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News in Pictures
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| The crest gem (chudamanikya) of the
Mihintale Seya (rock) Chaitya which was damaged by lightning
in April 2010 has still not been replaced. Mihintale Raja
Maha Viharadhipathi Ven Walahahenguwawe Dharmaratne Nayake
Thera said it would be most welcome if a donor makes a new
crest gem available to the adorn the chaitya. Picture by
Amila Prabath Wanasinghe |
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| Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative
to the United Nations in Geneva Ravinatha Aryasinha, who is
concurrently accredited to the Holy See, presented his
credentials to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI at the
Apostolic Palace at the Vatican recently. |
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External Affairs Minister Prof.
G.L.Peiris addressed Ambassadors, High Commissioners
and Consuls at his Ministry yesterday. The minister briefed
the diplomatic community on
a wide range of issues related to current initiatives in
both the political and economic spheres. Deputy Minister
Neomal Perera and Ministry Secretary Thilak Amunugma were
also present. |
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| The Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in
Uganda Kana V Kananathan yesterday met the President of the
Republic of South Sudan Gen Salva Kirr Mayardit at the
Presidential Palace in the capital of South Sudan, Juba.
Kananathan was in Juba to deliver a special message to the
President of South Sudan from President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
The President of South Sudan and the Hon Consul discussed in
length the developing and furthering the bonds between the
two nations. During the meeting, President Kirr also
approved the establishing of formal diplomatic relations
with Sri Lanka. This is a milestone for Sri Lanka.
Kananathan said this is a clear reflection of the great
vision of President Rajapaksa's policy on Africa. President
Salva Kiirr commended President Rajapakse for bringing peace
and prosperity to Sri Lanka by defeating terrorism. South
Sudan which has substantial oil reserves is considered the
17th fastest growing economy, economic experts say. |
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| entral Provincial Council members
headed by Chief Minister Sarath Ekanayake paid tribute to
former Central Province Governor late P C Imbulana for his
outstanding service to the country in general and to the
Central Province in particular, at the last PC sessions held
on October 23, 2012. Here, Central Province Governor Tikiri
Kobbekaduwe is seen with late Gov. Imbulana’s niece,
Charnika Imbulana Munasinghe after handing over the Hansard
containing the said Central Provincial Council speeches, to
her at his office in Kandy. D. W, Wijegoonawardena, who was
the Private Secretary to late Governor Imbulana, is also in
the picture (centre). |
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