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The Governor of Kochi Prefectural Government of Japan, Daijiro Hashimoto handed over a tsunami relief donation to the Minister of Ports and Aviation Mangala Samaraweera yesterday at the 7th symposium of International Network of Affiliated Ports (INAP 2005) in Colombo yesterday. (Picture by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa)

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Major plan to develop harbour cities

Ports and Aviation Minister Mangala Samaraweera said yesterday that his vision is to develop areas where important harbours are located into major cities. He said however, such plans should be implemented based on an environment friendly approach.

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Sachin Tendulkar hitting a six over mid wicket. AFP

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Tendulkar inspires India to whip Sri Lanka

NAGPUR, India, Tuesday (AFP) Sachin Tendulkar smashed 93 off 96 balls on his return from an elbow injury as India whipped Sri Lanka by 152 runs on Tuesday to take a 1-0 lead in the seven-match one-day series.  

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President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga visited the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens on Monday. Dr. Cicil Wijesundera was associated with her on this visit. She was received by the officials and employees of the Botanical Gardens. An orchid of the phalaenopsis variety was named after her. She also met foreign visitors and talked to them. She also planted a sapling to mark her visit. Picture by Vensley Mataraaratchi.

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