‘India, Lanka links date back to pre-historic era’

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India is much ahead of other countries in the South Asian region in literature, arts, education, agriculture, industry and technology, Irrigation and Water Resources Management, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

Addressing the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Rabindranath Tagore titled ‘Prabhu Amar – Priyo Amar’ organised by the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) at Bishop’s College auditorium in Colombo, Minister de Silva said Sri Lanka highly appreciates the assistance provided by India to develop technology, infrastructure and reconstruction in Sri Lanka.

“The cultural, religious and linguistic links that exist between India and Sri Lanka goes back to the pre-historic era and the friendship and cooperation that prevails today is unparallel to the cohabitation of countries in any part of the world,” Minister de Silva said. (Sandun A. Jayasekera)

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Comments - 8

Aristotle Friday, 25 November 2011 04:03 PM

Yes, unfortunately Sri Lanka is still in the prehistoric era.

Ranjith Friday, 25 November 2011 05:00 PM

Ok.we know it is not something new,but why say it now???politics eh??

Yuri Friday, 25 November 2011 07:07 PM

What about Fishing in Foreign water?

Manik Friday, 25 November 2011 10:15 PM

Oh really, we did not know this until you educated us!!!!

Calistus Jayatilleke Saturday, 26 November 2011 03:52 AM

Oh yes, even before Rama, Sita, Ravana and Hanuman!

Imran Hussein Saturday, 26 November 2011 06:16 AM

Poor Siripala, had to say something so he did.

asha Saturday, 26 November 2011 07:54 AM

Eureka............................!for the first time, we heard such a news as........................
Nominate for the global relations prize!

siva Saturday, 26 November 2011 08:47 AM

Some times truth hurts...

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