Asoka Tilakaratne granted bail

Mount Lavinia Chief Magistrate and Additional District Judge Harsha Setunga yesterday granted bail in a Rs.20 million bond with four sureties to Asoka Tilakaratne, mother of Danuna Tilakaratne,

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President orders political leaders, State officials:

Render impeccable service to country

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday advised political leaders and State officials to render an impeccable service to the country and its people after gaining a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities without thinking of elections or the remuneration they received.

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UPFA nominations on February 25, 26

The UPFA has already completed its nomination lists in several districts. Nominations will be handed over on February 25 and 26, Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said.

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Project to increase room capacity:

Lanka ready to face tourist influx

The country will be ready to face the anticipated influx of tourist arrivals with the dawn of peace by increasing the room capacity in the three zonal divisions identified.

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