LTTE child recruitment on the rise - Amnesty

THE recruitment of children by the LTTE is on the increase and children are mainly recruited at temple festivals and junctions, Amnesty International said in its latest report. AI said even a large international presence following the tsunami has not significantly helped protect children from LTTE recruitment.

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JSC will continue to serve despite Judges' resignations

THE Judicial Service Commission with two new members from the Supreme Court will continue to serve the country including the Northern and Eastern provinces despite the resignation of Justices Shirani Bandaranayake and T.B. Weerasuriya from the JSC.

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BUSINESS

US Dollar unlikely to appreciate in future - Leading Economist

The US dollar will not appreciate as a hard currency in the future with the value depreciation due to the recession in the US economy, a leading economist, Dr. Harward Nicholas said.

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Scotland captain Kasiam Farid sweeps for runs during his knock of 76 which earned him the man of the match award against Sri Lanka in their Under 19 World Cup match played at the R. Premadasa Stadium yesterday. (Pix by Saman Mendis)

SPORTS

Lanka survive a Scots scare before winning

HOST Sri Lanka were given a scare by unknown Scotland before winning their opening ICC under 19 World Cup match by four wickets at the R. Premadasa Stadium yesterday.

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LTTE child recruitment on the rise - Amnesty

JSC will continue to serve despite Judges' resignations

'Freedom' the path to greatest victories to a nation

An Independence Day fete with a difference

Police promotions from today

Bus crash: 20 critical

Contribute to economic development of country - Saudi Ambassador

High quality paddy varieties to be promoted globally

New act on 'Prevention of mosquito breeding' soon

GMOA members say 'thank you'

'Dinamina Nivahana' Project inaugurated at Kiralogama

Armed Forces, civilians celebrate Independence in Jaffna

Housing scheme for tsunami victims in Payagala

Your garbage problem is not your neighbours' problem: Minister

Govt to produce iodised salt

Investigation relates to public security - Media Minister

Mahinda Chinthanaya brings plantation Tamils into national main stream - Jeyaraj

BUSINESS

US Dollar unlikely to appreciate in future - Leading Economist

SPORTS

Lanka survive a Scots scare before winning

Govt categorically denies false reports

ITMF global conference in Colombo

Aussies in 57-run win

Thaksin rejects calls to quit after mass protest