Tough action against terror suspects

Ethnic, political and social factors not considered :

The police will not hesitate to detain any suspicious character with links to terrorist organisations, IGP Victor Perera asserted yesterday. "We will not consider their community, political affiliation or official stature as we have a duty to ensure national security," Perera told at a news briefing.

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Minister prepared to face independent inquiry

Alleged corruption charges in the COPE report :

Public Administration and Home Affairs Minister Karu Jayasuriya yesterday said that he was prepared to face an independent inquiry into any corruption charges against him allegedly contained in the COPE report, submitted by Wijedasa Rajapaksa.

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Indonesian earthquake kills at least 71, flattens hundreds of buildings

A powerful earthquake flattened hundreds of buildings in western Indonesia on Tuesday, killing at least 71 people and leaving hospitals grappling with scores of injured, officials said.

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IFC to double portfolio in Sri Lanka

The International Finance Corp., the private sector lending arm of the World Bank, plans to more than double its investments in Sri Lanka within the next two years, officials said here.

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BOI allocates USD 300 m for mega IT project

Techno Park expected to generate massive earnings and employment :

Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has allocated USD 300, millions for Techno Park, a mega IT industry, Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama said handing over approval letters for seven new IT projects yesterday.

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