President foiled country’s division

Under the leadership of President Mahinda Rajapaksa those who had attempted to divide the country failed. But the statements made by the Opposition candidate had only pleased the divisive forces at home and abroad, UPFA General Secretary and Education Minister Susil Premajayanth said yesterday.

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Alliance party to join Govt

Another party of the Opposition alliance for the common candidate will extend support to the Government by next week. This revelation was made yesterday at a media briefing by Mass Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena. Two prominent members of the UNP grass roots movement declared their support to the President yesterday.

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Country’s reputation compromised

Mass Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said Sarath Fonseka had greatly damaged the international reputation of Sri Lanka through irresponsible statements in an interview with The Sunday Leader. Speaking in regard to the statement issued by Fonseka to The Sunday Leader, the Minister stated that Sunday Leader Editor Fredrica Jansz could not have misinterpreted the statement.

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‘Sri Lanka should be ready for comparative financial statements by 2011’:

Adopting IFRS in Asian countries vital

As Sri Lanka is complying with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by 2011, it is important to create a better understanding of the challenges and solutions prepared in comparative financial statements by 2010.

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