Rs.820 m for 2006 fertiliser subsidy

The Treasury has released Rs.820 million for 2006 for the fertiliser subsidy, the Ministry of Agriculture said yesterday. This will be used to pay any arrears due to importers.

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Use of child in political ad: Mother complains to NCPA

Dayani Chandralatha, the mother whose child has been featured in a controversial political advertisement, has complained to the National Child Protection Authority that her child has been unfairly and wrongly used.

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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse inspecting the products displayed at the new exhibition center. Minister of Advanced Technology and National Enterprise Development Rohitha Bogollagama looks on.

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PM announces five-year debt relief for SMEs

The Government has decided to grant a five-year debt relief to the Small and Medium sector. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse has initiated this project.

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Harbhajan Singh (R) congratulates Man of the Match Mahendra Singh Dhoni following India’s victory at the end of the third one-day international match between India and Sri Lanka at the Mansingh Cricket Stadium in Jaipur October 31. Dhoni scored 183 not out as India raced to a six-wicket victory. AFP

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Lanka lose no. 2 ICC ODI status

Sri Lanka have lost their no. 2 ranking in the International Cricket Council one-day international table to South Africa after crashing to defeats in the first three matches of the on-going seven-match series against India.

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Rs.820 m for 2006 fertiliser subsidy

Use of child in political ad: Mother complains to NCPA

Indian tourist arrivals up

Netherlands support to revive tsunami affected fishing sector

Caritas Sri Lanka hosts pre-election forum

Maestro Khemadasa legend for future generation

ICLP Arbitration Centre introduces fast track arbitration

Increase in visitors to Wilpattu Park

MDP urges int'l community to safeguard democracy in Maldives

BUSINESS

PM announces five-year debt relief for SMEs

SPORTS

Lanka lose no. 2 ICC ODI status

Ceasefire will be amended, says Mahinda

UNP to upgrade Police service

Elect Mahinda as President - LSSP

LTTE meets elections monitors

Police on mastermind's trail in Meedin killing

PM announces five-year debt relief for SMEs

Rubber sector regenerated

People's Merchant Bank raises Rs. 50 million for Ceylease

Priorities for the in-coming President: Business viewpoint

Disasters, an international approach needed

Independent Left vital to guide country on correct path - Wickramabahu

Lanka lose no. 2 ICC ODI status

Lanka-India Test series officials

Lanka in NZ

New Delhi bombings have "external" links: Indian PM

Maldives opposition threaten disobedience, strikes