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Etisalat Sri Lanka Etisalat, Sri Lanka’s first cellular network commenced the operations in 1989. Since its inception in 1989, Etisalat has consistently provided not only the widest coverage and an unprecedented service, but also a host of other Value Added Services. Their Vision People enjoy access to their world. We create ‘A world where mobile services are affordable, accessible and available everywhere and to all.’ Our Mission We provide services for people who want to stay in touch, to belong to communities and to be informed and entertained, enabling them to express their emotions and enhance their lives. We deliver the 3 A’s, Affordability, Accessibility and Availability; providing affordable services, good coverage and ease of purchase & use. We focus on consistently meeting and exceeding customer’s expectations and developing an inspirational brand. Our Values Integrity – we: ..act with transparency, honesty and loyalty ..follow the rules ..account for our actions ..commit

Rear Admiral Ananda Peiris who was appointed Director General of the Sri Lanka Civil Defence Force (CDF) will assume duties tomorrow, Monday February 15. Rear Admiral Peiris was one time Eastern Naval Commander. An old Anandian, Rear Admiral Peiris takes over the post rendered vacant by the retirement of Rear Admiral Ananda Weerasekera under whom the CDF transformed into a formidable unit by incorporating the former Home Guards into the force. The Sri Lanka Home Guard Service, part of the Department of Civil Defence was tasked as an auxiliary to the Sri Lanka Police. The activities relating to the Home Guard Service established under the Mobilization of Supplementary Force Act No. 40 of 1985. The local home guards come under the command of the local police. They were volunteers deployed in their home towns and villages, to protect the civilian population from attacks by the LTTE terrorists. The Department of Civil Defence comes under the purview of the Ministry of Defence. They are

The DMK will not remain a mute spectator if there is failure or delay in implementation of assurances by Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, given at the time of the recent presidential election, on devolution of powers to Sri Lankan Tamils, DMK president and Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi said. “The DMK government will not hesitate to pressure the Union government for appropriate action,” Mr. Karunanidhi said in a statement. It would behoove a fair and just democracy to fulfil electoral promises once the polls were over. The Hindu

Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe who assumed duties today as the Military Spokesman has been promoted to the rank of Major General with immediate effect. He has also been appointed as the Chief Signaling Officer.

Parliament is expected to be dissolved when President Mahinda Rajapaksa returns to the country and the General elections are expected to be held on April 8, government sources told Ada Derana.

Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa was awarded with an Honorary Doctorate by the Peoples’ Friendship University of the Russian Federation, considering his outstanding contribution towards fostering world peace and his success against terrorism. Pictured here is the President addressing the invitees after receiving the doctorate. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei V. Lavrov who visited Sri Lanka in October last year had invited President Rajapaksa to visit Russia on behalf of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and to participate in the 50th Anniversary celebrations of Peoples’ Friendship University. In February 1992 Patrice Lumumba Universitywas renamed “Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia – state institute of higher education” (PFUR). Since 1995 the University has been awarding “Doctor Honoris Causa” to distinguished persons for outstanding academic achievements in the fields of science and education and to world leaders in recognition of their contribution towards fostering worl