The annual pooja of jasmines organised by the Shanthi Foundation was held for the 13th consecutive year on Saturday at several places of worship in Anuradhapura with the participation of over seven lakhs of devotees. Here the Maha Sangha offering jasmines to the Sacred Jayasri Maha Bodhiya. - Picture by Sarath Manula Wickrama

Petrol, diesel, food, medicine, electricity down: Relief for consumers

The prices of a basket of essentials ranging from food to fuel will be reduced drastically within the next few weeks by a series of tax exemptions and other measures, the Government announced yesterday.
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Mohamed, Cader meet Eastern LTTE leaders

Rashomi Silva reporting from Valachchenei

A group of UNP Parliamentarians led by Western Regional Development Minister M.H Mohamed and Co-operative Minister A.R.M Cader met the LTTE political wing leadership of the Eastern Province yesterday at an LTTE office in Kalmunai.
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TNA for mixed electoral system

by Ranga Jayasuriya

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) supports a mixed electoral system which is a combination of "first past post system" and the proportional representation and will submit its proposals when the party delegation meets the Prime Minister on July 10, TULF President Anandasangaree told the 'Daily News'.
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