Historic oil exploration deal signed with India
The epoch-making Petroleum Resources Agreement
was inked between Sri Lanka and India for the exploration and
production of oil in Northern Sri Lankan waters in the Mannar basin,
at Temple Trees yesterday with President Mahinda Rajapaksa
presiding.
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‘Strike a cover-up for UNP, JVP internal cracks’
Media and Information Minister Anura
Priyadarshana Yapa said yesterday the proposed strike on July 10 was
a futile attempt by the UNP and the JVP to cover up growing cracks
within the two parties.
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Dullas dares strikers to cripple transport
Transport Minister Dullas Alahapperuma yesterday
challenged Trade Unions planning to join the contemplated public
sector token strike on Thursday to cripple passenger transport
services if possible.
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Terror attack imminent, Government warns
Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene said
yesterday that there could be a terrorist attack in the country
within the next 48 hours.
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