Polls date to be set next week

The Elections Department will declare the nominations and polling dates for North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Councils before June 16.

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LTTE plot to infiltrate VIP functions posing as civilians bared - PM

A terrorist plot to assassinate VIPs in the South by infiltrating public functions attended by them has been uncovered by State intelligence sleuths, said Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka.

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British PM warmly welcomes President Rajapaksa

President Mahinda Rajapaksa was cordially welcomed by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown when the two leaders met at the British Prime Minister's official residence at No. 10, Downing Street, London yesterday.

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NTB records Rs 504m profit in 2007

To expand customer services, technology:

Nation Trust Bank has recorded a profit of Rs. 504.8 million in 2007. The Bank will look for more customised and convenient products to attract and retain customers this year.

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