Ensure free and fair poll in North-East

Tamil parties appeal to global community

AS political parties commenced filing nominations for the forthcoming Local Polls, democratic Tamil political parties opposing the LTTE calls on the Elections Commissioner and the international community to take immediate steps to ensure a free and fair election in the North-East.

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Nominate a representative for talks, President tells Muslim parties

PRESIDENT Mahinda Rajapakse has requested all Muslim political parties to nominate a member to represent the Muslim community at the ceasefire talks to be held in Geneva on February 22 and 23, a Government Information Department release said yesterday.

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Army Chief satisfied with Jaffna security

ARMY Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka who visited Jaffna, expressed satisfaction over the security situation in the peninsula but stressed the Army was not ready to relax security under any circumstances.

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SLPA earns more revenue through vehicle transshipment

THE huge car carrier, Continental Highway belongs to K-Line of Japan and sails under Panama Flag called at Sri Lanka Ports Authority controlled Unity Pier on 4th February, 2006. The 199.4 m long vessel consists of a Kobe Diesel Mitsubishi UE main engine and sails at a service of 20.0 knots.

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