Aid commitments to Sri Lanka intact - Media and Information Minister

Refuting allegations of opposition political parties and sections of the media, Media and Information Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena asserted that there has not been any drop in foreign aid and assistance to the Government.

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Fillip for Forces’ housing project from corporate sector

Huge response to President’s appeal

There was a huge response from the corporate sector yesterday to President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s appeal for contributions for a mammoth housing project for Security Forces personnel fighting to protect the territorial integrity of the country.

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Government upholds media freedom

Media and Information Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena asserted that due care has always been taken by his Ministry with respect to journalists’ welfare.

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CRIB to blacklist phone customers

New laws to benefit service providers:

All utility providers including telecommunication providers will be able to subscribe to the CRIB, its sources said. This new development will come into force with the passing of the amendment to the Credit Information Bureau Act, which is now applicable only to banks, leasing and finance companies in the country.

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