POLICE END TERROR SIEGE

Pakistani Security Forces took control of a police academy in Lahore on Monday after militants rampaged through the complex, killing at least eight cadets and wounding scores before holing up inside for hours.

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Northern theatre of war:

Battle enters decisive phase

The Security Forces are poised to push the LTTE totally into the No Fire Zone within the next few hours completely flushing them out from the build up areas in Iranapalai East, Puthukudiyiruppu East as three offensive Divisions further crushed LTTE fighting capabilities on the last leg of the final battle outside the No Fire Zone yesterday.

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Sea battle off Mullaitivu

Four LTTE boats destroyed:

The Navy deploying the Small Boat Squadron and the Rapid Action Boat Squadron launched a barrage of fire and destroyed all three Sea Tiger boats

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To meet emerging challenges in development:

ILO helps modernize labour administration

Sri Lanka has taken measures to modernize labour administration with technical assistance from the International Labour Organization (ILO). The new changes will ensure participation, credibility, transparency and responsibility, the principal elements in good governance essential for effective and efficient functioning of the labour administration, said Secretary, Ministry of Labour Relations and Manpower Mahinda Madihahewa.

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