Nation’s survival depends on discipline – President

Discipline is vital to the progress of any government, institution or party.
The survival of the nation depends on discipline, stated President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Speaking at an Upasampada ceremony of the Ramagngna Chapter in Anuradhapura on July 16, the President further stated that his government carried out all the duties necessary to make this a free nation.
‘This [...]

Summary of Cabinet Decisions – 22.07.2010

At a Press Conference held at the Ministry of Mass Media and Information, the Cabinet Spokesman and the Minister of Mass Media and Information Keheliya Rambukwella announced the following decisions taken at the Cabinet Meeting held yesterday (on 21.07.2010) under the chairmanship of President Mahinda Rajapakse.
1.      Cabinet decided to enlist Officer Cadets to be trained [...]

No Change in Government’s stand on UNSG’s panel

The Government Spokesman and the Minister of Mass Media and Information Mr. Keheliya Rambukwella said that the government’s stance on the Panel of Advisors appointed by the U.N.Secretary General has not changed and will not be changed.
He said that the government has communicated its strong protest about the appointment of this Panel and response from [...]

Rectify anomaly in teacher deployment – President directs authorities

President Mahinda Rajapaksa Sunday directed the educational authorities to rectify immediately the disparities in teacher deployment among the schools island wide.
President said that when he visited the schools in the rural areas the students do not ask for buildings or other resources but for teachers.n the contrary the schools in the urban areas have excess [...]

President inspects progress of the Hambanthota international cricket stadium in Sri Lanka’s South ahead of World Cup

Hambanthota: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa Saturday (17) inspected the construction of the proposed international cricket stadium at Sooriyawewa in Hambanthota District.
The newly elected parliamentarian and the Chairman of the Tharunyata Hetak movement Namal Rajapaksa and the Project Coordinator Colonel Shanaka Ratnayake of Sri Lanka Army accompanied the President.
The stadium, located about 8 kilometers from [...]

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Namal Rajapaksa – Era towards the countrys development has dawned

Several new MPs who have adorned Parliament after their victory at the general election also made their maiden speeches in Parliament today, participating in the Emergency debate.
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa participating in the Emergency debate said they witnessed in the past few years how development was taken to the village via the Mahinda Chintana. It was [...]

Tourism industry to be strengthened

Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa has revealed that new plans have been crafted to strengthen the tourism industry, which would make a significant contribution to the local economy.
He made this disclosure joining in the opening of the Hotel Show 2010
Exhibition. It is being held at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial
Exhibition Centre. The Exhibition was draw [...]

Sri Lanka President felicitates best students in the country

July 19, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees today presented medals and certificates to the top ten students who score the highest in the GCE ordinary level (O/L) and Advanced Level (A/L) national exams in 2009.
Ministry of Education had arranged the event. Education Minister Bandula Gunawardena and Deputy Minister T. B. [...]

President inspects progress of the Hambanthota international cricket stadium in Sri Lanka’s South ahead of World Cup.

July 18, Hambanthota: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa Saturday (17) inspected the construction of the proposed international cricket stadium at Sooriyawewa in Hambanthota District.
The newly elected parliamentarian and the Chairman of the Tharunyata Hetak movement Namal Rajapaksa and the Project Coordinator Colonel Shanaka Ratnayake of Sri Lanka Army accompanied the President.
The stadium, located about 8 [...]

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