Spare parts scam at CTB

COLOMBO: The Transport Ministry yesterday said spare parts suppliers in connivance with some CTB officials have devoured public funds worth billions of rupees by providing substandard spare parts to buses, Ministry sources said.

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Literary luminaries a beacon of hope - President

Kamburupitiya: President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday asserted that at a time the nation is reaching out for national peace and reconciliation, its literary luminaries should lead the way and be the guiding light and beacon of hope for the future well-being of the nation.

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First consignment of power sets from China arrive

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka yesterday received the first three power sets of the 15 power sets (S-10 category) to be shipped from China.

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Fonterra helps local milk farmers

Fonterra Brands Lanka will increase their milk supply base to 6000 milk farmers within the next three years. Milk Procurement Manager for Fonterra, H. M. P. Herath said at the moment they have 3000 milk farmers in their supply base and expect to increase this amount to 6000 within three years time.

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