Their search for the elusive pot of gold having turned into a nightmare these expatriate lankan women visibly appear relieved to be back home. Pic by Sudath Nishantha.

Court orders arrest of Duminda Silva

by Sarath Malalasekera

Colombo Chief Magistrate and Additional District Judge Ms. Sarojini Kusala Weerawardana yesterday directed the Police to arrest UNP Provincial Council Member Duminda Silva and produce him before court.
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Over 200 women workers in Middle East return home dejected, disillusioned and disappointed

by P. Krishnaswamy

The first batch of 285 expatriate housemaids looking dejected, disillusioned and disappointed heaved a huge sigh of relief as they stepped on home soil after a terrible ordeal having been stranded in Kuwait in a failed attempt in search of that elusive pot of gold.
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Former Minister Abdul Cader arrested

Former Co-operatives Minister A.R.M. Abdul Cader was reportedly arrested last night by a special team from the Police Headquarters in connection with an alleged misappropriation of Rs. 1 million belonging to the Samurdhi Society Development Fund.
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Other Stories

• U.S. embassy in Sri Lanka closes after scare

• SC to communicate determination of anti conversion Bill to President and Speaker

• Remaining roofing sheets to be used for 75,000 needy families

• Sri Lanka to host fifth council of ministers' meeting and related meetings of IOR-ARC

• President instructs CPC authorities to construct new hospital for N'Eliya

• Rs. 440 m for drought relief

• Korea contributes US$ 200,000 to the Colombo Plan PPSD

• Govt funds to pay outstanding salaries of cluster bus company employees

• Seminar on health

• Honours for three distinguished economists

• Soaring brass and metal prices hamper industry

• Workshop on elephants and zoos

• CB on priority repayment of deposits

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