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New appointment

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has appointed Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena as acting Tourism Minister in addition to his own duties until Tourism Minister Milinda Moragoda returns from abroad.

Death of Chandra Senanayake

The death occurred yesterday of T.M. Chandra Senanayake, Chief Clerk attached to the Plantation Industries Ministry.

His remains are lying at his residence at No. 53, Madinnagoda Road, Rajagiriya. Funeral takes place at the Borella General Cemetery this afternoon (April 12).

Remembering Dr. S.A. Wickramasinghe

A.W. Gunawardhana Matara Central correspondent

The hundred and seventh birth anniversary of late Dr. S.A. Wickramasinghe a leader and a founder member of the Ceylon Communist Party, a well respected politician, and a popular medical practitioner in the South falls on April 13, 2008.

A commemorative rally - followed by offering of flowers at the foot of the statue of Dr. S.A. Wickramasinghe at Hakmana Road, Matara is scheduled to be held at 8.30 a.m. on April 13, 2008 according to a spokesman for the Dr. S.A. Wickramasinghe - commemoration committee.

All local leaders of the Sri Lanka Communist Party are expected to attend this ceremony to pay their respects to their late leader.

Daily News report brings results

M.A.R. Manukulasooriya Hiriyala group correspondent

Provincial Minister of Agriculture R.D. Wimaladasa has paid his attention to the news report that appeared in the Daily News about the Kalagaswewa at Pangolla, Ibbagamuwa.

This tank which is 16 acres in extent is silted and covered with salvinia.

The Minister visited the tank with some of his officials and promised the farmers that the tank would be cleared up soon. Nearly 60 acres of paddy land is cultivated under this tank. It has not been renovated for the last two decades.

'Sunny Avurudu Specials'

As the 'Koha' begins its song once again this Avurudu season, come experience some of the colourful celebrations at Holiday Inn beginning April 10 to 20. Express check in to a dedicated floor is just the beginning to all the festivities.

Dig into our scrumptious complementary cake left in your room; with a touch of traditional spirit in the shape of a betel leaf.

If you are twelve years or below; free ice-cream for you.

From breakfast buffets to traditional Sri Lankan lunches going onto three course western dinners is what's in store to tickle your taste buds. Receive 10 per cent special discounts on everything ranging from food and beverage (excluding special promotions) to laundry services to divine full body treatment at the spa.