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Sunday Observer wishes readers a happy Vesak

The new Pinnacle which was placed on the Dagoba of the newly restored Naga Viharaya was unveiled by the Minster of Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Refugees Dr. Jayalath Jayawardene along with the Diyawadana Nilame of the Dalada Maligawa, Neranjan Wijeyaratne in an auspicious ceremony on Friday. The Pinnacle was taken from Kataragama to Jaffna in a special procession along the A9 route. Pictures shows the new Dagoba of the Naga Viharaya , located in the heart of Jaffna which was destroyed around 10 years ago.

Helgesan, Solheim arrive to work out modalities

by S.selvakumar

Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesan accompanied by Norwegian facilitator Erik Solheim arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday to finalise the commencement of peace talks between the Government and the LTTE.
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Thamilchelvam to meet Colombo lawyers

by DEEPAL WARNAKULASURIYA

The LTTE political Wing Stalwart Thamilchelvam has agreed to meet the Colombo Magistrate Court Lawyers to explain the stand of the LTTE on the peace process. LTTE Chief Administrative Officer Sinnappa Master has confirmed that the meeting will take place shortly.
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PM's aircraft in emergency-landing drama

The aircraft carrying Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe made an emergency landing in Dubai Saturday following engine trouble, his office here said.
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Other Stories

• ANCL Vesak lantern display today

• Colombo Mayor, Deputy Mayor appointed

• Amnesty to prisoners

• Cabinet sub-committee to probe import of 44 vehicles

• Lord Buddha's vision of peace more relevant than ever - Kofi Annan

• Deadly HIV affects more than 8,000 Lankans including infants

• 'Worst-ever' computer virus warning

• Apollo will help in national emergency

• Admissions to grade I Govt. schools to be modified

• Modern scientific methods to protect our coral reefs

• Ceylinco Group to help Jaffna poor

• PNB nab two in heroin deal

• Prison camp turns over a new leaf

• Fuel hike : Qualms among private bus operators

• Investigative journalist will speak at Foundation dinner

• Green light for upper Kotmale hydro project

• NERD wins two silver medals from Geneva

• Four more PSD men to be quizzed

• Seven soloists at SOSL competition

• Apey Budhu Hamuduruvo by Veronika Damayanthi Jayakody

• Practical English education project to be launched

• "Vaishakabhinandana" a Vesak Magazine by SPC

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