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ImagesRoad to peace
 Road Development Authority in Jaffna is seen here constructing the Iyakachchi Kaddaikadu road which was damaged due to inclement weather. This road construction was done under the guidance of the Jaffna Security Forces Commander Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe. Pix by Romesh Madushanka Read more... Comments (4)
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The official languages commission of Sri Lanka launched its website this morning with the Minister of Languages and National Integration Vasudeva Naynayakkara, the Canadian national languages commissioner Graham Fraser and National Language Project Coordinator Vidya Abhayagunawaradena participating at the ceremony. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
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 Amid the hustle and bustle about the prudent use of electricity, a street lamp down Horton Place is seen lit-up even at 11 a.m. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana Views: 2202An effort to make a living
 Sisira, is seen making an effort to earn his living by making Vesak lanterns along the Bandaranaikapura Road in Rajagiriya. He is a resident of Jayawardanapura Kotte. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana Views: 867Indian HC visits Mahabodhi Society
 Indian High Commissioner Ashok K. Kantha today visited the Mahabodhi Society at Colombo 10. He also met Mahabodhi Society Chief Incumbent Banagala Upatissa Nayaka Thera. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana Views: 765Deep freezer trucks seized in Hambantota
 Customs Revenue Monitoring Unit seized two deep-freezer trucks worth Rs.10 million which arrived at the Hambantota Harbour two weeks before. The deep-freezer trucks were used for five years before they were brought to the harbour, which is against the law. This was the first raid conducted at the Hambantota Harbour. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja Views: 1305Victory Day rehearsals at Galle Face Green
 Rehearsals for the Victory Day Parade by the Sri Lankan Armed Forces continued today at the Galle Face Green. The parade will mark the 4th Anniversary of the end of Eelam War against the LTTE and will be held on Saturday (18). Pix by Nisal Baduge Views: 1824Protests for and against Electricity tariff
.jpg) Two protest marches were held heading towards the Fort railway station this afternoon – one protest march against the increased electricity tariffs while the other was held to support the increase. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Waruna Wanniarachchi Views: 1665Custom busts another racket
 Four vehicles worth Rs. 15 million imported from Japan having declared them to be machinery and bicycles were seized by the Customs Revenue Monitoring Unit today.The vehicles were concealed in a container that had arrived from Japan. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja Views: 4779MR gives keynote address
 President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday delivered the keynote address at the Commonwealth Local Government Conference (CLGC) held in Kampala, Uganda, under the theme “Developmental Local Government: Putting Local Government at the Heart of Development.” Pix by: President’s Media Views: 968Revamped Medawachchiya-Madu railway line opened
 The newly reconstructed Medawachchiya – Madu railway service was reopened for the first time today after thirty years by the Transport Ministry. The 43km railway track was officially declared open by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa,Transport Minister Kumara Welgama and other officials. Pix by Romesh Madushanka Views: 5326Page 2 of 445 |
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