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Citizens' body praises conduct of polls
The Citizens' Movement for Good Governance had recorded its appreciation of the conduct of the General Election. 'During the pre-election period there was widespread apprehension that the election would be marred by violence and irregularity to a degree that would greatly distort the people's verdict. What we saw on the contrary, was an ambience of peace and orderliness unprecedented in the recent past, a statement from CIMOGG said.

The statement said that April 2nd, 2004 should prove a watershed date in our politics, since the people have demonstrated that there will no longer be toleration of, or compromise with thuggery, violence or manipulation at elections.

Special buses, trains for the New Year
Around 1200 buses have been deployed to all parts of the island for the New Year, despite the fact that after the change of government, some workers have been still reluctant to report to work, Chief Operations Manager of SLCTB W.H. Gunatillake said.

With buses being used to provide special bus services to the outstations some inconvenience may be caused to commuters in Colombo and the suburbs. 'To some extent it might cause difficulties to commuters in Colombo and the suburbs', Mr. Gunatillake said.

Meanwhile, special train services have also been arranged, General Manager of Railways Priyal De Silva said.

Business Council hails Alliance victory
The Sri-Lanka China Business Council (SLCBC), affiliated to the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka has praised the victory of the UPFA at the elections and asked its leaders not to forget their election promises.

It said the victory of the UPFA was a step in the 'right direction'. The Council has dispatched a message of congratulations to the newly appointed Prime Minister.

The Council said it requests the newly elected Parliamentarians on both sides to set an example to the rest of the country. The SLCBC has called upon the Freedom Alliance leaders not to forget their election pledges.

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