Massive development programme for western region, colombo

by Tharika Goonathilake

A massive development programme, now being drawn up, envisages megapolis status for Colombo by 2025 when it is projected to have a population of 8.5 million.A team of Singaporean experts is currently in Sri Lanka to assist the Government's mega development initiative to bring the Western region and Colombo
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Unlawful arrest of policemen to be discussed: SLMM Chief to meet Thamilselvan today

by Ranil Wijayapala

The unlawful 'arrest' of two Police constables in government controlled areas in Batticaloa by the LTTE will definitely be raised as one of the issues to be discussed on priority basis when Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission Chief Tryggve Telefssen meets LTTE political chief Thamil Selvan today in Kilinochchi.
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The Grey Pelican, a globally threatened bird which has a stable population only in Sri Lanka seems to be running out of places to roost and nest. Hence they have been compelled to use a huge Banyan tree in the midst of the Colombo city, bearing the noise caused by people and motor vehicles.  Picture by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa

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