Sweden Ambassador in Sri Lanka Mr.Lars-Olof Lindgren paid a farewell call on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees yesterday (15).(Pix by: Chandana Perera)
“We reject all types of communalism, be it Sinhalese, Tamil or Muslim. We will not let any communal force raise its head in Sri Lanka,” President Mahinda Rajapaksa told Heads of media institutions at a breakfast meeting held at Temple Trees yesterday.
Marking the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale who laid the foundation of professional nursing, Sri Lanka yesterday celebrated International Nurses' Day and honored the country's nurses.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has instructed authorities to take measures to improve the country's civilian naval operations to meet international standards as the sector is a substantial source of foreign exchange.
The Search for Peace
"Our Government is firmly committed to uphold democracy and the protection of human rights. Our Government's prime
responsibility is also to free our people from the grip of terrorism and violence. Attempts by any individual or organisation to violate or suppress such rights enjoyed by the people, would be thwarted at all costs by our Government. We will do our utmost to show to the civilised world our commitment and sincerity in this task," said President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
The President's Fund is a multi-faceted institution with a range of activities that include help for scholarship and tertiary educatio
; advance of religion; and recognition of service to the nation .It is best known as an oasis of relief for those in need of urgent surgery and other medical treatment beyond one's reach in cost.The Fund which was established in 1978, in keeping with its vision, has continued to provide relief and assistance under successive President's of Sri Lanka.
