Rain or shine, life goes on

While torrential rains are lashing some parts of the country, several districts are still experiencing a prolonged drought. The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (ANCL) conducted a community welfare project for several areas of drought affected districts. ANCL representatives recently visited Illukkumbura in the Moneragala district to distribute relief items. ANCL Director Neeta Rathnapala, Divisional Secretary D.M. Karunaratne, ANCL employees and several film stars participated. The Lions Club 306A also contributed to this cause. Right: The floodwaters which inundated this house have receded, leaving an unusual telltale mark; a mini paddy field.

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in a hard hitting statement said yesterday the Government can no longer ignore the inhuman act of killing members of disarmed Tamil parties committed by the LTTE.
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President wants more commitment for child issues

by Ranil Wijayapala

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga yesterday appealed to leaders and officials of South Asian countries to work with more commitment to solve issues relating to children in the region specially child abuse, child trafficking and child labour.
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ANCL scotches rumours

 The Company Secretary of the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. in a statement issued yesterday said "It has been observed that certain sections are attempting to convey a wrong interpretation to an event that originated from an internal administrative issue of the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited.
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