Eastern province model for peace building and development -FM

Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama urged the international community including the UN to complement Sri Lanka’s efforts to uplift economic standards of Eastern Province residents.

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Quest for peace and development will continue - President

President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared that his Government’s quest for peace and development could not be sidetracked by the machinations of certain individuals and parties who have lost public faith.

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Mihin Lanka’s first Airbus arrives at BIA

Mihin Lanka, the Government-owned budget airline, will start operations by end March, Aviation Ministry sources said yesterday. Mihin Lanka’s first 161-seater Airbus A320 arrived at the BIA on Tuesday.

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Govt taking all steps for IDP welfare - Defence Spokesman

The Government is doing its utmost to provide relief for more than 87,711 internally displaced people in Batticaloa who had fled uncleared areas in Batticaloa to seek refuge in cleared areas, Government Defence Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

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Training skilled construction workers - a priority for State

Training skilled workers for the construction industry will enable them to capture lucrative Middle Eastern job markets, against the backdrop of the construction boom there, Minister of Construction and Engineering Services, Rajitha Senaratne said.

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