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Nawam Perahara - Sri Lanka Annual Buddhist Procession

Hundreds of traditional dancers, drummers, decorated elephants and Buddhist monks took part in the procession that was held on the full moon. 7th...

by ROHAN KARUNARATHNE in Sri Lanka on 07/02/2012

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Sri Lanka celebrates its 64th year of Independence

Several activities were held & the hoisting of the national flag and singing of the national anthem took place in the ancient capital...

by Angelo Samarawickrema in Sri Lanka on 04/02/2012

Sports

Man United Legends arrive in Sri Lanka

Following a 5-year sponsorship deal with Premiership Champions Manchester United three years ago, Bharti Airtel, invited two legends from the club,...

by Angelo Samarawickrema in Sri Lanka on 26/01/2012

07/02/2012 - Nawam Perahara - Sri Lanka Annual Buddhist Procession - Sri Lanka - Hundreds of traditional dancers,...
04/02/2012 - Sri Lanka celebrates its 64th year of Independence - Sri Lanka - Several activities were held & the...
26/01/2012 - Man United Legends arrive in Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka - Following a 5-year sponsorship deal...
17/01/2012 - Galle Literary Festival 2012 Press Conference - Sri Lanka - The HSBC Galle Literary Festival kicked...
17/12/2011 - Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre opens in Colombo - Sri Lanka - The Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) Mahinda...
14/12/2011 - Cost Of Living Protest - Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka - Supporters of Sri Lanka's Marxist...
11/12/2011 - Run For Their Lives 5km charity run to fight cancer - Sri Lanka - “Run For Their Lives” (RFTL), a 5km...
11/12/2011 - The Lotus pond is cleared for its inaugural opening - Sri Lanka - The final preparation of the Lotus pond...
30/11/2011 - Police and protesters clash in Sri Lanka leaving 13 injured - Sri Lanka - Police used tear gas and water cannons...
16/11/2011 - Sri Lanka opens first four lane highway - Southern Expressway - Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka's first highway, '...

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Nawam Perahara - Sri Lanka Annual Buddhist Procession
Hundreds of traditional dancers, drummers, decorated elephants and Buddhist monks took part in the procession that was held on the full moon. 7th February 2012
Sri Lanka celebrates its 64th year of Independence
Several activities were held & the hoisting of the national flag and singing of the national anthem took place in the ancient capital Anuradhapura. Sri Lanka. 4th February 2012
Man United Legends arrive in Sri Lanka
Following a 5-year sponsorship deal with Premiership Champions Manchester United three years ago, Bharti Airtel, invited two legends from the club, Sir Bryan Robson and Dwight York to v...
Galle Literary Festival 2012 Press Conference
The HSBC Galle Literary Festival kicked off with a pre-opening press conference held at the Barefoot Gallery and Cafe in the heart of Colombo City. Sri Lanka. 17th January 2012
Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre opens in Colombo
The Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) Mahinda Rajapaksa theatre, gifted by the People's Republic of China, was officially declared open by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on...
Cost Of Living Protest - Sri Lanka
Supporters of Sri Lanka's Marxist People's Liberation Front (JVP) take part in a protest against the rising costs of living in the country, in Colombo. 14th December 2011
The Lotus pond is cleared for its inaugural opening
The final preparation of the Lotus pond Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre before its inaugural opening by His Excellency, the president Mahinda Rajapaksa on the 15th of December 2011. Colombo, ...
Run For Their Lives 5km charity run to fight cancer
“Run For Their Lives” (RFTL), a 5km charity run held in aid of the National Cancer Institute at the Independence square. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 11th December 2011
Police and protesters clash in Sri Lanka leaving 13 injured
Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse a protest held by the Socialist Students Union, a wing of Sri Lanka's Marxist political party People's Liberation Front, aga...
Sri Lanka opens first four lane highway - Southern Expressway
Sri Lanka's first highway, 'Southern Expressway', with four lanes and eight interchanges opens to the public. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 16th November 2011
Southern Expressway almost complete in Colombo
The 126km long Southern Expressway which is also the first E class highway in Sri Lanka, is almost completed before its inaugural opening on the 27th November 2011. Colombo, Sri Lanka. ...
Worker maintaining railway track
A worker maintaining railway track. Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka. 12th November 2011
Carlton Rugby 7's tournament - Sri Lanka
The second and final leg of the Carlton Rugby 7's tournament was held at the Royal Sports Complex in the capital with the first leg a week earlier at the Bogambara Stadium in Kandy...
Carlton Rugby 7's Tournament
The final leg of Carlton Rugby 7's was held at the Royal Sports Complex. Colombo Sri Lanka. 5th November 2011
Carlton Rugby 7's
The final leg of Carlton Rugby 7's was held at the Royal Sports Complex. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 6th November 2011
Sri Lanka celebrates 7 billion population milestone
Sri lankan mother Danushika Perera cuddled her newly born baby at Castle hospital. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 31st October, 2011.
Vietnam President and business delegation arrives in Sri Lanka
The President of Vietnam, Truong Tan Sang, accompanied by his wife and a high-powered business delegation arrived in Sri Lanka today on a three-day official visit hosted by President Ma...
The 62nd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army
The Sri Lanka Army celebrates its 62nd anniversary with ‘Army Day’, which was held at the CR & FC grounds. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 9th October 2011
Local Government voting comes to an end - Sri Lanka
Local government elections come to an end, with all remaining ballot boxes collected and transported by twenty thousand government officers who had been assigned for election duty. Colo...
Colombo Wall
The longest painting in Asia was created by school children from 140 schools around the island of Sri Lanka to commemorate World Tourism Day. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 30th September 2011

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8 march 2010 Release Gen.

8 march 2010
Release Gen. Sarath Fonseka immediately - Rally at Hyde Park Today 3.00pm

Hi Sanka, Where is this

Hi Sanka,
Where is this taking place? I also hope that u received my email to ur private mail box?

Regards
Angelo

25th of February - UAE owned

25th of February - UAE owned Etisalat mobile connection launch

24th of February Vigil for

24th of February Vigil for MIssing Journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda

16 Feb - Massive protest

16 Feb - Massive protest against the arrest of Gen. Sarath Fonseka