A symbol of the crucifixion at the All Saints Church, Borella. (Picture by Roland Perera)

Norway-Thailand discuss peace talks venue

Norway's Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen will visit Thailand today (29) to discuss a proposal for Thailand to host landmark talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam , officials said Thursday.
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Agreement records month's progress

by Jayantha Sri Nissanka and Ranil Wijayapala

The conditions laid down in the Ceasefire Agreement reached between the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam have been implemented successfully during the first 30 days up to March 24.
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Operations at Point Pedro and KKS ports resume

by Ravi Ladduwahetty

The Government has already opened up the ports of Kankesanthurai and Point Pedro for commercial operations, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Ravi Karunanayake told the Daily News last night.
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Diplomats pledge support for development of Jaffna peninsula

From Manjula Fernando in Jaffna

The diplomatic community pledged their fullest assistance to the government yesterday in its efforts to revive infrastructure facilities in the Jaffna peninsula, which is estimated to cost approximately US $ 300 million.
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