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The Chinese funded mega Hambantota Port Project estimated to be completed at a cost of US$ 450 million is in full swing and the first phase of the project, to complete the construction of three jetties by next year is nearing completion. Here, heavy vehicles busy at the port construction site. - Picture by Indrajith Perera

Following Presidential directive to IGP:

Police to hunt errant officers

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has directed the IGP to investigate 170 complaints made against Police officers following the alleged Police assault in Malabe and murders at Angulana.

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Southern Provincial Council polls:

UPFA presents nominations today

The United People’s Freedom Alliance has finalised its nomination list for the upcoming Southern Provincial Council election. The lists of candidates will be presented to the Returning officers in Galle, Matara and Hambantota today.

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Last stretch of Southern Highway:

Construction begins shortly

The Government will shortly commence construction work on the last stretch of the Southern Highway linking Galle and Matara. The project funded by the Chinese Government will cost US$ 160 million.

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Confidence among local and foreign investors grow:

Chambers hail Sri Lanka’s stable rating

Sri Lanka’s rating outlook has been lifted from negative to stable by Standard and Poor. This will enable Sri Lanka to attract foreign direct investments and increase the confidence of local and foreign investors.

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