Prime Minister’s Secretary Bradman Weerakoon and World Bank Country Director in Sri Lanka Peter Harold at a joint news conference at the Prime Minister’s office at Flower Road yesterday. Picture by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa

Rules out referendum : Govt. to opt for general election

by Manjula Fernando and Rajmi Manatunga

The Government will opt for a general election in preference to a referendum for the sake of political stability which is essential to bring peace and prosperity to the country.
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More aid with better utilisation - World Bank

by Ravi Ladduwahetty

The World Bank would enhance its aid package to Sri Lanka by an additional one third if Sri Lanka's aid utilisation improves from the current 60 per cent, World Bank Country Director in Sri Lanka Peter Harold told a news conference yesterday.
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Action plan to revive health care facilities in N/E

by Bharatha Malawaraarachchi

A rapid action plan to revive and upgrade the deteriorating health care facilities in the North and East is now being prepared by the Health Ministry.
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Other Stories

• Stern action against illicit timber fellers - Minister

• We take computer education to rural masses: Minister Moragoda

• PM: No progress in fishing industry

• All set for Mahaweli Wap Magula

• Leave zoo animals in peace, schoolchildren told

• Wholesale prices of vegetables up

• Efforts to help Lankans caught in Mid-East tension

• Foreign cigarettes seized

• Lake House plants jak saplings to mark tree planting campaign

• Minister suggests abolishing Policy Planning Division

• Supreme Court allows appeal: sets aside order of CA

• President condemns Bali bomb attack

• Danish help to train policemen

• Road Development Project first phase at Malabe

• SC extends interim order on defendant and five companies

• Carnival to raise funds for Nalanda sports complex

• Compensation scheme for gem pit victims

• New plaque to include Tamil lettering

• SLANE children's art and essay competitions

• Ampara district water supply scheme 2nd stage

• CID records statement from Ravi Wettasinghe on cheating

• SAARC women's courage and excellence award

• Duty evasion attempt by NGO foiled

• Media should express views boldly and freely - Minister

• Rs. one million sought : Pupil sues teacher for damaging eardrum

• Company Director granted bail

• News in brief

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