A new chapter in Lanka-Iran ties

Iranian President arrives in Sri Lanka today:

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will arrive in Sri Lanka today on a two-day official visit, at the invitation of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

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Govt has clear vision for youth empowerment - President

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that Sri Lanka has for the past three decades been facing threats from the most brutal terrorist organisation in the world, a terror outfit that does not hesitate to use youth as pawns and cannon fodder in brutal operations to undermine the sovereignty and territorial of the country. President Rajapaksa was speaking at the opening ceremony of the Seventh Commonwealth Youth Ministers' Meeting held at the BMICH yesterday.

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Postal voting begins today

Election Authorities said yesterday that all measures are in place for postal voting which will take place today and tomorrow for the Eastern Provincial Council Elections.

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Brandix to pump in US$ 25 m on expansion

CEO confident of future prospects:

Sri Lanka is already recognised internationally as a major location for ethical manufacturing and Brandix will invest US$ 25 million over the next four years to place the country on the world map as a location for environmental best practice, Chief Executive Officer, Brandix, Ashroff Omar said at the inauguration of their first converted green factory in Seeduwa.

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