Batticaloa calm ahead of election

Postal voting on Thursday and Friday:

Contrary to early concerns on the chances of a free and fair poll in the Batticaloa district, the pre-election campaign in the Local Government election in the initial stages appeared to be proceeding without a hitch, election sources said.

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Forces capture another Tiger defence line

Troops engaged in liberating the Wanni yesterday made a major breakthrough in the Mannar front by capturing the heavily fortified LTTE defence line on the Parappakandal-Andankulam road inflicting heavy damages to the LTTE.

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Housing scheme for artistes

On the directive of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, a housing complex with all modern facilities is to be constructed shortly for artistes, President's media sources said.

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Dialog posts Rs10.13bn profits for 2007

Dialog Telekom PLC announced an overview of its financial performance for the Financial Year ended December 31, 2007. The company recorded a profit after tax of Rs. 10.13 bln up one per cent relative to the year ended December 31, 2006, the company said yesterday.

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