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Wednesday, 17 April 2013 19:23

Sri Lanka's 65th Independence Day celebrated at the New South Wales Parliament in Australia

Thursday, 07 February 2013 20:28

Sri Lankan Consul General's office in Sydney, New South Wales celebrated Sri Lanka's 65th Independence Day at the New South Wales parliamentary premises on February 4, 2013, among a distinguished gathering of parliamentarians, diplomats, journalists, business leaders and leaders of the Sri Lankan community.

It was the first time the Consul General's office celebrated the Independence Day in such a manner.

Consul General Bandula Jayasekara in his speech said President Mahinda Rajapaksa brought peace to Sri Lanka in 2009, after nearly three decades of terrorism.

He said: "Sri Lanka and Australia have maintained excellent relations based on our shared Commonwealth membership, mutual respect and shared values. Sri Lankans are very resilient people.

"Some powers try to punish us for winning the peace. But, we get stronger with each new day as a nation and move on", the Consul General said.

The Consul General spoke of the beauty of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan smile, and extended an open invitation to the guests to visit the new, fast developing, free and peaceful Sri Lanka.

The Premier of New South Wales, Barry O Farrell was represented by Marie Ficarra, MLC and Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier of New South Wales. Extending the good wishes of the Premier of New South Wales to the President and the people of Sri Lanka, she paid tribute to the contributions made by successful Sri Lankans living in Australia and the spirit of Sri Lankans.

President of the New South Wales Legislative Council Don Harwin, proposed a toast for the health and well being of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the people of Sri Lanka while Consul General Jayasekara proposed a toast for the health and well being of the Queen and the people of Australia.

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All communities must rise in unity – President

Monday, 04 February 2013 07:10

We Sri Lankans who have sacrificed immensely to ensure the sovereignty of the nation, celebrate this 65th National Independence Day with utmost pride, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said.

The President in an Independence Day message said: “ The nation has embarked on a path of development which has made freedom really meaningful.

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Thai Pongal, a day of renewal of strong links of unity – President

Monday, 14 January 2013 00:00

The Hindus of Sri Lanka, together with their fellow believers in South Asia, celebrate the important Thanksgiving and Harvest Festival of Thai Pongal today, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said.

The message: “ Taking its name from the first day of the month of Thai, this festival is traditionally dedicated to the offering of thanks to the Sun God - Surya, for all the blessings received for a successful harvest.

“The Thai Pongal festival which brings new life to the Hindu community is a unique festival for them. The Thai Pongal festival which is marked by peace and harmony has become a very important festival particularly in the wake of permanent peace and harmony restored in Sri Lanka.

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With guts, courage and fight, the game is not yet over for Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 02 January 2013 00:00

It is true the Sri Lankans lost in Hobart after a fight and lost badly in Melbourne. We give credit to the Australian team for winning the Test series. But the game of cricket and the test of cricket are not over for the Sri Lankan team.

The Sydney Test, and the one-day and Twenty20 internationals are yet to be played. That is the test for skipper Mahela Jayawardene and his lads.

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