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Monday 4 February 2008 (26 Muharram 1429)

Sri Lanka 60th National Day: President's Message

Sixty years is a small interlude to a country with a history and civilization dating back more than 2500 years. Yet, this 60th anniversary of Independence has its own significance as it marks the period... Full Story


Sri Lanka 60th National Day: PM's Message

Today, Sri Lanka completes 60 years of Independence. Although we are now free of the shackles of imperialist rule we are still dominated by neo-colonialism. Our self-sufficient pattern of life, which... Full Story


Sri Lanka 60th National Day: Foreign Minister's Message

As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence, it is important to reflect on our achievements over the last six decades and charter our course for the future. Sri Lanka has remained... Full Story




Sri Lanka 60th National Day: Charge d'Affaire's Message

Today, we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Independence of our motherland. On this auspicious occasion, I extend my sincere greetings and good wishes with immense pleasure, to all Sri Lankans in the... Full Story


Sri Lanka 60th National Day: Consul General's Message

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka, it is with feelings of pride and pleasure that I extend my heartiest felicitations to my fellow countrymen living in the Kingdom... Full Story


Sri Lanka 60th National Day: Kingdom, Lanka Maintain Excellent Relations

RIYADH, 4 February 2008 — As Sri Lanka celebrates its 60th anniversary of its Independence Day today, W.S.M.S. Wijesundera, charge d’affaires of the Sri Lankan Embassy, here reiterated the country’s... Full Story


Sri Lanka 60th National Day: Exports Make Ties Stronger

RIYADH, 4 February 2008 — Sri Lanka, well known as the pearl of the east pearl has been famous for its spices and gem trade. Its ties with the Arab world run back to centuries. The Arabs called the... Full Story


Sri Lanka 60th National Day: Sri Lankan Tea Earns Name Worldwide

Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage. However, tea is more than just a beverage. It is a package of inherently healthful ingredients for the body and mind, according to tea experts. Tea... Full Story


Sri Lanka 60th National Day: A Tourist’s Paradise — Full of Precious Stones

Known as the “Jewel Box of the Indian Ocean,” Sri Lanka, like possibly no other region on Earth, has yielded precious stones and fine gems in a great profusion of gem species and varieties. It has... Full Story


Sri Lanka 60th National Day: S. Asia’s Most Attractive Investment Destination

Situated at the crossroads of major shipping routes to South Asia and the Far East, Sri Lanka remains one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. Pioneering... Full Story


Sri Lanka 60th National Day: Colombo Makes Positive Steps Toward Peace

Since April 2006, the president and the government of Sri Lanka have taken a number of initiatives to facilitate the realization of a negotiated settlement to resolve the national problem. Significant... Full Story


Sri Lanka 60th National Day: SriLankan Makes a Unique Choice

In an effort to boost the inflow of Saudi tourists to the island, SriLankan Airlines has appointed Unique Choice International as its franchise operator for SriLankan Holidays- the holiday package... Full Story


Sri Lanka 60th National Day: Big IMEXPRO Bash on the Anvil

Extensive preparations are being made for the forthcoming, International Trade Fair, IMEXPRO 2008, to be held in Colombo from Feb. 14 to 16. The Fair, which is being organized by the Ceylon Chamber... Full Story