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ANCL sponsors Vesak in Dambulla

The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. as part of its sponsorship of national festivals has organised the provincial vesak programme at the Rangiri Dambulla Raja Maha Vihara this year.

The Dambulla Raja Maha Vihara is famous for its well preserved ancient Buddha sculptures.

Ten-digit number for telecom customers

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) will increase the telecom capacity by adding more numbers and new operators to provide value added services. "This ten-digit number change will increase the number of our customers," a TRC official said.

TRC will provide new facilities such as multiple lines, which will have more than one ring tone on the same phone. "Therefore one can select different tones.

It will also give all the numbers a uniform look," he said.

"This new system will operate from June 1, for the Telecom customers and will be extended in November for Suntel and Lanka Bell services," he said.

AG to communicate with the President

Attorney General K.C. Kamalasabeyson PC, declared yesterday that he would communicate his opinion on the legal position on the take over of the Development Lottery Board (DLB) by President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga only to the President as the Head of the State.

The AG also said, he was unable to tender his opinion in this regard either to the Mass Communication Minister or the Government Printer.

Civilian dies in grenade explosion

A civilian who was injured in a hand grenade explosion allegedly during a LTTE training session at Ward 2 beach area in Muttur succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to Trincomalee hospital last afternoon, Defence sources said.

The deceased has been identified as Neshan Gunalan (20) a resident of Sampur. Another person admitted to Trincomalee hospital along with Gunalan is undergoing treatment at the hospital, sources added.

However, they have not revealed the exact cause of his injuries, to the hospital authorities.

Defence sources quoting intercepted LTTE radio transmission said that more than 20 people have been injured in this hand grenade explosion.

Ship washed ashore

A Maldivian cargo ship anchored in the Panadura sea broke loose and was dragged away to end up on the shores in Murawatte in the Moratuwa area. The Police suspect that heavy winds during the past two days may have ripped the anchor of the ship, bringing it ashore.

The ship with only one crew member on board had received instructions from the Colombo Dockyard to anchor in Panadura waters until it was called for repairs. The Police said that the 100 foot ship was empty at the time of inspection.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or any other loss of cargo according to Moratuwa Police.

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