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| Kandy projects stuck for funds |
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 Kandy’s mega development projects ahead of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit in August is set to face financial difficulties with the relevant State institutions struggling to find strong financial backing to complete their development projects.President Mahinda Rajapaksa this week issued a directive to complete all development projects prior to the 15th SAARC summit and related events from July 27 to August 3, to be held in Kandy. |
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| Welcome to
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 A young Sri Lankan Maheshika Somachandra from Kadugannawa, living in Japan had the privilege of taking part in a special Japanese festival.The second Monday of January is 'Seijin ne hi" (coming of age day) in Japan. People celebrate this day to welcome young men and women who turn 20 or will turn the age of 20 during the current year as fully fledged members of society. |
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| Potential listing at Kandy bourse |
 The Colombo Stock Exchange, Kandy branch, is pursuing some prospective firms to list, but the slowdown in the economy are halting these companies, according to informed CSE sources.“Senkadagala Finance (Pvt) Limited, Sinhaputra Finance (Pvt) Limited and Lucky Land Biscuits were approached relentlessly during the last three years.... |
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| Huge task |
 It has fallen to the lot of ex Trinity flanker Sean Wijeysinghe to take over the leadership of the hugely successful Kandy Sports Club team for the ensuing year. Sean sure has big boots to fill as his predecessor Jeeva Galgamuwa ensured that every bit o silver ware on offer was brought back to the Trophy cabinet. |
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