Govt firmly committed to negotiated settlement

FOREIGN Minister Mangala Samaraweera on Thursday reassured US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice that the Government was firmly committed to seek a negotiated political settlement to the ethnic conflict.

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Govt to pay over Rs. 9b overdues for acquired lands

PRESIDENT Mahinda Rajapakse said the Government has to pay over Rs. 9 billion to people whose lands were acquired by the Government for various purposes and ordered officials to speed up these payments.

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Superlink bags two awards

BUSINESS

Mountain Hawk Express and Hayleys Advantis in strategic alliance

Mountain Hawk Express, licensee of Federal Express Corporation, yesterday announced a strategic alliance with Hayleys Advantis. As a result of this alliance with Hayleys Advantis, Mountain Hawk Express is geared to take control as the countrys leader in air express courier service to over 220 countries worldwide.

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Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara hits a ball to the off during the 3rd ODI of the four match series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand, 06 January 2006. New Zealand won the match by 21 runs. AFP

SPORTS

Sri Lanka squander winning opportunity

SRI LANKA'S dream of a return to winning cricket was shattered on Friday when their batsmen squandered a great bowling performance by Chaminda Vaas to lose to New Zealand by 21 runs.

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Govt firmly committed to negotiated settlement

Govt to pay over Rs. 9b overdues for acquired lands

No Lankan Haj pilgrim affected by accident

Brain drain a major problem: Tough action against absconding doctors

Nutrition package for pregnant mothers

New venue for Immigration and Emigration Department

Sri Lanka rates best human development performer in South Asia

Possession of firearms: Foreigner, local further remanded

Construction taboo around rail line in Matara-Kataragama

UNDP strengthens local authorities to address post tsunami reconstruction needs

Wealth of knowledge at seminar - Additional Magistrate

President to launch 'Hela Veda Rekawarana'

NGOs hail Tobacco and Alcohol Authority Bill

Govt. allowed adequate foreign exchange for Haj pilgrims - Fowzie

Conference to empower academics on modern chemical know-how

Indian textile show

Four drown in boat tragedy

Quran memorising convocation at Weligama

Consular services for NRIs

Sri Lanka-Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Friendship Circle

Qathafi Plan for African Youth, Children and Women

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BUSINESS

Mountain Hawk Express and Hayleys Advantis in strategic alliance

SPORTS

Sri Lanka squander winning opportunity

SLMM urges LTTE to name 'people' behind attacks

Mountain Hawk Express and Hayleys Advantis in strategic alliance

Air Arabia, Kingfisher announce pact

Deutsche Post World Net completes acquisition of Exel

No war says Vasu

I. M. R. A Iriyagolla - daring political pioneer

Sri Lanka squander winning opportunity

Injury prone Sanath and two others get the axe

UN warns of new disease threat to Pakistan quake survivors

Nepal must avoid 'gross violations': UN rights chief