Development , national reconciliation - the main
goals:
Peace offers opportunity for all to take country forward
Sri Lanka today is a country that is enjoying the
benefits of peace. For three decades, the people of this country
suffered immensely as a result of terrorist activities. The LTTE’s
defeat in May 2009 has set the stage for a national revival that
should enable Sri Lanka to become one of the leading countries in
Asia. Professionals have a critical role to play in this national
endeavour.
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National HR Action Plan :
Stresses commitment to protect human rights of all Lankans
Plantation Industries Minister and President’s
Special Envoy on Human Rights Mahinda Samarasinghe expressed his
views to the Sunday Observer on the possibility of the Lessons
Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) report being debated at
the 19th UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions in Geneva and the
implementation of the National Action Plan on the Promotion and
Protection of Human Rights.
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Development
More robust growth anticipated this year:
Lanka’s economy delivers promised results
For the first time in history, Sri Lanka
recorded over eight percent growth in two consecutive years while
the GDP was estimated to exceed US $ 59 billion. GDP per capita in
2011 was around US $ 2,830. Inflation steadied at mid-single digit
level while there was also a significant reduction in poverty,
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Sunday Observer extra
Antique items:
Rare finds aplenty in Ambalangoda
An antique is a collectible item of rare value
and dates back to many years. It comprises furniture, coins, stamps
and other items. Antique furniture is now available in many ‘Antique
shops’ in and around Colombo, but how is one going to assess whether
the piece of furniture is a true antique or not.
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