Call for tighter security in Palk Strait
Foreign Minister stresses need for joint
patrolling by India, Lanka :
Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama and his
Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee discussed the safety of
fishermen and future naval exercises to heighten security in the
Palk Strait during an hour long meeting on Monday.
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Special bank account to serve War Heroes
A special Bank Account named Api Wenuwen Api
(Together for All) will be opened shortly to be utilised for the
welfare and use of war heroes in the battle field. This is in
keeping with a concept of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the
Government which has clearly understood the problems encountered by
war heroes in the battle field, said Defence Secretary Gotabhaya
Rajapaksa.
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President assures more facilities for pilgrims
President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday assured he
is dedicated to assert the rights of citizens to practice religions
without any hindrance. The President gave this assurance when he
addressed a meeting to review the performance of the Ministry of
Religious Affairs held at Temple Trees recently.
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