Newly elected members of North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Councils sworn
in before President Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat on August 4.(Picture by Sudath Silva)
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Eschew differences and build nation – President
Thursday, September 04, 2008 - 10.30 GMT
President called on the nation to leave petty differences behind them and contribute to the battle of uniting the country.
Poverty declines in Hambantota- President
Friday, August 29, 2008 - 7.40 GMT
Poverty, which stood at 31 percent when the UPFA came to power has come down to 12.7 percent said President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the inauguration ceremony of the enhanced Tangalle Water Supply Scheme.
Government committed to rebuilding national unity - President
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 10.07 GMT
Government is committed to rebuilding national unity destroyed by terrorists for nearly three decades, said President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the inauguration of the Kataragama Museum built with Netherlands assistance.
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.
