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	Victor Hettigoda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Victor Hettigoda is a candidate for the November 17, 2005 Sri Lankan Presidential Elections.
		Hettigoda, one of 13 candidates in a packed field that includes current Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse and former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, told Sri Lankan newspaper The Island that if elected, he would use his vast fortune to buy a cow for every home in the country.
		He said that the cows would be used to fight off malnutrition, suggesting that any excess milk, cheese or butter could be exported.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Victor_Hettigoda (110 words)

	USATODAY.com - Candidate makes promise: A cow in every home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Hettigoda is one of 13 candidates vying for the tropical island's top executive post in the Nov. 17 presidential election.
		Hettigoda said his plan was a sure way to fight malnutrition and help people prosper, and suggested that excess milk could be converted into cheese and butter or even exported.
		Hettigoda owns an herbal medicine empire with 3,500 employees.
	www.usatoday.com /news/offbeat/2005-11-07-cow_x.htm?csp=34 (224 words)

	TamilWeek: Presidency 2005 and the healing touch of Victor Hettigoda
		Victor Hettigoda is to some extent the Ross Perot of Sri Lanka.
		Hettigoda' s views are not given much prominence in the English and Sinhala media.
		In this political environment the defeat of Hettigoda is a foregone conclusion.
	www.tamilweek.com /Presidency_Victor_Hettigoda_1106.html (2676 words)

	Political (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Presidential candidate Dr. Victor Hettigoda expressed confidence that he would be shortly asked to visit the North and East "If I get that opportunity I have a set of new ideas to offer to the LTTE members to consider in resolving the national problem.
		Victor Hettigoda told a media conference held at Hotel Janaki that under this economic reform, he would take steps to reorganise the Board of Investments (BoI).
		Hettigoda further said that he intends to provide a cow for each family and invite foreign businessmen dealing with milk production to invest here and distribute Sri Lanka milk to the world.
	www.dailynews.lk /2005/10/27/pol06.htm (523 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Victor Hettigoda, Chairman, Hettigoda Group of Companies, was born in Kanake, Matara, Sri Lanka.
		Victor was the fifth in a family of nine children.
		Victor's untiring efforts and devotion towards Ayurveda won the accolade of his farther, resulting in the reward of disclosing the secret formula of "Siddhalepa" balm; the wonder balm.
	www.ayurvedaresort.com /german/Ayurveda/heritage.htm (571 words)

	AB Jul 01, 2000 The Barefoot Doctor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Hettigoda's most immediate concern is the health resort that will open for guests soon.
		Hettigoda believes that 10% of the world population is interested in herbal medicine.
		But despite the success, as Hettigoda sits in his chair chewing betel leaves, it is easy to recognise that if the situation calls for it Victor Hettigoda will not think twice about travelling the breath of the country by foot to sell his products.
	www.cargonewsasia.com /timesnet/data/ab/docs/ab2442.html (725 words)

	Small Business Sri Lanka (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Hettigoda, now in his mid sixties, has been described as the ‘Balm King of Asia.’ His manufacturing facility produces more than 100 different products now, including balm, medicinal oils, preventive and curative Ayurvedic drugs, soaps and herbal wine.
		Hettigoda Group now includes an Ayurvedic hospital with 50 beds, a sea beach resort hotel with 50 rooms and a fertilizer mixing plant.
		Deshabandu Dr. Hettigoda, whose name was included in the list of honours of the late President Ranasinghe Premadasa, started turning the unpublished leaves of the book on his early childhood which could be described by one simple word: turbulent.
	www.smallbusiness.lk /edocs/showlink.asp?xi=63 (3780 words)

	Tamiliana: November 2005
		Victor Hettigoda of Siddhalepa fame is universal choice of the media as "primus inter pares" of the eleven "also ran" s.
		Victor Hettigoda is identified with his "siddhalepa" balm bringing healthy relief to innumerable users.
		What endears Victor Hettigoda to this writer even more than his homespun economic wisdom is the approach and attitude towards resolving the ethnic crisis and achieving true national unity.
	tamiliana.blogspot.com /2005_11_01_tamiliana_archive.html (13297 words)

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		Hettigoda says the way to permanently end two decades of civil war that has killed over 64,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands is to bring the Tigers into government.
		Hettigoda, who started out in 1971 with $350 in his pocket and made a fortune by exporting balms made from ingredients like cinnamon oil and citronella according to recipes his father was given by an Indian Yogi, also wants Rajapakse, Wickremesinghe and outgoing President Chandrika Kumaratunga in his cabinet.
		But many suspect that Hettigoda is only running as a publicity stunt for his Siddhalepa empire, which exports to 20 countries including Japan, Germany and the United States.
	today.reuters.com /news/CrisesArticle.aspx?storyId=COL246576 (706 words)

	Hettigoda's politics a new dimension
		Whatever, the result is, in Hettigoda's entry there are many welcome features.
		Victor Hettigoda does not offer "the moon and the stars" for his politics is anchored
		Hettigoda also brings a fresh approach to the National Question.
	www.tamilweek.com /Hettigoda__new_dimension_1106.html (802 words)

	Sri Lanka WORLD:: I`ll invite LTTE into government: Hettigoda
		Presidential candidate Victor Hettigoda also known as Siddhalepa Vedamahathya said yesterday he would not dissolve the Parliament if elected, but would govern through a coalition government.
		Hettigoda said he would include LTTE members in his government as a means of solving the ethnic crisis and added he had invited the LTTE to hold talks with him before the election.
		I doubt Hettigoda having read the Constitutition of Sri Lanka in detail before he made it public that he intends to continue with the current parliament for at least the next 4 1/2 years.
	www.lankanewspapers.com /news/2005/11/4277.html (666 words)

	arvindlk.tk » Blog Archive » Ranil or Mahinda?
		I have a slight feeling that Victor is going to have his biggest defeat ever.
		It might not be the most politically enlightening post but it does pass the message that Victor Hettigoda is mad.
		Victor Hettigoda has done excellent work for people in rural areas and has taken on policticians who got in his way without fear of recrimination i.e.
	arvindkang.tollfreepage.com /?p=50 (3537 words)

	Sri Lanka SECURITY:: Balm lion going to Tiger territory
		Hettigoda said it came as a result of a request made by him to the LTTE.
		Hettigoda reiterated his pledge to give cabinet portfolios to LTTE leaders if he was elected to office.
		A picture of Victor having a laugh over a pot of toddy with Prabha under a coconut tree in the Vanni may be the clincher for Victor's victory.
	www.lankanewspapers.com /news/2005/10/3998.html (617 words)

	CANOE -- CNEWS - Weird News: Presidential candidate to give away cows (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Hettigoda said his plan was a sure way to fight malnutrition and make people prosper, and suggested that excess milk could be converted into cheese and butter or even exported.
		They are small, with an average adult weight of 160 kilograms and low milk yields.
		Hettigoda owns an herbal medicine empire, the Siddalepa Group of Companies, with 3,500 employees.
	cnews.canoe.ca /CNEWS/WeirdNews/2005/11/04/pf-1291855.html (223 words)

	Small Business Sri Lanka (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Hettigoda delivered at the Colombo Public Library Auditorium recently.
		Hettigoda, now in his mid sixties, has been described as the ‘
		Deshabandu Dr. Hettigoda, whose name was included in the list of honours of the late
	www.athwela.com /The_hettigoda_story.html (2630 words)

	Political (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Presidential Candidate Dr. Victor Hettigoda said he would give two ministries of his Cabinet to the LTTE as they have a place in his Independent Government where leaders of all political parties will be included, addressing the media at the Organisation of the Professional Associations in Colombo Dr.Hettigoda said.
		Rahula Thera, his uncle was a versatile figure in politics of the day, he only guided politicians who sought his advice and wrote at length dealing with politics in relation to the Dhamma.
		Referring to his economic policies, he said Sri Lanka expects everything under the sun to come from abroad and is not serious about the export potential of number of products such as Kithul Hakuru variety of plantains to overseas.
	www.dailynews.lk /2005/11/04/pol10.htm (372 words)

	Asian Tribune :: View topic - I am for peace and not for war - Dr. Victor Hettigoda....... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		I am for peace and not for war - Dr. Victor Hettigoda.......
		A person of Dr. Victor Hettigoda caliber should be the best President of Sri Lanka.
		In my view all minority Low country and Up country Tamils, Low country and up country Muslims, and Christians in Ceylon should vote for Presidential Candidate Dr. Victor Hettigoda (Vedamathaya) of "Siddhalepa” who in his manifesto states the reason "Why I am contesting the presidential elections is to end the war and bring peace.
	www.asiantribune.com /forum/viewtopic.php?t=534 (328 words)

	Sri Lanka, 10 - 12 - 2005: Sri Lanka presidential candidate blasts Sirasa TV opinion poll (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Oct 12, Colombo: An independent candidate for the November 17th poll, Victor Hettigoda, has criticized two private television stations, Sirasa and MTV, for allegedly manipulating public choice in the election.
		Hettigoda, a local businessman, blasted these two TV channels, owned by Maharaja Limited, for conducting a “biased and unreasonable opinion poll” through SMS on their stations.
		Those without access to SMS or television are also unlikely to be represented in the opinion poll.
	www.colombopage.com /archive/October12120628RA.html (332 words)

	::LankaWorld:: - Sri Lanka Presidential Election - 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		10/20/2005 10:49:12 AM "I have already had informal contacts with them and the response is good."Sri Lanka's "Pain Killer" businessman Victor Hettigoda Friday announced plans to travel to Tamil Tiger-held territory to conduct his election bid for the presidency.
		Hettigoda said in a statement to Lanka Business Online.
		If allowed access, Hettigoda, 68, would be the first member of the majority Sinhalese community to hold a political meeting in rebel-held territory in two decades.
	www.lankaworld.com /election.asp (645 words)

	A chicken in every pot - Sepia Mutiny
		In Sri Lanka, presidential candidate Victor Hettigoda has promised to give a free dairy cow to every family in the country if he wins.
		Hettigoda, 68 started his ayurvedic balm business way back in the 70s… In 1989 Asiaweek magazine named him “the Balm King”.
		Not to be confused with the Bum King.
	www.sepiamutiny.com /sepia/archives/002540.html (1083 words)

	Sri Lanka, 10 - 31 - 2005: Presidential candidate Hettigoda to visit rebel-held areas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Oct 31, Colombo: A well-known local businessman, Victor Hettigoda, has decided to travel to rebel-held Wanni for his election campaigning.
		Hettigoda said he has already asked the LTTE’s permission to travel to their areas.
		However, news organizations or broadcasters in Sri Lanka may republish the news items in ColomboPage with proper acknowledgment to ColomboPage.
	www.colombopage.com /archive/October31121554RA.html (188 words)

	Daily Mirror Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		J.B. Dissanayake (Talking the language of the consumer), Siddalepa fame Hettigoda Group Chairman Victor Hettigoda (Identifying market opportunities and playing on one's strength) and Major General Gamini Gunasekera (Motivating people in challenging situations).
		Sonnadara said that she is a person who succeeded despite many difficulties while Major General Gunaseakara worked under tremendous stress in the battle front and Victor Hettigoda having faced so many challenges became one of the successful entrepreneurs Sri Lanka has ever produced.
		Sonnadara said that these personalities could be inspirational and even be role models for sales people.
	www.dailymirror.lk /archives/dmr160102/business/susi.html (321 words)

	RUHerbal.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Dr. Victor Hettigoda draws his knowledge of Ayurveda from his family, who have been practicing this ancient science of healing for over 200 years.
		Hettigoda received his education at Rahula College, Matara and then studied Ayurveda with his father for a period of 12 years.
		In addition to manufacturing Ayurvedic products, he also started the first well-equipped Ayurvedic Hospital with specialist Ayurvedic Channel consultation with both outpatient as well as residential treatment facilities.
	www.ruherbal.com /panel.htm (305 words)

	The Lanka Academic, the official newspaper of LAcNet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Voting for Victor Hettigoda might not be a bad idea.
		Now Hettigoda says he’ll deliver a cow to every household in the nation.
		Toss Hettigoda into the basket and we’ll have a naked vedamahattaya as well.
	www.theacademic.org /feature/130708250001746/index.shtml (757 words)

	Welcome to EelamNation.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		A better trend of the voting pattern is expected in 5 hours time.
		Victor Hettigoda has polled 217 votes of the total 40,000 cast, providing him a.5 percent of the vote.
		He is expected to poll about.4 per cent of the total vote according to some analyst.
	www.eelamnation.com /news_item.asp?NewsID=2808 (413 words)

	Error - Columbia Newsblaster (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		This is the Web page from which Newsblaster extracted "Analysts say Victor Hettigoda will probably place third in a 13-strong field, but the Nov.17 poll basically a two-horse race between Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse and main opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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	newsblaster.cs.columbia.edu /dev/NBproxy.cgi?sentence=9321 (112 words)

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