Set up joint venture projects in Lanka, President tells China

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga reiterating Sri Lanka's healthy environment for investments to the Chinese Business community, yesterday invited them to set up joint venture projects in Sri Lanka assuring them all support and facilities from the Government.

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SLMC to meet Mahinda, Ranil

The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress said yesterday they were planning to meet the two main contenders in the forthcoming Presidential Polls next week to tender their set of conditions to offer support.

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A sketch of a coal power plant. Picture courtesy: www.midsouthrrclub.org

BUSINESS

Coal power to reduce electricity bill costs

The decision by the government to commission the Norochcholai coal power plant, will lead to a drastic reduction of the production of electricity costs and reduce Sri Lanka's dependency on diesel oil production which is very costly.

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Sri Lankan batsman Upul Tharanga defends his wicket during the One Day International cricket match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo, August 31. AFP

SPORTS

Sri Lanka beat B'desh by 88 runs

An explosive 50 off just 35 balls by Mahela Jayawardene, backed by half centuries by skipper Marvan Atapattu (55) and opener Upul Tharanga (60) helped Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh by 88 runs in their first of the three one day internationals played at SSC grounds, yesterday.

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Set up joint venture projects in Lanka, President tells China

SLMC to meet Mahinda, Ranil

Train strike continues as qualified assistant engine drivers promoted

No adequate powers for Bribery Commission for independent investigations

Rs.62 million for paddy purchasing in four districts

China's renowned actress enchanted by Sri Lanka

SLMMF condemns attack on Sudar Oli

Work on Protected Area Management Project begins

Tsunami survivors shown how to avoid trafficking

Construction equipment donated to RRR ministry

Drop in price levels in August

BUSINESS

Coal power to reduce electricity bill costs

SPORTS

Sri Lanka beat B'desh by 88 runs

Resounding victory for PM, says Mangala

Daya Sandagiri promoted to Admiral

Karannagoda appointed 15th Navy Chief

21st Commemoration of STF war heroes : 'You give us courage, fortitude to safeguard country's unity and territorial integrity'

Coal power to reduce electricity bill costs

Facets 2005 attracts over 150 exhibitors

FCCISL, SMED promote cleaner production in industries

China-Sri Lanka should enhance economic relationship

Rare treat as French opera set in Sri Lanka opens in India

The well-springs of extremism

Sri Lanka beat B'desh by 88 runs

CH beat CR to enter K/O final

India, Pakistan to review peace process ahead of summit

Indonesia frees hundreds of Aceh rebel prisoners