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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.

 

 

Hambantota Harbour water filling on Aug 15 : Hambantota Harbour ready for water filling

THINAKARAN Jaffna - Colombo Super Luxury Bus Service

JKH posts Rs 1.53 b profit in Q1

John Keells Holdings PLC recorded a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 1.53 billion for the first quarter ended June 30, 2010. This reflects an increase of 60 percent compared to the Rs 959 million in the corresponding period in the previous year.

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Lanka proposes FTA with Japan

Ready to consider, says Japanese Trade Minister:

The Government of Japan in keeping with the policy of Prime Minister Naoto Kan’s administration is prepared to engage in consultations with regard to a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Sri Lanka and Japan, Japanese Economy, Trade and industry Minister Masayuki Naoshima said in Tokyo.

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President calls for formal study on estate sector school dropouts

*Over Rs 130,000 m for Central Province development

*Focus on Hanguranketha- N’ Eliya highway construction

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday ordered officials to conduct a formal study into estate sector school dropouts. He emphasized the need to educate school leavers from estate families. The President was speaking at a meeting to review the progress of development activities in the Central Province at President’s House, Kandy yesterday.

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Hambantota Harbour water filling on Aug 15

The initial water filling of Hambantota Harbour will take place on August 15 at 10 am under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The first commercial ship is scheduled to arrive at the Hambantota harbour by November this year.

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Siyatha station attack:

Full scale inquiry ordered

The Government yesterday ordered IGP Mahinda Balasuriya to conduct a full-scale investigation into the predawn attack on the Siyatha TV and Radio station in Colombo 2. Three special police teams were deployed to investigate the attack which resulted in extensive damages to four news rooms of the media station,

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