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Ex-chairman deposits road renovation money in wife’s account
Tuesday, 10 May 2016 10:24Ex-chairman of Imbulpe Pradeshiya Sabha Indu Gunatilake has reportedly deposited Rs. 250,000 in the bank account of his wife, out of a private donation towards a road renovation.
‘Water bill not exempted from VAT’
Tuesday, 10 May 2016 09:10The Finance Ministry is yet to notify the National Water Board that water will be exempted from the increased VAT.
Panama Papers : new list of Lankans revealed
Tuesday, 10 May 2016 08:44658 illegal abortions a day in Sri Lanka
Tuesday, 10 May 2016 08:43More than 240,000 illegal abortions take place in Sri Lanka annually, at the rate of 658 abortions a day, a latest research report shows.
Australia turns back three asylum-seeker boats
Monday, 09 May 2016 20:06Australia has intercepted three asylum-seeker boats so far this year, including one carrying women and children from Sri Lanka, the country's immigration minister revealed on Monday.
Mafia within foreign employment agents will be eliminated - Harsha
Monday, 09 May 2016 19:57Time has come to eliminate the mafia within foreign employment agents in Sri Lanka, says deputy minister Harsha de Silva.
Sri Lankan shares post near 4-month closing high
Monday, 09 May 2016 19:58Sri Lankan shares edged up on Monday and hit their highest close in about four months, led by beverage and diversified stocks amid foreign investors' buying.
Irida Divaina editor apologises to JVP, slams Wimal
Monday, 09 May 2016 15:57Editor of the Irida Divaina - Anura Solomons has apologised with regard to the contents of the lead story in yesterday’s (08) publication.