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| UN says it can’t advise LTTE on trapped civilians |
| United Nations agencies in Sri Lanka have said they are unable to advise civilians to vacate LTTE-controlled areas despite a government request to this effect. Heavy fighting in the Wanni has forced thousands of civilians to move deeper into guerrilla-dominated areas. |
| JHU sounds out new Act to beat loudspeaker rule |
| The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU), a political party led by Buddhist monks, has announced that it will push for a new Act that would give religious organisations greater flexibility under the law on the subject of noise pollution. |
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EDITORIAL |
| The message is loud and clear |
In November last year we welcomed in this very space, what we called a landmark Supreme Court decision to curb noise pollution. We said then, that loudspeakers have been grossly abused by all groups to the detriment of a multi-ethnic, multi-religious citizenry, the very anti-thesis of what the Great Teachers preached. |
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PLUS |
| Voice for the voiceless |
 Chandima Rajapatirana simply adores chocolate. Though his mother Anoja had no doubt guessed this already, it took 18 years for Chandima to tell her himself. |
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FINANCIAL TIMES |
| SEC seeks AG’s advice on judgment |
Amidst a flurry of activity post-LMSL, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked John Keells Holdings (JKH) to inform its shareholders on the financial impact of the Supreme Court judgment on its bunkering arm while seeking the advice from the Attorney General (AG) on how to comply with the court verdict. |
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SPORTS |
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| Cricketers refuse to budge |
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Sri Lanka is to play a 20/Twenty game in Canada against Pakistan, West Indies or South Africa in October this year. Negotiations are also |
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| Rebellion in Gampola |
 Aryachakravarti got a chance to interfere with the power struggle of the Sinhala kings. He almost became a mediator. He benefited by the invasions against the Sinhala kingdom. |
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