President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga hosted a special banquet for the new Premier and sixty new ministers at the President’s House yesterday. Here, the President is seen at the Head table. Also in the picture (from left) Minister Choksy, Premier Ranil Wickremesinghe, President’s Secretary K. Balapatabendi, Mrs Choksy and Minister Gamini Atukorale. (Pix by Jayantha Divisekera)

Terrorists storm Indian Parliament

At least five unidentified gunmen launched an audacious assault Thursday on India's sprawling Parliament complex, triggering a lengthy shootout with security forces which left 12 dead, including the attackers.
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PM identifies priorities for Govt.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday identified several priority areas for immediate implementation by the Government, among which is the enthronement of the rule of law and restoration of democracy.
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told his Parliamentary group yesterday that Mr. Joseph Michael Perera will be the United National Front's nominee for the post of Speaker.
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