The Sunday Times News | Sunday March 30, 2008

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Viral flu hits troops in northern war zone
A new crisis has erupted in the northern war zone with a virtual epidemic of dengue and chikungunya viral fever among troops due to the heavy rains and resultant floods, officials said.

Pillayan demands CM post – LSSP and CP......
The TMVP is demanding a guarantee it will be offered the post of chief minister of the Eastern Province if it is to contest in alliance with the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) -- but the ruling party is not saying yes or no to the demand while longstanding government allies LSSP and the CP have decided to break away for the polls.

Passports of FORUT boss and wife seized....
Secrecy surrounds an investigation the Department of Immigration has launched against Terje Heggernes, the head of FORUT, a non governmental organization (NGO) from Norway.


	Lankans ejected from hot-air balloon

	Rain batters cultivations in Mannar

	Film maker out to recover his seized copy

	Waiting for permanent houses

	UNIDO to assist affected families in Trinco

	Strange pest threatening paddy cultivation

	Maubima case: Suspect released on condition

	Odds and Ends

	Adfest 2008: Leo Burnett wins Silver

	Dead end for Talawila burglar gang

	UN confirms sex charges

	Politico grabs Kotte marsh in day-and-night Operation

	Last lap to freedom blasted by gunfire

	Deals with deeds and controversy at Wayamba PC

	Trinco gets funds for nation building

	Tiger paw in the credit card scam

	Crackdown on local courier postmen

	Wading into watery death traps

	Customs releases detained book

	The largest place of worship for Buddhists

	United in fear

	Down come the rains to break paddy bowls

	Law College to switch to English medium: CJ

	Kadir statue: When will it come up?

	SriLankan unions furious over Harry’s removal

	Ministry and Shell in gas price fight

	Lanka blasted but not blacklisted by Britain

	Varsity academics want CC set up

	Triad bags Bronze in Integrated Outdoor Lotus Category

	JVP leads in teacher co-op elections

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Passports of FORUT boss and wife seized....