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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.

 

 

A shramadana campaign launched by the Police Department jointly with the Community Police Division to clear the Colombo city was inaugurated from the Galle Face promenade yesterday. Picture by Roshan Pitipana

THINAKARAN Jaffna - Colombo Super Luxury Bus Service

World Congress and Exhibition in November:

Java to bolster economy

Java World Congress:

Sri Lanka has a great opportunity to develop in the Information Communications Technology (ICT) industry. The Government and the Board of Investment (BoI) is taking many initiatives to promote and develop the skills of the youth of the country,

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Campaign in two stages:

CMC fights dengue outbreak

Construction sites common breeding ground:

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) staff in association with Colombo Rotary Club will launch a special program to prevent dengue mosquito breeding in the Colombo City. This dengue mosquito breeding prevention program will be held in two stages .

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President tells CEB:

Cut back on losses

The Ceylon Electricity Board should cut back its losses and become an institution that will not be a burden to the country. “It should understand the needs of the public and make use of the skills of local engineers exploiting renewable power sources in the country for generation of electricity,” President Mahinda Rajapaksa told senior officials at Temple Trees yesterday.

 

 

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Rail commuters warned:

Robber gangs on the prowl

The Railways Department yesterday alerted rail commuters about organized gangs who rob the belongings of passengers on long distance trains. According to Department sources, these gangs befriend the unsuspected commuters by resorting to various tactics.

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No Lankans engaged in IUU fishing in UK

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Dr Rajitha Senaratne has dismissed accusations by UK that Sri Lankan fishermen engage in Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing around the shores of British isles. Addressing a meeting at the international summit on Tuna Fisheries Management in Brisbane, Australia, he said it was devoid of truth and unfounded.

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