Expertise on pornsite crackdown

The Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) at a meeting scheduled for next week will determine on how individuals and institutions involved in uploading pornographic pictures and videos to the internet could be tackled.

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Dr Amunugama hints CoL revision in 2010 budget

Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama hinted at the possibility of revising the Cost of Living allowance of public servants in the 2010 budget. Responding to a journalist at a press conference at the Ministry, Dr. Amunugama said it is too early to disclose details which may be implemented through the next budget.

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Ministry help to tackle garbage crisis

The Environment and Natural Resources Ministry will extend financial and technological assistance to the local Government institutions to put up garbage recycling plants.

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Restrict travel to India - Chief Epidemiologist

Restrict travel to India as much as possible to prevent getting infected with Novel Influenza (A)H1N1. Persons who cannot avoid trips to India should take all precautionary actions to prevent getting infected, Chief Epidemiologist, the Epidemiology Unit of the Healthcare and Nutrition Ministry, Dr. Paba Palihawadana told the Daily News yesterday.

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US Government urges investment in Lanka

Make Sri Lanka your next Business stop:

The US Government is encouraging US companies and financiers to “Make Sri Lanka Your Next Business Stop.” The US Trade Representative and US Commerce Department have announced an October 13 and 14 conference in Colombo for U.S. investors interested in Sri Lanka.

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New technology to upgrade electricity distribution

Colombo City’s electricity distribution system will be upgraded with the introduction of technology at a cost of Rs. 11,000 million to provide an efficient service, a Power and Energy Ministry spokesman said.

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