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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.

 

 

President Mahinda Rajapaksa Monday met Sri Lankan expatriate workers in Qatar. Ministers Prof G. L. Peiris, A. H. M. Fowzie, Rishad Badiudeen, Rauff Hakeem, Faizer Mustapha, Parliamentarians A. H. M. Azwer, Sajin Vass Gunawardena, Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga and Sri Lankan ambassador in Qatar Jayantha Palipana were present. Picture by Sudath Silva

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Skilled overseas jobs:

NVQ certificate, a must from Sept 1

Obtaining National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) would be made compulsory for Sri Lankans seeking skilled jobs abroad, in future.Foreign Employment Minister, Dilan Perera has said that aspiring migrant workers need to acquire NVQ certificate Level 3 qualifications or above, to prove their skill levels. He has said that this would be made compulsory from September 1. Minister Perera said.

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President to Lankan expats:

Time to think of one’s obligations and country

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said his desire is to bequeath to future generations of Sri Lankans a country where they can live in peace, unity and dignity. ‘The time has now come for everyone to think of one’s obligation, duty and service towards the country as regards its development effort’. The President expressed these sentiments when he met a group of Sri Lankan expatriate workers in Qatar during his state visit to Qatar,

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Ministers welcome release of Fonseka :

‘Democratic and legal process at full play’

Ministers yesterday said the release of Sarath Fonseka reflects the smooth operation of the law and due regard for legal processes in a democratic country. They said President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s decision to release Fonseka is a positive move reflecting Sri Lanka’s commitment towards the democratic process.

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SL to benefit from RBI’s US$ 2 billion arrangement

Sri Lanka is among the SAARC member nations who will benefit from the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) $ two billion swap arrangement aimed at strengthening regional financial and economic cooperation, the Indian High Commission said yesterday. RBI Governor D Subbarao on May 16 had announced that the RBI will offer swap arrangement of $ two billion both in foreign currency and Indian rupee.
 

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