CB bails out Seylan

Safety of depositors assured:

The Central Bank’s Monetary Board yesterday discontinued the services of the Board of Directors of Seylan Bank and appointed the Bank of Ceylon to oversee its operations.

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NFF to field 10 candidates

National Freedom Front (NFF) General Secretary Nandana Gunatilake addressing the media at its Headquarters, said they had unanimously decided to contest under the UPFA symbol at the forthcoming Wayamba and Central Provincial Council elections.

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PC polls More join the fray

With two days to go for the close of nominations for the Provincial Council polls, two political parties and four independent groups handed over nominations by noon yesterday.

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