Sri Lanka assures India on civilian safety, welfare

INDIA: India and Sri Lanka asserted yesterday that terrorism should be countered with resolve, following talks between Indian leaders and Senior Presidential Advisor MP Basil Rajapaksa.

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Deepavali greetings from President

COLOMBO: President Mahinda Rajapaksa extending his Deepavali greetings to all Sri Lankan Hindus on the occasion of Deepavali, said the festival, a significant event in the Hindu religious calendar celebrates prosperity and spreads light of wisdom.

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Premasiri Khemadasa's funeral under State patronage today

COLOMBO: The last rites of internationally renowned music maestro Premasiri Khemadasa, 71, will be held today at 4.00 p.m. at the Independence Square, Torrington Avenue under State patronage.

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More women needed for capital market- DG/SEC

Women’ participation in the local capital market should increase up to 25 per cent said Director General of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Channa De Silva.

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