High turnout forecast for today’s poll

It is all systems go for today’s Batticaloa Local Government Elections with a hundred per cent turnout by election staff reported together with a smooth transport of ballot boxes to respective polling stations by 2 p.m. yesterday.

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Lanka seeks to cash in on booming job market

SRI LANKA is looking to exploit rising opportunities for its skilled workforce in Qatar. Foreign Employment, Promotion and Welfare Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said. He said Qatar and Sri Lanka stood to gain from improving relations in different sectors.

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President’s portrait adorns Russian Gallery

Famous Russian artist and sculptor Aram Grigoryan has added a portrait of President Mahinda Rajapaksa to his extensive gallery. President Rajapaksa is among the few world leaders including George W. Bush and Nelson Mandela whose portraits adorn his gallery.

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Funds to develop Seruwila sacred site

The Seruwila sacred sited has been declared a world heritage. The Government along with UNESCO has allocated funds over Rs. 100 million to develop the site, a Presidential Media Unite release said.

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Jetwing invests in Kerala

Eye for more in Indian market:

Jetwing Hotels will enter into a contract with a Kerala Belers Limited to manage a hotel in Kerala. The investment will be US four million dollars to convert an existing warehouse into a hotel, Jetwing Deputy Chairman Hiran Cooray said.

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