Crackdown on errant public servants

The Government has launched a major crackdown on public servants who fail to serve the public efficiently and punctually. Public Administration and Home Affairs Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama, acting personally on a public tip-off, yesterday ordered punitive action against the staff of the Kaduwela Divisional Secretariat which had not opened its doors even by 9.10 a.m. It should have opened its doors to the public at 8.30 a.m.

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Games enhanced bonds among SAARC nations - President

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said the Tenth South Asian Games has transcended the traditional role of sports and consolidated the strong bonds among the regional countries.

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Troops repulse LTTE attack in Sampur

Troops yesterday retaliated a major LTTE attack that was directed from Sampur towards the troops engaged in search and clear operations in Thoppur and Selvanagar, after engaging LTTE positions in Sampur with heavy artillery and mortar fire, military sources told the Daily News yesterday.

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Lanka's foreign aid utilisation sizzling in South Asia

Sri Lanka's foreign aid utilisation has doubled during the last six months of the year, which is one of the best performances in the South Asian region, Secretary - Ministry of Policy Development and Implementation, Upali Dahanayake told the Daily News.

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