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Country lost Rs. 16 billion:
UNF sold CB gold for a song
Media Minister Lakshaman Yapa Abeywardena
yesterday said Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe should take
the responsibility for selling over 200,000 troy ounces belonging to
the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to his friends at US$ 300 per ounce
between 2002 - 2003 during the UNF regime.
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Minister refutes UNP Leader’s claims:
Donor funds used properly
Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said
the Government has ensured that the funds disbursed by the donor
countries and lending agencies are properly utilised for the
country’s development. He said the country has received over US$ 772
million up to September 15 and the Government is hopeful that this
figure will rise to US$ 1,350 million by December.
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Eight int’l banks bid for Treasury bonds:
Economy most stable now
Sri Lanka’s economy now is most stable for the
first time since independence and eight major international banks
made bids for our Treasury bonds last Friday, a remarkable
achievement for our country, Public Administration and Home Affairs
Minister and Deputy Finance Minister Dr.Sarath Amunugama said at the
UPFA press conference in Colombo yesterday.
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