Talks in Lanka productive - Indian Foreign Secretary

INDIA'S top diplomat, fresh from an official trip to neighbour Sri Lanka, said yesterday that his discussions with Sri Lankan leaders had been productive.

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Ajith bids goodbye today

THE funeral of veteran journalist Ajith Samaranayake will be held today at 4 p.m. at the General Cemetery, Kanatte. Ajith, who died aged 51 on Wednesday after a brief illness, began his brilliant career in 1975 at Lake House.

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Int'l eminent persons invited for human rights probe

Former Chief Justice of India Justice P. N. Bhagwati was yesterday invited to serve as the Chairman of the International Independent Group of Eminent Persons which will assist the Commission of Inquiry to investigate and inquire into alleged serious violations of human rights.

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WTM participants sour-faced

THE Maldives won top honours at the recently concluded World Travel Market, including the Best Stand and the Best Surfing Destination in the world, while Sri Lanka which started tourism before the tiny islanders was looking at an empty barrel lagging behind.

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