WP development akin to China
IMF loan only for development :
Public Administration and Home Affairs Minister
Dr. Sarath Amunugama told Parliament yesterday that according to the
World Bank report, the rate of development in the Western Province
has increased to 14 percent which is equal to the growth rates of
China and India.
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Artistes’ profits free from tax
Interest in the Lady Lochore Loan Fund and
income gained by any author from the sale of the book written by
him, one half of profit and income derived from production of any
drama, any profit or income from any song to other musical
composition gained by the lyricist, musician or singer have been
exempted from tax, Finance and State Revenue Minister Ranjith
Siyambalapitiya said.
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Forces at victory’s doorstep - Minister Muralitheran
National Integration Minister Vinayagamurthi
Muralitheran told Parliament yesterday the sustainable peace and
development can only be achieved by eradicating LTTE terrorism from
this country.
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