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    Prime Minister Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa Presents Memorial Plaques to Arisen Ahubudu and Prof. J.B. Dissanayake to commemorate International Day of Older Persons
    [Oct. 03, 2005]

    The International Day of Older Persons falls on October 1 each year. This follows a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990. The theme for this year is 'Ageing in the new Millennium: Focus on poverty, older women and development'.

    The ageing of the population today is without parallel in the history of humanity. Increases in the proportions of older persons (60 or older) are being accompanied by declines in the proportions of the young (under age 15).

    The current demographic revolution is predicted to continue for a long time. By 2050 the number of older persons in the world will exceed the number of young for the first time in the history of mankind, states the United Nations Information Centre.

    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.
    President addresses the SLFP rally at Ruwanwella today [August 18, 2008]

    President participates in the closing ceremony of Kandy Perahera [August 17, 2008]

    President Rajapaksa meets Chinese leader [August 07, 2008]

    President meets Sri Lankan Olympic athletes [August 07, 2008]

    AMBASSADOR JALIYA WICKRAMASURIYA PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH [July 29, 2008]

    Sri Lanka Olympic team meets President [July 28, 2008]

    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]

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