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  • An interactive session at the Pre-departure orientation at the US-SL Fulbright Commission Pre-Departure Orientation for Prospective Students

    July 27, 2010: The US-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission’s EducationUSA Advising Center hosted its annual pre-departure orientation program on July 9th for students beginning their studies in America this year.

  • Hon. A.L.M. Athaullah, Minister and Patricia A. Butenis, U.S. Ambassador joined by Deputy Minister Hon. Indika Bandaranayake and key officials of the USAID and the Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils at the MoU signing ceremony. Support to Local Authorities in the East. Province

    July 07, 2010: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand the Supporting Regional Governance Program (SuRG) to all 37 Pradesihya Sabhas and one Urban Council in the Eastern Province.

  • Ambassador Butenis delivering independence day remarks while Hon. Minister Susil Premajayanth looks on Independence Day 2010

    July 6, 2010: Remarks made by the Ambassador Butenis at the Independence Day 2010 celebrations in Colombo

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Statement on the Attack on the Studios of Siyatha Television and Radio
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