Thai Prime Minister Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra visited the Asgiriya Maha Viharaya and met the Asgiri Mahanayake Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakkhitha Thera. The Mahanayake Thera is seen tying a pirith noola on the Thai Prime Minister after invoking his blessings. Picture by Gamini Ramanayake

Central Bank lowers policy interest rates

by Chamitha Kuruppu

[intrpo] The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday announced a reduction in policy interest rates for the third time this year and said further reductions could be expected if the present trend in the economy continues.
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Rare honour to Thai Premier

Second visiting Prime Minister to address Parliament

by Jayantha Sri Nissanka and Bharatha Malawaraarachchi

Visiting Thai Premier Dr.Thaksin Shinawatra was accorded a rousing welcome yesterday as he became only the second visiting Prime Minister to address the Sri Lankan Parliament.
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