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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.

 

 

Here members of the Kokuvil Hindu College team receiving their awards from ANCL Director Legal Rasanga Harischandra. Picture by Saman Sri Wedage

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MICE tourism promotion needs more vigour

Positioning Sri Lanka internationally as a recognized venue for ‘Meetings’ requires a different approach unlike the branding of countries for general tourism. Here the customers are associations, institutions, executive committees, corporates, meeting planners and incentive houses.

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Another Sakvithi style scam:

Bogus banker arrested

In another big time swindle that would even put the likes of the Sakvithis to shame, an individual had defrauded billions of rupees of unsuspecting customers through the modus operandi of setting up a network of bogus banks countrywide until the long arm of the law caught up with him.

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Country’s liberation from terrorism:

V-Day meant for all Lankans - Defence Spokesman

The V – Day is not merely an occasion to celebrate the country’s unique achievement in defeating the LTTE but a national event which would mark Sri Lanka’s liberation from the clutches of terrorism, Defence Spokesman cum Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said yesterday.

 

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After three decades cricket shines in North

For the first time in the history of the 32nd Sunday Observer Mobitel schoolboy cricketers contest a school from the Northern Province-Kokuvil Hindu College received an award being adjudged the Best Up and Coming Team.

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Fonseka’s CPU visit:

Court sanction necessary

Parliamentarian Sarath Fonseka has to get Court Permission to be released to attend the Commonwealth Parliamentary Union (CPU) conference, slated to be held in Kenya, Defence Spokesman cum Media and Communications Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said yesterday.

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