Budget 2008 catalyst for progress

Budget-2008 being presented at a most challenging time in the country's recent history would act as a catalyst for peace and development, Minister of State Revenue and Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said yesterday. President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is also the Finance Minister will present the Budget proposals in Parliament this morning.

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PM urges vigilance

Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake yesterday warned of reprisal attacks by the LTTE targeting individuals and Security Forces. He said the possibilities are very high of a counter strike to avenge the loss of LTTE political wing leader Thamilselvam.

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Tamils in France ignored the three day mourning period declared by the LTTE as a mark of respect to former political chief S. P. Thamilselvan killed in an air strike last Friday.

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Budget to focus on infrastructure development

The 2008 Budget would mainly focus on infrastructure development, and aim to lower the deficit by 7.5 per cent, to achieve long term sustainability, Deputy Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

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