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Bauer arrives with LTTE reaction

Government Chief Peace Negotiator Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said yesterday that Government would make known its response with regard to the commencement of peace talks after careful scrutiny of the LTTE's reaction to the Government offer for talks.

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LTTE activists in fund raising spree in London

LTTE activists are on a full swing collecting funds for the LTTE by visiting Tamils' houses all around London. Determined LTTE activists are knocking at Tamil doors without any fear of the law and are intimidating people to part with funds. The amount demanded in the current round of fund raising is 2,000 pounds per household.

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Rs. 100,000 compensation for civilian victims

The Government has taken a decision to pay Rs. 100,000 as compensation for each civilian who died in the fighting in North and Eastern Provinces, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Minister Rishard Badurdeen told Parliament yesterday.

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Agri-based economy is best: - FCCISL tells budget planners

The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry said that the forthcoming budget should be focused on rural and small and medium sector development. Speaking to the Daily News President of the FCCISL, Nawaz Rajabdeen said the previous budget too focused on this area. "We hope that this year too, the budget should keep its focus on the development of an agri-based economy," he said.

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