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Tea and Cheers: Alavi Moulana, former Minister of Labour and present Governor of the Western Province congratulates Finance Minster K.N. Choksy on his maiden budget that was presented with panache, while Deputy Finance Minister Bandula Gunawardena enjoys a cuppa.

Business seeks quick action

by SUREKHA GALAGODA

The business community has described the maiden budget of the United National Front Government presented by Finance Minister K.N. Choksy as progressive and development oriented but said that speedy implementation is vital for a kickstart to the economy.
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"Unarmed LTTers":First batch enter Govt held areas

by Ananth Palakidnar and R. Thurairatnam
Fifty Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam cadres including women will enter government -held areas in the North and East, today to launch their political activities.
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EPDP, PLOTE disarm

The Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) led by Douglas Devananda will hand over their weapons, in Jaffna, to the armed force today, sources said.
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Other Stories

• Tug o' war over 'air' bill

• Canadian VVIP arrives today

• Peace process gathers momentum

• Fishermen held in India

• Vital clues in customs officer killing

• International backing for economic progress

• Backing for peace process pledged

• Foreigners to build fisheries harbours

• EPDP, LSSP call for strengthening of democracy

• 'Sisusaviya' schols for needy students

• Rs. 7m from Australia for mine action program

• EPF defaulters beware!

• Launch of leaflets on sight care

• Interior Minister praises Police

• YMMA condemns anti-Muslim violence in Gujarat

• Kurash recognised as 58th sport

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