President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga at yesterday’s public rally in Nawalapitiya where she launched a development drive for the area. With the President is Deputy Minister of Power and Energy Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is the SLFP chief organiser for Nawalapitiya.  Pic. by Dudley Wickramasinghe Budget 2005 Finance Minister Dr Sarath Amunugama adding the final touches to the budget. Picture by Susantha Wijegoonasekera

I will lessen your burdens by January 1 - President

From Ranil Wijayapala in Nawalapitiya

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga expressed optimism yesterday that the Government will be able to lighten the people's burdens by January through the increase of salaries of more than one million government servants and through the steps taken by the government to reduce the prices of essential goods.
Full story

UPFA's maiden budget today

by Manjula Fernando

Finance Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama will present the maiden budget of the United People's Freedom Alliance Government in Parliament this afternoon.
Full story

Japan grants 800 m Yen to Sri Lanka

The Government of Japan has provided a grant of Japanese Yen 800 Million (approximately Rs. 780 million) under its Non Project Grant Aid Programme (NPGA). This is the second grant offered under this programme to Sri Lanka by the Government of Japan.
Full story

Other Stories

• Pakistan PM here Sunday

• 'Deshabimani' Awards tonight

• Child undergoes amputation after burn injuries: Father files suit for negligence of De Zoysa Hospital staff

• New office opened in Gampaha: NHDA to waive off housing scheme rent surcharge

• Futile hunt for mental disorders among Vanniyela Aththo

• Lack of funds to cover all crossings: Railways Dept. to confine level crossing barriers to essential cases

• Devananda meets Indian leaders for rehabilitation assistance

• Lack of funds to cover all crossings: Railways Dept. to confine level crossing barriers to essential cases

www.crescat.com

www.ceylincoproperties.com

www.Pathmaconstruction.com

News | Business | Features | Editorial | Security
Politics | World | Letters | Sports | Obituaries

Produced by Lake House
Copyright © 2003 The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd.
Comments and suggestions to :Web Manager