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Sunday August 31, 2003

LTTE rejects monitors compromise
The LTTE has rejected outright a proposal by Scandinavian Chief monitor Tryggve Tellefessen to hand over the controversial Manirasakulam guerrilla camp near Trincomalee to the monitors.

Terrified postal officer hides from MP in toilet
More than 72 hours after UNF parliamentarian Justin Galappatti allegedly forced a postal officer to remain in a toilet for several hours, police are yet to even record a statement from the MP.

Pongu Thamil: Cultural or political?
The Government has been called to determine on the controversial issue of public servants taking part in organising activities connected with 'Pongu Thamil' celebrations conducted by pro-LTTE groups in military- controlled areas in the north and east.

Girls, watch out for secret camera
One of the latest additions to the cellular phones - the Multi Media Supporting System with an inbuilt secret camera is causing concern after it was revealed that many young people were misusing the facility at shopping malls, restaurants and clubs.

SLFP, JVP to settle for loose alliance
The SLFP and the JVP in a bid to salvage nine months of talks are to settle for a loose alliance minus any electoral arrangement like a non contest pact,

Varsity non-academic staff call off strike
The 18 day-long strike of the University non-academic staff was called off yesterday after a meeting between government officials, chaired by Education Minister Karunasena Kodituwakku and trade union representatives.

LTTE denies Jayalath met Tiger official
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Minister Dr. Jayalath Jayawardena met with the head of the LTTE administrative wing for the Wanni,

Rehabilitation Minsiter Jayalath Jayawardena was again in trouble when the LTTE blocked him on his way to visit the Madhu shrine this week. His pathway was blocked by branches placed across the road and after being held up for over an hour he was allowed to proceed following appeals to the LTTE local leader, A.J.Peter. Picture shows the motorcade of the minister blocked and in the inset the minister is seen asking for permission for his visit. Peter is also in the picture. Pix by Indraratna Balasuriya

SUNDAY TIMES COLUMNS

Political Column - "No way Norway'' - LTTE echoes JVP sentiment?


POLITICAL SKETCHBOOK  - Lanka, nation of rancour and rife? Or nation of savoury rice?

5th Column - Not being a democracy has its advantages, says Velu

The Rajpal Abeynayake Column - Colombo and the brand new World Order

The Sunday Times Economic Analysis - Pandora's box of paddy problems

Thoughts from London - High flyers hit a new low in paradise
Focus on Rights - Affirming an audacious faith
Opposite Editorial - The East; aggravation of a complex issue
University of London Distance Learning

 

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