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PS chairman held in bribery case

[July 05 2013]

Walallawita Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Udeni Atukorala was arrested by Bribery Commission officials for allegedly soliciting a Rs 1.5 million bribe from the Bentara Paradeshiya Sabha chairman. It is reported that he had accepted the bribe to provide a permit to transport soil.

Anti-Dengue programmes in Kelaniya schools

[July 01 2013]

Public Health Inspectors attached to the Kelaniya MOH Office have taken steps to launch anti-Dengue programmes in 20 schools under the purview of the Kelaniya MOH Office. The programme will be conducted on the instructions of Kelaniya MOH Dr Wasantha Rajapaksa.

Principal dies during training

[June 30 2013]

Raddolugama Pagnananda Madya Maha Vidyalaya Principal W.A.S. Wickramasinghe died following a stroke while exercising in the morning at the Rantambe Cadet Camp. Wickremesinghe, 52, was among the 97 participants in the month long military leadership training programme for school Principals.

Senior Minister leaves for Geneva

[June 28 2013]

Senior Minister for International Monetary Co-operation and Deputy Minister of Finance & Planning Dr. Sarath Amunugama will leave for Geneva tomorrow to represent the Sri Lankan Government at the Annual Ministerial Review of the Economic & Social Council of the United Nations

President unveils Buddha statue

[June 25 2013]

President Mahinda Rajapaksa unveiled a six feet Samadhi Buddha statue erected at the entrance to the Mihintale sacred area concurrent to the 2320 Mihindu Jayanthi commemoration. The President performed the first flower and oil lamp offering to the statue constructed by the Civil Defence Force (CSD).

Train crashes into parked lorry, one dead

[June 24 2013]

One died and four passengers were seriously injured when a train bound for Galle crashed into a lorry at Angulana . According to Police sources, the train was packed with rush hour passengers knocked the train when it was parked close to the railway track.

Man nabbed with ganja in bag

[June 21 2013]

A 31-year-old male, resident in Paththinigama, Galnewa was arrested by Galnewa Police on afternoon while carrying 1.508 kgs of ganja hidden in a travelling bag after alighting from a Colombo-Anuradhapura bus at Paththinigama junction.

Common man’s President: President Mahinda Rajapaksa received blessings at the Wagegoda, Rankothmalu Viharaya in Tangalle which he visited during the Punya Kalaya which commenced at 6.37 am on Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day. The President who visited the Bak Maha festival at the Viharaya compound shortly thereafter seen in conversation with the crowd, exchanging views about the New Year. Picture by Nalin Hewapathirana

CB predicts 8.5 percent growth for 2011

Increase in revenue collection from import taxes:

Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said the Bank is predicting a growth of 8.5 percent for this year. The 61st annual report of the Monetary Board was submitted to the President and Finance and Planning Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Central Bank yesterday. Speaking at the presentation of the annual report 2010 the Governor said the year 2010 showed a great improvement and it was a good year amidst many challenges that the country had to face in 2009.

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Drastic drop in Avurudu mishaps

There was a significant drop in incidents of crimes and road mishaps during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season compared to last year, National Hospital Accident Service Director Dr Prasad Ariyawansa said.

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Time Magazine survey:

President among top 10

A Time Magazine survey has placed President Mahinda Rajapaksa sixth among top 10 world leaders, influential persons, celebrities, including Hollywood stars and sporting icons, leaving US President Barrak Obama trailing far behind at 47th position and other international leaders who failed to figure in the top 10 line up.

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Road accidents claim 2,300 annually

Number one killer of young, bread winners:

Research on road accidents in Sri Lanka have shown that around 2,300 people die annually while another 25,000 people sustain non-fatal injuries, according to the 21st Parliamentary Internship Programme for Foreign Parliamentary Officials’ Assistant Principal Officer A M Nilamudeen.

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