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    President of Sri Lanka : The swearing-in ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    [Nov. 19, 2005]

    Official vehicle of new Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse is escort by ceremonial dressed police horse after the swearing-in ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka November 19, 2005.

    New Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse (5th R) stands up and swears to Chief Justice Sarath Nanda Silva (3rd L) during the country's fifth executive Presidential swearing-in ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka November 19, 2005.

    Mahinda Rajapakse, right, hands over a document to Chief justice Sarath Silva, accepting the Presidency after taking oath of Sri lanka's President, as President' s secretary Karunaratna, center looks on, in Colombo, Sri Lanka November 19, 2005.

    New Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse signs a document during the country's fifth executive Presidential swearing-in ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

    New Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse addresses the nation while Sri Lankan military leaders stand behind during the country's fifth executive Presidential swearing-in ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka November 19, 2005.

    Sri Lanka's new President Mahinda Rajapakse, left, waves to supporters as his three sons look on during the swearing-in-ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005.

    New Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse (front), accompanied by wife Shiranthi Rajapakse (2nd R), waves during the swearing-in ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 19, 2005.

    Photos : AP/AFP/Reuters
    Mahinda's Vision for the Country:
    CHANGE Sri Lanka to be a Modern State whilst Fostering the National Heritage and Culture with Peaceful Co-existence among the Communities of Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims and others, instilling Economic Growth and Prosperity; and Maintaining Friendly Relationship with all Nations.
    Historical Buddhists Jathaka stories go online [July 20, 2008]

    President awards top business leaders in Sri Lanka [July 15, 2008]

    Federation of Self Employees celebrates its first anniversary with the President [July 14, 2008]

    Former police chief swears in as Governor of Northern Province [July 07, 2008]

    Former police chief swears in as Governor of Northern Province [July 03, 2008]

    Sri Lanka's new IGP calls on President [July 02, 2008]

    Outgoing IGP calls on President [June 30, 2008]

    Sri Lanka honours its fallen war heroes [June 07, 2008]

    Sri Lanka President arrives in Rome [June 02, 2008]

    Sri Lanka minister elected to chair WHO Executive Board [May 28, 2008]

    Hisbullah sworn in as Provincial Health Minister [May 22, 2008]

    Vesak Poya today at the Temple Trees [May 19, 2008]

    Sri Lanka's first Eastern Province Chief Minister appointed [May 16, 2008]

    Sri Lanka President addresses Oxford Union [May 13, 2008]

    Sri Lanka President arrives in London to address the Oxford Union [May 12, 2008]

    Sri Lanka Jathika Ranaviru Commemoration Flag Day [May 07, 2008]

    Sri Lanka President opens Oluvil Port construction project in the East [May 06, 2008]

    Sri Lanka President honours officers of the Armed Forces [May 02, 2008]

    Sri Lanka Ruling Party May Day rally at Dehiattakandiya in Ampara [May 01, 2008]

    Iranian President arrives in Sri Lanka [April 28, 2008]

    Nanda Mathew appointed as Governor of Uva Provincial Council [April 25, 2008]

    Aboriginal leaders meet Sri Lanka President [April 25, 2008]

    Sri Lanka President celebrates New Year at his ancestral homes in South [April 14, 2008]

    Sri Lanka President in China, meets Pakistan President and local business delegation [April 11, 2008]

    Sri Lanka President meets Chinese President [April 10, 2008]

    Sri Lanka President commences official visit to China [April 09, 2008]

    Sri Lanka President pays last respect to Late Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle [April 07, 2008]

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