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National Shoora Council's Independence Day Message   04 February 2105 Sri Lanka is in the threshold of a new experience as an independent nation. Independence, freedom and liberation have visited this country in different forms.  In these various forms, our community of people be they Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims, Malays or Burghers each had played a major role.  The politicians exerted themselves …

The President The Prime Minister Democratic Socialist republic of Sri Lanka Hon. Sir   Every year 4th of February has been celebrated as Independence Day of Sri Lanka to commemorate political independence from the British rule since 1948. At this juncture, it is an opportune moment for all Sri Lankans to look back and reflect on our achievements and success and …

Master Mohamed Ammar Ismail, overall winner of Years 8 Scholarship receiving the plaque from Chief Guest Mr. A.G.A. Barrie. THE PICTURE OF THE STAFF WITH BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND GUEST SPEAKER. The 25th anniversary of the Amal International School was celebrated on Thursday the 29th January 2015 along with the usual school assembly, attended by the Chairman of Board of …

By: VOA News Source: VOA News New Saudi King Salman is pledging to continue the policies of his half brother, the late King Abdullah, who was buried Friday in the capital, Riyadh. Abdullah, who died early Friday after a long illness, was laid to rest in an unmarked grave following a simple ceremony attended by the Arab and Muslim world’s top …

Dispelling speculations that it was the minorities who had voted Mr. Maithripala Sirisena into power the President of the National Shoora Council, Mr. Tariq Mahmud said that it has to be viewed with magnanimity.   It was a victory for everyone as all those who voted were citizens of Sri Lanka.  There was of course a record voter turn out among …

J.K. Rowling had a few words for Rupert Murdoch. The "Harry Potter" author responded sharply to Murdoch's tweet that while "Maybe most Moslems peaceful," all were responsible for "growing jihadist cancer" until they worked to destroy it. Rupert Murdoch said: Maybe most Moslems peaceful, but until they recognize and destroy their growing jihadist cancer they must be held responsible. Murdoch's …