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Pieter Keuneman - 13th death anniversary:
Pioneer of Left and Socialist Movement in Sri Lanka
Pieter Keuneman was a bright student at Royal
College, Colombo, along with his brother. At College he was the
editor of the magazine. He won several prizes, the captain of the
Junior Cadet Platoon, coloursmen of the rugger team, prefect and
leader of the debating team. His prizes were for English language,
literature, classics - Latin and Greek. Winner of the Shakespeare
prize, he was elected the secretary and later the President of the
Literary Association.
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Art of lying exclusivity of certain politicians
The art of hollering lies is the exclusivity of
certain politicians. In the past elections there were some
outstanding examples. One such person was the late J.R. Jayewardene.
Before he came to power in 1977 he said he would create a just and
righteous society.
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Sino-Sri Lanka relations:
Durable partnership, mutual benefit
Throughout a history spanning over two thousand
years, Sri Lanka has cultivated many fruitful and long lasting
relationships with a multitude of foreign powers, including India,
China, Burma (Myanmar) and Japan. Among all these nations, the
relationship with China is one which stands out predominantly.
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Ampara - the focus of development in East
Ampara District situated in the Southern part of
the Eastern Province is rich in fertile soil and covers a land area
of 44314 sq.k.m. The district has a population of 610,719 persons
and Muslims are the majority population in the district. Muslims
represent 43.99% of the district population while Sinhalese account
for 37.49% and Tamils 18.34%. There are 20 Divisional Development
Secretariat in the District and 503 Grama Niladhari Divisions.
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