Call for stronger Lanka-Maldives trade ties

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday asserted that his Government is committed to see progress on trade and commerce for the economic development and prosperity of Sri Lanka and Maldives.

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Transport Minister jolts errant bus, railway workers

Transport Minister Dullas Alahapperuma gave employees of several bus depots and railway stations a surprise when he turned up at their places of work without notice during the weekend.

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Attempt to sabotage Govt's progress thwarted - Media Minister

President Mahinda Rajapaksa's decision [to sack three ministers] has led to the defeat of attempts made to sabotage the Government's progressive journey to end the war and achieve prosperity, Media and Information Anura Priyadharshana Yapa said.

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