President to meet expats

President Mahinda Rajapaksa will hold discussions with Sri Lankan expatriates on their contribution to development as part of a special program which educates the expatriates on possible investment areas.

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President Rajapaksa deserves Nobel Peace prize - Canadian paper

Jonathan Kay writing his comments to the National Post newspaper of Canada, stresses that giving the Nobel Peace prize to Barack Obama is ridiculous and suggests that the only nation that fits the bill is Sri Lanka.

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Two indicted in Kadirgamar assassination

Indictment was served before Colombo High Court Judge Kumuduni Wickramasinghe on two accused in connection with former Foreign Minister Laxman Kadirgamar’s assassination.

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The National Gem and Jewellery Authority has taken steps to hold exhibitions and trade fairs to promote gem and jewellery exports in foreign countries. Here gems displayed at an exhibition.

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