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DateLine Sunday, 13 April 2008

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The Sunday Observer wishes its readers a happy and prosperous Sinhala and Hindu New Year

The New Year is of added significance as it is celebrated by the Sinhalese and Tamils irrespective of cultural differences. The annual celebration heralds reconciliation through unity and diversity – the need of the hour. Pic Saman Sri Wedage


Festive season:

Govt thwarts move to increase food prices

The government has thwarted a move by anti government elements to create a scarcity of essential food items to reap unconscionable profits during the festive season, said Trade, Marketing Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Services Minister Bandula Gunawardena.

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Unite to observe New Year - President

The unity and fraternity generated by celebrating the New Year according to tradition and customs is a fillip to the country’s prosperity. I hope everybody would unite to observe the New Year in the traditional way.

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Vatican informed of LTTE presence in Madhu church

Mannar diocese express concern:

The Mannar diocese has expressed concern over the heavy LTTE presence in the Madhu church sanctuary and the church premises and brought to the notice of the Vatican the overall situation in the sacred area, Vicar General of the Mannar diocese Rev. Fr. Victor Sosai said.

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Civilians mobilised to protect persons and property

A mammoth security operation has been launched islandwide with the participation of Civil Committee members to thwart terrorist attacks during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Senior Supdt of Police I.M. Karunaratne told the Sunday Observer.

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CGR goes for 20 new Indian power sets

The Ceylon Government Railway (CGR) will purchase another 20 new power sets from India, Transport Ministry sources said. The new power sets will be used for long distance travel and this is the first time the CGR purchased power sets for long distance travel.

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