Tigers terror income second biggest in world - Jane's

Huge income generated from drugs and extortion :

US: The August issue of the Jane's Intelligence Report said the annual income of the terrorist group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is between US $ 200-300 million making it the rebel group generating the second biggest income both by legal and illegal business.

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Madhu shrine opens from August 12 to 17

COLOMBO: The Government will open the Madhu Church for devotees from August 12 to 17.

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Alston Koch appointed Sri Lanka tourism envoy

COLOMBO: Musician Alston Koch has been appointed as an Ambassador for Tourism by Tourism Minister Milinda Moragoda.

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