President lauds India's positive approach

India's approach has been very positive and encouraging and the relationship is now probably at the best of levels, President Mahinda Rajapaksa told India Today Managing Editor Raj Chengappa in an exclusive interview."India is a power in this region. It is very strong and can do a lot to develop the neighbouring countries. Not just Sri Lanka, but also others. India is with us and they have shown us their support," President Rajapaksa said.

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Development on track despite fight against terror - PM

This is the only Government which is seriously fighting to defeat terrorism while continuing development, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka said yesterday. "We have released funds for the development of health and education sectors while at the same time fighting a costly war," the Premier said at a function to vest 400 housing units among Government servants.

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