The Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka revealed that the economy growth of the country will reach to 7 per cent this year and also the inflation will not exceed 20 per cent at the end of 2008.

MP Nirupama Rajapaksa was appointed as the SLFP organizer for Beliatta Electorate on July 09.  Presidant Mahinda Rajapaksa handed over the appointment letter to Mrs.Rajapaksa at President’s House.

Steps have been taken to build a well-equipped fish market in Trincomalee town at a cost of Rs.150 million, Nation Building Minister in charge of Eastern Development Affairs Susantha Punchinilame told Lankapuvath.

Export income from cut flowers has increased by 30 per cent while from foliage 20 per cent, said Export Development and International Trade Minister Prof G.L. Peiris. The Minister was speaking at the inauguration of foliage exports programme in the Matale area with the participation of farmers’ societies and export oriented companies.