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WTM names SL top emerging tourist destination

scenic9Sri Lanka, emerging from a three-decade long conflict, is listed as one of the world's top five emerging travel destinations.

The Island, November 13, 2012


National Textile & Apparel Exhibition 2012

RanSaluShowcasing Sri Lanka's household textiles and apprael - Visit and meet all suppliers of your choice under one roof! 17th - 19th December 2012, BMICH Colombo, Sri Lanka. Read more

German delegation visits Jaffna

GermanJaffna01A delegation representing the German Federal Ministry of Development Cooperation during their visit to the peninsula on Monday (05 November 2012) met with senior military officials of Jaffna.

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Open German Carrom Championship 2012 on 24th & 25th November in Berlin

carromboardThe Open German Carrom Championship (Singles and Doubles) 2012 will be held on 24th and 25th November 2012 in Berlin. The Singles Championship will be held on 24th and the Doubles Championship on 25th November.

Changing face of Colombo Fort

ColomboFort1The changing landscape of Colombo Fort would surely baffle anyone visiting the metropolis after several years. I who happened to take a stroll in Fort recently after many years was no exception. The first thing that caught my eyes was the now renovated old Dutch Hospital building which till recently housed the Fort Police Station. The heritage building has been restored to its former glory giving the area an aura of grandiosity, thanks to the meticulous work done by the Army under the supervision of the defence ministry.