to take over G-15 Chairmanship

** WB approves US$ 108mn for SL development

* President congratulates UK's new PM

* Serve masses first - President tells Ministers

  May 13, 2010 | Read More >>

* Appointment of Commission on Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation approved

* Salman Khan to assist North East development

* Intellectuals should contribute to achieve foreign policy objectives - G. L. Peiris

** SL peacekeeping forces to Haiti

* Technical college for Nilaweli

* Special train service between BIA and Colombo

  May 122, 2010 | Read More >>

* Committee on US State Department Report gets time till end July

* India pledges more aid

* LTTE supporter pleads guilty in landmark fundraising case

** Somali Pirates release Sri Lankan crew

* Community tourism boosts

* Benefits of development projects must reach people - President

* Equal opportunities for urban, rural areas

  May 11, 2010 | Read More >>

* Export earnings up in February

* PEACE project to be completed soon

* Ranaviru Week commences

* IDPs resettlement expedited

* World’s largest Bauddha Mandiraya in SL

  May 10 , 2010 | Read More >>

* Government action to heal wounds of conflict situation – President tells diplomats

* Disciplined younger generation to develop nation - President

* Sri Lanka records world's highest growth in tourism

* New District Court in Killinochchi

* New life for ex-LTTE child combatants

** Security Forces assist flood victims

* Parliament may meet in evenings

* Wider monetary policies to strengthen economy – CB Governor

* Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex nearing completion

  May 08, 2010 | Read More >>

* Orientation to ministry secretaries on tasks ahead

  May 07, 2010 | Read More >>

* SCO and Lanka strengthen ties

* EU welcomes Presidential pardon for Tissainayagam

* SL recognizes nuclear energy for peaceful purposes – Dr. Kohona

** Media Minister seeks co-operation from all sections of the media

* Sri Lanka could increase growth rate to 10 percent in 5 years

* Record tea revenue expected this year

* SL’s actual potential growth rate above 8%

* 9th APRSCP Conference in SL

  May 06, 2010 | Read More >>

* President to initiate study on post-conflict Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation

* IMF loan will help build economic confidence - IMF SL Representative

** Talks with EU on GSP+ on May 20-21

* National Savings reach 23.9 percent

* Treat patients with utmost care – President

* CSE hits record again

* Indian Visa Application Centre opens in Jaffna

** More investment approvals from BOI

* Sri Lanka travel guide in Arabic launched

* Ferry service between SL & India

* New hope for cancer patients

* New BOI investment agreements to create 900 jobs

* Special committee on drug shortage

  May 05, 2010 | Read More >>

* New Cabinet Ministers and Deputies sworn in

* Emergency regulations relaxed without compromising national security, Prof Peiris

* Parliament approves Emergency with lesser regulations Majority of 118 votes

* Amunugama, new Senior Adviser to the President

* US welcomes pardon of Tissainayagam

* Reconciliation Commission to be established

* Migration Health Policy for Lankans abroad

* Brandix inaugurates Apparel Park in India

* Pipeborn water to N & E

** Malaysian investors keen on SL

* Inflation drops further in April

  May 04, 2010 | Read More >>

* CSE Asia's best- performing market ; rupee up

* Ministry subjects announced

* Acting Chief Justice takes oaths

* Pakistan studies anti-insurgency ops of SL Army

* President to hold bilateral talks with Iranian President at G15

* Coastguard units in each fisheries harbour

* ‘Sri Lanka Culture Week’ in Kuwait concludes

  May 03, 2010 | Read More >>

* Gvt to scale down Emergency Law

* Jaffna Stock Exchange, a boost to share trading in North

* World Press Freedom Day Presidential pardon for Tissainayagam

* Join hands with the Govt to rebuild the country – President tells Opposition

* Postulation of foreign policy depends on circumstances – Prof. Peiris

* Leader of the House & Chief Govt Whip appointed

* Govt to teach all 3 languages to public servants

  May 01, 2010 | Read More >>

* Govt committed to bring greater relief to working people - President

** Victory parade on May 18 every year

* Free market access to seafood help North-East revival

  April 30, 2010 | Read More >>

* President Rajapaksa meets Indian PM

* SAARC leaders hail President Rajapaksa

* 16th SAARC Summit pledges to promote regional development

* CSE hit a new record high on Thursday

* President returns after a successful Summit

* President keen on improved voter list

* 2011 budget to introduce fiscal reforms

* SL refugee in India seeking a direction to close camp in Poonamallee

** 24/7 health services in Vanni

* Radio station to Jaffna

* Galle and International Trade

* Defence Secretary in North

* New bus service to North

  April 29, 2010 | Read More >>

* Indian High Commissioner calls on PM

* 700 jobs through new investment approvals

* Permanent Secretariat of SDF inaugurated

* Jaffna library to be inter-linked with other universities

** SL's economic growth positive - Survey

* Over 1000 IDPs resettled today

* CSE gains 2.79% week-on-week basis

* Blake calls on President

* 125th anniversary of Buddhist flag celebrated

* SL High Commission Mobile Service in Birmingham

* Build new structures to achieve full potential of SAARC - President

  April 28, 2010 | Read More >>

* Build new structures to achieve full potential of SAARC - President

** President meets South Asian leaders

  April 27, 2010 | Read More >>

* President meets Bhutan PM

* Foreign Minister meets SAARC counterparts

* The Fleeing of Journalists

* Public investments increasing - Treasury Secretary

* Public investments increasing - Treasury Secretary

* New economic growth estimates, 7% or beyond – Cabraal

* Colombo Port monthly container throughput increases by 21.1%

* Japanese assistance to large-scale water projects

* Netherlands arrest LTTE suspects

* Special measures to combat human trafficking

* Bangladesh & Pakistan PMs meet President

* Govt to further boost fishing industry

  April 26, 2010 | Read More >>

* President warmly received by Bhutan PM

* SAARC Foreign Secretaries meet in Thimphu

** President leaves for Bhutan to attend SAARC Summit

* Secretaries appointed to new Ministries

* Zurich City Councillor shocked at being duped by pro-LTTE group

* President facilitates Tendulkar’s treatment

* Navy brings released fishermen home

* Pension scheme for private sector

* New safety rail gates from May

  April 23, 2010 | Read More >>

* New Cabinet sworn in 37 Cabinet Ministers and 39 Deputies

* Never forget we are peoples’ representatives - Speaker 

* SL's economic growth more than forecast - CB Governor

* Malaysia steps up LTTE arrests

** Lankan wonders showcased in Kuwait

* Power sets for railway from China

* BOI signs 8 new agreements

* Oddusudan tile factory re-opened

  April 22, 2010 | Read More >>

* 14th Parliament convenes Chamal Rajapaksa is new Speaker

* Pakistan President felicitates President on election victory

* CSE hit new record

* Lokubandara is Sabaragamuwa Governor

* SriLankan airlines resume flights to Europe

** First SL tourism road show in Palestine

* No change in policy interest rates - CB

* New purified water supply system to be launched

* Over 120 Samurdhi projects completed

** New Parliament meets today

  April 21, 2010 | Read More >>

* Di Mu is new Prime Minister

* Sri Lanka, a country with big heart - Amitabh Bachchan

* Total of 144 seats for UPFA

* Consular assistance to Lankan nationals in Europe

* Goa Police on alert for LTTE cadres

* Political will of International Community vital to combat terrorism – SL Ambassador to Brazil

* SL's first Police Academy soon

* USAID begins new business alliance program in North & East

* Written submissions to 2nd Court Martial by end April

* Special housing loans scheme for North

  April 20, 2010 | Read More >>

* Voting concluded in Nawalapitiya and Kamburupitiya

* CSE breaks records again

* Re-poll in Kandy and Trincomalee today

* Amitabh Bachchan in Sri Lanka

** New technology for archeological explorations

* Govt to boost Northern fishing

* 20,000 houses under Gama Neguma

  April 19, 2010 | Read More >>

* Get ready to develop nation – President

* Eight indicted on attack at SL Embassy in Norway

* President and UNP leader discuss reopening of Parliament

* Nine large-scale projects soon at HEPZ

* Bambara Walalla wins 2010 Remi award

* Trade promotion in Europe

* Jewel of Muscat in Galle

* Jaffna in focus for business

* Banks show interest in North and East

* Indian visa application collection centre in Jaffna

* Prabakaran's mother deported to Malaysia

  April 16, 2010 | Read More >>

* Boom times for Sri Lanka tourism

* Jaipur Foot Team provides 1400 artificial limbs

* Added resonance this New Year with celebrations in united country – Hillary Clinton

* ADB gives $50mn to promote investment

** Volcano eruption delays SriLankan airline flights to Europe

  April 15, 2010 | Read More >>

* EU, US and Indonesia congratulate President

* How great was my victory: Another romping success for the Tiger-slayer

* More Indian help for IDPs

* LTTE's diesel stock uncovered

  April 13, 2010 | Read More >>

* New Year festivities should further unite hearts and minds - President

  April 12, 2010 | Read More >>

* President Rajapaksa expresses sorrow over the demise of Polish President

** US congratulates President & UPFA

* Indian Prime Minister congratulates President

  April 11, 2010 | Read More >>

* President inspects new World Cup venue

  April 10, 2010 | Read More >>

* The Triumph of Democracy – President 

* Resounding victory for UPFA

* Highest preferential votes

  April 08, 2010 | Read More >>

* Honorary award for President

* General election voting begins

* International award for Motor Traffic Dept

* Iran to buy more Sri Lanka tea

  April 07, 2010 | Read More >>

* CSE hits highest record ever

** Yahoo! Travel Magazine ranks Sri Lanka among top 10

* All set for polls

* Madras High Court rejects Nalini's plea

* UK announces further aid

* New investments at Horana EPZ

* Tourists from Middle East continue to flow

* Indian Bank to reopen Jaffna branch

* Courts martial against Fonseka adjourned

  April 06, 2010 | Read More >>

* Law equal to all, irrespective of social status - President

* Russia-Lanka ‘Images of Friendship’

* Emergency extended

* US military video leaked

* Lankan exporters have outstanding capability – Treasury Secretary

* Fonseka not afflicted with any new condition - National Hospital chest physician

** Great potential for SL shipping industry

* Suicide attacks rock Pakistan, Russia

* Army to increase UN mission quota to 5000 - Commander

* Large scale industrial zone in Middeniya

** Dutch Software Development Company in SL

  April 05, 2010 | Read More >>

* Land freed by arms, now developed by plough – President

* Building unique development model for Sri Lanka - President

* Rapid expansion in Sri Lanka’s economy - Bloomberg

* SL achieves vital IMF benchmarks

* Apparel exporters on promotion mission

* Campaign ends tonight 

* Foreign election monitors on pre-poll monitoring

* BOI branch in Jaffna

* Korea helps upgrade NVTC in Galle 

** Matara-Kataragama railway construction begins

* SL’s profile high by interacting with international community - FM

  April 04, 2010 | Read More >>

* This Easter significant with new promise of reconciliation – President

  April 02, 2010 | Read More >>

* President instructs officials to assist rehabilitated Ex-LTTE youths

* Sri Lanka questions UN double standards

  April 01, 2010 | Read More >>

* Kekiriyobada Reservoir commissioned by President

* Australia convicts 3 LTTE cadres

* Pro-LTTE political party in UK removed from register

* Timing of Miliband's statement is dubious – Keheliya

* Sri Lanka converts plastic waste to petrol

* Election monitors arrive in SL

* India supports North reconstruction

* New bus service in Kilinochchi

** First road lane for cyclists opened

  March 31, 2010 | Read More >>

* Tight security for polls

* Ranmihithenna Tele-Cine Park, biggest fillip for Lankan Cinema - President

* Russia to fight terrorism without hesitation

* Decision on Nalini legally correct, politically wise – says The Hindu

* US, SL join to raise awareness on Intellectual Property Rights

* Cey-Nor boats for Bangladesh

* Continued efforts to release SL crew members

* Mattala Airport in 2011

  March 30, 2010 | Read More >>

* Aquaculture has great potential in East - US report

* Moscow attack a horrible reminder of continuing terrorist violence - President

* Viable manpower to supplement booming economy – President

* TN rejects request by Nalini

* CB successfully completes 1st SLDBs in 2010

*** SLAF ventures into Helitouring

* Boat services from Jaffna to Pooneryn

* Japan assists Sri Lanka’s infrastructure projects

* Research institute for western medicine

* Chinese help for Hambantota port no security threat - Indian Navy

  March 28, 2010 | Read More >>

* Children are the most valuable asset - President

  March 26, 2010 | Read More >>

* Huge ‘manapeys’ no guarantee for Cabinet Portfolio - President

* Sri Lanka to host IIFA 2010

** 60 - 65 % Postal votes cast on first day

* New parliament will attend to constitutional reforms - GL

* President to open Tele-Cinema Village soon

* Mass at Myliddy Church after 20 yrs

* IDP resettlement expedited

* Ex-LTTE cadres’ relatives taken on picnic to South

* Magnetic survey to locate mineral deposits

* All measures taken to release Lankan crew of MV Talca

* Drastic reduce in Bank lending interest rates 

  March 25, 2010 | Read More >>

* Large-scale development projects will create 3mn new jobs - President

* Postal voting today and tomorrow

* SL has best preparedness programs against pandemic influenza – US Ambassador

* Sri Lankan top chef wins gold medals in London

* Sarkozy vows to eradicate Basque separatist bases in France

** Sri Lanka declares a national butterfly

* De-mining process nearing completion

* ‘Jewel of Muscat’ in Galle Port soon

* EPF, highest interest on member balances

  March 24, 2010 | Read More >>

* President Rajapaksa to be G15 Chairman at next summit

** Sri Lanka, Second Best New Trips for 2010 - National Geographic Adventure

* Significant increase in foreign revenue

* SLAB accredited test reports receive International recognition

* Development policies help eradicate TB – President

* Dramatic increase in tea production

* Tourist arrivals in North increased

* Scholarships to N&E youth by US

* International boat exhibition in Sri Lanka

  March 23, 2010 | Read More >>

* Industrial sector records growth

* Talks with EU in good progress - CB Governor

* Indian cricketers thank President for facilitating Ayurvedic treatment

* Moratuwa Uni gets IChemE accreditation

* Banking stocks highest gainers at CSE

* More Govt funds for PMB and co-ops

  March 22, 2010 | Read More >>

* Jobs provided on skills - President

* SL always had highest regard for UNSG - Kohona

** Pak Tribal Council calls to take Sri Lanka as example

* Safeguard water to expedite development – President

* Indian HC visits North

* Indian Police probe LTTE cadre entering TN

* New school buildings for North

* BOI enterprise in Puttalam

* CB to issue SLDBs

  March 200, 2010 | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka’s poverty level drops

* Sri Lankan gems glitter in China

* Give me a strong Parliament - President

  March 19, 2010 | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka emerging towards greater stability – Aus FM

* Channel 4 engage in partial and subjective reporting - FM

* ‘Friends of Sri Lanka’ in European parliament urges EU not to halt GSP+

** No foreign monitors at counting centers – Polls Chief

* Current policy rates continued - CB

* Govt. continues efforts to release SL crew

  March 18, 2010 | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka, the 2nd best tourist destination – National Geographic Channel

* UNSG's experts on Sri Lanka infringe on country's sovereignty -FM

* Sri Lanka should become a model by itself - President

* President declares open Mannar bridge

* Second stage of Norochcholai power plant begins

** Shift in Earth's Axis has no impact on Sri Lanka

* First commercial wind Power Park soon

* Thirukeshwaram Kovil’s feast after 30 years

* Germany further relaxes travel advisory

  March 17, 2010 | Read More >>

* Fonseka appears before first Court-Martial

* Top level team briefs EU in Brussels

** Freedom to worship at Northern shrines blessing against conspiracies - President

* Continued decline in unemployment

* ‘Jewel of Muscat’ in Galle Port soonrime

* President felicitates Maha Nayake thera

* Alla-Kantalai scheme to be renovated

* USAID help manage Sri Lanka’s forests

* Paddy harvest to top 4 million MT

* Commando celebrated 30th anniversary

* Coconut cultivation promoted in North

  March 16, 2010 | Read More >>

* “Intelligence lists” of NGO activists, non-existent

* CSE hits new record

* Navy launches environment-friendly Canal Boat Service

* Spiritual development necessary for nation’s development – President

* Houses for Jaffna IDPs

** Removal of taxes on Gold Imports

* SL, India trade improved - Economist

* Sri Lanka, Israel to enhance economic ties

* AG offers assurance to exiled journalists

* Postal vote applications exceeds 400,000

* Ayurvedic products to be exported to Japan

** Bonus interest to senior citizens from mid-March

* FM calls for thorough investigation on Diplomat

  March 15, 2010 | Read More >>

* US report vague, non-specific, based on anonymous sources

* GSP+ loss can be mitigated – Cabraal

* Stable Parliament reflecting people's strength needed - President

* LTTE forcibly threw children into Vanni battle - Survey

* Norochcholai Phase Two begins Thursday

* SLPA to finalize BOT deal

* Country needs strong Parliament - PM

* More facilities for Nagadeepa devotees

** Railway exceeds earning target

  March 13, 2010 | Read More >>

* President pledges to build a skilled professional workforce

  March 12, 2010 | Read More >>

* 93,823 IDPs to be resettled

* May there be better understanding and stronger unity among all - President

* NAM condemns selective targeting of Sri Lanka

* President assures promising country for future generation

* Mega construction project to boost east

* UNSG has violated basic UN principles – Prof. Peiris

* Ornamental fish breeding in Hambantota

* India signs MoU with Colombo Univ. for Visiting Chair

* Nalini plea: TN govt submits report to court

* SL rupee hit a one-year high

  March 11, 2010 | Read More >>

* NAM expresses deep concern to UNSG on experts panel on Sri Lanka

* Foreign Minister raises concern over GTF in UK

* Fonseka to be court-martialled next week

* Tourist arrivals increasing dramatically

* President Rajapaksa proposed as next G15 Chairman

** Indian support to upgrade SL railway

* Passport office in North soon

* 100% electricity coverage by 2011

* National Council for sustainable development

* Safe drinking water to Eastern Province

* Indian charity to help SL's amputees

* Local resources can help development – Treasury Secy.

* New DHL Express facility at BIA

* SL delegation to Brussels to discuss GSP+

  March 10, 2010 | Read More >>

* Use General election to answer international community's allegations - President

* SL's UK High Commissioner protests over UK MP's comment

* Over 182,000 IDPs released and resettled

* UNFPA assists female IDPs

* China, SL sign agreements for development projects

* Tourism promotional event in Beijing

* ICTA achieving goals

* Livelihood equipment from USAID to ex- LTTE combatants

** Under Secretary of UK Foreign Office in SL

* Lankan culinary arts promoted in US

* Women's contribution to economy immense - President

  March 09, 2010 | Read More >>

* Emergency extended

* Refugee was an LTTE member

* 'Rent a SEABOB' in Sri Lanka

* SL gaining momentum to achieve MDGs - JICA

* Fonseka given mobile phone to talk to daughters

* India announces further donation

* JICA helps improve tourist hubs

* Tourism Action Plan for Eastern Province

* New financial services to Anuradhapura banks

* Foreign exchange transactions further relaxed - CB

* Ancient Chola temple unearthed in North

  March 088, 2010 | Read More >>

* India, Sri Lanka ‘sister countries’ - Nirupama Rao

* Now there's suitable environment for women to live with self-esteem - President

* German Police arrest LTTE supporters

* Shipping company assures SL crew's safety

* Temporary IDs not issued for G election

* Coconut oil production in North

* Arms and ammunition recovered

  March 07, 2010 | Read More >>

* Confidence and hope for Indo-Lanka – Nirupama Rao

  March 06, 2010 | Read More >>

* “Special Panel on Sri Lanka uncalled for and unwarranted” – President to Ban Ki-moon

  March 05, 2010 | Read More >>

* Govt. working on releasing possible SL crew

* Coast Guard Force ensures SL’s sovereignty and independence – President

* SL- India Centre for English Language Training to be opened

* Malini among the greatest in Asia - CNN

** Indian Foreign Secretary to visit SL

* National Policy on child care to be enacted

* National Health Promotion policy to be established

* Sri Lankan becomes "International Woman of Courage"

* Bonus Interest scheme for senior citizens

* Storm water drainage project to Colombo

  March 04, 2010 | Read More >>

* Through history learn values of peace and brotherhood - President

* President sends deepest condolences to Chile

* President inaugurates Maritime Archaeological Museum

* More congratulatory messages for President

* Kohona honoured with Global Citizenship Award

* China becomes SL’s top lender in 2009

* Northern libraries get 4mn worth books

* More aids for IDPs

* Govt targets 5000 more French tourists

* Mannar development projects in full swing

  March 033, 2010 | Read More >>

* More power sets for Southern line

* CID arrests top LTTE member

* EU to discuss GSP+ issue with Govt

* President signs Gazette to extend Emergency Parliament to reconvene March

* SL should utilize regional trade agreements– Economist

* China donates de-mining equipments

* Hambantota to be a free port

* SL to host SEACEN Governors’ Conference 2011

* Botanical Gardens for H’tota, Avissawella

* Fonseka given mobile phone to talk to daughtersta digitalized

* New Police unit to probe misuse of Rajapaksa name

  March 022, 2010 | Read More >>

* Economic turnaround remarkable - Finance Ministry Secretary

* Moral renaissance, important as economic renaissance - President

* US can learn from Sri Lanka – US Congressman

* Army expedites de-mining process in North

* CSE hits new record

* Thousands of Indian pilgrims in Kachchatheevu after 30 years

* SL, India join for turtle conservation

* Police stations in all liberated areas

* TIKs to promote tourism

* Kalpitiya to be an International Green Resort

* Ayurveda hospital opened in Hambantota

  March 011, 2010 | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka on verge of tech boom

* 'We followed a foreign policy which was beneficial to SL' - Defence Secretary

* SL faces absolutely no risk even if there is delay in IMF disbursement – CB Governor

* Resettlement of IDPs: Now focus on Vanni east

* More new bridges to East

* SL Community Forestry Programme implemented

* UPFA candidates pledge free & fair election campaign without violence

** N-E Tamils can be salvaged under President's leadership

* 'I saw Sri Lanka as the "Paradise of Asia"- Minister of State of Belgium

* Sri Lanka-born CIMA's Global President in town

* Sri Lankan officials study Timor land issue

* President to open Marine Museum

  February 26, 2010 | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka’s overall economic conditions improving - IMF

* Largest community water project in S Asia opened

* Reflect upon Prophet's teachings that emphasise Peace and Harmony- President

* Power generation, main factor for economic development - President

* British PM's presence at GTF ‘unethical’- Defence Spokesman

* Australian border security laws tightened

* SL has a proud tradition of neutral military – Defence Secretary

* Army restores Sri Pada footpath

* Bio-Gas project initiated

* Navy brings released SL fishermen home

  February 25, 2010 | Read More >>

* President declares open Kerawalapitiya power plant

* Diaspora should help establish sustainable peace in Sri Lanka - ICG

** Sri Lanka strongly protests Miliband’s address at GTF

* Canadian authorities concerned over LTTE attacks – ICG

* Saudi Arabia lifts travel ban on Sri Lanka

* Sri Lanka to start ocean survey in oil search

* US Supreme Court to hear controversial terrorism case

* Technical colleges and vocational training centres for N & E

  February 24, 2010 | Read More >>

* Pride of place to agriculture - President

* Sri Lanka climbs Kuoni list of best travel destinations

* Another 1161 IDPs resettled

* UN assists agribusiness

* IMF second review on SL in progress

  February 23, 2010 | Read More >>

* US cannot afford to disengage with Sri Lanka - CSIS

** Sri Lanka has everything a tourist wants - Oman Air's CEO

* Supreme Court allows further detention of Sarath Fonseka

* Judicial system to be revived in Kilinochchi & Mullaitivu

* People have spurned politics of malice - President

* Deadline for postal votes extended

* Sri Lanka appeals for priceless artifacts abroad

* More schools for Northern children

* SL economy grew remarkably in the face of challenges - BOI Chairman

* Opposition trying to undermine democracy - FM

  February 22, 2010 | Read More >>

* President promises smaller Cabinet

* Sri Lanka is a Biodiversity Hotspot - Conservation International

* Nagamu Puravara launched

* Uthayan Newspaper in Canada attacked

** Lankan women make history

* British tourist arrivals up

* Sri Lanka to set up Juvenile Court soon

* Sanctuaries, biodiversity parks for Kotte

  February 20, 2010 | Read More >>

* ‘India is my relation, the others are friends’, President Rajapaksa

* ADB helps improve Northern schools

  February 199, 2010 | Read More >>

* SL has reached required reserve level; Unlikely to buy more IMF gold

* Printing industry can thrive in N & E - President

* Nominations accepted from today

* Tamil Eelam dream is still raging- Army Commander

* Sovereignty will not be betrayed for tariff concessions – Minister G. L. Peiris

*  SL to use satellite information for disaster management

* Jaffna hospital to be further developed 

* Sri Lanka to implement Community Forestry Programme

  February 188, 2010 | Read More >>

* Render impeccable service to country - President

* Removal of GSP + punishes economically disenfranchised – Basham

** No foreign country should interfere with SL legal process – Liam Fox

* UK aids child friendly activities in IDP centres

* “We are changing the way we fly” – SriLankan Airlines

* Tourism Development Authority gets ready for tourist influx

* Dutch court jails child smugglers

* Opposition drops computer fraud allegations

* Beware of gold sale scams - CB

  February 17, 2010 | Read More >>

* President Rajapaksa's victory reflects confidence of the people - Commonwealth Sec. Gen.

** US Court to redefine humanitarian aid and funding terrorist groups

* Aid appeal for IDPs

* Maha Sangha Convention postponed

* Wilpattu wildlife Sanctuary re-opens this month

* Accommodation for railway commuters

* Australia donates demining machines

* North & East to get Passport Offices

* Conference & exhibition to promote Halaal tourism

  February 16, 2010 | Read More >>

* Govt to continue dialogue with EU on GSP+ issue

* Weiss's claims do not reflect UN

* German Tech symbolizes Lanka, German ties - PM

* IGP to apprise President on media detentions

* Felicitations for President continue to flow

* Large milk processing plant in Pelwatte

* USAID provides more opportunities to Papaya farmers

* Rear Admiral Peiris assumes duties

* Jaffna Uni to hold first post-war convocation

* Everyone is equal before law - Chief Prelate of Malwathu Chapter

** Monetary policy stance will be maintained - CB

* Govt. to purchase ‘Maha’ season paddy

  February 15, 2010 | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka, a much sort after tourist destination

* Felicitations for President from around the world

* Batticaloa Oddamavadi Bridge nearing completion

* China donates equipment for N & E development

* ADB helps road development

* Container transport rail service after 20 yrs

* Applying for postal votes begins tomorrow

* Coconut production to be doubled by 2015

* State sovereignty

  February 12, 2010 | Read More >>

* Mature voter repose trust in us

* Infrastructure development important for sustained econ growth - CB Governor

* No cause for concern over Fonseka - President to Ranil

* Due process of law being followed on Fonseka arrest - Foreign Minister

* IDP resettlement accelerates

* USAID help Sri Lanka's forests

* Aptech to invest in Sri Lanka

* New project to improve graduate employability

* Rajaratnam faces new charges

* New SL Hony. Consul appointed

  February 11, 2010 | Read More >>

* 2010 SL econ growth 5.5 % predicted - IMF Macro economy stable

* UN HC Pillay welcomes SL resettlement process and HR National Action Plan

* Japan and Australia congratulate President

* First foreign bank opened in Jaffna

* Hotline for Health Ministry

* US Ambassador expresses satisfaction on Ampara VTC progress

  February 100, 2010 | Read More >>

* Ban Ki-Moon congratulates President on victory

* SL taking advantage of its strategic location to boost infrastructure – CB Governor

* General Election on April 8

* Fonseka family has unhindered access to the detainee - Military Spokesman

** Norway and South Africa congratulate President on re-election

* Two agreements signed during President's visit to Russia

* More than 130,000 IDPs resettled

* Over 7000 Swedish Tourists to visit SL

* Jet Airways plans more flights to Colombo

* Project for Jaffna Dutch Fort conservation

* Committee to supply sand to construction industry

* More dispensers for rural hospitals

* Troops recover LTTE war materials

  February 099, 2010 | Read More >>

* Parliament dissolved

* Sri Lanka is open for business – CB Governor tells the world

* President holds fruitful talks with Russian counterpart

* Fonseka arrested

* Sri Lanka to receive record grant from Saudi Arabia

* Share market hit new record

* All ex- LTTE child soldiers to be released by mid year

* Lanka to produce own thyroxin

* Russia to explore oil off Mannar

* IDP children admitted to Vavuniya schools

* Two new spokesmen appointed

* Mega ICT exhibition in Jaffna

  February 088, 2010 | Read More >>

* Deyata Kirula topped two million visitors yesterday

* JVP - UNP & LTTE: New nexus in UK?

* India to implement coal-based power project

* Cinnamon production modernized

* Water supply project in CP

* Record increase in containers handled by Ports Authority

* Canada court overturns IRB ruling allowing Tamil free

* Japan gifts mobile libraries to IDP children

  February 077, 2010 | Read More >>

* Sri Lankans have made desire for peace, progress and democracy very clear - President Rajapaksa

* “Many EU concerns relating GSP+ addressed”

  February 0666, 2010 | Read More >>

* President arrives in Moscow

  February 05, 2010 | Read More >>

* Large crowd at Deyata Kirula

* President to leave for Russia on official visit

* Support us as we build a peaceful and successful Sri Lanka – President tells world in Wall Street Journal

* Fresh census in Jaffna an urgent need - Polls Chief

* 1,573 prisoners freed

* India gives shelter material for IDPs

* USAID & Hayleys help Eastern farmers

* Small Tank system for NWP drought risk reduction

** Reminiscing three rewarding years of the Min. of Environment

  February 04, 2010 | Read More >>

* Nation building through corruption-free commitment and discipline – President

* Chinese President vows to promote China- Sri Lanka relations to new heights

  February 03, 2010 | Read More >>

* 62nd Independence Day has special significance - President

* Computer expert rejects Opposition's allegations

* All set for first Independence after defeating terrorism

* Jaffna parish gets new church after 30 years

* Polls Chief refutes allegations of election malpractices

* President Obama vows to continue long lasting relations with SL

* Mannar Bridge, causeway nearing completion

* Tea smallholders to be uplifted

* Three Tamils in Australia plead guilty for LTTE fund raising

* Rail tracks in Madhu road to be re-laid

  February 02, 2010 | Read More >>

* President's new term to begin in November 2010 rules Supreme Court

* Sri Lanka, fastest growing IT market in the region - Business Monitor International

* Clear election result an opportunity for lasting peace - Solheim

* More aid from WFP for IDPs

* India receives confirmation of Prabha's death

* India on alert against LTTE attacks

* Security enhanced in Kandy for Independence Day