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Central Bank predicts higher growth for 2003: Strong signs of economic recovery The country's economy is showing strong signs of recovery although a
full-scale revival is yet to be achieved according to Central Bank figures
released yesterday. Z-score out ? by Manjula Fernando The controversial Z-score system which has come in for much flak is
likely to be scrapped in the new year in the wake of mounting criticism
from several quarters including Members of Parliament who call for its
abolition. SB warns of threats to peace process by Duminda Guruge Agriculture, Livestock and Samurdhi Minister S.B. Dissanayake has
deplored attempts by extremists to cripple the peace process by exploiting
the High Security Zones issue for political gain. Lankan HC in London to meet authorities on the film "In the Name of Buddha" by Rashomi Silva Sri Lanka's High Commissioner in London Faiz Mustapha will meet Dr. Kim
Haval, Britain's Tourism, Film and Broadcasting Minister and K. Gibbias,
head of the Department of Cultural, Media and Sports to discuss what
action should be taken about the controversial film 'In the Name of
Buddha', Mustapha told the Daily News yesterday. Rs. 56 m for Samurdhi in North-East by Uditha Kumarasinghe The Government has allocated Rs. 56.2 million to implement the Samurdhi
programme in the North-East this year to uplift the socio-economic
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