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SRI LANKA INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATED IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

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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Sri Lanka Ambassador updates national press club reporters on post-conflict reconciliation

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

WASHINGTON –Sri Lankan Ambassador in Washington Jaliya Wickramasuriya hosted a group of foreign correspondents here in a January 25 reception held at his residence, prompting a discussion of events in Sri Lanka since the end of the conflict against terrorism … Continue reading →

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Sri Lankans employed overseas are main contributors to GDP

Posted on January 12, 2012 by admin

Remittances from Sri Lankans employed overseas have emerged as the foremost foreign exchange earner indicating a major shift in Sri Lanka’s external sector.  The remittances estimated to be around 5.2 billion U.S. Dollars in 2011, is an increase of 27 … Continue reading →

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Peace we enjoy is a window of opportunity for all us to take this country forward – Secretary Defence

Posted on January 6, 2012 by admin

“I hope that all professionals will contribute to the national cause by putting aside whatever personal or political differences they may have and work together for the future. We must understand that the peace we enjoy is a window of … Continue reading →

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