A lone policeman guards the bridge over the lagoon at Mannar. This bridge, on the strategic road between Vavuniya and Mannarwhich was once blown up by the LTTE, has recently been rebuilt. The frontline between the LTTE and the Sri Lankan security forces in this part of the country stretches along this road. The police presence on this bridge is indicative of the ceasefire now on between the warring parties. In times of war this was a contested area and soldiers guarded it. (Picture by Saman Sri Wedage)

Expects Govt. to reciprocate : LTTE to release Forces personnel on August 31

by Ranga Jayasuriya

The LTTE yesterday announced that it would release seven Security Forces personnel presently in its custody on August 31 whilst also naming a four-man delegation for the first round of the formal talks in Thailand.
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Govt-LTTE talks likely to be in town east of Bangkok: official

Historic talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tiger rebels next month are likely to take place in Sattahip, a town east of the capital, an official said Wednesday.
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Cabinet adopts 19th Amendment

Cabinet yesterday adopted the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which seeks to curb the powers of the President to dissolve parliament whilst also precluding action against members who vote for same, in a move to restore the Supremacy of the legislature.
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