The tallest Buddha Statue (75 feet) in Sri Lanka which was erected at Embulgama Ratmal Viharaya, Hanwella will be unveiled on March 15 at 9 a.m. by the Minister of Power and Energy Karu Jayasuriya.

38 villages identified: Resettlement begins near Vavuniya HSZs

by Ranil Wijayapala

The resettlement of residents close to the High Security Zones (HSZs) in Vavuniya will begin this week with Vavuniya Government Agent (GA) K. Ganesh approving a resettlement programme in several locations between Thandikulam and Omanthai High Security Zones (HSZs).
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LTTE-Muslim delegations to meet in Batticaloa

by Ranga Jayasuriya

LTTE and Muslim representatives will meet this week in Batticaloa to sort out disagreements between the two parties on issues of mutual concern.
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ADB President discusses reconstruction needs

The President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Tadao Chino, reaffirmed the ADB's commitment to supporting the peace process with rehabilitation and reconstruction assistance during a meeting with representatives of the LTTE in Killinochchi.
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