Mahinda turns marketer

By Cheranka Mendis
President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday turned a true marketer, pitching for higher foreign investments and sourcing of  ‘Made in Sri Lanka’ products and services, whilst sending a strong message to the international political community.

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Geneva overshadowed as Colombo hosts SL-US TIFA talks

In a progressive move, Sri Lanka and the US yesterday successfully concluded the 10th round of talks under the bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).

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New SEC Chief says won’t turn blind eye to robbers invading bourse

By Cassandra Mascarenhas
Newly appointed Chairman Tilak Karunaratne yesterday emphasised that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will not turn a blind eye to robbers invading the Bourse and promised stringent action against those engaged in insider dealing and manipulation.

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Petrol powwow?

A few months ago the duo was reportedly at odds, forcing one to call it quits, but on Friday they were seemingly friendly. Petroleum Industries Minister Susil Premajayantha captured in conversation with former Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman and business leader Harry Jayawardena at the reception to mark the 73rd Pakistani National Day celebration at Galadari Hotel

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‘Eka Gamakata Eka Wedak’ gets underway

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday launched the countrywide development program branded ‘Eka Gamakata Eka Wedak’ at Wevita Maithri Vidyalaya in Bandaragama.

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Dr. PB upbeat

• Says reserves depletion has been arrested
• Expects US Dollar exchange rate to settle down to below Rs. 125
• Emphasises correction in rupee’s value after 'external shock' is positive all round with considerable savings and boost for local producers
• Claims future of IMF support is not a major concern but will be a bonus
• Likens affordable borrowings to good Cholesterol

In an apparent move to becalm speculative and uncertain markets as well as other stakeholders, Secretary to the Treasury Dr. P.B. Jayasundera yesterday reassured that crucial depreciation of the currency would settle down to below Rs. 125 to the US Dollar and that reserves depletion had been arrested.

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Police turns 148

The Police Department marked its 148th anniversary under the patronage of Inspector General of Police (IGP) N.K Illangakoon at the Police Field Force Headquarters.

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Private sector joins anti-UNHRC chorus

Business leaders Noel Selvanayagam, Anura Lokuhetty, Udaya Nanayakkara and M. Shanthikumar among the crowd. On right private sector executives at the protest

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Unique unity

An Adishtana pooja and Satyagraha organised by the Surakimu Maubima National Organisation, to defeat anti-Sri Lankan forces and conspiracies was held yesterday at the Viharamaha Devi Park.

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa over the weekend took time off to visit the Pinnawela Elephant Sanctuary

President Mahinda Rajapaksa over the weekend took time off to visit the Pinnawela Elephant Sanctuary to inspect the facilities. Here, he pets an elephant

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