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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 greets UPFA candidate Azath Sally on meeting members of the Muslim community at Temple Trees on Saturday. Picture by Nalin Hewapathirana

Book lovers’ paradise : The 13th Colombo International Book Fair 2011 began at the BMICH on Saturday. The exhibition will continue until September 25. Here two children and their mother selecting books. Picture by Nissanka Wijeratne

Peace towards Reconciliation

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NAVAYUGAYA to your house

President at meeting with Muslims:

City uplift not at citizens’ expense

*External facelift not sufficient without improving living standards

*Better houses at same locations

The measures at beautifying Colombo would not be at the expense of city dwellers,President Mahinda Rajapaksa said on Saturday. The President noted that an external facelift to the city would not be sufficient without uplifting the people’s living standards.

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Committee to probe Alawwa tragedy

Transport Minister Kumara Welgama said that the loss incurred from the train accident at Alawwa station was estimated to be about Rs 75 million. The minister has appointed a special committee to find out the reason behind Saturday’s accident. The minister observed that the exact reason for the accident cannot be decided yet.

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Swindling duo held

Wellawatta Police Anti Vice Squad arrested two persons who had been swindling prospective foreign job seekers for over Rs 45 million, in Moratuwa on Friday. The main suspect was with his mistress while the other was nabbed on information from the master racketeer.

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