Tsunami Relief Council proposal to be brought before House

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has decided to present the Tsunami Relief Council proposal before Parliament. This is in view of the requests made by the Venerable Maha Sanga and leaders of other political parties.

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President directs Sabaragamuwa, Southern PC Chief Ministers to remedy ills

The development of the Education, Health, Communication and self-employment sectors and uplift of the tsunami victims gained focal attention when President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga presided over a progress review meeting of the Southern and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Councils at the President's House on June 14.

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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse talking to the Minister of Plantation Industries Anura Priyadarshana Yapaat the Annual General Meeting of the D/C Millers’ Association in Colombo on Tuesday. The association’s Chairman Sunil Watawala and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle are also in the picture.
Picture by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa

BUSINESS

Industry eyeing buffer zone to plant coconut

Six months since the tsunami destroyed more than two thirds of the country's coastal area, those who are engaged in the coconut related industries have started to believe that the worst ever natural disaster is a blessing in disguise for the coconut industry.

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Jamaican Asafa Powell runs during his record-breaking 100-metre victory at the Athens Super Grand Prix June 14, 2005. REUTERS

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Powell power - fastest on earth

Jamaica's Asafa Powell broke the 100 metres world record here on Tuesday running 9.77 seconds. The 22-year-old's mark eclipses the old time of 9.78sec set by Tim Montgomery in Paris in September 2002.

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Industry eyeing buffer zone to plant coconut

SPORTS

Powell power - fastest on earth

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Industry eyeing buffer zone to plant coconut

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