Archive for November 16th, 2008
ITN Sinhala NEWS 2008 - 11- 16
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Navy Commander, MP Basil Rajapaksa inspects construction work at Silavatturai- Mannar
Minister of Parliament Basil Rajapaksa, Navy Commander, Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda and few other government delegates made an inspection visit to the liberated Silavatturrai area in Mannar, today (Nov 16).
The delegates had visited construction sites at Murunkan, Mullikulama and Silavatturrai, Naval sources said. The Navy has undertaken main construction work at Silavatturrai including the 16km Murunkan - Silavatturrai and the 26km Silavatturrai - Mullikulama roads. These construction work and rehabilitation projects were initiated under the Government’s policy to speedup resettlement and rehabilitation in the recently liberated areas.
Also, the delegates have inspected the newly constructed 42m long, 8m wide Modaragamaru Bridge, along the Silavatturrai- Mullikulama main road.
According to Navy media sources, this rehabilitation and construction works of the road network bears testimony to yet another community services rendered by the Sri Lanka Navy which is always concerned about the wellbeing of the innocent civilians rescued from the ruthless clutches of the LTTE.
Courtesy: Ministry of Defence
COI to commence taking evidence
The Special Presidential Commission Investigating Serious Violations of Human Rights is to resume recording evidence from overseas witnesses shortly via video conferencing with the assistance provided by the Presidential Secretariat, Chairman of the Commission retired Supreme Court Judge Nissanka Udalagama said today.
Courtesy: Dailymirror
Ranil off to India tomorrow
Leader of the opposition Ranil Wickramasinghe is scheduled to leave for India tomorrow, where he is expected to meet several government leaders.
Courtesy: Dailymirror
Popular Tamil actor holds fast
Tamil film hero Vijay today observed a day fast along with his fans, throughout Tamil Nadu, for the cause of Sri Lankan Tamils. He conducted the fast agitation in deferernce to the wishes of his innumerable fans.
Courtesy: Dailymirror
