Vivacious Sachini Ayendra, 21, will represent Sri Lanka at the Miss World contest in China. The event was jointly sponsored by Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd, Ceylon Tours Ltd, Oriflame and Supreme Orchid. The selection was made at the Hotel Galadari yesterday.  Picture by Dudley Wickremasinghe.

Role of extremist parties exposed

by Asanga Warnakulasuriya

Investigations into Wednesday's attack on the Sinhala-Tamil cultural festival at New Town Hall have unearthed evidence pointing to the involvement of another extremist political party in addition to the leading role played by the Sihala Urumaya (SU) in the mayhem.
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Substantial pay hike in budget

Finance Minister K. N. Choksy will present Budget 2004 in Parliament on November 12 under four basic themes, a substantial salary increase being the main feature, Cabinet spokesman Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris said.
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PM to discuss free trade deal with Bush

by Manjula Fernando and Nadira Gunatilleke

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is billed to take up the topic of a fully fledged Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Sri Lanka and the United States seeking enhanced mutual co-operation with regard to bilateral trade and investment during his meeting with US President George W. Bush next week.
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Govt response to LTTE's IA counter proposals tomorrow

by Manjula Fernando and Nadira Gunatilleke

The Government will issue a response to the LTTE's counter proposals for the proposed North and East Interim Council by early Saturday.
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Other Stories

• Karu orders continued fuel supply to Army

• Token strike unjustifiable: Health authorities

• Missing gem merchant's body found near Bolgoda Lake

• International agencies uncooperative on prosecuting paedophiles

• Tree planting campaign held to mark 'Shakthi TV' anniversary

• University courses need employment orientation - Minister

• National campaign to achieve millennium development goals

• Sri Lanka Bangladesh to sign Free Trade Agreement next month

• Children's Drama Festival awards ceremony on Nov. 9

• Twenty six students receive schols from SAARC Women's Assn.

• London examinations GK Genius Quiz

• Ravi warns traders about onion prices

• No decision on additional night fares

• NDB Bank and ABN AMRO team up to share knowledge with customers

• News in brief

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