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New era of unity and understanding as Sri Lanka rebuilds: We will succeed - President
by Ranil Wijayapala
President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in her Independence Day
address yesterday said the Government has taken on the challenge of
rebuilding the nation devastated by the tsunami catastrophe however
daunting it may be and expressed optimism that it will succeed in this
massive effort. Simple ceremony marks Independence Day The national ceremony to commemorate the 57th Independence Day was held
on a simple note at the Independence Square in Colombo yesterday,
signifying the country's determination to rise anew from the ruins of the
unprecedented tsunami disaster. Tigers free 23 child soldiers The LTTE said yesterday they were freeing 23 child soldiers after
allegations they recruited at least 40 underage combatants since the
island was battered by tsunamis. Other Stories
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