‘Operations of certain finance companies disputable’

After the presentation of papers and oral questions, the House took up the second reading of the Finance Business Bill, Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill and the Convention on the Suppression of Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Bill. The House also took up the Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act and Order under the Sri Lanka Export Development Act.

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No truth in UNP claims - Wimal

“There is no truth in UNP claims that low income families living in underprivileged settlements in Colombo will be driven away from the city. Colombo is to be transformed into a city of haves.”

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‘Hector Kobbekaduwa marks turning point in SL politics’

Politicians of today must learn more from philanthropic politicians such as Hector Kobbekaduwa who dedicated his life for the betterment of the people. He marks a turning point in Sri Lankan politics, said Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne at the 28th memorial ceremony of Hector Kobbekaduwa at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute on September 19.

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