Political stability boosts growth aims

The Government’s political stability has been further strengthened with the induction of UNP, SLMC, UPF and JHU members, Sri Lanka Freedom Party General Secretary Maitripala Sirisena asserted yesterday.

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SLFP not anyone’s personal legacy - President

The party’s interests should take priority over individual interests and the newly appointed SLFP District and Electoral organisers must dedicate themselves to safeguard and take forward the party’s heritage, President Mahinda Rajapaksa stressed yesterday.

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Sigiriya damsels not his cup of tea

Anura Bandaranaike told Parliament yesterday as Minister of National Heritage he was merely reduced to watching the half nude frescoes of the Sigiriya damsels while relaxing at the Sigiriya Village Hotel.

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Felix responds to Anura: Politics not a bed of roses

Fisheries Minister Felix Perera yesterday questioned the need for a Parliament statement by National Heritage Minister Anura Bandaranaike over an issue of anonymous telephone calls received by him.

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CB welcomes merger of banks to strengthen banking sector

The Central Bank (CB) welcomes banks in the country to be merged within the sector according to specified monetary and banking regulations for the purpose of creating a strong and consolidated banking sector in the country, its sources said.

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