LTTE lose Iranapalai

Security Forces yesterday brought the LTTE’s last operational centre, Iranapalai under their full control. The highly fortified Iranapalai, which had been surrounded by massive earth bunds had been fully captured after fierce battles, military sources added

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Navy attacks LTTE boat with suicide cadres

Major tragedy averted:

The Sri Lankan Navy yesterday attacked an LTTE boat with five suicide cadres that tried to enter the Government controlled area along with civilians. Navy spokesman told the Daily News that a flotilla of four boats approaching was observed around 4.30 a.m. yesterday in the Mullaitivu Palamattalan area.

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Rubella vaccination inquiry:

Action against errant officials

The Health Ministry said yesterday the full report into investigations into the Rubella vaccination which caused serious complications among students in Matara leading to the death of one will be presented to Health Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva today.

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NHDA has no housing funds except Sevana

The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) yesterday affirmed that there are no Housing or Building Funds registered under the Authority except the Sevana Fund.

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Creating bridges between marketing and financing

In today’s business environment factors that contribute to the financial performance of a firm, shareholder value demand a deep understanding of the marketing-finance relationship, said Director, BrandScience UK, Sam Dias.

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