NCP people didn’t flee

The people in the North Central Province didn’t flee in fear of LTTE terrorists leaving their villages and property. Buddhist priests protected the shrines from LTTE attacks. If not for them we would have to start our war against the LTTE from another location such as Kurunegala, Matale or Negombo, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday.

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No urgency for IMF loan - CB Governor

Central Bank (CB) Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said the Government has no absolute urgency on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stand by facility or loan which runs into US $ 1.9 billion.

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President unveils restored Jethavana Stupa

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday it was a pleasure and a meritorious deed for him to grace the occasion of offering the conserved Jetavana Stupa for worshipping to the world Buddhist community.

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Traffic diversion in Colombo

Police Headquarters, Colombo has informed that the following roads will be closed for traffic on June 20 between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. in view of the felicitation ceremony for President Mahinda Rajapaksa to be held at the Independence Square, Colombo.

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