As workers around the world sharpen their May Day slogans and today, this enterprising man will continue to toil in the hot sun, sharpening customers’ knives to earn his daily bread. May Day is a tribute to working people like him all over the world.  Picture by Tilak Perera.

May Day housing bonanza for workers

by Daya Somasiri

Following discussions Labour Relations and Employment Minister Athauda Seneviratne had with President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, the Government has decided to grant housing loans at four per cent interest to approximately 6.5 million workers from the Employees' Provident Fund.
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Former Speaker dies at 80

Former Speaker and veteran politician, K. B. Ratnayake passed away yesterday. He was 80. Mr. Ratnayake entered Parliament winning a by-election on the SLFP ticket in June 1962. He was elected Speaker of the 10th Parliament on August 25, 1994.
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Rs 180m heroin haul at warehouse

by Sarath Malalasekera and Manjula Fernando

A large haul of 'brown sugar' heroin with a street value of about Rs. 180 million was detected by the Customs Preventive officers at a Colombo Port warehouse yesterday, a senior customs official told the Daily News.
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President Premadasa's 11th death anniversary

The 11th death anniversary of President Ranasinghe Premadasa is today. Floral tributes will be placed opposite the Premadasa statue at Goonasinghepura.
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Indo-Lanka Defence deal talks soon

Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar reiterated the Sri Lankan Government's desire to further strengthen and deepen the close and cordial relations between Sri Lanka and India, states an Indian High Commission press release.
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• May Day massages

• Tens of thousands to flock at May Day rallies

• Economic prospects promising - Central Bank

• Five new secretaries appointed to ministries

• New Presidential Advisor

• Buddhist museum to be built adjoining Dalada Maligawa

• Call to lay foundation for solid economy

• NPC urges LTTE to respond positively to President's call

• Colombo consumers' price index for April 2004

• SPC Minister's murder: Weapons, bullets forwarded to Govt analyst

• Community dialogues on water and air pollution: USAID to support 'CLEAN' program in four cities

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