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Construction work of South Asia’s largest Fishery Harbour is nearing completion at Dikovita. |
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 22:52 |
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Construction work of South Asia’s largest Fishery Harbour is nearing completion at Dikovita. Construction work of this harbour commenced in the year 2008 and the total cost of the project will amount to 8,500 million rupees. The harbour will contribute to the Mahinda Chinthana Objective of providing cheap fish to the people in the country. The facilities available in the harbour will include anchoring for multi-day fishing boats, cold storage and fish packing areas. The harbour is being constructed in accordance with European Commission specifications. The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources says that the new harbour will also help international fishing activities. |
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The Colombo stock exchange registers a record upward trend. |
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 22:51 |
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At close of trade today, the Colombo Stock Exchange Index stood at 5,139.42 this is an increase of 140.32 compared to the previous day. The Milanka Index increased by 152.81 reaching 5,822. This is the first time that the Colombo Stock Exchange and Milanka indices increased to over 5,000. Trading today amounted to 1.68 trillion rupees. |
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A comprehensive programme to eradicate spread of dengue disease in Colombo city gets underway. |
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 13:02 |
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Medical Officer of the Colombo Municipal Council Dr. Pradeep Kariyawasam says the programme to eradicate spread of dengue disease in the Colombo is being implemented under two stages. The contributions of schools, medical and nursing students are being sought for the success of this programme. He also said that it has been identified that there are several mosquito breeding places in the city. Dr. Kariyawasam added that a cleaning programme will be carried out in Slave island and Welikanda areas on Saturday. The public support is needed to eradicate this menace. |
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“Tharunyata Hetak” organisation requests the government to conduct an impartial investigation into the death of the university Student |
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 09:13 |
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“Tharunyata Hetak” organisation requests the government to appoint an independent commission to conduct impartial investigation into the death of an undergrad in the Ruhunu University .In a communiqué the organisation accused the JVP of attempting to mislead the university students so gain cheap political mileage. Meanwhile minister Keheliya Rambukwella says government has taken maximum measures in this connection under the prevailing law. Any person who is familiar with the incident will be able to give evidence at the magistrate inquiry to be held in due course. |
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It has been stressed that new set of regulation are needed for NGOs. |
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 13:05 |
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Attorney At- Law Gomin Dayasiri stresses that a new set of regulations should be introduced on non-governmental organisations in the country. Mr. Gomin is the chief of the committee analysing laws relating to the NGOs. He also said a report has already been submitted regarding the existing law in this connection. |
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Japan pledges support to Sri Lanka’s development |
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 09:14 |
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Japan says Sri Lanka is heading towards a rapid development target following the elimination of terrorism. Tourism and Transport Minister of Japan Seiji Maihara says therefore Japan will extend it fullest support to Sri Lanka’s development activities. The Japanese Minister made these comments when he met the visiting Sri Lankan ministers Basil Rajapaksa and Professor G.L. Peiris. The Minister further said that his government is fully satisfied with the measures taken by the Sri Lankan government to resettle the IDPs in the North and East. The two Sri Lankan ministers will meet several more Japanese ministers and high state officials today. |
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US and Canadian officials have taken measures to prevent a vessel carrying pro-LTTE groups entering into their territorial waters. |
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 09:11 |
The US and Canadian top security officials stressed that they leave no room to vessel “MV Sun” to enter into their territorial waters. The vessel which is sailing off British Colombia sea coast is alleged to carrying a group of pro-LTTE supporters . Expressing views to the Toronto Star news paper the US and Canadian officials have said that the two countries have already beefed up security in their territorial waters.
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