Protests were held in Batticaloa in support of Karuna and against his expulsion from the LTTE.  Pictures courtesy Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation

by Ranil Wijayapala and Ranga Jayasuriya

Life in Batticaloa, Ampara and Valachchenai in the East, came to a standstill yesterday as shops, schools and government offices were closed reportedly as a mark of support to breakaway LTTE Eastern Commander Karuna, Police and Security reports stated.
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No mercy for corrupt Ministers - President

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga said that under a Freedom Alliance Government, any Minister found guilty of corruption, fraud or theft will have no mercy, but will be sacked within 24 hours.
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PM promises special agri-zones in selected areas

by Bharatha Malawaraarachchi

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Saturday, disclosed plans to establish special agricultural zones in selected areas for producing agro-products exclusively catering to the export market.
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