LTTE rejects Ranil’s proposal; demands interim administration

• Tigers want written pledge for LTTE — controlled interim administration

• Int’l buoyancy affected by uncertainty in peace process

• House urges national policy for reconstructing 5 flood affected districts

• Laugfs gas price down by Rs.70

• TNA in new role: Mediates between Govt., LTTE to put talks back on rail

• Mahanayakes urge Police Commission chief
  ‘Don’t bow down to political pressure’

• Now, Shell shocks housewives with Rs. 70 reduction

• R’pura records highest rainfall since 1939

• Udathalawinna massacre
  There was competition between Hakeem, Ratwatte and Rambukwella — witness

• PCR-based diagnostic test for SARS

• Norway gives Rs. 95m. to flood victims

• UK pledges $350,000 for flood relief
  UK minister sends message of condolence to flood victims

• Minister behind vandalism, claims lawyer

Late city News

• US TV station shows LTTE emblem as Sri Lanka flag

• PA opposes latest Tiger stand

• Tigers send Rs. 4 m worth flood relief to South