No pause in progress
President pledges to accelerate development in
key spheres:
President Mahinda Rajapaksa asserted that in
recognition of the crucial necessity of providing electricity to all
households at an affordable rate, the Government is now going ahead
with the long-awaited 'coal powered electricity plant' project at
Norochcholai, with the full assistance and co-operation of the
people and the blessings of all religious leaders.
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Eating poisonous food main cause for diseases - Hemakumara
The main reason for various illnesses today is
partaking food with poisonous substances , Agriculture Minister
Hemakumara Nanayakkara said. "Many vegetables and fruits available
at the market have been contaminated with chemical liquid used to
prevent them from various diseases, pest etc. Complaints have also
been received that such poisonous substances harmful to health are
added to fruits and vegetables at trade complexes to keep them for a
longer period," he said.
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