LTTE holds to 1 sq km

Security Forces on the verge of completing the humanitarian operation in the Vanni, have confined the LTTE to one square kilo metre in the battle field.

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Rajapaksa committed to devolution: Manmohan

President Mahinda Rajapaksa “very recently affirmed his commitment to a devolution package, which he said would fully satisfy the Tamils,” Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said in a letter to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.

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Lanka seeks constructive dialogue :

With UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The Sri Lankan Government wishes to remain fully engaged with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay and her office in addressing any particular issues of concern relating to human rights.

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Sequel to measures taken by Govt:

Lanka’s economy to grow around 5.5% in 2009

Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to grow around 5.5 percent in 2009 following the measures taken by the government to improve the liquidity of the financial sector, introduction of the stimulus package and further strengthen domestic demand, said Deputy Director, Institute of Policy Studies, Dr Dushni Weerakoon said.

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