| Un Secretary General Hails Vesak Commemorations In Paris |
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon hailed the commemoration of Vesak at UNESCO in Paris and thanked Sri Lanka for making the events possible.
Issuing a special message in view of the events being organized by the Permanent Delegation of Sri Lanka to UNESCO, the UN Secretary General recal... |
| 30.05.2013 - 07:03 |
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| Vesak Celebrations in New Delhi |
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi marked the 2557 th Vaishakha Purnima (Vesak 2013) by organizing and participating in several activities in New Delhi.
Staff and family members of the High Commission prepared and offered mid day dana to the Buddhist monks and devotees who were observing... |
| 30.05.2013 - 06:54 |
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| Prof. Peiris Addresses Trade and Investment Event in Beijing |
External Affairs Minister Professor G.L. Peiris was the principal speaker at the event “Sri Lanka: Promising Business Destination” organized in Beijing on Tuesday at the Intercontinental Hotel by the Embassy of Sri Lanka and the Export Development Board.
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| 29.05.2013 - 08:26 |
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| Investing in women's reproductive health is smart economics: Report |
A new World Bank report released at Women Deliver 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, demonstrates that investing in women’s reproductive health is smart economics.
This report, formally called "Investing in women’s reproductive health: Closing the deadly gap between what we know and what we do", Jeni... |
| 29.05.2013 - 08:19 |
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Bobby Ramakant, Citizen News Service – CNS |
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| China Pledges Continued Support to Sri Lanka's Development |
Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank), Mr. Li Ruogu, called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the China World Hotel this morning.
Headquartered in Beijing, the Export-Import Bank of China is a state bank solely owned by the Chinese government and provides over... |
| 29.05.2013 - 07:35 |
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| China issues rules for "Civilized" Tourist Behaviour |
The Chinese government today promulgated regulations for its citizens to behave as "civilized" tourists when travelling. "These may well serve as useful guidelines for the good behavior of tourists of other nationalities, as well", says Lakshman Ratnapala, President Emeritus of the Pacific Asia Trav... |
| 29.05.2013 - 07:10 |
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| Embassy of Sri Lanka in Israel Celebrates Vesak |
Vesak was celebrated on a large scale at the premises of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Tel Aviv with the Nepali Ambassador Mr. Prahlad Kumar Prasai gracing the event as the Chief Guest along with the participation of a large number of Sri Lankans and well-wishers from the Israeli community.
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| 29.05.2013 - 06:53 |
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| Vesak celebrated in Cuba with a “Festival of Lanterns and Illuminations” |
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Havana celebrated Vesak on a grand scale from 24th to 26th May 2013 at the Embassy premises, presenting a “Festival of Lanterns and Illuminations” depicting Lord Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment and the Passing Away.
The Embassy premises was colorfully decorated for the c... |
| 29.05.2013 - 06:39 |
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| Turning point: More girls in Malaysian colleges than boys |
A girl in Malaysia today is more likely to go to a university than a boy. “65% students enrolled in tertiary colleges are women” said Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Sri Haji Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak at Women Deliver 2013.
While many countries are grappling to bring down deaths of wo... |
| 29.05.2013 - 06:24 |
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Bobby Ramakant, Citizen News Service – CNS |
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| President Rajapaksa Visits China’s Lingguang Buddhist Temple |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa and First Lady Shiranthi Wikaramasinghe Rajapaksa, along with members of the Sri Lankan delegation, visited the Lingguang Buddhist Temple located on the outskirts of Beijing this afternoon.
The chief incumbent most venerable Chang Zang and fellow monks welcomed the Presi... |
| 28.05.2013 - 09:39 |
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| The Feast of our Lady of Madu celebrated in Rome |
The Sri Lankan community at Infernetto, Rome celebrated recently the feast of Our Lady of Madhu with Rev. Mons. Neville Joe Perera, the parish priest and the National coordinator for Sri Lankan migrants in Italy.
The festive high Mass was presided over by Fr. Hemantha Perera who bade farewell as t... |
| 28.05.2013 - 09:17 |
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Fr.Deninton Subasinghe reporting from Rome |
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| Not only Germany, Norway has also become a hot topic – Maubima |
In the political arena last week, Norway was also among the topics of discussion. The rationale behind this was the judgment passed by a district court in Sri Lanka for a case filed by a major NGO activist Dr Kumar Rupesinghe against cutting down of funds for a non-government organization of his wit... |
| 28.05.2013 - 08:24 |
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| Vesak Pirith Ceremony at Embassy of Sri Lanka in Stockholm |
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Stockholm held a Vesak Pirith ceremony on its premises organized with the guidance of Ambassador Oshadhi Alahapperuma.
A Pirith Mandapha was constructed by the embassy staff. Most Venerable Kirindhigalle Dhammarathana, the chief incumbent of Stockholm Buddhist Vihara a... |
| 28.05.2013 - 07:50 |
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| The League, the Organization and the Union |
The Arab League comprising of 22 Arab countries was originally formed on 22 March 1945, with 6 Arab states.
The Organization of Islamic Conference comprising of 57 Islamic states was founded in 1969.
The European Union which comprises of 27 European states was founded in 1993.
The oldest of the t... |
| 28.05.2013 - 07:09 |
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By S.H.Moulana - Riyadh |
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| Sri Lanka Embassy in Tokyo celebrates Vesak |
The staff of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Tokyo together with local community members celebrated Vesak on Friday, 24th May at the Embassy premises in Tokyo.
Beautifully lit Vesak Lanterns were displayed at the Embassy with a special ‘Dansala’ arranged by the staff of the Embassy for Japanese and Sri L... |
| 28.05.2013 - 06:46 |
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| Sri Lanka President Left For China Yesterday |
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa left for China Sunday night (May 26) on a four day visit on an invitation from the Chinese President Xi Jinping.
President Rajapaksa is expected to hold bilateral discussions with his counterpart as well as Prime Minister Li Kegiang to further strengthen the... |
| 27.05.2013 - 09:06 |
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