School for Ranaviru children impetus for Forces' welfare

President opens new college for Armed Forces and Police personnel's children:

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday that the inauguration of a school for the children of the three Armed Forces and the Police personnel, fulfilled a long-felt need which will enable Forces and police personnel to overcome terrorism with peace of mind.

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Priority for peace moves, economic needs: New Foreign Secy

New Foreign Secretary Dr. Palitha Kohona asserted that continued diplomatic moves will be made to counter terrorism while the ongoing peace efforts and economic needs will receive top priority during his tenure.

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Two new fuel lines planned

Two new fuel lines are to be constructed between Kolonnawa and Muturajawela to facilitate the fast delivery of imported oil to stores and refineries in the country.

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Indo-Lanka grid power link under consideration

The Government is looking at possibilities of obtaining electricity grid power from India. For this purpose it is going to invest US $ 300 to 400 million initially for a 500 MW base in the Southern coast of Sri Lanka, State sources said.

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