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The Navarathri festival is being celebrated at Kovils, Schools and in Hindu homes. Poojas are held during the nine-days displaying Kolu (statues of deities). Here an exposition at the Shri Bala Selva Vinayagar Kovil,Captain’s Garden, Maradana, Colombo. Pic: A. Maduraveeran

by S. Selvakumar

There are positive signs that the government-LTTE peace talks would recommence early November. A high level Norwegian delegation is expected to arrive in Colombo within the next few days to make the necessary arrangements.
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LTTE releases homeguards

by Ranga Jayasuriya

The two homeguards held in LTTE detention for over two months were released last evening.
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Power Minister energetic on Upper Kotmale

by Rohan Mathes

Power and Energy Minister Susil Premjayantha is determined to push forward the 'Upper Kotmale' and 'Norochcholai Coal Power Project' soon to avert an inevitable power crisis.
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Lanka relive Lahore glory

LAHORE, Pakistan, Oct 16 (Reuters) Sanath Jayasuriya took five for 17 to lead Sri Lanka to an emphatic 119-run win in the three-nation tournament final on Saturday and keep Pakistan waiting for their first one-day title at home.
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• NICs on fast mode from December 1

• For 'under-employed' grads : Jobs soon on par with qualifications

• US fortified Sharon's hand - Palestinian Ambassador

• Lanka's triple attraction will fill hotel rooms this winter

• Swiss Film Season - 2004

• Top priority for tree-planting

• Rotary Centennial Bell comes to Sri Lanka

• Expediting FTA with Pakistan

• Great scarcity of sand for construction works

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