SLMC Gen Secy stripped of powers

Colombo District Judge H.P. Sumithrapala yesterday issued an enjoining order restraining Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) General Secretary M.T. Hasan Ali from preparing, signing or filing any Nomination papers for the forthcoming Local Government Elections or any other Election.

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Trains back on track today

The 24 hour lightning strike staged by train controllers and other staff over the suspended salary circular, was called off at midnight yesterday.

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President orders SB's release

President Mahinda Rajapakse following requests made by the Maha Sangha headed by Ven. Prof. Bellanwila Wimalarathana Thera has reduced the jail sentence of former Minister S.B. Dissanayake facilitating his immediate release.

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Tube trains for Colombo

The New Railway Track Development Ministry has decided to introduce an underground tube train system to Sri Lanka. According to Minister Mahinda Amaraweera this would be first constructed around the Colombo City and the suburbs.

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