WHO commends Lanka’s anti-drug regulations

First in Asia to implement tobacco, alcohol control measures

THE Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Margaret Chan has highly commended Sri Lanka for becoming the first country in Asia to implement laws to minimise the use of drugs and alcohol.

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President holds talks with Pakistani, Afghan leaders

PRESIDENT Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday participated in the opening ceremony and sessions of the World Economic Forum near the Dead Sea in Jordan. The President met Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in Amman yesterday, where the two leaders discussed bilateral and trade links.

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Jaffna Bishop denies Tamil Net story

JAFFNA Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Savundaranayagam has informed Jaffna Commander Security Forces Headquarters Major General G.A. Chandrasiri that he did not speak to “Tamil Net” following their meeting in Palaly.

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Up country sightseeing by train, only second to Peru

A journey by train in Udarata Menike to the hill country is fascinating and one of the best experiences a traveller could have in the world said Financial Consultant Das Meriyagolla.

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