Lanka, Maldives: Joint action to fight terror

Sri Lanka and Maldives have agreed to cooperate with each other in the fight against terrorism and on global environmental matters, through bilateral and regional mechanisms.

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Conducive atmosphere for Batticaloa poll

There is a peaceful atmosphere conducive to conducting a poll in Batticaloa, foreign elections observers said yesterday. "This the third election we monitor with the People's Action For Free and Fair Elections and we received very easy and absolute access to all stakeholders of Local Government Elections, 2008, Batticaloa district.

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Tigers among six blatant HR violators

Tiger terrorists are among six blatant violators of human rights singled out by the UN for recruiting underage children in armed conflict and using rape and other forms of sexual violence against them.

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Tourism to generate Rs. 550 m in 2008

Sri Lanka hopes to generate Rs. 550 million from the Tourism industry this year. This is an increase of over Rs. 100 million over the previous year. Director General Sri Lanka Tourism, Dileep Mudadeniya said they are expecting over 600,000 arrivals and January has already witnessed an increase. The year 2007 saw arrivals of around 500, 000 tourists and a revenue generation in the excess of Rs. 400 million.

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