President says peace process irreversible

The core of the peace process is irreversible, President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has told The Hindu in an exclusive interview.

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PM reassures commitment to peace talks, religious freedom

In a letter to His Grace Rev. Oswald Gomis, Archbishop of Colombo, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse reiterated yesterday his commitment to direct talks with the LTTE and devolution within a democratic framework.

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NCCSL President Nirmali Samaratunga at the post Budget seminar. Picture by Wimal Karunatillike

BUSINESS

NCCSL welcomes streamlining of tax administration

Eventhough the budget was presented at a time leading up to the Presidential election, overall it cannot be considered as an election budget and the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka is happy that the pre-budget consultative process has received due attention in the formulation of the budget President of NCCSL Nirmali Samaratunga said.

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R P Singh who took 4 for 35 in action. (Right) Tillekaratne Dilshan hitting a boundary during his knock of 59.

SPORTS

Teenager Singh grabs four as India win easily

RAJKOT, India, Wednesday (Reuters) India's teenaged paceman Rudra Pratap Singh grabbed four wickets to set up a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the sixth one-dayer on Wednesday.

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President says peace process irreversible

PM reassures commitment to peace talks, religious freedom

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BUSINESS

NCCSL welcomes streamlining of tax administration

SPORTS

Teenager Singh grabs four as India win easily

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NCCSL welcomes streamlining of tax administration

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Teenager Singh grabs four as India win easily

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