Tamil people are my concern

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday told Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh that the Government was ready to talk peace with the LTTE at any time if the latter lays down arms.

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Govt reiterates stand on CFA:

LTTE must disarm

The Government’s firm stand on the Ceasefire Agreement is unchanged, Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said adding there will not be peace negotiations with the LTTE unless it lays down arms and surrenders.

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No let up in air strikes Defence Spokesman

The Government yesterday vehemently denied allegations made by certain parties that the Air Force had restricted air attacks in the North and the Wanni fearing civilian casualties, Government Defence Affairs Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

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WB in Rs. 900m rebuilding programme

The World Bank will undertake a series of development projects covering the North and East and other areas worth over US$ 900 million, its Country Director Naoko Ishii said.

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