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Special trains for Vesak

[May 24 2013]

Sri Lanka Railways has introduced a special train service in view of the Vesak Week for those travelling to Colombo for the Vesak celebrations. The special services will be in operation on May 25, 26 and 27 from Colombo Fort to Mahawa, Colombo Fort -Rambukkana, Colombo Fort - Aluthgama to Veyangoda, and Maradana to South Kalutara.

 

Thihagoda needs cooperative wholesale outlet

[May 22 2013]

The people of Thihgoda Divisional Secretariat Division are in need of a cooperative wholesale outlet in the Thihagoda town.

 

Man with heroin gets RI, fine

[May 17 2013]

A man who was found guilty to the charges of possessing heroin and trading them was sentenced to four years’ rigorous imprisonment suspended for two years and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 by Galle High Court Judge K B K Hiriburegama .

 

Technical college for Mannar

[May 16 2013]

A new technical college is to be established in Mannar to promote technical education in the Eastern Province. The Youth Affairs and Skills Development Ministry and UNICEF recently signed the memorandum of understanding in this regard.

 

Watcher slays landlady

[May 15 2013]

A 62 year old watcher of a coconut estate in Alawwa was taken into custody by Alawwa Police in connection with the murder of a woman, the owner of the estate by stabbing her with a knife. The woman was identified as Nalini Dissanayake, 48, a mother of one.

 

Roads closed for Victory Day rehearsals

[May 12 2013]

The Galle Face Circular Road and the Circular Road at the Presidential Secretariat will be closed until May 18 as the area is assigned for rehearsals of the Armed Forces preparing to mark Victory Day on May 18, a release issued by the Media Centre for National Security said.

 

SE university academic sessions begin on May 27

[May 12 2013]

The academic session of the first semester of the Southern Eastern University for all students of the Faculty of Arts and Culture, Faculty of Management and Commerce, Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Languages, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Faculty of Engineering will commence on May 27, the university said in a release.

 

Mahogany logs seized

[May 12 2013]

Five suspects transporting 52 Mahogany logs in a truck without a permit were apprehended by the Kandy Police Frauds Unit at Attaragama, Katugastota.

 

 

Kandy Scout Jamboree: Best Scout of Asia Pacific Region
The Kandy District Scout Jamboree organized by the Kandy Scout Association was held under the patronage of Prime Minister D M Jayaratne at the Gatambe Grounds, Kandy. Here Dharmaraja College student Chathura Desappriya Mataraarachchi who was adjusted the Best Scout of the Asia Pacific Region receiving the award and trophy from Prime Minister D M Jayaratne. Picture Gamini Ramanayake

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Mandatory deposit insurance scheme

To enhance depositor confidence :

The mandatory deposit insurance scheme will be implemented from today under the provisions of the Monetary Law Act. It is being implemented as the Sri Lanka Deposit Insurance Scheme (SLDIS) with an initial capital of Rs 1.1 billion.

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SEC creates history

Becomes best performing capital market in world:

Political stability spurs investor confidence :

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) became the best performing capital market in the world recording a growth of 111.14 percent, while the All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the CSE crossed 7,000 milestone creating history yesterday,

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To support child victims:

Juvenile Justice Bill soon

The Government is drafting a Bill on juvenile justice to support child victims and witnesses of crime in the justice process. The draft Bill is in the final stages, Justice Ministry sources said.

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Constitution describes pardon procedure

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday said that the existing Constitution describes a clear process to follow if former Army Chief Sarath Fonseka appeals for a pardon. He said that he would evaluate it if and when such an appeal is made using established regulations.

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In two months:

Over 10,000 environment polluters brought to book

Over 10,000 cases were filed in courts during last two months by the Environment Police Units (EPU) against those who engaged in harmful activities to the environment. They were involved in illegal gem mining, sand transportation, garbage dumping, illegal forest clearing,

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