Parties vie for Sabaragamuwa, NCP supremacy

Nominations deadline today:

With only 24 hours remaining for the nominations deadline several key political parties yesterday submitted nominations for both Sabaragamuwa and North Central provinces including the UPFA, the UNP and the JVP.

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‘July 10 strike will undermine military gains’

Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa yesterday requested the working class not to be misled by the islandwide trade union action planned by some JVP affiliated trade unions on July 10 and stressed that the Government is keen on solving the problems faced by the working class.

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Govt. denies allegations on GSP+ issue

Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris accused interested parties of waging a malicious campaign to get Sri Lanka removed from the European Union GSP + concession amidst strong efforts by the Government to win them over.

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NFF recognised, but not contesting poll

The National Freedom Front (NFF) yesterday announced that it would not contest the upcoming Provincial Council Elections in Sabaragamuwa and North Central Provinces.

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Richard Pathirana dies


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Laksiri to build Rs 500 m condominium in Kurunegala

First project outside Colombo district

Laksiri International Freight Forwarders (LIFF) will be investing over Rs. 500 million to construct Sri Lanka's first condominium outside Colombo in Kurunegala.

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