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12,000 soldiers died during Mahinda rule - Range Bandara
WEDNESDAY, 03 DECEMBER 2008 17:04

Twelve thousand soldiers have died in war during the three-year rule of Mahinda Rajapaksa, while a similar number has become maimed in the same period, said UNP MP Palitha Range Bandara.

At least 8,000 young women have become widowed, as most of these dead are between 19 and 27 years of age, he told a media briefing at the Opposition Leader's Office in Colombo today (Dec. 03rd).

The government, in the near future, will have to suffer repercussions of the loss of this young strength, the MP said, adding that it was unfair the widows lose payments for their late husbands, if they remarry under existing laws.

He said, 'This government is waging war to suit its political agenda, and not in accordance with military strategies to minimize casualties among our heroic soldiers.'

'The Heroes Day speech by LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran reaffirmed the UNP had no dealings with the LTTE and the ceasefire agreement of our government has sent the LTTE reeling militarily, while the government had become strong, both militarily and economically,' said Mr. Range Bandara.

Speaking further, he said, 'The government boasts that it had entirely liberated Eastern Province, but the LTTE has staged 13 Heroes Day ceremonies in Batticaloa and Ampara. In other areas of the East, Heroes Day functions have taken place at six locations.'
-lankadissent.com

Six star hotel in Pelwatte
Master Divers Ltd have embarked on a project to build the region s first six star hotel in Pelwatte, Embilipitiya.

Master Divers has tied with an American based company to build this hotel close to the Pelwatte Sugar company owned by them. According to Chairman Ariyaseela Wickramanayake they will be investing over Rs. 650 million for this project.

He said the hotel will be built on an eco-friendly concept and there will be 40 luxury villa type accommodation.

In addition to all modern amenities to meet international standards, there will be an 18-hole golf course for guests. Marketing of the hotel will be done through their American counterparts.

The construction of the hotel has already commenced and it is expected to be completed by the end of next year.

Tourism is not doing great at the moment. However from my past experience I know we must invest during bad times to reap better benefits, he said.

We are hoping to market this hotel for around US$ 450 per night and the management is confident that they could maintain an average 70 per cent occupancy, he said.

Electricity generated from sugarcane waste of the Pelwatte Sugar Company will be used for the hotel thus bringing down the operating cost by almost 30 per cent.

To date Sri Lanka has 13 five star hotels, Hilton, Trans Asia, Ceylon Continental, Galadari, Taj Samudra, Cinnamon Grand in Colombo and Heritance Ahungalle Kandalama in Dambulla, Blue Warter Wadduwa and Mahaweli Reach and Earl s Regency in Kandy and Eden Resort and Spa and Taj Exotica in Beruwela.

Since consolidating its position in the maritime field, Master Divers then diversified to agriculture through Pelwatte Sugar and later to dairy.

Producing ethanol and electricity from sugarcane waste is another project launched by entrepreneur Wickremanayake.

Apart from the 25 megawatt electricity that could be produced from a sugarcane factory sugarcane leaves can be used to produce animal feed

Source - Daily News

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England stars 'set to shun tour'

At least five England players are not prepared to return to India following the Mumbai terror attacks, according to former Test fast bowler Dominic Cork.

The players are waiting for a security report and a decision on the future of the Test series may be six days away.

Cork told BBC Radio 5 Live: 'I know at least five who will turn their backs.'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/7762283.stm