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Minister Milinda Moragoda took oaths as the Minister of Justice and law Reforms before President Rajapaksa at President's Office on July 02.

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The Tamil version of the song "Ayuboweva" by Saheli Rochana Gamage.
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Comment: The great escape from terror
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Historic unity for Development and Reconciliation

[July 02, 2009]

A historic meeting of all political parties represented in Parliament, and others too, to discuss the development and reconciliation needs of Sri Lanka, following the defeat of terrorism, took place in Colombo today.

Leaders and representatives of 22 political parties from all communities met at the invitation of President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a groundbreaking move to create consensus among political parties for the tasks of development and reconciliation, giving priority to the speedy resettlement and rehabilitation of nearly 290,000 civilians at present in relief centers in the North of the island.

This was the first time since the ethnic crisis in Sri Lanka erupted into armed conflict more than 30 years ago, when all democratic parties across the political spectrum met to discuss national issues.

Opening the discussion President Rajapaksa stated the humanitarian operation to free the people from terror is now over and it’s the time for a humanitarian mission to address the new challenges.

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UNHCR support Govt. with first IDP returns to Ampara

[July 03, 2009]

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and partners are supporting the Government of Sri Lanka with the return process in Ampara today, marking the first Government-organized return movement in the district in seven years. In addition to accompanying today’s process, the agency is distributing emergency shelter kits that can be used as a temporary measure. Shelter agencies will carry out shelter assistance for the returnees whose homes have been completely destroyed, a press release issued by the UNHCR said.

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New Ministers sworn in

[July 03, 2009]

National Freedom Front MP Nandana Gunatilake was sworn in as the Minister of Tourism while Mr. Piyasiri Wijenayake took oaths as the non Cabinet Minister of Cultural Affairs in the presence of President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, yesterday, July 2.

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Milinda Moragoda, new Minister of Justice & Law Reforms

[July 02, 2009]

Milinda Moragoda took oaths as the Minister of Justice and Law Reforms in the presence of President Mahinda Rajapaksa at President’s Office, today, July 2.

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IDP students facilitated for exams

[July 02, 2009]

The Examination Department has started a streamlined process to facilitate the students who are in IDP Transitional Camps in Vavuniya, facing the upcoming G.C.E. A/L (Advanced Level), G.C.E.O/L (Ordinary Level) and Year Five Scholarship examinations.

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Sri Lanka - India launch a joint tourism promotion programme

[July 02, 2009]]

For the first time in the history of Sri Lankan Tourism industry, Sri Lanka and India have decided to launch a joint extensive tourism promotion ...

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FM visits China to strengthen bilateral ties

[July 02, 2009]

Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama commenced a four day visit to China from yesterday to strengthen bilateral ties between two countries.

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Sri Lanka’s first solar power village established

[July 02, 2009]

Sri Lanka’s first solar power enabled village has been established at Galgamuwa in Madulla of Monaragala district under the government’s renewable Energy Development Programme.

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US Extends Additional $6 million to North

Government has done best to IDPs
- Akashi

‘Dawning of a new era… Opportunities and challenges’- Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2009

[July 02, 2009]

The U.S. State Department announced an additional $6 million aid to help for de-mining operations in Northern Sri Lanka. The U.S. State Department announced this during Minister of Export Development and International Trade, Prof. G. L. Peiris visit to New York and Washington DC to encourage United Nations ...

[July 02, 2009]

Sri Lankan government has done its best to provide facilities to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). With the establishment of the fifth camp, the congestion had been reduced to a great degree, said Japanese envoy for Peace Building, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Sri Lanka, Yasushi Akashi.

[July 01, 2009]]

The Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2009 underlines the theme ‘Dawning of a new era… Opportunities and challenges’ organized by Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will explore in depth the various strategies available to address challenges, ...

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Security in Top Class
- Pakistan Cricket Board

Sri Lanka's economic recovery to be driven by domestic factors - Economist

Sri Lanka welcomes initiatives taken to promote Trade and Investment in IOR-ARC

[July 01, 2009]]

The Pakistan Cricket Board says it is satisfied with the security arrangements made for Younis Khan and his men in Sri Lanka where they will play a Test and ODI series starting July 4.

[July 01, 2009]

A lot of domestic factors, the end of war, rehabilitation, re-construction and improvement from agriculture will drive growth of Sri Lanka's economy, said HSBC Singapore economist Prakriti Sofat at a business forum in Colombo Tuesday.

[July 01, 2009]]

Sri Lanka welcomed the initiatives taken to promote trade and investment among member states within the framework of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) during its Council of Ministers’ Meeting in Sana’a, Yemen.

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Northern railway to further boost

BOI signs agreements for two new projects

Economic zone granted for China

[July 01, 2009]

The stretch of the Northern railway line between Jaffna and Kankesanthurai (52 km) is to reconstruct on a special request by President Mahinda Rajapaksa to strengthen the railway services for the benefit of the people living in the Jaffna peninsula.

[July 01, 2009]]

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka granted investment approval to Sterling Investments and Development Lanka (Private) Limited and D M L Holdings (Private) Limited.

[July 01, 2009]

Sri Lanka granted Chinese companies an economic zone, giving a specific area to a foreign country for the first time to develop and attract foreign investments into the country.

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