SAARC geared for firm action on several fronts

The ongoing 15th SAARC summit will mark the significant transformation of the regional organisation from the declaratory stage to the implementation stage after 23 years, Export Development and International Trade Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris said.

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EU statements must not encourage terrorists – Deva Aditya

THE European Union should make statements encouraging good governance in the spirit of friendship without strengthening the hand of the terrorists, European Parliament Member Niranjan de Silva Deva-Aditya said yesterday.

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11,000 postal voting applications rejected

Election Authorities have rejected more than 11,000 postal voting applications due to various anomalies while accepting 51,079 others as eligible to cast their vote during postal voting at the forthcoming PC Elections for Sabaragamuwa and North central provinces.

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Forces regain Mundampiddy

The Security Forces operating north of Illuppaikaddavai yesterday captured the Mundampiddy area completely capturing the LTTE defences south of Vellankulam while capturing a section of Vellankulam Thunukkai from the east of Vellankulam,

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Traffic restrictions for SAARC SAARC journalists’ summit begins today Presidential Pardon for Minister Thondaman Most telecom towers a threat during lightning - CEA Transport links key to SAARC prosperity Vocational training for N-E youth who gave up arms - President Compensation for downdraft victims Ram Sethu: Centre walks on tightrope Mahinda Chinthana addresses all needs of the community Nepal parties seek new Govt before SAARC Summit Call to strengthen SAARC communications links Indo-Pakistan leaders may meet at SAARC Govt to purchase vegetables through Sathosa branches Cheaper Rangoon kekulu soon Quick Look

Nimal to sit in Hayleys Board

Former investment advisor Nimal Perera is likely to acquire a seat in the Board room one of the Lankan leading blue-chip companies Hayleys Group, its sources said.

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