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The top priorities for 2007

As 2007 dawns, the collective hope seems to be emerging of the coming year being a better one in every respect than the last one. Such anticipation of better things at the dawning of a new year, conforms to a familiar pattern. With hope springing eternal in the human breast, the human tendency is to yearn for a new leaf in the affairs of the individual, the country and the world during the new year.

However, as those who mean very well by this country, we hope the State and the people of this land would make a collective, concerted and energetic effort in the year ahead to put the past behind and take the country to a new dawn of peace, brotherhood and prosperity. The progress of any country needs to be premised on the unity, solidarity and oneness of purpose among its communities and social groups.

The Government under the leadership of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, is in the process of laying the foundation for a new Sri Lanka, where peace and prosperity would reign. The path to this better order of things is not paved with roses but a concerted effort is underway to make Sri Lanka a better place to live in.

It is the duty every woman, man and child, regardless of ethnicity, creed and region, to unite behind these efforts of the President and to strive as one man to make Sri Lanka an exemplary country where ethnic peace and economic prosperity would thrive.

Needless to say, LTTE terrorism has been a prime problem in Sri Lanka over the years. It continues to be so and unless and until such terrorism is effectively defeated, it is unlikely Sri Lanka will savour enduring peace and enjoy exceedingly robust economic health.

We have not had ethnic violence in this country of any sizeable proportions since July 1983 and this speaks volumes for the effectiveness of State policy in preserving ethnic peace but we are yet to make a complete breakthrough to a stable peace.

The State is at present engaged in the challenging exercise of resolving our conflict by political means but we have miles to go before we could rest content that enduring peace has been achieved.

Until then, it is the bounden duty of all in Sri Lanka to back the efforts of the State to bring peace. This needs to be done in a spirit of understanding, accommodation and tolerance.

Knowledgeable sections of the public need hardly be reminded that bringing a durable peace to Sri Lanka is no easy task. The LTTE has proved consistently recalcitrant and has continually shunned well-meaning peace efforts of the State.

This is not news any longer but some sections continuously aim their barbs and brickbats at the State's conflict resolution exercise as if they are totally ignorant of this reality.

The Government is of the view that the conflict needs to be resolved politically and has established a broad-based exercise through the APC to arrive at a solution which would meet the just aspirations of all concerned. Until then, the State should be backed wholeheartedly by all.

On the other hand, all peoples of this land should unite to defeat LTTE terrorism which is ridding everyone of his or her peace of mind. The real enemy of the people of Sri Lanka is the LTTE which seems to be following a policy of undermining the State's conflict resolution efforts, over and over again.

Therefore, the Government's two-pronged approach of working towards a political solution and militarily defending our national interest must be unreservedly backed if the twin objectives of peace and prosperity are to be won.

 

Programme for a pragmatic political solution

Majority of the Tamil speaking people are opposed to the continuation of violence and war. The basic demand of the Tamil speaking people is a reasonable and just solution to the burning ethnic issue. The people long and wait for a meaningful political settlement. All the people in Sri Lanka sincerely long for a peaceful life, irrespective of their religious or ethnic or linguistic differences.

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Value formation in human resources and national development

Human Resource Management has rightly located the heart of the employee at the heart of the business universe. It is now accepted that it is a vital part of the development process. Consequently every business organisation has a sacred duty to develop this resource while inculcating the correct values and business ethics.

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Sanath the joy of millions

The coastal fishing village of Matara became known and as famous as Lahore, Calcutta or Trent Bridge, amongst the Cricketing world. Matara Mauler, Marauder, were the names coined by commentators, who were stunned by Sanath's blitzkrieg.

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The challenges for early childhood educators in Sri Lanka

A significantly high proportion of learning takes place from birth to the age of six. It is a time when children particularly need high quality care and learning experiences. Practitioners and educators must provide a comprehensive range of services for young children.
 

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