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Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness
- Napoleon Hill

 

Bridging between conflict resolution and economic growth

Sri Lanka is an inspirational example of transformation to peace and stability after over 30 years of terrorist violence. The major developments surrounding the ending of paramilitary violence have deservedly received publicity on a global scale. Yet, sustained peace and economic development will require the efforts of every part of society to promote a shared and better future for everyone. There can be little doubt that the future of our country depends upon the development of cooperative rather than conflictual inter-communal relations. We are a multi-communal society, and it is inconceivable that this will change in the foreseeable future.

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Camera trapping used for first time in tiger census

Camera trapping method has been used for the first time in the ongoing tiger census in the Namdapha National Park in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. “This is the first time the camera trapping method has been used for tiger estimation in Namdapha. All past tiger census were carried out using pug mark and other methods,” park director S. J. Jongsam told The Hindu.

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Wonder of jogging tracks - Gampaha’s example

Today jogging tracks are found in many areas of Sri Lanka. In the past the most popular jogging track was the Galle Face green. Later jogging spread to Kiribathkumbura in Kandy, the area near Diyawanna Oya close to the Parliament and to Independence Square, Colombo 7. Now plans are underway to build jogging tracks in several other selected cities and towns. These are most useful for people who do sedentary jobs - among them clerks, administrative officers, company directors and CEOs.

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Dhammika Kitulgoda’s solid support to Speaker

Mr Speaker, I am honoured to be able to speak today on behalf of the Liberal Party of Sri Lanka to felicitate Dhammika Kitulgoda on his retirement as Secretary General of Parliament, and to thank him for his contribution. As you may be aware, I have a great respect for the office he occupied, a respect that dates back nearly half a century to when it was known simply as the position of Clerk to the House of Representatives. That was in the days of the old dignified Chamber, before we had to cope with this grandiose tinsel structure, but simplicity in those days masked great influence and authority.

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