UPFA for broader alliance

The UPFA is set to form a broader alliance to contest the upcoming Provincial Council elections for the Sabaragamuwa and North Central Provinces with several parties voicing interest in joining ranks to form such a front.

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Whole country a Peace Zone after Northern liberation - President

President Mahinda Rajapaksa asserts that his Government would seek to establish ‘Peace Zones’ not only in the precincts of sacred sites, but also in the whole country.

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Arrangements underway for SAARC

Arrangements have been finalised to hold the 15th Summit of the SAARC in Sri Lanka. The Heads of States and Governments of SAARC countries have confirmed their participation in the summit, Foreign Ministry officials said in Colombo.

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Hayleys goes for wind power farm

To produce electricity from ocean gusts:

In its continued effort to produce “ green energy” non dependent on fossilised imported oil, Hayleys Group is currently building a wind power farm on the Western coast of Sri Lanka, the company has announced.

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