Rat poison kills 2 kids

Government expenditure for 2013 Rs. 2520 billion

The estimated Government expenditure for 2013 is Rs. 2520 billion. The economic growth will be maintained at 7% and the annual inflation rate contained at 7%. Cabinet approval was granted for the Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2013 submitted by the President as Minister of Finance and planning to be submitted, after publishing it in the Government gazette. In the preparation of this Bill, the President and the General Treasury had consulted each line Ministry and other Stakeholders,

27 Sep, 2012

China seeks broader ties with Sri Lanka

China has sought broader ties with Sri Lanka as both countries celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations this year. Speaking at a ceremony in Colombo today China?s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wu Jianghao, said that both China and Sri Lanka can work together in various fields. He recalled the relationship between both countries which was initially enhanced by former Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike and has now been taken forward by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. He also expressed confidence in

27 Sep, 2012

GTF hold talks with South Africa on Sri Lanka

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) has had fresh rounds of discussions with the South African government regarding the situation in Sri Lanka, GTF said in a statement. A delegation led by Rev Father S J Emmanuel met with officials from the Republic of South Africa and Switzerland this week as part of the on-going engagement with international governments to highlight the enduring persecution of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka. GTF emphasised that only an international, independent investigation can se

28 Sep, 2012