JVP MP re-remanded
Colombo Additional Magistrate Giyan Ranawaka
yesterday re-remanded JVP Parliamentarian Jayantha Wijesekara who
was taken into custody earlier in connection with an incident of
forcibly removing vehicles which were parked in the Parliamentary
garage.
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Eastern poll will make people take over reins
MP Basil Rajapaksa launches UPFA campaign:
MP and Presidential Adviser Basil Rajapaksa said
yesterday that the upcoming Eastern Provincial Council election will
provide an ideal opportunity for the people of the East to take over
the reins of their affairs and be partners of the development work
and social uplift programme undertaken by the Government through the
opportunity provided by the sacrifices of the valiant men of the
Armed Forces in clearing the East of terrorism.
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Media should support fight against terrorism - Engineering
Services Minister
"President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his Government
is trying to rid the country of the scourge of terrorism and it is
the duty of the media to extend its fullest support in these
endeavours, putting aside all political differences, said
Construction and Engineering Services Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne,
at a workshop for journalists of the Kalutara district.
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