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Sunday, June 23, 2002

LTTE moves to control north-east
The LTTE has demanded the relocation of the Jaffna University Agricultural Faculty, to Kilinochchi in the LTTE controlled Wanni region in one of the first steps towards taking control of administrative activities in the north.

DIG clears safe house
Arms and ammunition found in the Athurugiriya Safe House, run by the Army's Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), had been procured by the team of officers concerned by following the correct procedures in the Army.

MPs enlisted for war on dengue
All MPs have been directed personally to take charge of anti dengue campaigns in their areas as the government launched a counter attack against the worst dengue epidemic, Health Minister P.Dayaratne said.

Monitors want investigation
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission Chief ,Trond Furuhovde is to request Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to set up a commission to investigate alleged harassment of LTTE cadres in the Jaffna islands on Thursday night.

Guards take railway for a ride
Railway guards and train crew are earning thousands of rupees on overtime payments each year, while the Department is reportedly losing millions.

Crucial TULF meeting today
The decision making working committee of the TULF will hold a crucial meeting in Colombo today amidst disputes over the party leadership and the nomination of a national list MP to succeed party leader M. Sivasithamparam who died recently

Waste and garbage a threat to the Negombo lagoon
The dumping of garbage, waste from factories and prawn hatcheries is causing a serious threat to the aquatic life of the Negombo lagoon and in turn the livelihoods of thousands of fishermen.

The Mahanayake of the Amarapura Sangha Sabhawa, Ven Madihe Pannaseeha Mahanayake Thera who marks his 90th birthday tomorrow on Poson Poya day ordains one of the young boys. A series of religious celebrations were held to invoke blessings on the Mahanayake thera and will be continued tomorrow. Pic by Ranjith Perera
The Mahanayake of the Amarapura Sangha Sabhawa, Ven Madihe Pannaseeha Mahanayake Thera who marks his 90th birthday tomorrow on Poson Poya day ordains one of the young boys. A series of religious celebrations were held to invoke blessings on the Mahanayake thera and will be continued tomorrow. Pic by Ranjith Perera

SUNDAY TIMES COLUMNS

Political Column
- Dynamic management or damn   nonsense?


Situation Report
-The safe house and the enemy   within


5th Column
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It's time for high tea
The Rajpal Abeynayake Column - Conflict resolvers could  be novel - or be extinct?

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT - Whacked from all sides, VAT next?

The Sunday Times Economic Analysis -Wanted : Home grown economics

Focus on Rights
- Demands by the auditors

Lobby Fears, cheers over repeal of draconian law

HULFTSDORP HILL - Threat to Criminal Justice from hasty legislation
Resolve North-East Muslim question jointly - By M.I.M. Mohideen


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