UN assures support for Govt.

UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative for Children in Armed Conflict Radhika Coomaraswamy yesterday said the United Nations will support the Government in its endeavour to protect children in armed conflict.

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Lankan expats urge EU action against LTTE

Sri Lankan expatriates and Austrians held a strong protest on Thursday in Vienna, Austria, against LTTE terrorist activities, in front of the Federal Parliament of Austria.

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SLAF raids terrorist positions

Air Force gunships MI-24 carried out air sorties at LTTE bunker lines and strong position in the East of Nachchikuda yesterday afternoon causing heavy damages to the terrorists.

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Undergrads’ protest organised by JVP to gain political mileage - Media Minister

The protest by undergraduates in Colombo on Thursday was organised by the JVP to gain political mileage against the Government, Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said.

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Dialog Group revenue up

Dialog Telekom PLC recorded a mobile subscriber base of 4.8 million customers as at the end of Q2 2008, representing 31 per cent growth Year on Year (YoY). Revenue growth over the same period was however relatively modest at six per cent.

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