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India funded development projects make impressive progress

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:31:00 EDT

India's developmental assistance projects in Sri Lanka based on the priorities set by the Sri Lankan government and the people have made impressive progress, the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo, Ashok K. Kantha says.

Trade unions transport sector writes to President demanding solutions

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:34:00 EDT

Transport sector trade unions in Sri Lanka have written to President Mahinda Rajapaksa calling on him to take steps to resolve salary issues of Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) employees.

Sinhala settler accuse Tamils of land grab in East of Sri Lanka

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:37:00 EDT

Sinhala settlers in Sri Lanka's eastern district of Trincomalee say that a conspiracy is underway to evict them from the land they have been living for a long time.

The settlers in the Andankulam area of Trincomalee have held a protest at the Mihindu Pura junction in Trincomalee demanding the government to grant land licenses to 154 families that had been living in the land for over 45 years.

Justice Ministry to amend laws to increase number of High Court judges in Sri Lanka

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:40:00 EDT

The Justice Ministry is to amend laws to increase the existing number of High Court judges to accelerate the hearing of cases.

Power cuts extended, water supply affected

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:55:00 EDT

State-run power supplier Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced today that it will extend the power cuts further until August 27 due to the breakdown at the main thermal power plant and the rapidly decreasing capacity of hydropower reservoirs.

British Airways to resume flights to Sri Lanka

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:48:00 EDT

The flag carrier of the United Kingdom, British Airways is to resume flights to Sri Lanka from Gatwick Airport early next year after a 15-year absence.

Sri Lanka business chamber expresses concern over SEC Chairman's statement

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:51:00 EDT

The business chamber of Sri Lanka has expressed concern over the statement made by the head of Sri Lanka's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that he was under immense pressure from certain investors to resign.