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China reiterates its assistance to Sri Lanka’s economic development

By roshan

China assured Sri Lanka today of its commitment to develop the country with its assistance and investment for major economic, infrastructure, and socio-cultural development projects in the country. During a breakfast meeting with the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the President’s House Saturday morning, the visiting Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang discussed the... »

Former Sri Lankan Tiger rebels say ‘I do’ in mass wedding

By roshan

A mass wedding arranged by Sri Lankan military took place in Vavuniya this morning to enter 53 rehabilitated LTTE couples in matrimony. Indian actor Vivek Oberoi and parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa along with the Rehabilitation Commissioner General Brigadier Sudantha Ranasinghe and other security personnel participated in the ceremony held at the Pompemadu rehabilitation center starting... »

Asian Elephant Day

By Wasana Ekanayake

Elephants, Ceylon tea, Kandyan dancing, and Sri Lankan costumes vividly punctuated the Asian Elephant Day celebrations, held at the United States National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. on August 23, 2008, while as many as 15,000 visitors attended the attractions scheduled for the day. The celebrations, organized jointly by the prestigious Smithsonian Institution, Friends... »

Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society Wins Prize

By Wasana Ekanayake

The Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society, a charitable non-governmental organization based in the USA, Australia, and in Sri Lanka, has been chosen by the United Nations Development Program’s Equator Initiative’s Technical Advisory Committee as one of 25 outstanding winners of the 2008 Equator Prize. The Equator Prize is an international award that honors community-based... »

SLF Awards 2008 Update

By Dishan Jayasinha

While you watch television, read the news, and listen to your family and friends, you may wonder how and why a non-profit should host a Gala Dinner Dance during these difficult times. We would be remiss if not to wonder also. Having completed more than five years of service and leadership to the expatriate... »

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