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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.

Pleasant surprise : Warm welcome
President Mahinda Rajapaksa who participated at the North Western Province progress review meeting being welcomed on arrival by students of St Sebastian’s College yesterday. President Rajapaksa also participated at the opening of the new sports stadium of Senanayake Vidyalaya, Madampe and inaugurated the computerizing of information and data of the Provincial Education Department staff during the progress review meeting. Picture by Sudath Silva

Development drive in full swing:

Investors keen on Lanka

Many local and foreign investors have shown keen interest in participating in the country’s development drive more than before, Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said.

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No more fishing ban

Minister discusses fishermen’s woes with Defence Secy:

In a bid to strengthen fishermen’s economy, the Government yesterday removed all restrictions imposed on fishing in the sea area around the country. The Government said the sea around the country is completely free for fishermen

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White flag issue:

Fonseka never denied my story - Fredrica Jansz

Sunday Leader Chief Editor Fredrica Jansz giving evidence before the Trial-at-Bar consisting of three High Court Judges, examined by Deputy Solicitor General Wasantha Navaratne Bandara yesterday said that Sarath Fonseka never denied her lead story in the Sunday Leader of December 12, 2009 about the white flag issue.

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Govt spending should benefit public - President

Government spending should be for public benefit, President Mahinda Rajapaksa told both State administrative officials and politicians yesterday while emphasising the need to maintain accountability when spending public money.

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Lanka eyes to prevent blindness by 2020

A five year project will be implemented by Vision 2020 Secretariat to prevent all types of preventable blindness by 2020, Health Ministry Additional Secretary Dr Palitha Mahipala said.

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