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Inspired by the compassion of people extended towards their fellowmen during the recent tsunami, bhikkus from all over the world met at the BMICH yesterday to form an international Buddhist relief service arm to streamline such assistance in the future. Nayake Theras of the Three Nikayas and other sectors of several countries and Buddhasasana Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake were present at the forum which was co-organised by the Buddhist Resource Centre and Asia Buddhist Congress. Picture by Kavinda Perera

Joint relief mechanism :

Govt responds to LTTE

by Ranga Jayasuriya

The government last week responded to what a Peace Secretariat official described as the LTTE's overall reactions to the joint mechanism for the post-tsunami relief and reconstruction in the North East.
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Buffer zone in best interest of people - Finance Minister

by Rohan Mathes

Finance Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama asserts that the 100 metre buffer zone law has been imposed with a deep sense of responsibility by the government, in the best interest of the people and in good faith.
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• Alleged fraud at Kandy school probed

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• More foreign investors for tourism

• IPA pledges support for tsunami affected police families

• No hike in power tariff

• Drunken drivers killed thousands last year

• Committee unearths suspicious UNF land deals

• More assistance for Lankans - Dy Czech FM

• CWE to re-purchase sold outlets

• Kotmale: no evidence of volcanic activity

• Pakistan tsunami relief operations end next week

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