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Rs.650 million missing in one year:
More big fish to be netted in great Samurdhi Scam - Cabinet spokesman by Manjula Fernando and Nadira Gunatilleke The Government yesterday accused the former Samurdhi authorities for
squandering over Rs.650 million from the Social Security Fund (SSF) that
was set up to look after the poorest of the poor in the country in their
time of need. Duminda Silva remanded till Aug. 23 by Sarath Malalasekera Colombo Chief Magistrate and Additional District Judge Ms. Sarojini
Kusala Weerawardane yesterday refused an application for bail in respect
of UNP Provincial Council Member Duminda Silva wanted in connection with
the alleged rape of an underage girl and remanded him till August 23. Govt will support LTTE's peace building moves - Mangala by Manjula Fernando and Nadira Gunatilleke The government yesterday said the it would publicly support any peace
building activity of the LTTE while discouraging any moves deterrent to
peace. Anura Yapa refutes Rajitha's claim by Manjula Fernando and Nadira Gunatilleke Plantation Industries Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa yesterday
openly denied former Land Minister Rajitha Senaratne's statement saying
that President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and her son obtained
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