 | More Articles | | | Two coal power plants courtesy the drought Daily Mirror 2004-03-22 03:01:34 By Munza Mushtaq The UNF government which has pledged to set up two coal power plants in its latest election manifesto has already sought Malaysian and Chinese assistance to carry out a feasibility study in Hambantota. The southern town has been currently chosen as the most suitable location .... Attempts to smuggle 120 000 yards of camouflage material foiled Daily News Online 2004-03-24 19:00:40 Customs officers at the Grayline container yard Orugodawatte foiled an attempt by a businessman to smuggle in a huge consignment of camouflage material similar to those used by the LTTE for its combat uniforms. The detection was made on Tuesday. The consignment worth around Rs. 6 million comprising a total of .... Doctors call off strike agony ends Daily Mirror 2004-03-20 03:01:03 By Sajeewan Wijewardana One of Sri Lanka s worst ever health crises was temporarily resolved yesterday and millions of people were given some relief when the Government Medical Officers #8217; Association decided to call off its 10-day strike which had virtually shut down hospitals all over .... President directs IGP to investigate SSP Douglas Peiris Affidavit on forged passports The Affidavit Sworn Translation Daily News Online 2004-03-24 19:00:46 Affidavit sworn by him on August 10 2000.The President s directive has been as a consequence of a Judgement delivered by Justices Udalagama and Sripavan on October 23 2003 in the Court of Appeal Writ Application No. CA 1178/2003 filed by Mangala Samaraweera.In the above Judgment among other things it had been held as follows .... declare as follows: .... Karuna faction hits out at CBK Daily Mirror 2004-03-20 03:01:05 By Shakuntala Perera The LTTE s breakaway Eastern leader Karuna yesterday accused President Kumaratunga of making untrue and irresponsible statements in an interview with BBC. In the interview the President reportedly said she would talk peace only with the Wanni leadership and refused .... CID probe into alleged fraud and cover up by Choksy Paskaralingam Daily News Online 2004-03-23 19:00:24 Choksy PC MP and R. Paskaralingam in connection with a fraud perpetrated on the government and a cover-up official sources told the Daily News yesterday.The IGP had directed the DIG - CID and Director - CID to proceed with the investigations with immediate effect upon obtaining the relevant .... | | |  | Sports | | | Sri Lankan skipper angry BBC Sports - March 12th 2004 Sri Lankan captain Hashan Tillakaratne pulled no punches as he tore into his side after their 197-run defeat by Australia in Galle.'I totally blame the batting for not saving this Test match,' he commented.'You can survive on this track but we were so casual in our approach and gave it to them on a platter.' | | |
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