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Not a pretty ‘site’

Poor garbage dumping practices and unmanaged sewage systems in the Gampola town have led to contaminating the Mahaweli river, the only waterway flowing through the town. The National Water Supply and Drainage Board warned if the problem is not rectified soon there will be a major environmental disaster. It could impose a heavy burden on the State to go for advanced water purifing techniques to ensure safe water for residents.

Inland Revenue tops Rs.136b

The Department of Inland Revenue has earned Rs. 136.5 billion during the first six months of this year. Commissioner General of Department of Inland Revenue A.A Wijepala said last year they collected Rs 104 billion in the first six months.

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US helps Lanka prevent Avian Influenza

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) handed over key supplies to the Ministry of Livestock Development to strengthen Sri Lanka's early warning and reaction capacity against Avian Influenza, said the US Embassy.

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Intelligence leader among 10 LTTEers killed

A senior Sea Tiger Intelligence leader and 10 others were killed in a fierce fight which erupted in the seas off Pulmodai, defence sources said.

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'Back to Business' voted most innovative post-tsunami programme

The 5th World Chamber Congress has voted the 'Back to Business' programme launched by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry as the most innovative post tsunami programme in the world.

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