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Minister S.B. Nawinna inspecting the first stock of tractors which will be provided to the farmers under  the project implemented by the Small and Rural Industries Ministry.

BUSINESS

Minister meets Japanese investors in Osaka
 

"Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) amounted to US $ 234 million and this was the highest annual figure since liberalisation", Minister of Finance Planning, Industry and Investment Promotion Dr. Sarath Amunugama said.

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Dilhara Fernando who captured 5 for 60 successfully appeals against Bangladesh batsman Aftab Ahmed during the second day of second test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at P. Sara International cricket stadium. REUTERS

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Dilhara pushes Bangladesh deep into the mire
 

Fast bowler Dilhara Fernando produced his best spell of bowling in four years to have Bangladesh facing the prospect of an innings defeat and a series whitewash against Sri Lanka in the second cricket Test played at the Saravanamuttu Stadium yesterday.

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2006 Commonwealth Games baton

Olympic bronze medallist and star sprinter Susanthika Jayasinghe carries the 2006 Commonwealth Games baton in Colombo yesterday. The baton will leave Sri Lanka and be taken to the Maldives on its journey to Melbourne in Australia for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. AFP

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