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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.

Asgiriya Mahanayake Thera Most Ven. Udugama Buddharakkitha ties a Pirith Noola around the wrist of President Mahinda Rajapaksa at a Pinkama held at the Gangaramaya, Hunupitiya on Thursday to mark the President's completion of two years of the second term of office. Gangaramaya Viharadhipathi Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thera is also in the picture. Picture by Chandana Perera.

Sri Lanka needs our support says Europe

* LLRC recommendations very encouraging
* EU welcomes PSC, Trilingual Policy

The European Parliament Members (MEPs) have generally agreed that Sri Lanka needs Europe’s constructive support and encouragement, rather than constant harassment in overcoming problems and building a more prosperous and secure future for all Sri Lankans. Chairman of the Friends of Sri Lanka Group in the European Parliament Geoffrey Van Orden MBE MEP made this observation in a press release after a meeting with MEPs from many different countries and political parties and others concerned,

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Special Pinkama to mark two years of President’s second term

President Mahinda Rajapaksa attended a Bodhi Pooja Pinkama held at the Gangaramaya, Hunupitiya on Thursday to invoke blessings on him, the War Heroes and the country. The Pinkama was held to mark the President's completion of two years of the second term of office following a convincing victory at the 2010 Presidential Election.

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‘Economic development, our aim’

‘Whatever the obstacles, we shall not delay opportunities for economic development’, President Mahinda Rajapaksa asserted yesterday. The President noted the above at a ceremony held in Moneragala where land deeds were handed over to more than 10,000 landless families in the Uva Wellassa area, thereby granting legal ownership of the lands they were residing in.

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SL rich in investment opportunities -Omani minister

Omani Oil and Gas Minister Dr. Mohamed Bin Hamad Al-Rumhi yesterday stated that with a new era of peace and tranquility, Sri Lanka is ready for investors. He made this observation at a press conference held at the Petroleum Industries Ministry yesterday. The Omani minister stated that Sri Lanka is rich with investment opportunities in many areas.

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