Minister of External Affairs Prof G. L. Peiris addressed Ambassadors and High Commissioners accredited to Sri Lanka in Kandy on the eve of the 66th Independence anniversary, briefing them on current developments in the country, and the government's views on future progress.

Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Dr. Rajitha Senaratne met the Minister of Agriculture and Food Processing of India Sharad Pawar in New Delhi recently to discuss the mutual release of fishermen presently under the custody of both countries. At the conclusion of successful discussion for the release of fishermen Ministers exchanged token of gifts.

The Annual Volleyball tournament conducted by the Awissawella Chandra Sports Club was held on the 1, 2 and 4 of February for the 33rd consecutive year. A large number of sports clubs in the island took part in the tournament. Here the captain of the Sri Lanka Army A-team Buddhika Marasinghe who became champions receives the challenge trophy form Seethawaka UC Chairman Premalal Pinto. U.C. Member U.H.M. Ubesinghe and the sponsor of the tournament Dehiowita Pradeshiya Sabha member Aruna Shantha Nilwala were also present.
by K G Ranjanie Ruwanwella Group Cor.