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Energy Minister Karu Jayasuriya (C) inspects the pipeline to the main oil storage complex in the North Eastern port district of Trincomalee, 26 June 2002. Sri Lanka plans to lease part of the 99 storage tanks to India’s State-run Indian Oil Corporation. ( AFP Photo )

by Deepal Warnakulasuriya

Amnesty International delegates appreciated and welcomed the positive commitment and cooperation from both the Government and the LTTE on the issues of human rights and the peace process after a two-week visit to Sri Lanka.
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PM to address nation on economic situation

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is due to address the nation shortly on the current economic situation in the country and what measures the United National Front Government proposes to take to curb the rising cost of living and provide relief to the people.
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Tough new laws to penalise errant drivers

by JAYAMPATHY JAYASINGHE

The National Council for Road Safety will be recommissioned shortly with the introduction of tough new laws to penalise errant drivers.
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Armed forces deployed to monitor situation in East

by P. Krishnasamy

Tension continues to prevail in the Eastern province following the recent incidents in Muttur, Valaichchenai, Akkaraipattu and Oddamavadi. Round-the-clock curfews were in force in Valaichchenai, Oddamavadi, Akkaraipatu and the border villages of Ampara.
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