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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.

 

 

New Speaker of Parliament Chamal Rajapaksa donned ceremonial robe for yesterday’s Parliamentary sessions. The ceremonial robe was worn by a Speaker after an absence of six years. Rajapaksa is the 17th Speaker of the Sri Lankan Parliament. The Speaker is led by Sergeant-at-Arms Anil Parakkrama Samarasekara. Picture by Sudath Silva

Brandix opens India Apparel Park

Achieves milestone in regional growth plan:

Brandix inaugurated Brandix India Apparel City (BIAC), a 1000-acre apparel park at Vishakhapatnam in India on Monday. Brandix was represented by its Board of Directors led by Group CEO Ashroff Omar and the Sector Director for BIAC Feroz Omar.

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Building trust among communities:

Government to establish Reconciliation Commission

Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne yesterday stated in Parliament that the Government will establish a Reconciliation Commission to build mutual trust among communities. The Premier moving the motion to extend the Emergency Regulations by another one month said the objective of the Commission was to build the trust if there were any breach of trust among the communities due to the conflict that prevailed in the country. Proposals can be made to this Commission.

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Secure place for youth - Namal Rajapaksa MP

Hambantota district MP Namal Rajapaksa in his maiden speech in Parliament yesterday emphasised the necessity to secure a place for the youth in the country in the post-war scenario.

 

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Sarath Fonseka’s second Court Martial:

Escorting officer directed to produce respondent

The second Court Martial resumed its sittings to hear charges against General Sarath Fonseka Tuesday (4) afternoon as scheduled. However, General Sarath Fonseka was not present for the proceedings.

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