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Petrol price revision

[February 12 2012]

The prices of several petroleum products have been increased with effect from February 11 midnight, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said in a release.

 

Over 163,000 families receive assistance

[February 01 2012]

Over 163,000 families are benefiting through various programmes carried out by the Economic Development Ministry, Agriculture Department, Coconut Development and Janatha Estate Development Ministry and various other government institutions,

 

Amnesty to 2,000 prisoners

[January 31 2012]

The Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Ministry will grant amnesty to around 2,000 prisoners who are unable to pay their fines for minor crimes or disabled and over 70 years, to mark the 64th Independence Day on February 4.

 

Ex-LTTE cadres released

[January 25 2012]

A batch of 78 rehabilitated ex-LTTE cadres were handed over to their parents and relatives at a ceremony presided by Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Minister Chandrasiri Gajadheera, at the Batticaloa Town Hall.

 

More families resettled

[January 20 2012]

About 142 families who left their villages in 1999 due to terrorist activities were resettled in their own lands, said Resettlement Minister Gunarathna Weerakoon. These families have been settled in temporary shelters in Gajabapura and Monaraweva divisional secretariat divisions in Weli Oya.

 

Lotus Tower inauguration

[January 19 2012]

The inaugural ceremony of the construction of the Colombo Lotus Tower will be held tomorrow at 10 am at No. 320, D R Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo 10 under the patronage of Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa.

 

Work on second Abimansala

[January 18 2012]

The construction of the second ‘Abimansala’, the wellness resort for disabled War Heroes in the Southern Province will commence in Kamburupitiya, Matara tomorrow, under the patronage of Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya.

 

Woman nabbed for alleged matricide

[January 16 2012]

A man who was allegedly assaulted with a broom by his wife, died at hospital while receiving treatment, the Police said. The suspect had attacked her husband with a broom following a dispute, the Police said.

 

 

Parliamentary General Election 2010 - Results

Senior SLFP Vice President D.M. Jayaratne was sworn-in as the country’s 20th Prime Minister before President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees yesterday. Former Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka, Presidential Secretary Lalith Weeratunga, UPFA leaders and the family members of D.M. Jayaratne were present. Picture by Chandana Perera

Maternal care: A delegation of the China Women’s National Association led by Madame Hong Tian Hui visited Vavuniya. Here Madame Hong Tian Hui carrying a child at an IDP centre watched by First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa. Picture by Lalith Welivitigoda

Rapid investor facilitation:

BOI fast tracks projects

The Board of Investment (BOI) is now accelerating proposed projects under implementation through rapid investor facilitation. The BOI has taken this step since there were many Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) directed to Sri Lanka during the first four months of this year which was US $ 250 million, BOI Chairman Dhammika Perera said.

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DM, new PM

Veteran politician and SLFP stalwart D.M. Jayaratne was sworn-in as the country’s new Prime Minister before President Mahinda Rajapaksa at a simple ceremony held at Temple Trees yesterday.

 

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UPFA breaks PR hoodoo

The UPFA under the leadership of President Mahinda Rajapaksa recorded the most decisive Parliamentary Election victory with 144 seats in the 225 seat Member Parliament.

 

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New Parliament meets today

The 14th Parliament will be opened at 8.45 a.m today. The newly elected 225 members will be sworn-in before the Speaker who will be elected in the morning. The most significant feature in the 14th Parliament is that the 225 members will comprise a large number of newly elected members.

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ANCL staffer National List MP

SLFP Women’s Organization President and Former Provincial Councillor Kamala Ranatunga has been appointed a member of the 14th Parliament from the UPFA National List. She is due to take oaths as an MP in Parliament today.

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