Srilanka

A country should always move towards victory, President Maithripala Sirisena said, adding that one must ensure that tasks that could not be completed today for the benefit of the people should be completed tomorrow. The handing over of several development projects completed under the Pibidemu Polonnaruwa programme was held under the patronage of President Sirisena on Friday and the President made these comments while addressing the gathering at the General Hospital in Polonnaruwa.The President said attempts taken by him to prioritise the service carried out for the country as well as to contribute a fair share towards the development of Polonnaruwa have become fruitful.The development in the country would have been better if he had received the support of everyone for the activities carried out for the welfare of the country, he said. He further said although he was able to make significant development in democracy and media freedom, the process was not without obstacles or challenges. President Sirisena also opened a newly constructed housing complex for government officials in Polonnaruwa. He also opened the new police office in Polonnaruwa constructed at a cost of Rs. 97 million.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka has announced that direct flights between Jaffna and Chennai will commence on the 8th November.Fitz Aviation, a registered airline in Sri Lanka, has announced that it will operate the flights between Jaffna and Chennai.

President Maithripala Sirisena on Saturday declared open several development projects completed under ‘Pibidemu Polonnaruwa& district development programme.President declared open the water pump station and the tower in Kaduruwela set up to provide safe drinking water to the public under the Polonnaruwa Water Supply Project.The Project has been set up at a cost of Rs. 2240 million covering Polonnaruwa New Town, Old Town, Kaduruwela and suburbs.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe Saturday requested the people of Vavuniya to elect Sajith Premadasa as President to accelerate the path of development through reconciliation.Addressing the youth and business community in Vavuniya, Mr. Wickremesinghe said the UNP is the only party with the strength and commitment to solve the problems of the war-torn North and East.Vavuniya Business and Youth Forum was held at the Vavuniya Cultural Center today under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.