Muslims' future secure only with Govt tie - up - Hisbullah

Calls Hakeem a traitor:

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress stalwart M.L.M. Hisbullah said yesterday that it was only by joining hands with the Government that the Muslims of the East could aspire to have a Chief Minister from the Muslim community.

Full Story

Indian rice for Lanka despite export ban

Following President's request:

India has agreed to provide stocks of rice required by Sri Lanka despite the existing ban on domestic rice exports, following a request by President Mahinda Rajapaksa, said Trade Marketing and Consumer Affairs Minister Bandula Gunawardene.

Full Story

Underweight child births on the rise

Surveys reveal that malnutrition and underweight childbirths are increasing in rural areas chiefly due to underage marriage of girls, a Healthcare and Nutrition Ministry spokesman said.

Full Story


Editorial Page	Political	Security
Editorial: A brutal attack A lesson for our times Social dialogue - Nadira Gunatilleke more »	UNP will go over the edge with SLMC merger - UNP-D Group FM meets new C'wealth Secretary-General CYP vital component on Commonwealth - FM more »	Troops capture 800 m in Kalliadanchan Father, son shot dead by LTTE Interviews for sailors from April 7 to 11 more »

Business	World	Sport
Business sector has critical and constructive role to play Bourse ends on mixed note Seylan Exim workshop for exporters more »	India bolsters economic ties with Myanmar Lhasa violence part of Dalai clique's 'uprising' Israel Army kills two in Gaza more »	Lankans make one change, Silva in for Jayawardena Dharmasoka - Devananda clash on April 5-6 Lake House and NSB clinch two titles each more »