Tractors for the farmers

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The Indian Government donated 500 tractors to the Northern Province farmers through Agrarian service centers today. The picture shows Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa on one of the tractors donated by India while Indian Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna looks on. Pix by Chaminda Hittatiya

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Teng Saturday, 27 November 2010 12:50 PM

good work!!

Cobra Saturday, 27 November 2010 01:10 PM

Basil is the only minister who prefers a tractor to a Defender and he loves to pose with him in the driving seat. Bohoma hondai!

Rajash Saturday, 27 November 2010 01:13 PM

I doubt that the Northern farmers will get them?

Dammika Saturday, 27 November 2010 01:18 PM

We don't see any farmers here

modaya Saturday, 27 November 2010 01:24 PM

is this will go jaffna people or to hambantota.

Mr. Prune Saturday, 27 November 2010 01:26 PM

I alway see this guy sitting on heavy machinery. Is he one of the operators?

Ray Saturday, 27 November 2010 02:13 PM

Why ? No farmer in sight..

MagodisThuma Saturday, 27 November 2010 04:06 PM

Mercedes For The Ministers !.

apsara Saturday, 27 November 2010 04:46 PM

Big salute to Douglas for your help to poor mass.

Apsara

nifaadh Monday, 29 November 2010 08:13 AM

i like it i too doubt it :P

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