Anura Bandaranaike dead
Former Minister Anura Bandaranaike passed away
yesterday after a prolonged illness Bandaranaike who was also a
former Speaker of Parliament was 59 at the time of his death.
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More civilians flee Wanni in continuing trend
Seventeen civilians in uncleared areas in the
Wanni in yet another demonstration of the yearning of civilians to
flee the iron grip of the Tigers reached Pulmudai, crossing the sea
in Mullaitivu in boats, opening a new channel for escaping into
cleared areas.
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More parties to join the fray for PC poll
More political parties are expected to join the
fray for the Provincial Council elections in the East slated for May
10 in the backdrop of the successful conclusion of the Batticaloa
Local Government polls.
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Rains cause havoc
Heavy rains accompanied by floods and earthslips,
wreaked havoc in several parts of the country, with the Meteorogical
Department forecasting further showers specially in the East, Uva
and North Central provinces.
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