November 13, 2024
We will move fast to fulfill 100 day reform program – Rishad
January 17, 2015“I and my Ministry shall improve on our export and industry performance further in collaboration with Sri Lanka’s private sector. To fulfil the 100 Day reform program of President Maithripala Sirisena effectively we will move fast” declared Rishad Bathiudeen ,Minister of Industry and Commerce of Sri Lanka on Friday (16) in Colombo.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued a commemorative silver coin with a face value of Rs.500 to mark the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Sri Lanka in recognition of the national importance of this event.
Palitha Pelpola appointed President's Private Secretary
January 14, 2015President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed Palitha Pelpola as his Private Secretary. Pelpola received his Latter of Appointment from the President on Tuesday (13) at the Presidential Secretariat.
Canonization of Saint Joseph Vaz, the first Sri Lankan Saint
January 14, 2015Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Wednesday (14) morning on Galle Face Green, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, during which he canonized Saint Joseph Vaz (1651-1711) – an Oratorian priest and “Apostle to Sri Lanka” who preached the Gospel there during the time of Dutch Calvinist dominion over much of the island.
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