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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.

 

 

President Mahinda Rajapaksa was among the thousands of spectators at the Ruhunu Kataragama Esala Perahera Sunday. Kataragama Kirivehera Chief Incumbent Ven Dr Aluthwewa Soratha Thera, Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, Chief Custodian Shashendra Rajapaksa and family members were also present. Above: President Rajapaksa speaks to a young dancer who participated in the Perahera. Left: A dance item at the perahera. Pictures by Chandana Perera

THINAKARAN Jaffna - Colombo Super Luxury Bus Service

Apparel industry initiative:

Jaffna gets four factories

MAS, Omega Lines, Orix and Timex keen:

The Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Ministry together with the Board of Investment (BOI) is planning to support four major companies - MAS Holdings, Omega Lines, Orix and Timex to set up factories in Jaffna.

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B’onion farmers taken for a ride


Lands and Land Development Minister Janaka Bandara Tennekoon has instructed Dambulla Superintendent of Police to conduct an inquiry into an incident in which a company imported substandard seeds to be sold to B’onion farmers in Dambulla.

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Special emphasis to improve English speaking among schoolchildren


President Mahinda Rajapaksa Sunday said the Government has laid special emphasis on improving English speaking among school children, encouraging extra curricular activities and making them aware on future employment avenues and job oriented skills.

 

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Chandana Kathriarachchi case:

Judge dissolves jury following threats


The jury in the case involving former Deputy Minister Chandana Kathriarachchi was dissolved yesterday by Colombo High Court Judge Kumudini Wickramasinghe after the jury claimed they were receiving death threats.

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