A mega aesthetic show by students of Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo 8 titled Su Rasa Dahara was held last morning at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre under the patronage of Principal Pradeepa Samarasinghe.Here, students performing a rhythm dance. Picture by Saman Sri Wedage

Int’l community warned against use of double standards on Rights :

Russian support for SL’s reconciliation process

*‘Using HR issues as political instrument unacceptable’

*‘Bilateral trade increased by 35% in first quarter of 2012’

The government of Sri Lanka deeply appreciates the invaluable support extended by the Russian Federation, for taking a principled position on the country’s specific action and voting against the Resolution on Sri Lanka moved at the recently concluded Human Rights (HRC) session in Geneva,

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Poson under the theme ‘Harmony through equanimity’

The Poson Week has been declared by the Anuradhapura Government Agent Mahinda Senevirathna under the theme “Harmony through equanimity” from June 1 to 7. He declared the Poson Week addresing the Poson Ceremony Committee at the Anuradhapura Secretariat Office.

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‘Public sector commitment to better services, vital’

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday said public sector employees should commit themselves to provide a better service to the public who seek their help with much hope. The President said many countries have shown an interest in investing in Sri Lanka and public sector employees should be prepared to provide these investors a better service.

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