Nation celebrate INDEPENDENCE

Over 4,200 Security Forces personnel from the Tri Services, Police and Civil Security Force will display their military might as all arrangements have been finalised to celebrate the 61st Independence Day in a dignified and colourful manner under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Galle Face Green today at 8 am, organizers said yesterday.

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Co-Chairs call LTTE:

Lay down arms

The Tokyo Co-Chairs (Norway, Japan, US and the EU) yesterday admitted to their failure to persuade the LTTE to allow civilians freedom of movement.

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Be united as a single Nation - President

President Mahinda Rajapaksa called upon all people to be united as a single Nation in an individual country, showing tolerance, trust and understanding that have been the foundation of the Nation throughout its glorious history.

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CB Treasury Bills/Bonds for Lankan migrant workers

The Central Bank (CB) has launched a program to sell and purchase Treasury Bills/Treasury Bonds issued by the Government for Sri Lanka’s diaspora and migrant workforce.

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