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		<title>No hesitation to take decisions based on indigenous programme &#8211; President’s Independence Day Message</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our nation is fortunate to celebrate the 64th Independence Day with a genuine sense of dignity about freedom. &#160; Today the national flag flutters pointing to a new country in the making.  The way is open for an independent economy.  &#8230; <a href="http://firstlanka.com/english/news/no-hesitation-to-take-decisions-based-on-indigenous-programme-presidents-independence-day-message/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Foundation laid for Rs 700 M hotel project in Jaffna</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:53:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prime Minister D.M Jayaratne and the Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa laid the foundation Stone for Jetwing Yarl hotel in Jaffna on Friday The Rs 700 million project is a joint venture between Mercantile Merchant Bank Ltd, and the &#8230; <a href="http://firstlanka.com/english/news/foundation-laid-for-rs-700-m-hotel-project-in-jaffna/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Sri Lanka increases Rates for the First Time in Five Years</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:52:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka Central bank raised interest rates for the first time since 2007 to curb credit growth in the nation and ensure inflation stays low. &#160; The Central Bank of Sri Lanka CBSL Thursday raised the reverse repurchase rate to &#8230; <a href="http://firstlanka.com/english/news/sri-lanka-increases-rates-for-the-first-time-in-five-years/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Colombo courts complex will not be relocated &#8211; Justice Minister</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:51:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Justice Minister Rauff Hakeem, met with the lawyers of the Colombo Magistrate&#8217;s Court who were protesting under the assumption that the Colombo Magistrate&#8217;s Courts complex would be relocated and assured them that there were no plans by the Ministry of &#8230; <a href="http://firstlanka.com/english/news/colombo-courts-complex-will-not-be-relocated-justice-minister/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>64th National Independence Day celebrations</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 64th National Independence Day celebrations will be held on a grand scale at the Sri Sambuddhathwa Jayanthi Mawatha premises in Anuradhapura today. This year’s theme is ‘The Building of a Miraculous Nation’. President Mahinda Rajapaksa will inaugurate the ceremony &#8230; <a href="http://firstlanka.com/english/news/64th-national-independence-day-celebrations/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>All set for a Grand Deyata Kirula National Exhibition</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All arrangements are underway to hold the “Deyata Kirula” National exhibition at Oyamaduwa in the Anuradhapura district from the 4th to 10th of this month.  The exhibition will be ceremonially declared open by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. &#160; Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, &#8230; <a href="http://firstlanka.com/english/news/all-set-for-a-grand-deyata-kirula-national-exhibition/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>SL’s environmental performance improving &#8211; US survey</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:49:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka&#8217;s overall environmental performance is improving and the country has been ranked as a modest performer according to a study on global environment released during this year&#8217;s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last week. &#160; Sri Lanka has &#8230; <a href="http://firstlanka.com/english/news/sls-environmental-performance-improving-us-survey-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Book titled &#8220;Giruwapattuwe Maha Mahinda&#8221; presented to President</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:43:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A book titled Giruwapattuwe Maha Mahinda compiled by Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne was presented to President Mahinda Rajapaksa by the Prime Minister at Temple Trees on Thursday (02) morning. &#160; The book comprises collection of articles  about the President, &#8230; <a href="http://firstlanka.com/english/news/book-titled-giruwapattuwe-maha-mahinda-presented-to-president/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>SL’s environmental performance improving &#8211; US survey</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:42:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka&#8217;s overall environmental performance is improving and the country has been ranked as a modest performer according to a study on global environment released during this year&#8217;s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last week. &#160; Sri Lanka has &#8230; <a href="http://firstlanka.com/english/news/sls-environmental-performance-improving-us-survey/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Sri Lanka Welcomes ‘Arcadia’</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, along with the officials of Sri Lanka Port Authority, welcomed the vessel ‘Arcadia’ yesterday (02nd), at a brief ceremony held at the Colombo harbor. This luxury carrier, owned by the UK based company Carnival PLC, &#8230; <a href="http://firstlanka.com/english/news/sri-lanka-welcomes-arcadia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Four Electricity Projects for the Kalutara District</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:41:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Minister of Electricity and Power will vest with the people tomorrow another 4 electricity projects in the Kalutara district.  These projects are being implemented under the programme of providing electricity to every one by the end of 2012. &#160; &#8230; <a href="http://firstlanka.com/english/news/four-electricity-projects-for-the-kalutara-district/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Sri Lanka to enforce Spot fine against motorists contravening Seat Belt Regulations</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:04:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The cabinet of ministers on a proposal made by Mr. Kumara Welgama, Minister of Transport, gave its approval to amend Section 157 A( 4) of the Motor Traffic Act, to impose spot fines against drivers and passengers traveling in the &#8230; <a href="http://firstlanka.com/english/news/sri-lanka-to-enforce-spot-fine-against-motorists-contravening-seat-belt-regulations/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>MINISTER BASIL VISITS &#8216;RAGAMA BOYS TOWN&#8217;</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development made an inspection visit to Diyagala boys&#8217; town, Ragama, in Gampaha District on Friday, 27th January 2012. &#160; The Sri Lanka Technical Institute &#38; Diyagala Boy’s Town, Ragama, is a socio/charitable Institute a &#8230; <a href="http://firstlanka.com/english/news/minister-basil-visits-ragama-boys-town/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Czech Ambassador meets Minister Basil Rajapaksa</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, Minster of Economic Development met H.E.Miloslav Stasek, Ambassador of Czech Republic for Sri Lanka, at Ministry of Economic Development 1st of February 2012. &#160; The discussion focused on improve economic cooperation between two countries, on going Czech &#8230; <a href="http://firstlanka.com/english/news/czech-ambassador-meets-minister-basil-rajapaksa/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Sri Lanka North and East to get Tamil speaking accountants</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[On proposal made by the President Mahinda Rajapaksa, as the Minister of Finance and Planning, the Cabinet has decided to conduct a special competitive examination to recruit Tamil Speaking officers for 63 vacancies of Grade III posts in the Sri &#8230; <a href="http://firstlanka.com/english/news/sri-lanka-north-and-east-to-get-tamil-speaking-accountants/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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