Former Inspector General of Police Victor Perera sworn in as Governer of
North province before President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees on July 3.
Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga was also in the picture.(Picture by Suadth Silva)
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President declares open Arugam Bay bridge
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 - 11.40 GMT
President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared open the Arugam Bay bridge connecting Pottuvil, Arugam Bay and Panama in the Eastern province today (July 01).
Govt offers Interim allowance for public sector
Monday, June 30, 2008 - 6.30 GMT
President Mahinda Rajapaksa after meeting members of 50 Trade Unions yesterday at Temple Trees directed officials to grant an interim allowance of Rs. 1000 to the public sector with effect from July 2008.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa inaugurated the operations of reconstructed Beruwala fishing harbour today.
The Search for Peace
"Our Government is firmly committed to uphold democracy and the protection of human rights. Our Government's prime
responsibility is also to free our people from the grip of terrorism and violence. Attempts by any individual or organisation to violate or suppress such rights enjoyed by the people, would be thwarted at all costs by our Government. We will do our utmost to show to the civilised world our commitment and sincerity in this task," said President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
The President's Fund is a multi-faceted institution with a range of activities that include help for scholarship and tertiary educatio
; advance of religion; and recognition of service to the nation .It is best known as an oasis of relief for those in need of urgent surgery and other medical treatment beyond one's reach in cost.The Fund which was established in 1978, in keeping with its vision, has continued to provide relief and assistance under successive President's of Sri Lanka.
