US Secretary of State John Kerry notes today that the past year's accomplishmentsin Sri Lanka have been historic, demonstrating the deep commitment of the Lankan people for reconciliation, tolerance and peace.
In a message to mark the traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Secretary Kerry expressed his best wishes for a happy New Year and continued success as the "country move ahead with the new constitution and further efforts to strengthen Sri Lanka's democracy and prosperity".
“On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I join you in celebrating the Sri Lankan New Year. The past year’s accomplishments have been historic, demonstrating the deep commitment of the Sri Lankan people for reconciliation, tolerance and peace,” Kerry said in his New Year message.
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
The NPP government has been at the wheel for almost 6 months now. The time to keep looking at the rear view mirror and living in the past is about over.
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