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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.

 

 

Red carpet welcome for President:
President Mahinda Rajapaksa and First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa are in India on a three day State visit. (From Top): President Mahinda Rajapaksa with Indian President Pratibha Patel at the Rashtrapathi Bhawan while First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa looks on; President Rajapaksa inspects the Guard of Honour by Indian Forces; and with India’s Prime Minister Dr. Manamohan Singh.
Pictures by Sudath Silva

THINAKARAN Jaffna - Colombo Super Luxury Bus Service

SriLankan to double fleet 2015

New five year plan:

More destinations, additional flights:

SriLankan Airlines has drawn up a new five-year plan, which is targeted towards bringing the National Carrier to profitability while at the same time acting as the catalyst for growth.

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President's official visit to India:

Indo-Lanka ties reach new high

India and Sri Lanka yesterday agreed to further harness the enormous potential available for consolidating and strengthening the bilateral partnership by building on shared values and principles of democracy and pluralism.

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TNA to work with Govt

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has pledged to work with the Government to raise the living standards of the people displaced by the war, TNA’s Parliamentary Group Leader R. Sampanthan said.

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Cabinet approves constitutional changes

A Cabinet paper requesting permission to amend the existing Sri Lankan Constitution, introduced in 1978, was approved by the Cabinet yesterday. Announcing the decision Acting Mass Media and Communication Minister and Cabinet Spokesman, Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene said

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Indo-Lanka bonds give 50,000 houses for IDPs - President

The Indian Government and Sri Lanka would soon be launching a massive housing program in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, to meet the needs of the internally displaced due to terrorist action.

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