http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/ News from the church, which comprises the dioceses of Colombo and Kurunagala and falls under the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Anglican Portal is published by the Telecommunications Department of the Anglican Communion Office. The ACO is the Secretariat for the Anglican Consultative Council, an official entity of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Provincial news releases officially published by Anglican Provinces are displayed on the portal as an online service to the Anglican Provinces. The Provinces and their writers and editors are solely responsible for their news content. en-us http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/images2/Ceylon_logo_1.gif http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT CEYLON - Ceylon 1440 The killing of Dr Palitha Pathmakumara has shocked the nation and caused security concerns, especially amongst the medical profession. Dr Palitha was a popular and committed medical officer who served the people of Navataadu and its surrounding villages with devotion. He sought to bring healing across all barriers and save lives.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1481 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1481 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT The recently gazetted Private Television Broadcasting Station Regulations and the intended Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation Act are very worrying and must awaken all democratic minded Sri Lankans.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1470 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1470 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT The tragedy of our Nation is the rapid deterioration of universal human values. People’s rights and needs are being systematically disregarded. This trend is compounded with the absence of a constructive opposition and civil society intervention.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1458 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1458 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The brutal assassination of Major General Janaka Perera and his wife and Dr. Johnpulle and his wife and many others, shocked a nation that is fast growing immune to the evil of violence. This senseless act must be condemned without reservation by all Sri Lankans irrespective of political affiliation, religion or ethnicity.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1449 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1449 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The grenade attack on Mr J.C. Weliamuna’s residence is clearly an attempt to intimidate him and obstruct the good work that he is doing to create a more transparent and democratic Sri Lanka. This violent act must consequently be condemned by all democratic and peace loving Sri Lankans.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1447 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1447 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT People of conscience are perturbed that the current war in the LTTE occupied Vanni places the majority of civilians at tremendous risk. Unarmed and trapped in this war zone, large numbers of civilians, including children, are caught in the intense cross-fire of a deadly armed confrontation.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1433 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1433 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT We gather in this impressive, awesome, magnificent cathedral this morning as representatives of several nations, several cultures, several tongues. And certainly as representatives of several Christian denominations, and other living faiths.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1404 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1404 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Bishops’ College has a distinguished and a proud history as a leading educational institution for girls and has produced, over the years, a range of distinguished citizens who have made and continue to make a great contribution to this country in a variety of academic as well as professional fields.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1392 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1392 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT The current unabated wave of violence against media personnel must be a serious concern to all citizens of the country. Intimidation against the media is a violation of the rights of the people to information.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1390 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1390 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT The fifth of June is World Environment Day and the theme for the current year is ‘Kick the Habit: Towards a Low Carbon Economy’.... http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1379 http://www.anglicancommunion.org/provincialnews/ceylon/client/news/client_news_detail.cfm?naid=1379 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT