LTTE shells lorries carrying essentials

In total disregard of the plight of innocent civilians trapped in uncleared areas in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu, the LTTE yesterday fired a mortar barrage towards a convoy of 11 lorries carrying 120 tonnes of essential food items to the uncleared areas.

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Massive scam based on stolen debit card info: Tiger link probed

Five accused Sri Lankan gang members are behind bars in connection with a massive fraud scam that police suspect may have bilked thousands of Mississauga residents. "This was a highly organised and sophisticated ring," Detective Steve Craddock of 31 Division said yesterday. "We are interested in what the money was being used for."

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Five Year Plan for raising power capacity

A Five Year National Plan on Power and Energy Development has been implemented to provide quality service at cheaper rates to people under the direction of Power and Energy Minister W.D.J. Seneviratne, a Ministry official said.

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Photo Feature : A journey into Colombo’s past

MIXED CROP: Farmers in Polonnaruwa have commenced to intersperse their paddy cultivation with maize which has become popular in the area. Two young women engaged in pollinating a maize crop.
Picture by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa.