- published: 26 Jan 2012
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17th death anniversary of former President Ranasinghe Premadasa 1-5-10
Today is the 17th death anniversary of Ranasinghe Premadasa, the Second Executive Presiden...
published: 02 May 2010
17th death anniversary of former President Ranasinghe Premadasa 1-5-10
Today is the 17th death anniversary of Ranasinghe Premadasa, the Second Executive President of Sri Lanka.
Mr. Premadasa died in an LTTE terrorist attack while he was participating in a May Day procession in 1993. A commemoration ceremony was organized at Goonasinghepura in Colombo under the patronage of Opposition leader Ranil Wickramasinghe. Colombo Municipal Council Administrator Omar Khamil garlanded the Premadasa statue at Goonasinghepura. Several family members paid floral tributes.
Speaking at the commemoration, Ranil Wickramasinghe said Mr. Premadasa was a special character. He showed a special power. What should be done was to implement his policies.
Parliamentarians Karu Jayasuriya and Sajith Premadasa, Hema Premadasa and family members were among those present.
- published: 02 May 2010
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1999 blast suspect convicted - former President Chandrika Kumaratunge 27-10-2010
1999 blast suspect convicted
October 27, 2010 A man was convicted today of conspiring to ...
published: 27 Oct 2010
1999 blast suspect convicted - former President Chandrika Kumaratunge 27-10-2010
1999 blast suspect convicted
October 27, 2010 A man was convicted today of conspiring to kill the former President Chandrika Kumaratunge in a suicide bomb attack. He was sentenced to 30 years of hard labor.
The Former President survived the attack at an election rally in December 1999. The Colombo High Court sentenced the defendant, Sakthivel Ilankesvaran to 30 years rigorous imprisonment. The Attorney General had filed the case against him under 28 charges. He had pleaded guilty to the charges. Delivering the judgement, High Court Judge M.P.D. Warawewa said it had been proven that the accused had planned the assassination conspiracy and he was convicting him. 28 others were killed and scores were wounded in the attack.
- published: 27 Oct 2010
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Former President Premadasa's death anniversary commemorated - 1-5-2011
Former President Premadasa's death anniversary commemorated
May 1, 2011 Former President ...
published: 01 May 2011
Former President Premadasa's death anniversary commemorated - 1-5-2011
Former President Premadasa's death anniversary commemorated
May 1, 2011 Former President R. Premadasa who sacrificed his life in the face of a human bomb of the brutal terrorists on Labour Day, was commemorated today.
Mr. Preamadasa was assassinated on May 1st 1993. Workers from parts of the country were converging on Colombo to commemorate May Day. Former President Premadasa was giving leadership to the United National Party. He was leading the procession along Armour Street. It was a period when terrorism had spread as a cancer and was taking away innocent lives. Mr. Premadasa was also killed in a suicide attack while he was participating in the procession. His 18th Death Anniversary is being commemorated in an environment in which peace has been established in the country with the total elimination of terrorism.
Hema Premadasa, Sajith Premadasa, family members and politicians joined in paying floral tributes to the Premadasa statue at Hulftsdorp.
- published: 01 May 2011
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President R. Premadasa's 18th Death Anniversary-speech made by His Excellency.
President R. Premadasa's 18th Death Anniversary...
published: 30 Apr 2011
President R. Premadasa's 18th Death Anniversary-speech made by His Excellency.
President R. Premadasa's 18th Death Anniversary
- published: 30 Apr 2011
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Sri Lanka Six hundred Police Officers who sacrificed their lives to the LTTE commemorated today
Six hundred Police Officers commemorated
June 11, 2011 Programmes were launched throughou...
published: 12 Jun 2011
Sri Lanka Six hundred Police Officers who sacrificed their lives to the LTTE commemorated today
Six hundred Police Officers commemorated
June 11, 2011 Programmes were launched throughout the country to commemorate the 600 police officers who sacrificed their lives to the bullets of brutal terrorists in the East.
The police officers had to sacrifice their lives due to an order issued by the then political authority due to the pressure brought by the LTTE terrorists by taking cover behind the screen of peace. While peace talks were being held with the Government, the terrorists surrounded the Police Stations in the East including Batticaloa, Kalmunai, Valachchenai, Kalawanchikudi, Eravur and Akkaraipattu. All police officers in those police stations were ordered to surrender to the LTTE on the instructions of President Ranasinghe Premadasa. The gagged and blindfolded police officers were made to stand in line before the brutal LTTE terrorists opened fire on them. This unfortunate political decision made without thinking of the country cost the lives of the innocent police officers although this act did not usher in peace. People's leader Mahinda Rajapaksa who came into power after some time strengthened the security forces and established peace in the country. Police officers in all police stations throughout the country commemorated the past heroes by observing a two minutes silence this morning. Religious observances were held in all areas in commemoration. Although the relatives of these heroic officers shed tears today, the functions marked the dignity achieved by the victory that will not permit the future generations to meet the same fate.
- published: 12 Jun 2011
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LTTE 'S Liberation of Suicide bombing /Linkin Park - in the end ( piano )
The LTTE has frequently used suicide bombers as a tactic. They pioneered the use of concea...
published: 27 Nov 2008
LTTE 'S Liberation of Suicide bombing /Linkin Park - in the end ( piano )
The LTTE has frequently used suicide bombers as a tactic. They pioneered the use of concealed suicide bomb vests,[105]. The tactic of deploying suicide bombers was used to assassinate Rajiv Gandhi, who was killed in 1991 using a prototype suicide vest, and Ranasinghe Premadasa, assassinated in 1993.[87]
According to Jane's Information Group, between 1980 and 2000, the LTTE carried out a total of 168 suicide attacks on civilians and military targets.[87]
- published: 27 Nov 2008
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All parties should unite to eliminate terrorism: President
President Mahinda Rajapaksa claims that everyone should join hands in the national task of...
published: 08 Feb 2008
All parties should unite to eliminate terrorism: President
President Mahinda Rajapaksa claims that everyone should join hands in the national task of eliminating LTTE terrorism, which is an obstacle for the well being of the motherland.
The President said the outfit deprived the country of many national leaders, scholars and politicians. It is opportune to sink differences and end LTTE brutalism, hindering the country. Terrorism is a menace and should be eliminated from the country. President Premadasa was an efficient leader. He faced the challenges before he became the leader of the party. President Rajapakse said Mr.Premadasa had the strength to overcome all difficulties and therefore he has set an example to the young politicians of this country.
The President made these observations after unveiling a portrait of late President R. Premadasa. The event was organised at the parliamentary complex this morning under the patronage of the President. He referred to the outstanding qualities of Ranasinghe Premadasa who was elected as President in the midst of a difficult situation. Discharging his duties according to schedule, was an example to any individual. Respecting different political attitudes during his reign, displayed his meekness.
Delivering the Vote of Thanks, Sajith Premadasa, the son of Ranasinghe Premadasa said their determination was to build a country where everyone can enjoy peace and prosperity, eliminating terrorism completely from the motherland and safeguarding the country's unitary status, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political freedom.
Speaker W.J.M. Lokubandara and Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe also expressed their views. Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake, House Leader Nimal Siripala De Silva, Chief Government Whip Jeyaraj Fernandopulle, Deputy Speaker Geethanjana Gunawardena, many parliamentarians, Hema Premadasa and family members as well as foreign diplomats graced the occasion.
- published: 08 Feb 2008
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RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES TO MARK BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LATE PRESIDENT RANASINGHE PREMADASA
The main commemoration ceremony in this regard was held near the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya in ...
published: 24 Jun 2011
RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES TO MARK BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LATE PRESIDENT RANASINGHE PREMADASA
The main commemoration ceremony in this regard was held near the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya in Anuradhapura. The commemoration ceremony which was held under the patronage of the late President's son and Co-Deputy Leader of the United National Party Sajith Premadasa also saw the participation of former First Lady Hema Premadasa, family members and party seniors.
A shrine room constructed near the Sri Maha Bodhiya depicting the fourth week after Lord Buddha's enlightenment was unveiled to mark this event.
MP Sajith Premadasa noted that Rs. 2.6 million from the Sasunata Aruna Programme Fund was incurred for its construction.
Subsequently, religious observances were held in memory of the late President.
"If he was alive today, he would have definitely chosen a rural area in our country and implemented the Gam Udawa Programme. I recall how development was brought to the feet of the people through the programme and how he worked towards constructing a pagoda under each Gam Udawa Programme. Therefore, the idea and trait of carrying forth his religious development initiative was instilled in me by my father," said Sajith Premadasa.
- published: 24 Jun 2011
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Late President Ranasinghe Premadasa's 18th dath annivasary - 2011-05-01
අභාවප්රාප්ත හිටපු ජනාධිපති රණසිංහ ප්රේමදාස මහතාගේ 18 වන සංවත්සරය වෙනුවෙන් සජිත් ප්රේමදා...
published: 01 May 2011
Late President Ranasinghe Premadasa's 18th dath annivasary - 2011-05-01
අභාවප්රාප්ත හිටපු ජනාධිපති රණසිංහ ප්රේමදාස මහතාගේ 18 වන සංවත්සරය වෙනුවෙන් සජිත් ප්රේමදාස මහතා කළ සම්පූර්ණ කතාව.
- published: 01 May 2011
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Mrs. Jalani Premadasa speaking at the Kurunegala District Abhimani Womens Association Convention
Mrs. Jalani Premadasa speaking at the Kurunegala District Abhimani Womens Association Conv...
published: 15 May 2012
Mrs. Jalani Premadasa speaking at the Kurunegala District Abhimani Womens Association Convention
Mrs. Jalani Premadasa speaking at the Kurunegala District Abhimani Womens Association Convention
- published: 15 May 2012
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Sajith Premadasa speaking at an event in Trincomalee
Sajith Premadasa speaking at an event in Trincomalee. Sajith also donated LKR 50,000 to th...
published: 22 Jul 2011
Sajith Premadasa speaking at an event in Trincomalee
Sajith Premadasa speaking at an event in Trincomalee. Sajith also donated LKR 50,000 to the Kovil.
- published: 22 Jul 2011
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