One of India’s most inspired and dedicated Bharata Natyam exponents Urmila Satyanarayanan performs a Bharata Natyam recital at the Bishop’s College Auditorium at 7.00 p.m. on Thursday, January 31. This event is being organized by the Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust in connection wih the 58th birth anniversary celebrations of Dr. Neelan Tiruchelvam.

Apparel industry in crisis

A major crisis looms over Sri Lanka's US$ 100 billion (Rs. 9.3 trillion) apparel industry, following recession in two major markets - the United States and the European Union Nations. This means that the country's export earnings will dip by at least 20 per cent in 2002, an industry source said yesterday
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Fate of local polls undecided

Possibilities of postponing Local Government Elections in the North and East following a request by the Tamil National Alliance are under close study. The Local Government Ministry has consulted the Attorney General in this respect.
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Warrant for arrest of PSD chief

Kandy Chief Magistrate C.V.Rajapakse yesterday issued a warrant for the arrest of President's Security Division director Nihal Karunaratne in connection with the alleged intimidation of Hanguranketha OIC Gunaratne Banda in the run up to the December 5 polls.
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• CTTU writes to Minister on varied problems

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• Health officials complaint considered

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• Shell makes an offer

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