Lanka Journal

Cabinet approves Sarath Fonseka’s release

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:45:13 +0000

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has obtained the approval of the cabinet of ministers to release jailed Sarath Fonseka, Presidential Spokesman Bandula Jayasekara said. Former General Sarath Fonseka, revered as a hero by many for helping end the 25-year civil war against the Tamil Tiger rebels, was detained in February 2010 after challenging Rajapaksa for president and [...]

Ranil gives deadline for Govt.

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:40:39 +0000

United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said today his party would come out strong against the government because the people complained that the opposition was ineffective in its campaign against the soaring cost of living. He gave this assurance when traders of the Delkanda weekly fair met him at the UNP headquarters Sirikotha. Mr. [...]

CEAT launches new ‘Milaze’ radials

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:25:35 +0000

Sri Lanka’s best-selling radial tyre brand CEAT has consolidated its position in the market by adding three new sizes with improved performance features. The company said the introduction of three new CEAT radials sub-branded ‘Milaze’ increases the number of sizes in the brand’s car radial segment to eight, and more options are expected in the [...]

G.L Talks of Home Grown Solution in Washington

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:25:06 +0000

WASHINGTON (May 15, 2012) – External Affairs Minister Prof.G.L. Peiris opened a four-day, official visit to Washington, D.C. Tuesday with a series of meetings with key U.S. Senate leaders and a talk on Sri Lanka’s post-conflict redevelopment and reconciliation programs, emphasizing that lasting peace, stability and growth in Sri Lanka will be achieved through home-grown solutions, [...]

President : Avoid Spreading Racialism Through Media

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:25:05 +0000

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has requested the media to refrain from using media to spread racialism across the country. Speaking to all Heads of Media during a discussion held at temple Trees Today (15) President Rajapaksa requested the media heads to refrain from publishing reports that would spread racialism and cause controversy. Citing certain [...]

Measures Underway to Promote Welfare of Foreign Workers

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:29:27 +0000

Minister of Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare Dilan Perera , claimed that measures are underway to promote the welfare and protection for all Sri Lankan foreign employees . Speaking during a conference held with regards to foreign employment in the middle east where several ambassadors, high commissioners and welfare officials participated, Minister Dilan Perera said [...]

Saving Energy: An Investment For The Future

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:29:22 +0000

Sri lankan Minister of Power and Energy Patali Champika Ranawaka claims that.saving energy is an investment for the future. Speaking at a Energy Conservation Workshop where several officials of the Ministry of Finance participated, the minister said that the power to reduce the cost of electricity was in the hands of the public. Minister Ranawaka explained [...]

Dankotuwa Soap Factory Employees Hospitalized.

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:27:12 +0000

Seventeen employees at a soap factory at Dankotuwa were rushed to hospital in a state of unconsciousness today (15). Police Spokesperson SP Ajith Rohana said the employees were hospitalized due to gas leak that occurred at the factory The victims were rushed to the Dankotuwa hospital and three had been later transferred to the Negombo [...]

Saving Energy: An Investment For The Future

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:26:11 +0000

Sri lankan Minister of Power and Energy Patali Champika Ranawaka claims that. saving energy is an investment for the future.

Dankotuwa Soap Factory Employees Hospitalized.

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:25:37 +0000

Seventeen employees at a soap factory at Dankotuwa were rushed to hospital in a state of unconsciousness today (15).