Foreign revenue up US $ 3.3 b

Foreign revenue has increased by US$ 3.3 billion to be on a par with the previous year which recorded an increase of US$ 2.9 billion, Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Secretary Susil S. Sirisena said.

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Proposed public benefits through next budget - PM

The proposed salary hikes and other public benefits promised during the last Presidential election would come into effect through the next budget, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka said yesterday. This would also include a Health Insurance scheme for Pensioners, he added.

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Govt opposes UNSG intent

Disaster Management and Human Rights Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe in an exclusive interview with the Daily News, yesterday said the Government strongly opposes the intent of UN Secretary General to appoint an expert panel to advise him on Sri Lanka.

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The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) organized the ‘Sri Lanka Pavilion’ at the Shenzhen Gold, Jewellery and Gem Show in Shenzhen, China. It was held from March 9 to 12 for the first time. Over 250 exhibitors and a large number of trade related visitors turned up making the event a success with exhibitors confirming orders during the four days of the show. Buyers at the Lankan Pavilion. (Picture courtesy NGJA)

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