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The Sunday Times Sri Lanka
February 22, 2018
A huge demonstration against the British Government and political parties supporting pro-LTTE groups in UK is planned for Saturday afternoon opposite the Westminster Parliament. Different organisations and groups of “patriotic “ Sri Lankans based in the UK have joined hands to protest against what theyÃâà...
ESPN
February 19, 2018
Despite the varying opinions on the format, it's safe to say that Twenty20 provides a great carnival experience, and is well suited to tour matches as an exhibition game. TThe Blacktown Oval is also a perfect venue: short boundaries, a small grandstand, and the rest made up of with the traditional grassy hill.
Sri Lanka Guardian
February 9, 2018
So go vote on the 10th! Vote to have the freedom to express your frustrations out loud. Vote to be able to go dancing without getting beaten up by a VIP's guard. Vote to be able to complain and still be alive. by Apsara Fonseka. ( February 9, 2018, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) On this day, I'm reminded ofÃâà...
Khaleej Times
February 9, 2018
Thousands of Sri Lankans thronged the Zaabeel Park on Friday to celebrate the Sri Lankan Day event, hosted by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka to mark two events - the 70th anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka as well as 25th Anniversary of establishing Sri Lanka Consulate General in Dubai.
Khaleej Times
February 8, 2018
Talking about the focus of the UAE-Sri Lanka ties, Yattogoda said: "The rationale for opening Sri Lanka's resident mission in the UAE in 1979 was entirely due to the presence of a large number of Sri Lankans in the UAE. It is currently estimated that around 250,000 Sri Lankans, are employed here. ThoughÃâà...
The Peninsula Qatar
February 4, 2018
Despite the cold weather, many Sri Lankans turned up at the Sri Lankan embassy in the Old Airport area for a flag-hoisting ceremony. ASP Liyanage, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Qatar, hoisted Sri Lanka's national flag as the national anthem was sung. Two-minute silence was observed in remembranceÃâà...
gulfnews.com
February 3, 2018
Dubai: The Sri Lankan Consul-General in Dubai has urged Sri Lankans who haven't yet registered with the foreign employment bureau back home to register with the labour office at the consulate to ensure their welfare is protected. Sri Lankans leaving for work abroad must go through proper governmentÃâà...
Newsfirst
December 31, 1999
Sri Lankan Ambassador to Japan, Professor Ganganath Dissanayake has called for a report on the whereabouts of 30 Sri Lankans, who attended a Sri Lankan Event in Japan. The Sri Lankan festival organised by the Japan – Sri Lanka Business Council was held on June 24 and 25, 2017 at Tokyo'sÃâà...
