Top level talks between Govt, LTTE

Central role for SLMM

The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) will take centre stage in guiding the Ceasefire Agreement on the right track during forthcoming talks between the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, SLMM Chief Hagrup Haukland said.

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Jaffna re-emerging from ashes of war

Northern residents yearn for peace

Buildings lie in ruins, signs warn of landmines, people watch heavily-armed Army patrols with suspicion: the scars of war have yet to heal in Sri Lanka's ravaged North and fears it will re-ignite are palpable.

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The Sri Lanka Food Processors’ Association together with the National Agribusiness Council held the ‘Pro Foods Pack 2005’ on August 19 at the main lobby of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre, Colombo. Pakistan High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, Bashir Wali Mohmand was the chief guest at the opening. Picture by Wimal Karunatilleke

BUSINESS

Trade between Sri Lanka and Pakistan increasing

The Sri Lanka-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement, signed in June would lead to a rapid trade increase between the two countries, said Pakistan's High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Bashir Wali Mohmand, the Chief Guest at the inauguration of Profoods/Propack 2005 Exhibition which was held last Friday in Colombo.

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Kandy SC captain Sanjeeva Jayasinghe (L) receives the Caltex trophy from Caltex CEO Kishu Gomes after his team had beaten CR & FC by 23 points to 15 in the final match to retain the ‘A’ division rugby league title for the seventh successive year at Nittawela yesterday.
Pic by Kavinda Perera

SPORTS

Kandy SC makes it seven-in-a-row

Goal decides fate of 'A' division rugby title

It was rugby block buster as the defending champions Kandy Sports Club pipped CR and FC at the post to beat them 23 points (1 goal, 2. tries, 1 penalty, 1 drop goal) to 15 (3 tries) and also lift the Caltex League title for the seventh successive year in the final league championship match played before a full house at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium yesterday.

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Central role for SLMM

Northern residents yearn for peace

Govt committed to protect, nurture Buddha Sasana, says President

Kadir's killing: Crime scene items for DNA, fingerprint and ballistic tests

Bus plunges into river: Two critically injured

China's highest-ever aid package to Lanka

AIDS takes a ride on three-wheelers

ADB gives Rs.200 m for Samurdhi industries

Illicit brew kills two

Fund raiser at the Palace of Westminster

Mahendra Amarasuriya unanimously elected

Lankans abroad impressed by Mahila Samithi work for tsunami affected

Fifteenth anniversary commemorative issue of 'Neethiya'

Recommendations of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Natural Disasters

More facilities for gem and jewellery industry

Improper constructions waste public funds

Korean Red Cross youth team visit Sri Lanka

Volunteer teachers to teach English

Sudharma Sil Matha honoured

Roofing sheets distributed among poor families

BUSINESS

Trade between Sri Lanka and Pakistan increasing

SPORTS

Goal decides fate of 'A' division rugby title

Govt keen to enhance efficiency of State sector - Finance Minister

SLMM praises STF

Export of vegetable fats to India - Local companies call for equal share

Banga Barta starts feeder service at JCT

Eradicate poverty to curb terror

Innovative 22nd rowing nationals begin today

No pasta on menu as Pope enjoys German food