India must help Lanka to crush terrorism - Former Indian Air Chief

Former Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal S. Krishnaswamy said the Government of India must support the Sri Lankan Government to weed out terrorism and no terrorist group should be allowed to blackmail a democracy such as Sri Lanka.

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National unity, public participation vital for development - President

Addressing the launch of the Gama Neguma-Jathika Saviya programme in Meerigama via satellite, the President said: “We launch this massive programme of development having brought these two important elements together. In a country that has no national unity and people’s participation, it is not possible to erect a lamp post, even by spending a billion”

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Terrorism biggest menace in the world - Indian FM

Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee described terrorism as the biggest menace in the world today, saying not only SAARC countries but the international community must get together to fight terrorism.

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US expresses concern over LTTE air capability

The LTTE’s successful deployment of an offensive air capability is a matter of great concern, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Robert O’ Blake said.

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New Companies Act: time wanted for restructuring

Experts welcome the New Companies Act but emphasised companies need more time to restructure and reorganise themselves to adapt to the new Act, which will be coming into effect in April.

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