Voters think different

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday called for unity and a common understanding among all political regulatory bodies in the country (such as the Parliament, Provincial Councils, Pradeshiya Sabhas etc.) where a decision of one body is complemented by the other in working towards a common goal, to propel the country forward.

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Canada won’t support LTTE

It will continue assistance to Sri Lanka:

Canadian International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda yesterday said the Canadian Government will not provide any support for the pro LTTE elements operating on its soil. She arrived in Sri Lanka for a one day official visit at the invitation of Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama.

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Top UPFA performers for future general polls

The UPFA said yesterday that some of their top performers at the recently concluded Western Provincial Council (WPC) elections were not considered for key posts in the WPC as they had voiced their desire to contest a future General Election.

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The recent increase in gas prices were subjected to arguments by various political parties. However, domestic gas prices are decided on by the pricing formula. Minister of Consumer Affairs Bandula Gunawardena told a media briefing yesterday that if the majority of people like to move away from the pricing formula it could be done with the approval of the Consumer Affairs Authority and then gas companies will decide on the price increase. Here an employee fills a gas cylinder at a Shell Gas plant.

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