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SACRED SHADE : As it has done over the centuries the Sacred Bodhi Tree in Anuradhapura, spreads its branches protectively, symbolic guardian of Dharma and civilised tradition as Buddhists prepare to celebrate Poson Poya (tomorrow) commemorating the formal introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka.   (Photo: Kithsiri Almeida)

by Shanika Sriyananda Liyanage and Don Asoka Wijewardena

Local government authorities are poised to close down a number of government institutions, including schools, and also file legal action in an attempt to stem the growing epidemic dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases.
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Swift action to settle islands fracas

by S. Selvakumar

Head of Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) Major General Trond Furuhovde along with Northern Navy Commander Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera, DIG Jaffna Keerthi Gajanayake and LTTE representatives held a meeting at the Jaffna SLMM office yesterday to inquire into the assault on two unarmed Tiger cadres in Velannai on Thursday night.
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