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PTA
being defused as hundreds of cases withdrawn
The government which has directed law enforcement agencies
not to enforce any provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism
Act has stepped up the review of cases under this law.
Defence
committee proposes major structural reforms
The expansion of the National Security Council (NSC), the
creation of a national defence council (or committee), the
appointment of a Chairman of Joint Chief of Staff Committee
(JCSC) are among highlights of recommendations by a three-member
Defence Reforms Committee.
SLRC
to improve match telecast
Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation's Channel Eye giving the
live telecast of the ICC final between Sri Lanka and India
today said it would "try to improve its coverage without
interrupting it by advertisements" but cannot give an
assurance.
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British official meets LTTE leaders
The most powerful British official responsible for disbursing
funds for development projects worldwide, yesterday held wide-ranging
talks with Tiger guerrilla political leaders.
When
silence told a story
After eight years of captivity and separation, Commodore Ajith
Boyagoda, though hardened in battle, could not hold back tears.
He wept as he worshipped his mother at the Omanthai reunion
yesterday.
Fate
of seven soldiers in the balance
As seven soldiers walked out to freedom during a prisoner
swap in Omanthai yesterday, the fate of seven others taken
captive near Trincomalee raised serious concerns for the government.
Buddha
Sasana report deplores conversion
Arresting attempts at conversion and punishing those fraudulently
wearing bhikku robes are among a host of recommendations proposed
by the Presidential Commission on the Buddha Sasana.
MIA:
LTTE says no, Govt. says maybe
As the Government yesterday asked the LTTE to double check
its claim that it held no more captives, the rebel group urged
the government to take steps to release LTTE detainees in
Government custody.
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