Govt steps up development projects in North

The Government has allocated Rs.61,000 million to accelerate the implementation of many development projects in the Jaffna district to promote the livelihood of the people who suffered during the three-decade-long LTTE terrorism, Northern Province Governor Maj. Gen. G.A. Chandrasiri told the Sunday Observer.

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LLRC Report vital in reconciliation process - Minister Wimal Weerawansa

Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa said the approach adopted by the LLRC Report is of paramount importance for the Government’s reconciliation process. The Minister told the Sunday Observer that the need of the hour is to strengthen bilateral relations with friendly countries and also to win over countries who stand up for us.

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Tamil leaders oppose TNA's proposal

The talks between the Government and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) that began in May 2011 ended in a deadlock after its 18th round, two weeks ago due to what President Mahinda Rajapaksa has termed as the TNA’s rigid LTTE mindset.

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Voice of the President:

Unity in diversity vital

History has evidence that our ancient Kings disguised themselves and mingled with villagers to have first hand experience of the suffering and hardship of people and also to find out irregularities.

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