Education Minister Bandula Gunawardena said that over a long period of time the children in the North and the East had no opportunity to show their talents, but President Mahinda Rajapaksa through the humanitarian operation and the termination of terror has shown them the way to come forward.

Appeal Court Judge Upali Abeyrathna was sworn in as a Supreme Court Judge before President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees this morning (17).

The United People's Freedom Alliances' 5th main public rally to consolidate the victory of President Mahinda Rajapaksa will be held today at 2.30pm in Kuliyapitiya with the participation of the President.

Jathika Hela Urumaya Panadura Provincial Councillor Shantha Bandara and Beruwala Provincial Councillor U.N.Sumith Nishantha pledged their support to President Mahinda Rajapaksa.