PC polls victory assured

The UPFA yesterday claimed that victory at the forthcoming PC poll was a foregone conclusion as they possessed candidates who knew the ground situation well, unlike the UNP which was resorting to the practice of ‘importing’ candidates.

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Recently liberated areas to be developed

Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said President Mahinda Rajapaksa was undaunted in his quest to eradicate LTTE terrorism despite attempts to target him. He said the President has accepted the LTTE’s challenge and would continue relentlessly his mission to end terrorism and lead the Forces to liberate all parts of the North as well from LTTE tyranny.

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Full probe into assault on journalists

Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardane said yesterday that President Mahinda Rajapaksa has directed the police to take immediate action to nab the culprits who assaulted a journalist and an embassy officer on Monday.

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Central Bank relaxes Exchange Control rules for emigrants

In the gradual implementation of new initiatives for the further rationalisation of foreign exchange transactions, the Central Bank has relaxed the exchange control rules for emigrants with effect from July 2, 2008.

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Bartleet in new wealth investment plan

Solution to cushion depreciation, high interest rates:

For the first time in Sri Lanka, Bartleet Trans Capital Limited has launched a holistic financial plan (investment plan) to the public, which is known as the “Wealth Factor’ investment plan.

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