Devananda says will vie for NP Chief Minister post

Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Minister Douglas Devananda said he expects to contest the Northern Provincial Council Election to be held this year. Responding to a question by a journalist at a press conference at the Information Department yesterday, the minister said he would be contesting for Chief Minister of the Northern Provincial Council.

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No legal provision to hold Batti local polls - Commissioner

Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya yesterday notified recognised political parties and other interested parties that until the completion of delimitation of wards of local authorities under the new amendment, there is no legal provision to hold elections to the Batticaloa Municipal Council and eight Pradeshiya Sabhas in the Batticaloa District. Further,

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‘Sri Lanka reaping peace dividends’

The government has focused special attention in developing the rural sector under the Mahinda Chinthanaya programme. The importance of strengthening village communities had been highlighted. Gama Neguma and Divineguma play a pivotal role in the government’s rural development drive. A large number of development projects, such as, infrastructure development, agriculture and livestock development projects are in progress. Most of the roads in rural areas have been concreted. Electricity is no more a dream for the rural community. Electricity will be provided to all by 2014,

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