This giant whale was found washed ashore on the stretch of beach in Bambalapitiya adjoining the Passport office last morning. Its body was riddled with huge scars and cut wounds inflicted by a ship’s propeller. Here a lone fisherman making a close inspection of the dead mammal. picture by Chintaka Kumarasinghe

Banks urged to slash interest rates

The government has urged commercial banks to further reduce their interest rates without delay, with the ideal goal being a single digit rate.
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Denmark urges early resumption of peace talks

Copenhagen, Wednesday (AFP) Denmark yesterday urged resumption of peace talks in Sri Lanka, warning that a unique opportunity for peace and stability will be lost if the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) do not commit themselves fully to the stalled peace process.
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Maligawa bomb accused sentenced to death

by S. M. Jiffrey Abdeen, Kandy South Group Corr.

Three accused in the Dalada Maligawa bomb case were sentenced to death yesterday by the Kandy High Court.
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New Indo-Lanka economic ties to boost bilateral trade

by Manjula Fernando

The proposed Indo-Lanka comprehensive economic partnership will bring increased benefits to Sri Lanka with India expecting to raise its volume of imports from Sri Lanka in the coming years.
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