Special committee for oil exploration

THE Petroleum Resources Development Ministry has decided to appoint a Special Committee represented by all political parties in Parliament to supervise oil exploration activities in Sri Lanka.

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President Premadasa dedicated himself to the people - President

THE highest tribute that we can pay to late President Ranasinghe Premadasa is to join hands with the Government to eradicate terrorism in the country, said President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

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Manpower agency pays compensation for maid’s death

Diamond necklace, cash part of compensation

A diamond necklace worth SR 4,000 and SR 3,500 in cash is part of the compensation that will be given to a Sri Lankan woman whose daughter starved to death in October 2005 while working as a maid in the Kingdom.

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Tea exports pass US$ 1b landmark

THE TEA EXPORT trade has recorded a landmark achievement, by exceeding the US $ 1 billion value barrier in 2007 for the first time in its 140 year history.

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