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Minister of Advanced Technology and Investment Promotion, Rohitha Bogollagama hosted prospective investors seeking Board of Investment approval to commence their projects and iron out problems. The Minister also directed government officials to take immediate action to eliminate bottlenecks of the investors, last week. Picture by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa

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Depositors welcome Pramuka reopening

THE depositors who were affected by the collapse of Pramuka Savings and Development Bank welcomed the decision by the Government to reopen the bank as a state bank before January 31, 2006.

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Australian and South African team members observe a minute’s silence in memory of Kerry Packer, before the second day’s play of the second test against South Africa, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground December 27. REUTERS

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After Hussey hundred Proteas resist Aussie bowlers

Tuesday, (AFP) South Africa dug in to thwart Australia's bowlers after Mike Hussey had revived the home side's chances with a dynamic rearguard century on the second day of the second cricket Test here Tuesday.

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa waves as Indian Minster of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed looks on, after his arrival in New Delhi.  (AFP)

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