Cricket fans trying to enter the R. Premadasa stadium yesterday to watch the semi-final of the ICC championship trophy. The stadium was packed and some fans had to queue up from 4.30 am. to get tickets. Police said touts sold Rs. 30 tickets for Rs. 300 on the streets outside. Sri Lanka won the match by seven wickets.  Picture by Saman Mendis

Government goes for sweeping Administrative Reforms

by Ravi Ladduwahetty

The Government will shortly begin sweeping reforms to strengthen the Administrative Service to increase its efficiency in serving the public.
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All set for exchange of detainees

by Ranil Wijayapala

All arrangements are complete for the exchange of detainees in the custody of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Government, in the no man's land in Omanthai at 10.30 am today, Military Spokesman Brigadier Sanath Karunaratne said.
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North-East solution must safeguard rights of all citizens - PM

By Upali S. Dharmabandhu

A solution to the North-East problem should not only safeguard the independence of the judiciary and the media, but it must also protect the rights of all citizens, stated Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the BMICH on Thursday.
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Mahanayake Theras laud success of peace talks

By Sarath Samaranayake and Asela Kuruluwansa

The Chief Prelates of the Asgiriya and Malwatte Chapters Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakkhitha Maha Nayaka Thera and Ven.Rambukwelle Sri Vipassi Maha Nayaka Thera have expressed confidence that peace will dawn soon, as indicated by the success of the recent peace talks in Thailand between the Government and the LTTE.
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