A choir performs Christmas Carols at Temple Trees as part of the festivities for the season. Lankans are experiencing a peaceful festive season after almost 20 years.

School disciplinary committees re-activated : Stop to school violence

by Nadira Gunatilleke

Special programmes will be launched to prevent violence in State and private educational institutions, Human Resources Development, Education and Cultural Affairs Minister Dr. Karunasena Kodithuwakku told the Daily News yesterday.
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Christmas message one of peace and hope, says Pope

VATICAN CITY, Wednesday (Reuters) Pope John Paul, leading the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas, urged humanity yesterday to remember that Jesus's message remained one of hope in times of war, suffering and oppression.
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