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17 November
2008
"Sri Lanka wholeheartedly supports the BIMSTEC Convention on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism, Organized Crime and Illicit Drug Trafficking as an important and vital milestone in our efforts on counter terrorism,"
10 November
2008
Amid poor weather and heavy terrorist resistance, Army Task Force 1 troops have stepped into the great marshlands of Pooneryn, the final obstacle they have to clear before achieving their mission, defence sources said ......
06 November
2008
Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States of America. The electoral college tally as of now stands at Obama 338 and McCain 155. With his projected win, Obama will become the nation's 44th president. Obama will address the country from a rally in Chicago, Illinois, in a short while. ......
04 November
2008
When Sri Murtiningsi asked her third grade students what they wanted to be when they grew up, some said they wanted to be doctors and another a pilot. Then one curly haired boy raised his hand: Barack Obama said his dream was to be president ......
29 October
2008
A former political prisoner won the Maldives' first democratic presidential election, defeating the Indian Ocean archipelago's longtime ruler and sending euphoric supporters into the streets Wednesday in celebration ......
29 October
2008
An LTTE attack targeting the Kelanitissa Power Station and the Army headquarters in Thaladdi in Mannar last night was successfully repulsed, even as the Security Forces continued advancing on the terrorists' heartland achieving historic landmarks to end the 25-year conflict ......
27 September
2008
The Sri Lankan community living all around Japan which included Special guests, and dancing troupes, arrived from Sri Lanka gathered to Yoyogi Park in Shibuya , Tokyo on 13th and 14th September 2008 for their Annual Sri Lankan Festival celebrations. Lot of stalls with various items like food Products, jewellery, spices, and other Sri Lankan related items, were on sale and with large crowd gathering at the park during the two days ......
27 October
2008
Keeping in mind the close bilateral relations between India and Sri Lanka, President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa sent as his Special Envoy Honomurable Basil Rajapaksa, Member of Parliament and Senior Advisor to the President of Sri Lanka to visit New Delhi, on 26th October 2008......
27 October
2008
Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan (nom de guerre Pillayan), Chief Minister of Sri Lanka’s sensitive Eastern Province, is a rebel in transition. A former member of the LTTE, he split from the group in 2004 when LTTE’s then special commander for the eastern districts of Batticaloa and Amparai ......
24 October
2008
While concerns about the plight of Wanni civilians escalated with more MPs from the Tamil Nadu Government resigning in protest and demanding the intervention of the Indian Central Government, the Sri Lankan Government reiterated its commitment to end LTTE terrorism. ......
24 October
2008
Expressing his views to a local newspaper over the entry of TMVP leader V. Murlitharan to parliament, Chairman of the United NationalParty, Rukman Senanayaka has said "entry of a person who had taken up arms against the State to parliamentary politics is a plus point." ......
16 October
2008
The Lankan government believes that the quarter-century old militant movement of the Liberation Tigers of the Tamil Eelam is in its last phase. The Sri Lankan army is merely 1.2 miles away from Kilinochchi, the LTTE's headquarters in northern Sri Lanka ......
16 October
2008
The Commissioner General of Essential Services on Wednesday (Oct 15) submitted a report to His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka on the on going operations to supply foods to Wanni ......
13 October
2008
Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama who is on an official visit to Australia at the invitation of Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith held bilateral talks at the Parliament House in Canberra today, 13th October......
13 October
2008
A Twenty20 round-robin in Canada does little to set hearts fluttering. Yet when Shoaib Akhtar steams in to bowl at Sanath Jayasuriya and company, the venue is of little importance. Unfortunately for Pakistan, Akhtar has yet to rediscover his accuracy, and it was Jayasuriya who won the battle, consequently leading Sri Lanka to a convincing five-wicket win in the final of the T20 Canada at King City ...
09 October
2008
Minister of Agricultural Development & Agrarian Services Development and General Secretary of Sri Lanka Freedom Party, Maithripala Sirisena had a narrow escape from an LTTE assassination attempt this afternoon ...
07 October
2008
President of Palestine, Mahamoud Abbas arrived in the island a short while ago. He was warmly welcomed by President Mahinda Rajapaksa on his arrival at the airport.....
06 October
2008
22 people have been killed and 22 others have been injured in a suicide attack targeted at an opening ceremony of a new UNP branch in Anuradhapura town this morning at about 8.45 a.m.....
04 October
2008
It is in the zone of the bizarre to the bewildering. Action Contre la Faim(ACF) the controversial French NGO made a dramatic entry to the sittings of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights .........
01 October
2008
Senior lawmakers of the Liberal Democratic Party-New Komeito ruling coalition agreed Tuesday to quickly enact the fiscal 2008 supplementary budget. The move came after Prime Minister Taro Aso ordered Tadamori Oshima, chairman of the LDP's Diet Affairs Committee, to launch Diet deliberations on the extra budget next week, given the financial turmoil in the wake of the U.S. Congress' rejection of a $700 billion financial bailout package.
01 Octoberr
2008
Issuing a massage on the the occasion of the International Children's Day which falls today (October 1), President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that in a changing socio-economic and cultural environment children face challenging and complex situations at home, in school and in the society at large.
30 September
2008
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) is deeply concerned by and strongly disapproves of statements made by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, General Sarath Fonseka, in an interview with Stewart Bell of the National Post newspaper of Canada, published on 23rd September 2008.
30September
2008
Prime Minister Taro Aso's Cabinet suffered a serious blow Sunday with the resignation of transport minister Nariaki Nakayama, who was under fire for several gaffes, including saying Japan is "ethnically homogenous." Aso appointed former administrative reform minister Kazuyoshi Kaneko, 65, to succeed Nakayama.
23 September
2008
Liberal Democratic Party members hopped aboard the Taro Aso bandwagon and elected him party president Monday, seeing him as their best shot in what will likely be a much tougher test in autumn. Aso, 68, was the overwhelming victor in the election, garnering 351, or close to 70 percent, of the votes cast by LDP prefectural chapters and party lawmakers.
23 September
2008
President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a discussion with the Norwegian Minister of Environment and International Development, Erik Solheim, reiterated that the Government of Sri Lanka welcomes Norwegian assistance to bring relief to the Northern masses.
22 September
2008
Sakvithi (Universal Monarch) Ranasinghe, who carried out propaganda stating that he was born to teach and conducted 'English classes' has fled the country after swindling the people to the tune of Rs.5 billion. He has fled with all his family members.
10 September
2008
The Sri Lanka cricket team were the recipients of the Spirit of Cricket Award at the ICC Awards celebration in Dubai on Wednesday night. It is the second year in a row that Mahela Jayawardene's team have won the award...
14 September
2008
Sri Lanka Festival 2008 is scheduled to be held at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on 13th & 14th September. The objective of the Festival is to enhance awareness among the Japanese people of the varied facets of trade, culture, tourism etc. of Sri Lanka.
04 September
2008
I was not at all surprised to read the article by Dr. Nadesan in the 'Asian Tribune' explaining why it was time to release the long suffering people from the clutches of the LTTE and their despotic leader.
31 -August
2008
The European Union is to examine the draft report submitted by the EU delegation that visited Sri Lanka. Thereafter it is scheduled to be forwarded to the EU Parliament for consideration. The members of the EU delegation that visited Sri Lanka held a Press Briefing prior to the departure.
31 -August
2008
The Humanitarian mission to free the Northern Province is proceeding according to the strategies devised by the military stated the Defence Secretary Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa during the media briefing held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Conference Hall today.
24 -August
2008
The ruling UPFA was heading for a comfortable victory Sunday in crucial provincial elections. Polls were held in two of nine provinces where the government said it was seeking an endorsement for the ongoing military operations against Tamil rebels in northern Sri Lanka. Results from 13 of 27 electorates were announced after polling ended Saturday in the north central and Sabaragamuwa provinces - the UFPA won all.
23 -August
2008
Jamaica fortified their position in the newly taken over ‘world track power house’ on Day 13 of the XXiXth Olympic Games continued in the Chinese capital here today.
20 -August
2008
Usain Bolt of Jamaica broke the world record by winning the 200 meters in 19.30 seconds Wednesday night, becoming the first man since Carl Lewis in 1984 to sweep the 100 and 200 gold medals at an Olympics.
20 -August
2008
Sri Lanka's top medal hope in the Beiking Olympics, Susanthika Jayasinghe failed to qualify for the 200m Final a short while ago, finishing 7th in a heat packed with pre-race favourites.
08 -August
2008
"Prabhakaran's children were sent to schools in the West, our children are denied education and sent to battle.Civilians arriving in the liberated areas in North seeking protection of the security forces after escaping from the grip of Tiger terrorists are accusing the LTTE for continuous forcible conscription of children as combatants.
03 -August
2008
The Sri Lankan, Mr. Sameera Gunawardena a trainee at Okino island town office won the "Foreigniers Speech Contest 2008 in Japan" which was held on 14th June 2008 at Kawagoe. This is a historical moment for the Sri Lankan living in Japan and it will be brodcast on Sundey august 3rd, 2008 in NHK Education TV program at 22:00 ~ 23:30 hrs..
26 -July
2008
On 26th July 2008 (Saturday), near Eiffel tower a picket was held against the Tamil terrorist spreaded all over the world wild. This has organized by collaboration of Sri Lankan embassy & other Sri Lankan organizations established in Paris.
28 -June
2008
Sri Lankan Day held on 28th June at Paris City of France.That Was a Very Interesting With Participation of Sri Lankan and France Laos Vietnam People living in there. Sri Lankan Day held on Last Week at Paris City of France.
11 -July
2008
J9 Radio Japan donated shoes for the school children of Sri Seelalankara kanitu vidyalaya at pahala Bomiriya Kaduwela on 11th July 2008.
02 -August
2008
The 15th SAARC Heads of State Summit will get underway in Colombo today with special emphasis on the issues of terrorism, poverty alleviation, food and energy security, and climate change.
29 -July
2008
The stage is now set for the historic fifteenth SAARC Summit in Colombo. A tight security blanket is thrown around the city to ensure the safety of all eight leaders representing the respective nations. The security of all leaders is of paramount importance to the host country.
29 -July
2008
President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday (28) extended his best wishes to the Sri Lanka team about to leave for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in China.
29 -July
2008
The Standing Committee of the 15th SAARC summit constituting the Foreign Secretaries of the eight member states of SAARC will commence deliberations today on the key issues to be taken up at the main Summit to be held from August 2 to 3.
23 -July
2008
Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama told Parliament yesterday that the Government would not enter into any agreement with the LTTE although they have declared a unilateral ceasefire during the period of the SAARC summit.
23 -July
2008
Agreeing that the national problem could only be solved through political means, the Army Commander Lt. Gen. Sarath Fonseka said that not only Tamils but also Sinhalese and the Muslims need political solutions to solve some of their problems.
22 -July
2008
The national organizer of the UNP S.B. Dissanayake says he has reached agreement with the party leadership to use a recent court verdict and prove that his civic rights have not been suspended.
18 -July
2008
A team of between 200 and 250 foreign journalists is expected in the island to cover the forthcoming SAARC summit in Colombo, Director Information of the Government Information Department Anusha Palpita told.
17 -June
2008
Dilantha Malagamuwa, the internationally recognized Sri Lankan motor car competitor has been appointed as a tourist ambassador to boost Sri Lankan tourism sector by the Ministry of Tourism.
04 -June
2008
J9 Radio Japan with hand in hand Sri lanka Police donated stationeries, clothes, sports items and furniture to 85 school children of Jaffna Vavettithurai Roman Catholic Tamil mixed school on 4th June 2008.
13 -June
2008
Rs. 3 billion investment by Lanka Bell to link Sri Lanka to the world's largest private undersea fibre optic cable system will bring unrestricted broadband access to the local telecommunications sector.
29 -May
2008
Being appointed as the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the World Health Organisation is not a personal victory but a victory of President Mahinda Rajapaksa's Government and Sri Lanka, gained in the International arena
28-May
2008
Sri Lanka's star batsmen Sanath Jayasuriya and Ms. Shabana Azmi were selected as SAARC Goodwill Ambassadors for the programme " Uniting for HIV AIDS" by the selection committee at a meeting held at the SAARC Secretariat in Kathmandu recently
13-June
2008
Sri Lankan racing driver Dilantha Malagamuwa created history over the weekend by winning the first two legs of the Aston Martin Cup Asia Championships in China. Pictured here is Dilantha celebrating his victory
28-May
2008
Defence.lk has opened an on line payment gateway for those who are willing to make contributions for the Api Wenuwen Api fund maintained by the Ministry of Defence , Public Security , Law and Order of Sri Lanka...
27-May
2008
SCommander of Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda delivering a lecture at an international defence education forum recently explained the role of Sri Lanka Navy and its future strategies. Addressing the Future Naval Plans 2008...
20-May
2008
Dilantha Malagamuwa came second in the Malaysia Super Car series round 2 which was held on the 11th. Now he is second in the championship and 3 more rounds to go.
20-May
2008
China warned the death toll from this week's earthquake could soar to 50,000, while the government issued a public appeal Thursday for rescue equipment as it struggled to cope with the disaster.
20-May
2008
Calling it the plain truth President Mahinda Rajapaksa said if Sri Lanka failed in her war against the LTTE the world will fail in its fight against terrorism and democracy will be victim addressing the Oxford University Student Union.
19-May
2008
The relics of Arhats Sariputta and Moggallana Maha Theras will be kept for public display and veneration at the Kalutara Bodhi premises for the first time after 53 years to mark the Vesak Full Moon Day from May 19-20.
14-May
2008
The Government of Japan has provided a grant of 3,103 million Japanese Yen (approximately Rs. 3,165 million) for the implementation of two projects, under its Grant Aid Programme.
14-May
2008
The Government has decided to dispatch 20 tones of relief assistance to Myanmar and urged the public to come to the aid of the people affected by the current tragedy in that country.
12-May
2008
The ruling United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) won the Provincial council election in the Eastern Province 2008, by securing 20 seats against 15 by the main opposition the United National Party (UNP).
10-May
2008
Voters in the East go to the polls today to elect 37 members to the first Provincial Council election to the delinked Eastern Province in the aftermath of the liberation of the east from the LTTE.
07-May
2008
Myanmar - International aid began to trickle into Myanmar on Tuesday, but the stricken Irrawaddy delta, the nation's rice bowl where 22,000 people perished and twice as many are missing, remained cut off from the world.
07-May
2008
KOTTE: Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka yesterday told Parliament that all patriotic forces should rally round and extend their fullest cooperation to the Government to completely eradicate LTTE terrorism from the country.
06-May
2008
TRINCOMALEE: The people in the East are confident that the Government which liberated them from LTTE clutches will find lasting solutions to their daily problems as well. Therefore they will ensure a convincing victory to the UPFA at the May 10 Provincial Council election.
05-May
2008
A Multi-Ethnic demonstration against the brutal terrorist activities of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka was held at Stora Torget, Uppsala on Saturday 3rd May 2008.
05-May
2008
COLOMBO: The prestigious and colourful investiture ceremony for the conferment of the Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya Awards was held yesterday at the Presidential Secretariat, with Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Mahinda Rajapaksa presiding.
04-May
2008
The Task Force Committee for Northern development which was set up as a prelude to the Northern Provincial Council by President Mahinda Rajapaksa has launched its programs without any delay soon after the committee obtained Cabinet approval on Wednesday.
03-May
2008
Shivaneshathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan made his first public appearance at the Batticaloa Local Government elections on March 10. He used the first vote in his life, marking the transformation from a military outfit into a mainstream political party.
28-Apr
2008
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will arrive in Sri Lanka today on a two-day official visit, at the invitation of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
27-Apr
2008
LTTE terrorists have carried out a cowardly bomb attack targeting innocent civilians who were returning home after office hours at Pliyandala this evening. According to the police sources, the bomb has been exploded inside a Ceylon Transport Board bus at Piliyandala public bus stand.
27-Apr
2008
Lalith Athulathmudali, a smart and intelligent scholar, sportsman, academic, legal luminary and a very popular politician and parliamentarian, who like all the social revolutionists and talented leaders of the world, sad to mention, was cruelly assassinated and is no more with us.
26-Apr
2008
MUHAMALAI: LTTE Radio Transmissions have confirmed that 71 Tigers perished in the confrontation between the Army and the LTTE at the Army FDL north and south of the A9 route at Muhamalai, Commander Security Forces Jaffna Major General G.A. Chandrasiri said.
25-Apr
2008
On behalf of Sinhala Hindu New Year Shiroi Cricket Club has organized a Lottery Drawing on last 20th April 2008 at Shiroi public ground. There were 3 main prizes and 20 consolation prizes were given to the winners.
24-Apr
2008
BATTICALOA: Security arrangements are now in effect for all political parties to engage in the Eastern Provincial Council elections campaign without any difficulty and also for the voters to cast their vote in a violence free environment.
23-Apr
2008
An officer from one of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raiding teams told the Daily News that only two cases were detected where regulations were flouted. The detections were made in Nugegoda and Athurugiriya yesterday.
21-Apr
2008
A Hong Kong and South Korean Buddhist delegation donated 180 gold plated Buddha statues to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees.
21-Apr
2008
Our society stands divided both racially and politically. The major political parties have experienced cracks. Political disunity thwarts the forward march of the nation. Therefore, we must recognize the immediate danger posed by fragmentation of political parties.
21-Apr
2008
Commander of the Sri Lanka Army said that the Northern Province of Sri Lanka will be taken from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during this year. Sri Lanka Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka said , “the North will be liberated from the terrorists this year and civilian life established.”
21-Apr
2008
Dilantha Malagamuwa produced a brilliant drive in his new Aston Martin to finish second in the Asian GT 4 Championships at the Shangai Formula one track in China.
19-Apr
2008
The Police Special Task Force turned 25 yesterday. A special ceremony was held to mark this milestone in Colombo.
11-Apr
2008
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have virtually shut the door on the continuation of Sanath Jayasuriya's international career by dropping him from the list of contracted players for next year.
11-Apr
2008
President Hu Jintao of the People's Republic of China assured President Mahinda Rajapaksa that China will stand by Sri Lanka in its efforts to counter terrorism.
10-Apr
2008
Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka yesterday told Parliament that even though LTTE terrorism silenced the voice of Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle, the Government will conduct its military operations to completely eradicate LTTE terrorism from the country.
10-Apr
2008
Minister of Higher Education Hon. Susil Premajayantha met Sri Lankans in France at the International Buddhist Center last week. This artical is based on his interview with J9 Radio.
04-Apr
2008
We are at the end of the 25 years of war in Sri Lanka. As Sri Lankan we have to contribute some how to save our mother land. As a move on this matter we (“Sinhala Sangamaya”), Sri lankan in France gathered in Paris boulong billancort on last 30-03-2008.
03-Apr
2008
The Japan-Sri Lanka Friendship Association yesterday donated an ambulance worth over Rs. 15 million to the Sri Lanka Army. Here, Association’s President Lal Tilakaratne hands over the key to Army Chief Lt. General Sarath Fonseka.
31-Mar
2008
The Agriculture Ministry plans to cultivate 400,000 hectares in the 2008 Yala season due to favourable weather conditions for paddy cultivation. According to estimates, 1,750,000 bushels of seed paddy are required to cultivate this 400,000 hectares in the next Yala season.
28-Mar
2008
This month saw the passing away of two prominent personalities in this country. Anura Bandaranaike, Member of Parliament and scion of an eminent political clan died without reaching the proverbial three score and ten.
27-Mar
2008
Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka who is on a visit to the middle East called on President Shimon Peres and President Mahmoud Abbas of Israel and Palestine respectively. During his stay in Israel Mr. Wickramanayaka held talks with the Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmer.
20-Mar
2008
Science fiction writer Arthur C. Clark has died. He was most famous for his novel 2001: A Space Odyssey, and for collaborating with director Stanley Kubrick on the film of the same name.
20-Mar
2008
The remains of former Minister and one time Speaker Anura Bandaranaike being brought to Parliament accompanied by President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Speaker W. J. M. Lokubandara, Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, former Speaker Joseph Michael Perera and Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama.
18-Mar
2008
The Highways and Road Development Ministry completed work on the prefabricated flyover in Peliyagoda within 61 days. A Ministry Spokesman said this is a new record in the development of the Sri Lankan highways and roads development sector.
14-Mar
2008
13-Mar
2008
According to MCNS sources, 9 terrorists were killed and similar numbers injured during confrontation at Udayanthankulama area in Vavuniya at around 1.1.0p.m last wednesday. Following items were also recovered during subsequent search operations conducted in the area.
12-Mar
2008
The Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulligal (TMVP) won eight out of the nine bodies up for grabs in Monday's Local Government Elections for the Batticaloa district with the jewel of the crown, the Batticaloa Municipal Council, going to the UPFA that contested with TMVP backing.
10-Mar
2008
Sri Lankan Ambassador to the US Bernard Goonetilleke, expressed the view that the global community has recognised the LTTE for what it is, recognized the Tamil Relief Organisation (TRO) and front organisations for what they are.
01-Mar
2008
Sri Lanka Navy sailors rescued 71 people who were lost in the sea onboard a wooden trawler, drifting 150 nautical miles off Mullaithivu. The group of victims are comprised of 50 Myanmar nationals and 21 Bangladesh nationals.
29-Feb
2008
29-Feb
2008
An unending stream of devotees flocked to the Matara Weherahena Poorvarama Raja Maha Vihara on Thursday and Friday to pay homage to the Sacred Hair Relics of Buddha when it was brought in a colourful motorcade from Colombo on its way to the Kataragama Kiri Vehera premises.
29-Feb
2008
An LTTE suicide bomber has exploded himself when a group of police officers tried to check a room of a three story lodge down Aluth Mawatha at Ibbanwala Watta, in Modara this morning (February 29).
25-Feb
2008
Persistent drizzle and gloom overhung the atmosphere. "Pride of South", the passenger ship, ferrying nearly 1500 military personnel, reporting back for duty after leave, was approaching its destination, the Kankesanthurai harbour.
24-Feb
2008
Sri Lanka’s longest tunnel at Rambada will be opened to traffic on February 24. The 225 metre long tunnel has been built at an estimated cost of Rs. 2,000 million, under the direct supervision of Highways and Highways Development Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle.
23-Feb
2008
We have a rich heritage to be proud of. Sigiriya is a significant landmark not only in Sri Lanka but also in the whole worlds. Sigiriya has it all — a blood-stained history full of instrigue, astonishing frescoes of bare-breasted maidens painted 15 centuries ago, a wall covered in graffiti that is more than 1,000 years old.
22-Feb
2008
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21-Feb
2008
20-Feb
2008
Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama, who is leading the Sri Lanka delegation to the Singapore Airshow 2008 met with Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Defence of Singapore on 18th February 2008. Outlining the recent developments in Sri Lanka, Minister Bogollagama apprised his counterpart of the successes of the Sri Lankan Security Forces.
19-Feb
2008
The Japanese Foreign Ministry has invited nine Sri Lankan youth from the East representing Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities to a peace promotion tour in Japan. The tour which began on February 12 ends on 19.
18-Feb
2008
In deep sorrow we are informing you of the passing away of Mr. kirihami Kandegedara, beloved father of Mr. Tunga Randeniya who was one of the earliest treasures of the SLSAJ and worked hard to bring SLSAJ to the present level. On top of all Mr. Randeniya is a great friend to all of us. Funeral will be held on 20th Wednesday February at family cemetery, Shanthi, Godalawela, Kapuliyadda. We convey our deepest condolence regarding.
14-Feb
2008
It is with deep appreciation that I thank President Mahinda Rajapaksa for presenting me with the prestigious 'Sri Lanka Mithra Vibhushana' Award. I am truly humbled by this recognition. The Sri Lankan Friendship Award is, no doubt, a fitting tribute to the age-old close friendship and solidarity between the two countries.
13-Feb
2008
On the streets of South Asia, the tuk-tuk, known for the peculiar sound of its engine - basically a three-wheeled motorcycle modified to carry passengers - is a familiar sight. Its popularity stems from the fact that it is almost as affordable as a two-wheeler.
11-Feb
2008
In a bid to promote innovation in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Education (MoE) of Sri Lanka, the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), and Intel(r) Education jointly organized the Sri Lanka Science and Engineering Fair (SLSEF) in Colombo.
09-Feb
2008
The tea export trade has recorded a landmark achievement, by exceeding the US $ 1 billion value barrier in 2007 for the first time in its 140 year history. The value of tea exports in 2007 recorded a 22 per cent increase over the 2006 figure by advancing from Rs. 91.7 billion to Rs. 112 billion which is a remarkable improvemen.
09-Feb
2008
Parliamentarian Sripathi Sooriayaarachchi has been killed in a fatal road accident that took place at Madagama, in the Galgamuwa area this afternoon, February 09. According to the police sources the vehicle carrying MP Sooriyaarachchi has crashed into a tree around 1.15.p.m. when it was slipped off the road due to high speed.
08-Feb
2008
The Japanese Government has provided Rs. 343 million for the reconstruction of five tsunami affected schools in Batticaloa and Ampara districts. The construction work was completed last year and the schools were officially opened for educational activities.
06-Feb
2008
The veteran journalist Ms. Sachiyo Iwase has won a Presidential award last week for her contribution for Sri Lanka Tourism through her articles on Sri Lanka and Ayurveda. She was really dedicated to write on SL for many years. We wish Ms. Iwase on her achievement and extend our compliments to accomplish further success on her career.
04-Feb
2008
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03-Feb
2008
LTTE terrorists carried out cowardly bomb blast targeting innocent civilians at the Fort Railway station this afternoon (February 3). Eight people have been killed and over 100 others suffered injuries as a suspected LTTE suicide bomber blew herself.
03-Feb
2008
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf yesterday welcoming Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama who is on a two day visit to Pakistan, expressed Pakistan’s deep gratitude to Sri Lanka for the principled position adopted at the Commonwealth.
02-Feb
2008
At least 13 people are feared killed and over 20 wounded in a bus bomb explosion triggered off this morning (February 2) at Dambulla. A private bus "Keshani" plying from Kandy to Anuradhapura was caught in the tragic incident at the central bus stand in Dambulla at 7.a.m.
30-Jan
2008
The Japanese Government will provide Rs. 3.3 million to the “Project for the Follow-up of the supply of lighting equipment of the John de Silva Memorial Theatre” under its Grant Aid for Cultural Grassroots Project scheme to procure and install a new “Dimmer Cabinet”.
28-Jan
2008
Compared to other countries in the SAARC region there is a high adaptation of advanced technologies in the local agriculture sector. "They are always keen on latest technologies available to them and want updates on advanced technologies.
26-Jan
2008
KDDI Corp., Japan's second-biggest mobile-phone operator, reported a third-quarter profit rise of 25 percent as the carrier gained customers. Net profit climbed to ¥69 billion in the three months to Dec. 31, from ¥55 billion a year earlier, KDDI said Friday. Sales increased 5.5 percent to ¥904.4 billion.
Jan
2008
The Sri Lanka Balloon Festival, currently the only aviation event in the country, to be held from 20th March to 4th April 2008, has been recognized as a national event by the Ministry of Tourism. It is organized by the Ceylon Airship and Ballooning Club (CABC) headed by Captain Anil Jayasinghe who is Sri Lanka’s pioneer and only hot air balloonist in cooperation with Sri Lanka Tourism.
24-Jan
2008
There is an immense demand in Japan for Sri Lankan tea. Tea export earnings from Japan exceeded Rs. 930 million by November last year, said Plantation Industries Minister D.M. Jayaratne.
23-Jan
2008
Sri Lanka air force fighter jets have raided the terror hub in Kilinochchi, known as "X-ray base" around 11.15, this morning (January 23). Air Force fighter jets in a low flying mission have targeted the base located East of Iranamadu Tank in the Kalmadukulama area, with the pin point accuracy.
23-Jan
2008
Japan and the Asian Development Bank are supporting a pilot project that will combine rural road work and the creation of income-generating opportunities in the poorest districts of Sri Lanka.
16-Jan
2008
LTTE terrorists have exploded a bomb targeting a public transport bus that was plying from buttala to okkampitiya this morning (16 January). According to the available information the bus was transporting a large no of civilians including schoolchildren.
FBI Warning - LTTE
16-Jan
2008
Japanese Special Peace Envoy Yasushi Akashi yesterday said the Japanese Government continued to support Sri Lanka in view of achieving sustainable peace based on a political solution.
15-Jan
2008
The Special Peace Envoy of Japan Yasushi Akashi has expressed Japan's continuing commitment to Sri Lanka with the assurance of continuing economic assistance. Akashi has made this assurance during extensive talks with President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday.
11-Jan
2008
A bomb explosion has taken place in the Colombo fort railway station around 7.35p.m. According to the available information the explosion has occurred on the fourth railway platform . Police suspects that the explosion was caused by a parcel bomb.
10-Jan
2008
Muttiah Muralitharan, the highest wicket taker in test cricket and Sri Lankan cricket team is to be felicitated in Parliament yesterday. Speaker W. J. M. Lokubandara felicitated and welcomed Murali and the Sri Lankan cricket team. Later, the Sri Lankan cricketers took their seats in the VIP Gallery in Parliamen.
08-Jan
2008
An explosion has taken place next to the Regent flats, close to Lake House roundabout, short while ago. According to the sources the bomb has been exploded in a public phone booth.
08-Jan
2008
An explosion has taken place next to the Regent flats, close to Lake House roundabout, short while ago. According to the sources the bomb has been exploded in a public phone booth.
04-Jan
2008
Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama said "the termination of the Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) does not in anyway hamper the process of moving towards a negotiated political settlemen.
02-Jan
2008
A large bomb explosion took place opposite the Nippon Hotel at the Slave Island this morning (January 02) at 9.35a.m. According to available informations, a bomb was triggered off targeting an Army bus.
01-Jan
2008
UNP parliamentarian T. Maheswaran was shot this morning (January 01) by unknown gunmen, news sources report. According to Colombo national hospital sources, Mr. Maheswaran has received serious gunshot injuries.
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2007

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10-Dec
2007
President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday urged all Sri Lankan expatriates, in Japan and the world, to join the island’s battle against terrorism. Addressing a large gathering of Lankans at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo.
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Dec
2007
Dec 01, Kuala Lumpur: Sri Lanka's motor-race champion Dilantha Malagamuwa placed first at the qualifying round of the Malaysian Super Series 2007 championship held at Sepang Formula One circuit Kuala Lumpur last Saturday. J9 Group wish him good luck & all the best as alway.
31 - Dec
2007
The Tri-Forces Commanders yesterday expressed confidence that 2008 would be a decisive year in their effort of eliminating terrorism from Sri Lanka since they were already on course towards accomplishing this task by next year.
28 - Dec
2007
Opposition leader Benazir Bhutto's assassination deals a stunning blow to liberal political forces in Pakistan and gathering unrest by her supporters risks tipping the volatile country into chaos.
24 - Dec
2007
There was widespread damage by yesterday with the North and East being the worst affected, and according to sources a proper assessment was difficult due to several main roads becoming impassable due to flooding.
14 - Dec
2007
114 members voted for the budget at its third reading while only 67 voted against it. 38 abstained and the majority was 47. The JVP which voted against the budget at the second reading abstained from voting at the third reading.
           
06 - Dec
2007
06 - Dec
2007
LTTE terrorists carried out another cowardly attack at the civilians by targeting a civilian bus plying from Anuradhapura to Jankapura yesterday evening.
04 - Dec
2007
Al-Qaida founder Osama bin Laden used to consider doing some harm to Japan's economy by attacking tankers heading to the country, Kyodo News reported Tuesday, quoting a former member of the terrorist group.
03 - Dec
2007
Muttiah Muralitharan has become the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket after breaking Shane Warne's record of 708 Test wickets. Murali dismissed Paul Collingwood during England's first innings in Kandy to take his 709th wicket.
30 - Nov
2007
Japanese Special Envoy to Sri Lanka Yashushi Akashi, in an interview with a Sri Lankan daily, has expressed Japan's fullest support in President Mahinda Rajapaksa's stand that the ultimate solution to Sri Lanka's national problem lay in a negotiated political settlement.
28 - Nov
2007
LTTE terrorists have carried out a cowardly bomb attack targeting innocent civilians in Nugegoda, Wednesday evening (November 28 ). According to the available information the bomb has been exploded at the Nugegoda Junction around 6 p.m. and a bus has caught fire after the attack.
28 - Nov
2007
A female LTTE suicide bomber blew her inside the office of Social Services and Social Welfare Ministry, on the Isipathana road, Narahenpita, in the Colombo city limits around 8.05 this morning said the police sources.
26 - Nov
2007
The island's powerful defence secretary, Gotabhaya Rajapakse, said Colombo now had the upper hand in the long-running conflict, with the elusive guerrilla chief limited in both his movements and ability to score strategic victories.
21 - Nov
2007
The Justice Ministry said Wednesday that five foreign nationals had been refused entry to Japan on Tuesday, the first day of the government's policy of taking fingerprints and photographs of foreign nationals aged 16 or older upon their entry at its 27 airports and 126 seaports nationwide.
11/12 - Nov
2007
The International Peace Bureau (IPB) will award the organisation's annual Peace Prize to Jayantha Dhanapala, a highly-respected Sri Lankan diplomat, who has devoted his career to disarmament and global justice, the IPB announced.
2007-Sep
KDDI, with the collaboration of J9-Radio had been sucessfully organized a Soft Ball Grand Cricket Tournament last 16th Sunday, September, 2007 at Edogawa Koiwa Cricket Ground. 'Tochigi Eleven Star' won the championship, 'Kashiwa CC' team was the Runner-up...
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2007-Aug
Sri Lankan sprint queen got this rare honour by winning women's 200m bronze medal at the 11th IAAF World Championship held in Osaka, Japan on 31st of August 2007. She finished her event in 22.63s. Also she is ranked by the IAAF (as of 13th August 2007) 18th in the world for the 100m sprint and 20th in the world for the 200m sprint.
15 - Nov
2007
It is with profound sorrow that we have to inform you, Dr.Nympha Jayamanna's beloved wife Nilmini Jayamanne (49) passed away last Thursday.The body will be flown back to Sri Lanka. Funeral Date has not fixed yet. Dr: Jayamanna is a bright & active member of our SriLankan community in Japan. J9 Group convey our deepest condolence regarding.
07 - Nov
2007
Presenting the Budget 2008 proposals in Parliament on last Wednesday, President Rajapaksa said the Budget was based on four priorities: Infrastructure development, relief to low income groups, reawakening of local enterprises and the improvement of local products.
02 - Nov
2007
Wanni LTTE reports confirm that the LTTE's Political leader, Thamilchelvan was killed following a successful air raid launched by the SLAF jets today (02) morning at an identified high profile LTTE gathering in Kilinochchi.
26 - Oct
2007
President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday expressed his fervent wish that the new Sri Lanka-Japan Friendship Bridge in Manampitiya would open a new peace road to the hearts of Tamils and Muslims in the Eastern Province. Minister Maithreepala Sirisena and Deputy Ambassador of Japan Nobuwaki Ito were also participated for this memorable event.
22 - Oct
2007
The LTTE launched a devastating combined air and ground attack on the Anuradhapura Airbase at 3.10am destroying four aircraft. Fighting still continues. Tiger units that entered the airbase have so far destroyed two MI-24 Helicopter Gunships, Sri Lanka's only Beach Craft and one K-8 Trainer Jet....
22 - Oct
2007
Welcome Marvan into the team. The former Sri Lanka captain, has been included in the Sri Lanka squad for the tour of Australia following a request made by the sports minister Gamini Lokuge. Atapattu will join the team as the fourth opener - alongside Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga and Michael Vandort.
Sep- Oct
2007
TOKYO - government plans to approve the fingerprints and photographs of foreigners from Nov 20, 2007. This effect who aged 16 and older, visiting Japan for diplomatic or official purposes, and those invited by the state excludes ethnic Koreans and other permanent residents with special status. Also this begun in May last year to block the entry into Japan of individuals designated as terrorists by the justice minister.
17 - Oct
2007
Army commandos were following an extensive search and rescue operation inside the Morawava jungle to find the missing civilians including the two Japanese expatriates this morning. Finally commandos have found them in, since they were wondering in the jungle having lost their way.
09 - Oct
2007
Sri Lanka Association in Japan arranged a sponsorship for Susanthika Jayasinghe, till she achives the next Olympics in 2008. She will be the only one who represents the Olympics from Sri Lanka...
30 - Sep
2007
Mr: Dissanayake, 48 years old srilankan and a japanese company director, 53 years old Ms: Tada Norika were met with an deadly accident. It was reported the car was hit with the guard trail in root no.51, ibaragi prefecture hokota city, last 30th Sept around 7.00 a. m.
25 - Sep
2007
Yasuo Fukuda, the President of the Japan Sri Lanka Association and a former Chief Cabinet Secretary, will be chosen as Japan's new prime minister Tuesday in parliament. All Sri Lankan in Japan will congratulate for his new arrival as the Prime Minister.
12 - Sep
2007
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's abrupt announcement Wednesday that he will step down sent shock waves through the nation's political circles, even among lawmakers of his Liberal Democratic Party....
12 - Aug
2007
It is two years since the SriLanka has lost one of its greatest statesmen and a heroic leader who dedicated himself to defeat tiger terrorism. "Laxman Kadiragamar was an eminent statesman and a distinguished representative of Sri Lanka and a man of moderation who sought the path of peace and worked tirelessly for our motherland ".
29 - July
2007
TOKYO — Japan's ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suffered a crushing defeat in Sunday's upper house election, losing its majority in the chamber for the first time since 1998 a result that could increase pressure on Abe to step down...
28 - July
2007
Susanthika Jayasinghe clocked an amazing personal best of 11.9 seconds and clinched the 100 metres gold medal with ease as expected at the 16th Asian Athletics championship last saturday.
27 - July
2007
J9-Radio organized a "Srilanka Night" promotion party @ Jiyugaoka.
16 - July
2007
An earthquake struck north-central Japan near Niigata with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 rocked a wide area, toppling houses, causing a fire at a nuclear power plant and suspending bullet train operations. Dozens of people were injured...
28 - May
2007
The fourth annual Sri Lanka Festival held at the Events Plaza of Yoyogi Park in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo on May 26 and 27 from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. The Festival this year will provide even more opportunities for visitors to experience a taste of Sri Lanka right in the heart of Tokyo.
15 - Apr
2007
The Sri Lanka AURUDU ULELA 2007 was organized by Sri Lanka Embassy, Sri Lanka Student Association and Sri Lanka Association. The event held from 10.00am on April 15th 2007 at Yatabe Tamokuteki Hiroba and Shimin Hall Yatabe.
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28 - Oct
2006
Katina Ceremony and Pirith Chanting Ceremony have been organized by the International Buddhist Center, Hachioji on 4(Saturday) and 5(Sunday) of November 2006. All are welcome. For more details contact us. Tel/Fax; 042-667-7042,
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07 - Oct
2006
The second seminar for Sri Lnakan students in Japan is to be held on Sunday 22nd, October at Daito Bunka Kaikan, from 13:30 to 17:00hrs. H.E. Ranjith Uyangoda the ambassador of Sri Lanka and many more to address the seminar. We invite all students to take the advantage of this seminar.
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22 - Sep
2006
Ranaviru Sara is a classical musical show performing Sri Lanka's famous singers Senanayaka Veraliyadda, Deepika Priyadarshani, Champa Kalhari and Sisira Amarabandhu. This show is orrganized for funding to the Manel Mal Movment.
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20 - Aug
2006
The third annual Sri Lanka Festival will be held in the Events Plaza of Yoyogi Park in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo on October 14 and 15 from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. The Festival this year will provide even more opportunities for visitors to experience a taste of Sri Lanka right in the heart of Tokyo.
15 - Aug
2006
Sri Lanka seminar, Defeat Separatist Terrorism, Organized by CASTIS Japan in cooperation with Sri Lanka Association in Japan will be on 09-09-2006 - from 03.00pm to 07.00pm at WASEDA UNIVERSITY Student's Centre and the seminar will be followed by a dinner.
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28 - Jul
2006
The first ken wise publicity of Sri Lanka Association in Japan start from Ibaraki Ken and it is on Sunday 6th, August 2006 at 1.00 PM to 5.00 PM at Toyoda Jo Hall, Ishige Town, Ibaraki. All Sri Lankan are warmly welcome.
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03 - Jul
2006
J9 Online Shopping Center is another remarkable service of J9 Group. It is a public shopping mole introducing many Overseas Models of Made in Japan products with International Warranty. ( SSL Certified )
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26 - Jun
2006
Maj. Gen. Parami Kulathunga, third most senior officer in Sri Lanka Army was killed in a suicide attack by wanni tiger terrorists this morning. The suicide bomber rammed the motorcycle he was riding on to the official vehicle carrying Maj. Gen. Kulathunga near Pannipitiya Railway Station. Two Army sergeants and a civilian were killed in the incident.
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15 - Jun
2006
The total number of deaths at the claymore bomb blast occurred at Kebithigollewa 15th June morning is increased to 62. 58 dead bodies are kept at the Kebithigollewa hospital while 4 among the admissions at Anuradhapura hospital are also dead. Among the dead are a Buddhist priest and 8 children. According to the Director at the Anuradhapura hospital 95 injured people have been admitted to the hospital.
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11 - Jun
2006
Sakamuni International Buddhist Center (Hachioji Temple) organizes the POSON CEREMONY on Sunday 11th of June 2006. HE Ranjith Uyangoda the Ambassador and staff presents a special "BAKTHI GEE" concert at the evening.
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28 - May
2006
Sri Lanka day at Kyose Catholic Church ended successfully on 28th of May, 2006. The ambassador HE Ranjith Uyangoda and many special guests participated for this event. High quality full screen DVD/VCD of this event are available at J9 Radio.
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07 - May
2006
The Wesak ceremony at Sakamuni International Buddhist Center ended successfully on Saturday 6th of May, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. J9 Radio "Dhaham Asapuwa" Live broadcasted the event.
06 - May
2006
Other Vesak Ceremonies in Japan

At Sawara Temple on Sunday 14th of May, from 8:00 to 19:00. For More information Tel 047-856-1394. Fax 047-856-1102. Email: lankaji@beige.ocn.ne.jp. | Read More >>

At Horakuji Temple (Osaka) on Sunday 7th of May, from 10:00 to 15:30. Read More >> Sinhala | Japanese.

At Gothami Vihara (Hatagaya) on Saturday 20th May, from 10:00 to 16:00. Read More >>
03 - May
2006

Bathiya & Santhush, Jagath Wicramasinha, Chamara Weerasinha and Joly Seeya will be in concert on May 3rd, 2006 at Funabashi Bunka Hall, Funabashi from 15.30 to 20.30. Sri Lankan foods and Malpiyali Book shop will be available for audience. Event is organized by Helanka Enterprises and for more information call 080-5543-9088.
21 - Apr
2006

Two Seema Malaka will establish in Japan at Hachioji Sakamuni International Buddhist Center on Saturday, 29th April. This is a very rare event and will be held under the patronage of Venerable Asgiri Maha Nayaka Thero and will be a milestone of the propagation of Theravada Buddhism in Japan.
21 - Mar
2006

The first World Baseball Classic is history, and Japan certainly deserves to be called the best after winning the championship. Japan won the true world championship, capturing the inaugural World Baseball Classic 10-6 on Monday night against a gutsy Cuban squad with no big leaguer. Congratulations from J9 Radio and Sri Lankan fans in Japan.
16 - Mar
2006
Sinhala & Tamil New Year Celebrations in Tokyo ended successfully on Sunday 16th April 2006 at the Shibaura Shogakko, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Co-organizers: Sri Lanka Student's Association in Japan, Sri Lanka Association of Japan and Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan.

16 - Mar
2006

Maestro WD Amaradeve live in concert at USA and Canada with his orchestra. For more details visit

-> http://www.apekattiya.com
-> http://www.artsfoundationla.com/org/nesletter.html

12- Feb
2006
Sri Lanka Association in Japan established in 1974, renews the committee members in 12th February 2006 at the Sri Lankan Embassy. The committee members are Mr. Dilantha Malage (President), Mr. Kularatna Gamage (Secretary) and Mr. Anura Batuawatta (Treasurer) and a few more. About 70 Sri Lankans attended for this event. It was decided that the membership fee would be Y10,000 annually and life/cooperate membership would be Y100,000. Fifteen Sri Lankans volunteered to become life members of the organization on the same day. The ambassador H.E. Ranjith Uyangoda played a major roll at the event and led it to success.
5- Feb
2006
Sri Lankan Embassy in Japan has organized a ceremony to celebrate the 58th Sri Lankan Independence day. The event was at the residence of Ambassador of Sri Lanka, 1-10, Azabu-Nagasakaco, Minato-Ku, Tokyo on 4th February 2006.

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28 - Dec
2005
The Embassy of Sri Lanka annouce that Consular Section will be open on Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 2.00 PM with effect from the first week of January 2006. This decision has been taken in order to extend consular assistance in particular to the Sri Lankan community in Japan. Dial 03 3443 6915 to connect Consular Section.

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10 - Dec
2005
Thanks to all our sponsors, listeners around the world and well-wishers with your great help and support we have reached our first mile-stone. We wouldn't have come so far without your support. Also we would like to thanks all our Japanese and other friends who helped us to stand again after the Tsunami disaster which also happened during J9Radio birth. To commemorate this and as a token of gratitude, we would like to invite you to our J9Radio WARSHA POORNA ABHINANDANA Live concert.

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20 - Oct
Mahinda Rajapaksa became the fifth Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in November 2005, An attorney-at-law, he was first elected to Parliament from the Beliatta seat in 1970, being the youngest member in the house, aged just 24 years.

Presidential Elections 2005

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18 - Dec

Tokyo Puwath Organizing committee has organized a special get-together party for Sri Lankan Students in Japan. The aim is to help them to find solutions for their problems with studies and find job opportunities in Japan.

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15/16 - Oct

To introduce Sri Lanka culture and strengthen the friendship between Sri Lanka and Japan, Sri Lanka Embassy has organized Sri Lanka Festival 2005 on October 15 and 16. Embassy invites Japanese people and Sri Lankan to participate this event.  Read More
30 - Sep

Cabinet spokesperson Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva says the European Union's travel ban on the LTTE will influence LTTE leaders to resume the stalled peace talks with the Sri Lankan government. Read More
25 - Sep

Live interview with Sri Lankan famous artist Rohana Beddage will be held on 25th Sunday Pile Pedura. This interview is focused to introduce Sri Lankan traditional musics and culture. Team J9 invite all our listeners to get use of it. (J9 Pile Padura is live on J9 Radio at every Sunday from 5.00 to 6.00 pm).
12 - Sep

The Sri Lankans’ association in Japan organized a big protest  on September 12, 2005 from 10.00am to 12noon at infront of Norway Embassy in Tokyo, against the Norway government involvement of this peaces process without caring the independency of Sri Lanka. The protest was successful with around 60-70 participants.

More information about Norway support to LTTE
17 - Sep

The Sri Lankans association in Japan says that facilitating the brutal assassinations done by LTTE with the help of so called ceasefire agreement, the Norway peace team in Sri Lanka is pretending as if they are playing a big role for the sake of peace in Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankans association in Japan will be launch a big protest  on September 12, 2005 from 10.00am infront of Norway Embassy in Tokyo, against the Norway government involvement of this peaces process without caring the independency of Sri Lanka.

17 - Sep

As the Supreme Court battle over the presidential election ends, the Commissioner of Elections is planning to hold the next presidential election on November 18, Election Secretariat sources revealed. It is learned that nominations will be accept until October 15 for the presidential election.

17 - Sep

In the real world, an invisible garment would be impossible, right? Not so fast. With optical-camouflage technology developed by scientists at the University of Tokyo, the invisibility cloak is already a reality. Read More
17 - Sep

Autumn Concert of famous singer Ms. Chikako Sawada hold on September 17th 2005 at 13.30(Evening Show) & 18.30(Night Show) in Sun-mi Takamatsu 7 Chome shop. Also her new album ONE BY ONE will be released on August 24th 2005. Ms. Chikako has given a great contribution as Tsunami Aids for Sri Lanka. Read More
23 - Aug

Honorable Sri Lankan consul general in Osake city and Kobe city Japan Dr. Ranjith Nelson Withanage dies from a heart attack at Nawaloka Hospital around 2.00am on August 23rd. He has got a sudden chest pain while staying at the Taj Hotel in Colombo and admitted to the Nawaloka Hospital. His body will lie at Jayaratna Funeral Parlour, Borella. Cremation will take place at General Cemetery (Crematorium), Borella on Thursday 25th of August 2005.

12 - Aug

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar was assassinated by a sniper bullet fired by an unidentified gunman in Colombo 12th August night around 11.35pm.

Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Japan, HE. Ranjith Uyangoda

Ven. Professor Attangane Ratanapala Tero

Profesor. Shibuya Toshio, Wako University

Mr. Siri Herath, Editor of Tokyo Puwath.

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1. Director General of Presidential Media Unit

2. Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Japan, HE. Ranjith Uyangoda.

03 - July

A Sunday Buddhist schools commenced in International Buddhist Center. 1693-2 Yamada Cho Hachioji City, Tokyo, Japan. 193 - 0933 from July 03, 2005. School is held on each Sunday form 10.00am to 11.30am and students between 6 to 18 years old are eligible to participate.

Also on each Sunday, specaila Buddihst Talk is held on one "Suthra" from "Suthra Pitakaya" form 1.30pm to 2.30pm followed by another one hours disscussion.

Tel/Fax: 0426-67-7042, Mobile: 090 4730 5312.
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24 - June

Mr. T B Ekanayaka (Deputy Minister of Highway)

Dr. Rajitha Senarathna (MP of UNP-Kalutara District)

Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Tero (MP - Hela Urumaya)

Mr. Kabir Hashim (MP of UNP – Kegalle District)

Mr. Wimal Weerawansa (Propaganda Secretary-JVP)

Mr. V. Ananthasangari (President of TULF)

Mr. Kusal Perera (Journalist)

Mr. Pujitha Jayasundara (DIG Colombo)

 Listen what they say about MOU...
10 - June Buddhist monks in saffron robes sprinted for cover in the Sri Lankan capital on Friday June 10, 2005 as riot police fired tear gas and water cannon to break up their protest against plans to share tsunami aid with Tamil Tiger rebels Teargas canisters fell outside the deluxe Hilton hotel in the heart of the financial district of Colombo.
05 - June JNine Sri Lanka Today interviews about the current situation of Sri Lanka with the Speaker of Sri Lanka's Parliment WJM Lokubandara on 04th of June 2005 during his visit of Japan to attend some special meetings.
31 - May
J9 Radio introduces a new program called "Pile Pedura" Conducted by Visharadha Sudhantha Fonseka from 5th of June 2005, at 5.00 - 6.00 PM Live on Every Sunday. Through this program we intend to present about Sri Lankan Music. We expect to talk about all kinds of music, artists, players, composers, etc.
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23 - May
JNine Sri Lanka Today interviews about the current situation of Sri Lanka with The top leaders of the UPFA's government main ally JVP, propaganda secretary Wimal Weeravansa, UPFA's Chairman Nandana Gunatilaka and JVP leader Somavansa Amarasingha on 23rd of May at Imperial Hotel, Tokyo Japan. They are now in Japan for a study tour. They are in Japan on an invitation of the Japanese government to study its economic and local governance policies.
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Wimal
Nandana
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15 - May
Special meeting about the current situation of Sri Lanka has organized by the Inernational Buddhist Center, Hachioji on 22nd of May at 3.30PM. Professor Atthangane Rathanapala Thero, Vimal Weerawansa (MP Sri Lanka) are expected to participate this event. Welcome any Sri Lankan or Japanese. For more information contact Ven. Yalagumuwe Dhammissara Thero, Chief Incumbent of Japan. International Buddhist Center. 1693-2 Yamada Cho Hachioji City, Tokyo, Japan. 193 - 0933. Tel/Fax: 0426-67-7042, Mobile: 090 4730 5312.
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13 - May
Special Vesak Programs at Gotami Vihara. May 22nd - Japanese and English Program, May 29th - Sinhalese Program Organized by SLSAJ (Sri Lankan Student Association in Japan). These programs will live webcast on "Theravada Online". Nihon Theravada online is a live webcast from Gotami Vihara (Nihon Theravada Center) in Hatagaya Tokyo and Is a service of J9 Radio where You can listnen to Buddhism lectures, Blessing (Sutra recitation), Buddha Pooja etc... in 24 hours. For more information contact Venerable Sumanasara Mahathero(Head of Gotami Vihara) 1-23-9 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0072 Tel: 03-5738-5526 FAX: F03-5738-5527
email:Gotami@m05.itscom.net - Web: http://www.j-theravada.net/
30 - Apr
"BAKTHI PRANAMA" Is a concert of songs & music by Sri Lanka's most celebrated musicial Maestro WD Amaradeva with TM Jayaratna, Deepika Priyadarshani Peiris and Asanka Priyamantha Peiris. J9Radio is the only autherized webcaster for "BAKTHI PRANAMA" and It will live webcast through J9Radio from Toita Women's College hall on Sunday, 8th May 2005 at 15:00 to 17:30 Hrs.Contact Sri Lankan embassy for any inquiries: Tel: 03 3443 6911/2 ext 111
26 - Dec
Tsunami damaged Sri Lanka in a heartless manner loosing thousands of lives and billions of properties. Satellites were able to capture interesting images of the incident  before and after the Tsunami. Seeing how a lot of sites can't keep up with the bandwidth requirements of hosting them and recognizing the importance of distributing them to educate the public about the enormity of this disaster and increase fundraising this link helps to distribute them.

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