President Maithripala Sirisena joined in an event organized by the Presidential Secretariat to celebrate the Christmas which marks the birth of Jesus Christ, held in the President’s House, Colombo.
Participating at this event Archbishop Rt. Rev Dr. Malcom Ranjith stated that the fullest support of the Catholic Community will be given to the efforts taken by the President to build peace and reconciliation in the country. He further said that his blessings are always with the President.
The Archbishop recalled the Christian teaching of love and peace and said that all should unite for peace at this Christmas irrespective of whether Sinhalese, Tamil or Muslim.
Christmas Carols were sung by the school students in English , Sinhala and Tamil Languages.Well known singers and musicians in the country also participated on this occasion.
My memory takes me back to 1979, to a moment etched in time when a strikingly tall and impeccably dressed military officer, a Master in charge of Cadeting at Prince of Wales College commanding a guard of honour presented to President J.R. Jayawardene by the cadets of 3CCC, consisted of Ananda, Nalanda and Prince of Wales Cadet platoons at the Prince of Wales College grounds.
An American national, who had been staying in Sri Lanka for nearly ten months without a valid visa while using a Sinhala name under his American passport, was arrested by the Tourist Police of the Kandy.
The Government is considering abolishing the Office of the Chief of the Defence Staff (OCDS) when the term of office of its incumbent General Shavendra Silva ends on December 31.
Former Member of Parliament J.R.P. Suriyapperuma passed away today, January 2, 2025, at the age of 96.
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