Essential Services orders revoked

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday revoked regulations invoked under Clause 5 of the Public Security Act. The regulations pertain to the declaration of several public services as essential services.

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Navy destroys 11 LTTE boats

The Navy destroyed 11 LTTE vessels in fierce battles lasting over five hours off the Polmoddai seas when it opened fire at a Tiger flotilla heading towards Vakarai.

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Delhi invites three parties from Lanka

Close on the heels of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's decision not to meet a parliamentary delegation of the Tamil National Alliance, India has invited representatives of three Tamil parties to New Delhi for an "interaction" on the current situation in Sri Lanka.

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A global bank breaking fresh new ground locally

Described as the largest foreign bank and the third biggest private bank in Sri Lanka, HSBC bank, with the reputation of being a global financial institution with a vibrant presence in many parts of the world, is today breaking new ground in its operations in Sri Lanka.

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