Tag Archives: North

Do not forget your motherland – President appeals to Jaffna students

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has  said that the children  who are to  undertake the responsibility of this country in the future  should be provided with equal facilities regardless of whether they are form the urban areas or from village areas. President … Continue reading

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Sri Lanka President says largest slice of fund allocated for northern development – President in Jaffna

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa  said that the northern province which had suffered a great setback for a period of 30 years is now rapidly marching towards development as the government has allocated the largest slice of funds for Northern … Continue reading

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Sri Lanka Defense Secretary refutes allegation of extremist elements

Defense Secretary Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa has stoutly denied allegations that he was militarizing the Northern Province.  He has said that troops are maintaining only “absolutely essential” presence in all the districts in the country.   Responding to the charge by … Continue reading

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SRI LANKA INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATED IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

WASHINGTON, (Feb. 4, 2012) — The 64TH Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka celebration was held at the University of the District of Columbia Feb. 4, 2012, an event that featured traditional Sri Lanka dances and speeches and appearances by … Continue reading

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