No snap poll - President

Contrary to recent speculation, President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday ruled out a snap poll.

Lankan Govt strong, will resolve ethnic issue - Japanese MPs delegation

The Japanese Government believes that the Sri Lankan Government is strong and capable of resolving the ethnic problem, a Japanese Parliamentary delegation has told President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday.

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Abortive Tiger air attack in Trincomalee

The Navy and the Air Force last night thwarted an LTTE air attack on the Trincomalee Naval Base.

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Lankan fishermen detained by India return tomorrow

Twelve fishermen and two fishing trawlers detained by the Indian coast guard will be sent back to Sri Lanka tomorrow following talks with Sri Lankan High Commission officials in India.

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HNB reports impressive half year results

Half year results released by Hatton National Bank show an impressive performance by the bank recording an income of Rs 17.6 billion, a growth of 30% compared to the corresponding period last year.

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