Overseas jobs for LTTE deserters

The Government will assist LTTE cadres deserting its ranks and surrendering to the Security Forces by offering them foreign employment after they are provided a few months of rehabilitation and vocational training.

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Talks cordial despite hitches: Minister

Chief of the Government delegation to the Geneva talks, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva yesterday asserted that their discussions with the LTTE at Geneva 2 were cordial and was a way forward in the overall Peace Process, despite some disagreements between the LTTE and the Government.

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Karu calls for UNP reforms, commitment to bipartisan pact

UNP Deputy leader Karu Jayasuriya has called for structural changes in the decision making process within the party for it to be more democratic.

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EPF to expand investments in equity market

In pursuit of higher returns the Government is planning to expand the listed equity portfolio of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), a step which would also give the much needed boost to the Colombo stock market.

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