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President directs IGP to seal entry and exit points temporarily to nab slayers: Colombo HC Judge Ambepitiya and police bodyguard shot dead by Sarath Malalasekera and Asanga Warnakulasuriya Colombo High Court Judge Sarath Ambepitiya, 58, was shot dead by two
unidentified gunmen near his official residence at Sarana Road off
Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7 yesterday afternoon. Inspector R.A. Upali
attached to the MSD, who was his driver and bodyguard also died in the
shooting. "One of the best in recent times": Business community hails Budget The business community yesterday hailed Budget 2005 as "one of the
best in recent times" that gives relief to the masses while providing
a host of incentives to the private sector. Bourse up after Budget The market moved up significantly after the budget with the All Share
Price Index (ASPI) moving up by 22.4 points while the Milanka Price Index
(MPI) moved up by 38.5 points. The ASPI closed the day at 1,485.2 points
while the MPI closed at 2,091.8 points. Other Stories |
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