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• Brush strokes of peace in Sri Lanka

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Paddy production has shown a growth of 20.3 per cent. Picture by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa.

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GDP records 6 percent growth in 2 Q 2005

The economic performance of Sri Lanka recorded a growth rate of 6 percent in Gross Domestic Product at constant (1998) prices in the second quarter of 2005 as against the growth rate of 5.5 per cent recorded for the second quarter of 2004.

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Malinga Bandara, included in a 20-man pool that was named by the Sri Lankan selectors ( Cricinfo )

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Lanka must arrest decline in batting - Tennekoon
 

Former Sri Lanka captain Anura Tennekoon called on the Sri Lankan cricket authorities to seriously consider preparing pitches with pace, bounce and grass at home if the country is to arrest the decline of quality batsmen.

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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse greets President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga on her arrival at the official function held yesterday at the Siyane College of Education Auditorium to establish the Sri Lanka Transport Board. Transport Deputy Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna and SLTB Chairman Tudor Dayaratna looks on. Picture by Dudley Wickremasinghe

SriLankan air taxi begins daily flights

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