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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Disasters place great strain on State - Minister

"Disasters place a grate strain on the State to provide relief to the affected and ensure that fundamental human rights are guaranteed to persons rendered specially vulnerable by disasters, said Disaster Management and Human Rights Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe.

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'Budget will further strenghten govt's majority

The Government majority is expected to be further reinforced by the budget, said Plantation and Industries Minister D.M. Jayaratna. Jayaratna was participating at plantation development project in Kalmunai, Ampara, where 5,000 coconut saplings were distributed among the families of Kalmunai Divisional Secretariat under the Coconut Trangle.

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