Colombo District UPFA MP and former Sri Lanka cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga took oaths as the Deputy Minister of Industries, Tourism and Investment Promotion before President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga at President’s House yesterday. Here, President Kumaratunga handing over the letter of appointment to the Deputy Minister. Secretary to the President W.J.S. Karunaratne is also in the picture. Picture by Sudath Malaweera

Roadblocks to foreign investment will be cleared -Anura Bandaranaike

by Anjana Gamage

Industries, Investment and Tourism Promotions Minister Anura Bandaranaike pledged to clear roadblocks to foreign investment.
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Five Judge Bench to hear contempt charges against S.B.

by Sarath Malalasekera and Wasantha Ramanayake

A Five Judge Bench of the Supreme Court will hear the inquiry into the contempt charges against former Agriculture, Livestock and Samurdhi Minister S.B. Dissanayake on July 1, 2004.
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Strike delays SriLankan flights

by Ananth Palakidnar

SriLankan Airlines flights were grounded, as flight attendants staged a strike in support of pay and several other demands.
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• Strong Chinese support for economic development

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• Anti dengue drive in Colombo

• Lanka eligible for Millennium Challenge Corporation Aid

• Sumathipala bail application re-fixed

• Korean government gifts archery equipment

• Unnecessary constructions irk employees

• World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, today

• 1485 incidents of violence reported at April 2 polls - CMEV

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