Melani Manel Perera

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Thanks to an initiative by Jesuit fathers, a group of 150 children from Mannar visit Colombo and Kandy. Despite the trauma of war, the kids symbolise hope for a future of peace. An act of altruism by a Tamil boy helps a man overcome decades of divisions and conflict.

Hundreds of former employees demonstrated in Colombo yesterday, complaining about a life of misery since losing their job years ago. Some employers have failed to meet their severance pay obligations. Workers, backed by priests and nuns, want the government to intervene.

China is competing against India, Sri Lanka’s traditional partner, for its support. Meanwhile, foreign investments are making matters worse for the country’s poor, reduced to the status of cheap labour. Both democracy and the trade unions movement are at risk.

For the first time in 750 years, the saint’s remains have left Padua (Italy) to make a pilgrimage to the Asian nation. The initiative is part of the celebrations marking the 175th anniversary of the basilica of Kochchikade, which is dedicated to the saint, who in his life was a member of the Franciscan order. Thousands of people, Catholic and non-Catholic, are praying for the country’s “lost unity” and for a “better life”.

Under the title "Here am I. Send me," the Archdiocese of Colombo celebrates Children's Day. An 'opportunity for children and young people to begin their vocational journey. Archbishop of Colombo: We have different talents, qualities and weaknesses, but above all we are precious and unique to the Lord. He calls us to his mission for this uniqueness.

After years of war, Catholics can renew with their traditional “long march” to the Calvary in Vavuniya, and participate in the thousands to the pilgrimage’s final Mass. Spiritual retreats and prayer meetings are scheduled.

The bishop asks the faithful to play an active role in creating a country able to respect different races, religions and political organizations. He invokes loyalty Madonna to experience the "real religious revival and natural." Parents: you are guardians, not owners of your children.

The former army chief will lead an opposition coalition, despite being held on charges of planning a coup. Assisted by his wife, the only person who can visit him. Bitter trade of accusations between the general and government.

Prageeth Ekanligoda backed opposition candidate Sarath Fonseka. A month after his disappearance, nothing is known about his fate. So far, the authorities have tried to avoid dealing with his wife’s requests for information and action.

This is the standard amount per refugee provided by the World Food Programme in government-run camps. Tens of thousands of families receive no government aid and rely on private charities. They are still waiting to go home to their land, a prospect that appears increasingly difficult.

The meeting was set for tomorrow but was cancelled under pressure from the government. Buddhist and other religious leaders complain about the manner in which Rajapaksa’s main opponent was arrested.