President for pragmatic policy

Human activity is causing the global climate to heat-up at an alarming rate. This will have far-reaching consequences for animal and plant life and for human civilization, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said addressing the Non Aligned Movement Summit in Egypt on Wednesday.

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Serbia appreciates Lankan support on Kosovo issue

Serbia was very appreciative of Sri Lanka’s firm position against the setting up of Kosovo as a separate state, which move was a threat to the principles of national sovereignty President Boris Tadic of Serbia said in discussions with President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday.

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Gusty winds, heavy rains lash Ambanpola

Over 110 houses damaged:

Strong winds and heavy rain have damaged over 110 houses, a hospital, water supply and main power lines in Ambanpola and Kukulawa areas in the Kurunegala district early yesterday.

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From left Director ICTA Wasantha Deshapriya, Chief Operating Officer ICTA Reshan Dewapura, Board Director ICTA Earle Fernando, Chairman ICTA Prof. P.W. Epasinghe, Additional Secretary to the President Dr. I.H.K. Mahanama and Deputy General Manager CSDMS- India Dipanjan Banerjee. Picture by Saliya Rupasinghe