Sweden Ambassador in Sri Lanka Mr. Lars-Olof Lindgren  paid a farewell call on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees yesterday (15).

Photo by: Chandana Perera

 Mahinda Chintana

Mahinda Chintana 2010 - The Vision Ahead  

 May 14, 2012  | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka to export maize

* Malwathu oya project to get off ground

 May 12, 2012  | Read More >>

* National program to conserve energy launched

* Seventeen forests to be declared forest reserves 

* CB maintains interest rates

* All roads in Jaffna open for public

* Psychosocial Problems of Child Soldiers - II: By: Prof. Daya Somasundaram & Dr. Ruwan M. Jayatunge

 May 11, 2012  | Read More >>

* Director of LTTE American Branch faces sentencing

* Now there is an opportunity for every Sri Lankan – Defence Secy

* Indian Opp Leader criticised Tamil Eelam demand

* Upper Kotmale to be completed in June

* Psychosocial problems of child soldiers – I

* Sri Lanka to sign a MoU with Kazakhstan

* Norochcholai Phase 1, a resounding success

 May 10, 2012  | Read More >>

* External Affairs Minister leaves for Egypt

* Upper Kotmale to be completed next month

* First meeting of Presidential Task Force on a Trilingual Sri Lanka

* President appreciates the work of the World Buddhist Sangha Council

* SAARC women group’s Sri Lanka visit a success

 May 09, 2012  | Read More >>

* World Buddhist Congress organized Ashirwada Pooja

* Govt grants concessionary vehicle loans to journalists, authors and artistes

* SL to use hydrogen fuel

* 'The use of cluster bombs in Sri Lanka' - Fact or Fiction ?

* SEC looking to increase market liquidity

 May 08, 2012  | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2012 to be held in July

* Indonesia to remove Sri Lanka from immigration red list

 May 07, 2012  | Read More >>

* Japanese Deputy Prime Minister calls on President

* Upper Kotmale hydropower project opened

* Reconstructed Kandy-Mahiyangana 18 Bend Road opened

 May 05, 2012  | Read More >>

* Let us eschew all disputes and divisions to make national unity and religious co-existence - President

* SL, Australia cooperate to curtail human trafficking

* Govt. has taken appropriate measures for economic sustainability- Fitch

 May 04, 2012  | Read More >>

* President participates in religious activities ahead of Wesak festival 

* High ranking U.S. official in Sri Lanka to assist demining

* SL Permanent Mission in UN moves to a new location

* Commercial ties between SL & Pakistan offer many profitable prospects- Pakistan HC

* Sri Lanka and BRICS sign co-operation agreement

* Minister Peiris briefs EU team on development

 May 03,, 2012  | Read More >>

* London Mayoral candidates battle for Tamil votes

* Japanese Deputy PM due to arrive today

* All-women business delegation from India to visit Sri Lanka

* Investor confidence strong - BOC bond issue heavily over-subscribed

* Returnees are safe – Australian Immigration Minister

* Unity of working people is essential to rebuild the nation – President

* Two more refugee claimants from MV Sun Sea ordered deportation

 May 02, 2012  | Read More >>

* Surviving LTTE cadres can help establish casualty figures- Defence Secretary

* Australian Immigration Minister to arrive today

* SL- Pakistan sign MoU for promotion of bilateral trade

* SL, India & Maldives concludes joint Coast Guard exercise 

* President pledges to secure rights of the working class

* Grace period for vehicle unloading at Magampura Port

* SriLankan and Mihin Lanka to acquire more aircrafts

 May 01, 2012  | Read More >>

* US seeks 15-year prison sentence for LTTE supplier

** No evidence of returnee abuses - UK

* Ensuring people’s prosperity is the best tribute to working class - President

* Australia commends SL’s development efforts

 April 30, 2012  | Read More >>

* Canadian House of Commons adopted anti-human traffcking bill

* Surplus harvests to be exported

* Fifty Indian companies participate in Investrade 2012 realty conference

 April 29, 2012  | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka ranks first among SA countries on Change Readiness index

 April 28, 2012  | Read More >>

* Suspension of ferry service may have affected return of refugees - UNHCR

* A poser to Karunanidhi: Why not a referendum on Kashmir-Eelam?

* Army denies cluster bombs allegations

 April 27, 2012  | Read More >>

* Rs. 8,600 million in this year to develop thousand schools

* President returns after successful visit to South Korea

* Tamil leaders for a solution within a united Sri Lanka - Deccan Herald Editorial

* Sri Lanka is an extremely promising investment destination- Jones Lang LaSalle

* SL’s policy guided by the well being of its people – Ambassador Aryasinha

 April 26, 2012  | Read More >>

* Be a partner in Sri Lanka's prosperous march – President to Korean business community

* Sri Lanka to expand apparel trade with South Korea

* President arrives in Busan

* Madurai airport starts international flights to Colombo

* SL Envoy in UK wins “Diplomat of the Year” for Asia

* Dispute in Dambulla: Act with responsibility and exercise restraint - Govt

** SL High Commissioner wins Diplomat of the Year for Asia

* Fiji appoints new Sri Lankan judge

 April 25, 2012  | Read More >>

* Korean business leaders apprised of investment opportunities in SL

* Satisfied with our visit to Sri Lanka – Indian Opp. Leader

 April 24, 2012  | Read More >>

* SL today a robust new investment destination – President tells Korean business leaders

* Korean President commends SL's economic growth, political stability

* SL, Korea sign three agreements

* Treasury allocates Rs.534mn for “Pura Neguma”  

** India to rehabilitate Tamil war widows

* Colombo dockyard to build its largest vessel

 April 23, 2012  | Read More >>

* Tamil refugees on hunger strike want to return to SL

* Indian delegation satisfied over improved IDP situation

* President arrives in Seoul

* Sri Lanka and Israel conduct bilateral consultations

* IMF to commence next review of SL's economic performance in June

* SL Navy to take part in joint sea exercise

 April 20, 2012  | Read More >>

* President to visit South Korea

* Tsunami preparedness pays off in Sri Lanka - IRIN

* Pakistan's National Defense Uni Delegation visiting SL

* Upgraded Southern railway line declared open

* SEC lifts 10% price band

* Seychelles FM arrives

* Sri Lanka to host intl' telecommunication meeting

* Radiation Treatment Centre to be set up in North

* Relatives seek new of Tamils who fled conflict in SL

* Sri Lankan scientist for enhancing crops production

 April 19, 2012 | Read More >>

* Indian delegation satisfied over project progress

* Some surprisingly robust reconciliation efforts have emerged in SL – National Post

* Tourist arrivals up in March

* Sri Lanka: Reconciliation versus Interventionism

* Restrictions on used vehicle imports relaxed

* First pharmaceutical manufacturing plant to be opened this month

 April 18, 2012 | Read More >>

* SL economic growth to maintain strong performance - ADB

* Indian delegation appreciates vibrancy of democratic process in SL

* Development should not harm environment – President to Deyata Kirula organizers

* Hambantota Port gearing up to handle automobile carriers from June

* Rich biodiversity & multicultural community make SL perfect spot for a holiday - Malta Today

* Catalogue on Tourism in SL published in Russian language

* A Consular Mobile Service organized by Sri Lanka High Commission in Britain

 April 17, 2012 | Read More >>

* SL not perturbed over DMK, AIADMK pulling out of Indian Parliamentary delegation

* Reports on attacks on fishermen not true – TN Govt

* SL neither opposed nor protested for any Nuclear Power Plant in India – AEA

* Northern paddy lands produce record harvest

* SriLankan adds capacity to Jeddah

 April 166, 2012 | Read More >>

* SL, Palestinian leaders focus on further strengthening good relations

* Many war missing could have obtained new identities - Defence Secretary

* Sri Lanka – Palestine sign two agreements

* Palestinian President arrives

* Indian MPs delegation to arrive today

* SL delegation to leave this week to attend IMF spring meeting

* Sri Lanka should be allowed to find its own long term and permanent solution – Tamil expatriate

* Colombo shifts to Nuwara Eliya as season begins

 April 133, 2012 | Read More >>

* Every step should be taken to build good relations with each other during New Year – President

 April 12, 2012 | Read More >>

* No room for ethnic disharmony in Sri Lanka – President

* Samurdhi payment scheme changed

* Wisden honors Sanga

* Govt to ensure adequate stocks of essential items for festive season

 April 11, 2012 | Read More >>

* SL mine clearance, most efficient in the world

* “Gunaratnam” deported to Australia

* No increase in receiving applications for duty concession vehicles 

 April 10, 2012 | Read More >>

* B’desh pushing for more trade with SL

* IT services show strong growth in 2011 – CB

 April 09, 2012 | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka beckons tourists, investors

* SL economy recorded an impressive growth in 2011 – Central Bank Annual Report

* SL, Malaysia to boost trade

 April 08, 2012 | Read More >>

* Naseby faults UK for backing US resolution in Geneva

* Alleged MV Sun Sea mastermind arrested in France

* Christian message of love can help much in ongoing reconciliation process - President

* SL taking unique steps to expedite reconciliation – Minister Silva

* New libraries opened in five schools in A’pura

 April 05, 2012 | Read More >>

* Sri Lankan apparel industry in optimistic mood

* Mihi Meth Suwa Sara launched to control non-communicable diseases

* Unverified accusations will only prolong people's grievances – SL envoy

* SriLankan revamps three European routes 

* Listed companies issued new directive on trading warrants

* SL - Canada trade to be further improved

* Sri Lanka commissions first Int’l lethal chemical team

 April 04, 2012 | Read More >>

* First fish cannery opened in Galle

* 'we are very optimistic about Sri Lanka '- IMF Resident Rep

* All vehicle carriers to be divert to Hambantota port

 April 03, 2012 | Read More >>

* Remaining IDPs will be resettled within next six months - Minister

* Channel 4 and Sri Lanka: A Case Study In Media Interventionism

* IMF completes seventh review, approves US$426.8 million disbursement

* No scheduled meeting between TNA & Secretary Clinton

* SriLankan IAA among IATA top ten

* Wreck removal from KKS harbor completed

 April 02, 2012 | Read More >>

* Leave foreign pressures to us : Accept responsibility for good governance – President tells public servants

* Chinese firm to invest USD 50 billion in H'tota Trade City

* Considerable improvement in foreign exchange inflows in March 2012

* Expo 2012 concludes

* Sri Lanka to get Singapore budget carrier service

 April 01, 2012 | Read More >>

* 29th Asia-Pacific Regional and SL’s Centenary Scout Jamboree declared open

* Taxes on motor vehicles, cigarette, and liquor revised

* Sri Lanka observes Earth Hour

* SOUL SEARCHING IN INDIA ON VOTE IN GENEVA: Investors show renewed confidence in Sri Lanka By Lucien Rajakarunanayake

* UN asks India to repeal to AFSPA

 March 31, 2012 | Read More >>

* Media play pivotal role in enhancing amity, cooperation - President

 March 30, 2012 | Read More >>

* US keen to enhance trade ties with Sri Lanka

* Very keen to promote further economic cooperation with SL– Indian business delegation

* We should be in control of our relationship with Sri Lanka – Former Indian Foreign Secretary

* It is unfair to impose an obligation on Sri Lanka to report in just three months - Malaysia

* Sri Lanka to sign MoU with Kuwait to protect migrant workers

* Sri Lanka hosts Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree

* Upper Kotmale adds more MWs to national grid

* Medawachchiya - Madhu railway nearing completion

* Gem & jewelry industry targets one billion USD revenue by 2016

* Indian parliamentary delegation to visit Sri Lanka in April

 March 29, 2012 | Read More >>

* Rs. 425 billion spent for NE development

* Sri Lanka Expo 2012 draws a large number of international visitors

* We didn't know Sri Lanka has a huge export portfolio - UAE

* Another batch of 384 ex LTTE cadres to be integrated today

* Japan provides further assistance to SL’s development

* Nenasala opened in Abu Dhabi

* SriLankan Airlines participates at the Ottawa Travel and Vacation Show

 March 288, 2012 | Read More >>

* Large investor presence, a valuable vote of confidence in Sri Lanka – President at Sri Lanka Expo 2012

* New air services agreement signed with Russia

* Consider Sri Lanka as an ethical & profitable trading partner – BHC

* Israel cuts all ties with UNHRC over settlement row

* Narita added to Sri Lanka open skies

 March 27, 2012 | Read More >>

* How about Chagos?

* Japan looks forward to strengthening relations with SL

* President instructs to revive Nilwala River project

* Census results to be released in three stages

* Russia concerned over foreign interference in nations

* Estate families get new homes

* Northern Central Hospital opened

 March 26, 2012 | Read More >>

* Internationalizing issue internal to SL will not help reconciliation process - Minister Peiris

* Akashi reiterates Japan's support to Sri Lanka

* Economy grows 8.3 % in 2011

* Canada offers 12 million USD for human smuggling crackdown

* UN can prove Channel 4 wrong – Defence Secy

 March 24, 2012 | Read More >>

* US resolution has set a very dangerous precedent – Geneva Envoy

* Programme to develop 14,000 villages launched

* SL tea fetches highest price in 2011

* Foreign currency inflows exceed US$ 750 million so far this year

* GENEVA: THE GREAT LACUNA IN WISDOM AND COMPASSION: HR physicians must heal themselves of hypocrisy -By Lucien Rajakarunanayake

* US eases restrictions on Sri Lanka defence sales

 March 23, 2012 | Read More >>

* US move: "misconceived, unwarranted and ill-timed" - Minister Samarasinghe

* Statement by Professor G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs

 March 22, 2012 | Read More >>

* Threat from LTTE terrorism has not completely died – Defence Secy

* Recent increase in foreign currency inflows, in keeping with Road Map - CB

* Govt to improve infrastructure in northwest

* Saudi businesses keen to join Sri Lanka Expo

* Deyata Kirula draws over 3,000 to apparel industry

* Pakistan National Defence University Alumni Association's Sri Lankan Chapter launched

* Japan provides food grant assistance to Northern children

 March 21, 2012 | Read More >>

* Saudi offers financial assistance to upgrade road network

* SL issue blown out of proportion – Indian readers

* Metro train linking BIA and Fort by 2016

* Flydubai to touch Mattala

 March 20, 2012 | Read More >>

* Colombo as a world-class city a key priority - Secretary Defence & Urban Development

* WB approves USD 213m to support Colombo Urban Development

* India should stand by Sri Lanka - Daily Pioneer

* Sri Lanka donates rice to refugees in Horn of Africa

* Development Bonds oversubscribed

* Pakistan's Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee calls on President

* Top European think-tank releases review on post-war Sri Lanka: Roads to reconciliation

* Population census in final stage

* Japan extends assistance for agriculture development

* New headquarters of Auditor General's Department declared open

* Big Thai delegation heading to Expo 2012 in Sri Lanka

 March 19, 2012 | Read More >>

* India should take an 'unequivocal stand' against resolution on SL - RSS

* US resolution criticises, surges beyond LLRC: By Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka

* Jaffna Bishop praises Secretary Defence for humanitarian assistance

* ‘Sri Lanka delivers unexpected delights’ - news.com.au

* Tri-lingual channel by SLBC

* Namibia wants SL’s apparel expertise

 March 18, 2012 | Read More >>

* Api Venuven Api” housing - A tribute from a grateful national leader

* Sri Lanka in principled, persuasive stand at UNHRC – Minister Samarasinghe

 March 17, 2012 | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka has courage to face external forces - President

* C4 in cheap effort to influence UNHRC: humiliate Sri Lanka – Defence Secretary

 March 16, 2012 | Read More >>

* LTTE's refusal to stop human shields tactic led to civilian deaths - Prof Rajiva Wijesinha

* Channel 4 airing not coincidental but motivated by collateral political considerations – SL High Commission in UK

* SL envoy addressed Canadian Parliamentarians

* Gem & jewellery sector continues growth momentum

* Oil blocks to generate over US $ 2.25 b revenue

* Full text of the interview by Prasad Kariyawasam Sri Lankan High Commissioner in India with Indian Express

* South Asian tourism coordination office to be set up in Colombo

* Tourist arrivals up in February

 March 15, 2012 | Read More >>

* TN political leaders have been misinformed – Ambassador Kariyawasam

* Constructively engage with Lanka - SL Permanent Rep in Geneva

* Achchuveli Industrial Estate attracts 52 investors

 March 14, 2012 | Read More >>

* India against confrontation and mistrust in Sri Lanka – Indian External Affairs Minister

* SL’s economic recovery astonishingly fast - MarketWatch

* SL deeply committed to reconciliation - UNICEF

* CB maintains policy interest rates

* Alleged video on former LTTE leader's son: We obviously are not able to authenticate - US

* India wants to avoid mistrust – Indian PM

* Japan further relaxes travel advisory to Sri Lanka

* Army to build 12 sophisticated service centres

* Sri Lanka Promotional Seminar in Tokyo

* More houses for war heroes

 March 13, 2012 | Read More >>

* Allegations regarding the death of Prabhakaran's son a concoction – SL envoy

* Action Plan for LLRC implementation soon

* Sri Lanka's potential oil reserves spark global interest- BBC

* Motor traffic, police and judiciary to network 

* Kalmadu tank handed over to Kilinochchi people 

 March 12, 2012 | Read More >>

* President lauds flourishing Japan-Lanka ties

* Right to development should not be seen as a divisive concept – Ambassador Kunanayakam

* Six new envoys present credentials

* HRC to monitor implementation of accessibility laws for disabled persons

* "Divi Neguma" 3rd phase targets 2.5 million households

* Demands for accountability in Sri Lanka? Yes, the starting point is LTTE

* GoSL reminds US of what its ‘own man’ in Colombo revealed

* Tourism to be top forex earner in 2016

 March 10, 2012 | Read More >>

* India should not support resolution against Sri Lanka - Janatha Party leader

* Bangladesh to use services at H’tota port

 March 099, 2012 | Read More >>

* SL’s per capita income will rise to $6,000 by 2016- CB Governor

* Sri Lanka Expo 2012 to attract world's top brands

* Second phase of oil exploration begins

* UNESCO demonstrates confidence in Sri Lanka - South Asian Teacher Development Centre ...

* Nearly 600 LTTE child soldiers rehabilitated within a year

* Sri Lanka's IT market is forecast at US$444m in 2012 - BMI

* Creating coexistence is the govt.’s view - President

* Kelani water treatment plant soon

* Sri Lanka: A wild mix of ancient and modern Asia

 March 08, 2012 | Read More >>

* Why the resolution isn’t right Second showdown in Geneva : By Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka

* SL woman has left her mark in every field - First Lady

* Shared Experience has resulted in strong bonds - Prof. Peiris in South Africa

* ‘Duty of our society to ensure the protection of girl child’ - President

* Canada charges first suspect in MV Sun Sea human smuggling case

* The battle will have to be fought to the very last minute - SL envoy at Geneva

* Investors give vote of confidence to Sri Lanka as investment centre – President

* US$ 360 million spent on resettling IDPs

* Maldives considers SL as a closest friend

* Better environment for SL women to reach their goals - Kohona

* ‘MV Sun Sea’ claimant fights to stay in Canada

* National road network to be further developed

 March 05, 2012 | Read More >>

* West’s bogus concern: Sri Lanka owes an explanation to none – The Pioneer

* Sri Lanka, best country in South Asia to visit - Travel Asia Online

* Objectively assess Sri Lanka’s efforts – Ambassador Wickramasuriya  

* CB imposes restrictions to minimize foreign exchange demand

* A bold call for objectivity by Sri Lanka: By Lucien Rajakarunanayake

* Kachchativu annual feast concluded

* Inclusivity, a core element of reconciliation in SL – Prof. Peiris

* U.S. clarifies its military presence in Sri Lanka

 March 02, 2012 | Read More >>

* Sri Lanka and UNICEF focus on urban children

* Loans facilities to rehabilitated LTTE cadres for self-employment

* SL Navy provides assistance to devotees at Kachchativu Island

* Politicization of HR Council not in the interest of developing world – Prof. Peiris

* Demand for hybrid vehicles sees over 1000% growth in 2011

* China continues to support SL's efforts in safeguarding independence

* Cathay Pacific sees Sri Lanka as a growth market

 March 01, 2012 | Read More >>

* S&P rating downgrade highly unwarranted – CB

* South Africa commends LLRC

* Canadian Tamils arrested in massive auto insurance fraud

* Case against President Rajapaksa dismissed by US Court

* Failed asylum seekers arrived in the country

* UNICEF State of the World's Children 2012 report to be launched in Colombo

* External intervention will gravely hamper Sri Lankan process – Prof. Peiris/tr>

* Unwarranted intl' pressure on SL can be counterproductive to reconciliation process – US Congressman"

* Indonesia & Cuba acknowledge encouraging developments in SL

* Existing problems should be resolved by the people – Russia at UNHRC

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