To discuss security situation and need to strengthen CFA :

Urgent meeting of Co-Chairs summoned

Norway's Foreign Minister Jan Petersen has called an extraordinary meeting of Sri Lanka's Co-Chairs in the peace process, in New York on September 19, the Norwegian Foreign Ministry said yesterday.

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Mahinda for stronger Indo-Lanka ties

Six years ago Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse, then Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the PA Government, predicted a golden era in Indo- Lanka relations in the event of his election to the high office of President.

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A first Day cover was issued to mark “Foss Week” by Post Master General S. Senadheera. Senadheera presenting the First Day Cover to Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Tissa Vitharana. Picture Sumana chandra Ariyawansa

BUSINESS

PM stresses on prudent macro-economic policies for economic growth

"We need prudent macro-economic policies coupled with development of thrust industries such as ICT to achieve an 8 to 10 per cent growth in the coming years to reach my vision for Sri Lanka's economy." Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse said in a message at the inauguration ceremony of the National Free and Open Source Software Week 2005.

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Ricky Ponting

SPORTS

Will England's Ashes (urn)ing turn to dust?

LONDON, Wednesday (AFP) Australia captain Ricky Ponting launched a spirited defence of his leadership style ahead of the fifth and final Test against England where anything less than a win for the tourists will see them lose their 16-year grip on the Ashes.

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Urgent meeting of Co-Chairs summoned

Mahinda for stronger Indo-Lanka ties

To US from Lanka with love

Brahimi rules out broader role for UN

Sri Lanka in WHO Executive Committee

Lankan future leaders shine in Washington DC

Sri Lanka doctors in US to help tsunami victims

Japan thanked for tsunami aid

Sri Lanka geared to tackle Avian Flu

ACNFO formed to help farmers

PM to open National Electricians Conference in September

Rs. 1.4 b to reconstruct bridges

A/L results out

Sunday Observer Journalist dead

BUSINESS

PM stresses on prudent macro-economic policies for economic growth

SPORTS

Will England's Ashes (urn)ing turn to dust?

Mahinda for stronger Indo-Lanka ties

To discuss security situation and need to strengthen CFA : Urgent meeting of Co-Chairs summoned

Govt. agrees to venue

PM stresses on prudent macro-economic policies for economic growth

Inland Revenue collects Rs. 105.5 b up to July

Commercial Bank wins The Banker of London 'Bank of the Year' award

Assessment of the electoral system in Sri Lanka

Kadirgamar: his foresight was a boost to local consultants

'Bush fire' amid floods

Will England's Ashes (urn)ing turn to dust?

Omar's 81 the only bright spark for Bangladesh

India EU get down to business as Singh, Blair set to meet

Indian state bans Maoist groups