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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.

The annual Perahera of the Gangaramaya Viharaya began last night in Colombo. President Mahinda Rajapaksa is seen placing the Sacred Relics on the tusker. Asgiriya Mhanayake Thera Most, Ven Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thera, Chief Incumbent of the Gangarama Viharaya Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thera and Education Minister Bandula Gunawardena were also present. Picture by Chandana Perera

Bracing for UN political onslaught :

SL HAS THE RIGHT STUFF

Pillay has failed to see true picture :

Irrigation and Water Resources Management Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva yesterday said Sri Lanka is geared to face the full brunt of UN politics in the coming weeks. “One must not forget that the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a highly politicised body. The Sri Lankan delegation participating in UNHRC review sessions in Geneva, that starts this week, may have to face the music of UN politics in the Council,” he said.

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Kachchativu feast :

An event solidifying mutual ties – Indian HC

Praises Sri Lankan Navy:

Indian High Commissioner Ashok K. Kantha who attended the annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church in Kachchathivu yesterday expressed the wish that the event which draws a sizable number of Indian pilgrims, would be a catalyst in further strengthening the existing bonds between the peoples of the two countries.

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Chinese power sets for Podi Menike

Two of the 13 new hi-tech power sets imported from China will be used on the Podi Menike train beginning March 1. Transport Minister Kumara Welgama said new power sets imported from China have been specially designed for long distance travel with all facilities. “The main objective of replacing two new power sets for the Podi Menike train is to provide a quality service to commuters by reducing travel time, contributing towards promoting tourism and uplifting the productivity of the railway service,” he said.

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Pilisaru to tackle solid waste

Solid waste which has developed into a key topic, will be tackled through the Pilisaru national solid waste management project and similar national level programmes implemented throughout the country.

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St Sylvester's gets building back on President's orders

A building used by Kandy Police as part of their official quarters was handed back to St. Sylvester's College by the Police on President Mahinda Rajapaksa's orders on Saturday.

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Presidential Secretariat refutes Sunday Times column on UNHRC sessions

The Presidential Secretariat is greatly disturbed to see the Political Column of the Sunday Times of 24 February 2013 making references to the forthcoming UNHRC sessions in Geneva and trying to sully the reputation and cast aspersions on the professional conduct of our Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ravinatha Aryasinha, the President’s Spokesman Mohan Samaranayake said.

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