The Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) season began yesterday, Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day. Pilgrims belonging to all major religions will converge on Sri Pada to participate in religious observances and witness the sunrise from the summit. (Picture by Juergen Schreiber)

Govt to review Prima, Shell and SL Airlines Agreements

The Government will review the agreements entered into by the previous regime with Prima Ceylon Ltd, Shell Gas Lanka Ltd and SriLankan Airlines, especially with regard to the privatisation process which led to the divestiture of 40 % of the equity stake of the national carrier.
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Veteran diplomat to head peace secretariat

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a two-man committee to serve as a "political focal point" for the peace process.
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Moves to bring India, Pakistan together

Indian leaders will make their best attempts to keep eyes away from their Pakistani counterparts when they meet each other later this week in Kathmandu.
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