Petrol, diesel prices slashed

The Government yesterday announced a reduction in the price of patrol and diesel following a drop in fuel prices in the world market. Accordingly the price of a litre of patrol will be slashed by Rs.2 and diesel by Rs. 2.50.

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Tiger beaten by terrorist leaders defects, surrenders to Army

A man who joined the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) broke away from the group and has surrendered to the Army as he was beaten by the terrorists, the Government said yesterday.

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Distribution of essential items in Jaffna to be streamlined

The Government will streamline the distribution of essential items in the Jaffna peninsula in collaboration with the private sector on a directive issued by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

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Southern consensus emerging - Defence Spokesman

The Government yesterday said an unprecedented prospect was appearing on the country's political horizon with the two main Southern political rivals building consensus for resolving the ethnic issue.

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