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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.

 

Water cut in Fort and Pettah today

[May 11 2013]

A 12-hour water cut will be imposed today to Sunday morning in the Colombo Fort and Pettah areas, National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) sources said. The water cut will be imposed from 8 pm today to 8 am tomorrow.

 

Several luxury vehicles seized

[May 09 2013]

Sri Lanka Customs seized several luxury vehicles brought to the country on a false import declaration to avoid paying higher taxes. Customs spokesman Lesly Gamini said his department’s sleuths seized two cars and one van which were fraudulently declared as excavators.

 

ALs from Aug 5 to 31

[May 05 2013]

The 2013 GCE Advanced Level examination will be held from August 5 to 31 while the Grade 5 Scholarship exam is scheduled to be held on August 25, Examinations chief said.

 

 

Bollywood stars at Carlton Super Sevens Rugby Tournament : The second and final day of the first leg of the Carlton Super Sevens Rugby Tournament 2012 was held at the Bogambara Grounds,
Kandy yesterday. It will also be held on June 2 and 3 at the Police Park, Colombo. A musical extravaganza has been organised with the participation of several leading local and international stars on the final day of the tournament to add glamour to the tournament.
Bollywood stars Vivek Oberoi and Preity Zinta attended yesterday’s event as special invitees. Here, (Left): Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi in conversation with First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa and MP Namal Rajapaksa watching the rugger matches with Preity Zinta.
Pictures by Sudath Malaweera

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Prof Peiris returns after successful mission:

West impressed with reconciliation efforts

External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris returned to the island after successful official visits to Washington DC, Russia and Kazakhstan where he gained the confidence of these countries on Sri Lanka's ongoing national reconciliation process and its efforts to find a lasting home-grown solution to the national issue.

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President completes 42 years in politics

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday completed 42 years since becoming a Parliamentarian, having first entered Parliament as its youngest MP in 1970. President Rajapaksa was elected a Member of Parliament for the Beliatta electorate at the May 27, 1970 general election.

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Free organic fertiliser for farmers on presidential advice

President Mahinda Rajapaksa advised government officials to increase the use of organic fertiliser in paddy cultivation rather than use chemical fertiliser. The President advised government officials to purchase organic fertiliser, which is manufactured by various organisations, including local government institutions, farmers’ organisations etc and distribute it among farmers free of charge.

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TNA still undecided on PSC participation

Despite the government’s call to participate in the Parliament Select Committee to discuss measures for a political solution to the national issue, the Tamil National Alliance is yet to announce its official position regarding its participation in the Committee.

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