Norwegian Foreign Minister Jan Petersen takes part in a Buddhist ceremony with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo on the final day of his three-day visit to Sri Lanka.  Pic by Dudley Wickremasinghe.

Helgesen to hold another round of talks with LTTE

by Ranil Wijayapala

 In another extended effort to woo the LTTE leadership on the importance of their participation at the Tokyo donor conference, the Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen is expected to fly to Kilinochchi (17) today to have another round of talks with the LTTE.
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Three special Police units to record human rights violations

by Sarath Malalasekera

Police Department has set up three special units to record statements of persons who had made complaints to the Police Department in connection with the violation of their human rights.
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First ever Travel Mart and Exhibition begins today

by Tharika Goonathilake

The country's first ever Travel Mart and Exhibition aimed at marketing 'Destination Sri Lanka', will get underway at the BMICH Exhibition and Convention Centre today.
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• Four die, 44 injured in two accidents

• Norway in peace process as it admires peace - Official

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• Seneviratne Watte, a settlement with over 250 families seeks NGO aid

• Recognising those dedicated to uplift society a welcome move - Minister

• Netherlands assistance to support private sector investment in Sri Lanka

• Denmark urges full resumption of peace negotiations

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