Masked terrorists fire at bus near Liberty market

Sri Lankan cricket officials said six team members, five players and a coach were wounded during yesterday’s attack on the team bus which was heading towards the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore for the commencement of the third day’s play in the Second Test match against Pakistan.

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President condemns

President Mahinda Rajapaksa unequivocally condemned the cowardly terrorist attack targeting the Sri Lankan Cricket Team in Lahore, Pakistan, yesterday emphasizing that the Sri Lankan team had gone to Pakistan as ambassadors of goodwill.

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Troops capture Puthukuduyiruppu

Security Forces poised to liberate the Vanni and besieged civilians captured the LTTE’s last stronghold and strategic town Puthukuduyiruppu in Mullaitivu yesterday morning following intense battles that claimed the lives of scores of LTTE cadres.

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CPS system will make Lanka a regional economic hub - Lanka Clear Head of Operations

"Higher liquidity in the payment and settlement system of Sri Lanka will induce rapid economic activity and assist the Common Payment Switch (CPS) system.

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