April 2011
CCF to be re-awakened to revive past glory
Cultural Affairs Minister T B Ekanayake emphasized that the Central Cultural Fund (CCF) would be invigorated and awakened to revive the country’s past glory and splendour. more >
February 2010
Culture defines who we are
Secretary to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Wimal Rubasinghe spells out the Government's mission and vision in the vital area of arts and culture. more >
December 2009
Medical camp for aged artistes
The Healthcare and Nutrition Ministry will conduct a special medical camp for well-known elderly artistes on the direction of Healthcare and Nutrition Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva, a Ministry spokesman said. more >
October 2009
Saraswathi pension scheme for artistes
A pension scheme for artistes who have dedicated their lives for the progress of the arts called ‘Saraswathi’ is to be introduced. more >
September 2009
A new act to empower the National Art Council
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs and National Heritages has taken measures to amend the current act on Art Council and established a more empowered new body. more >
August 2009
We must develop arts
Authorities should strive to clear the injustice caused to art if they are to develop and promote the arts sector in the country. more >
January 2009
National Cultural Centre opens
Sri Lanka's first ever National Cultural Centre was opened at Veyangoda by Cultural Affairs and National Heritage Minister Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, recently. more >
August 2008
Cultural centre to promote fine arts
Sri Lanka’s first ever National Cultural Centre (NCC) is scheduled to be opened at Veyangoda before the end of this year. more >
January 2008
Sri Lanka government to build a cultural centre in hill country
The new Cultural Centre will include, a fully equipped art gallery, library, drama theatre, and lecture halls. The project is expected to be completed within six years. more >
October 2007
Sri Lanka to prepare a national cultural policy
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has paid special attention towards safeguarding national cultural values under his Mahinda Chinthanaya manifesto. more >
September 2007
Creations of writers, artists should benefit country
Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake said in Horana that the time had come for writers and artists in Sri Lanka to make their creations for the benefit of their country. more >
February 2005
UNESCO establishes committee in response to cultural damage of tsunami
The South Asian tsunami caused great damage to cultural heritage in many parts of the world. In recognition of this, UNESCO has set up a management committee to respond. more >
January 2005
UNESCO to help restore libraries in tsunami affected regions
UNESCO will provide US $100,000 for the restoration of all destroyed libraries in the tsunami affected countries in the South Asian region. more >
December 2002
Networking young television producers on HIV/AIDS
A network of South Asian young television producers specializing on HIV/AIDS issues was established last week in a meeting held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was attended by seventeen TV producers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. more >
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