Fishermen can now go to sea day and night as government restrictions and LTTE interference have been relaxed after the ceasefire agreement. Above: A group of fishermen return from sea in the morning with a good catch of fish in Trincomalee. - Picture by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa

'Initial steps taken to unite divided nation'

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe declared yesterday that the government has taken the initial steps to unite a divided nation.
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All set for peace talks - Thai envoy

by Frances Bulathsinghala

Thai Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Jerm Tivayanond said yesterday that 'everything' was ready for the government-LTTE talks in Thailand including the location.
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Significant improvement in peace process - Prof. Peiris

by Upali S. Dharmabandu

The government wants stability in the peace process and not undue haste, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris told the press yesterday.
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