Friday, November 22, 2013

President presents development budget

* Rs 1,500-7,800 for public workers

* Rs. 7,500 for veterinary surgeons

* Rs. 1,000 mn for farmer pension scheme

* Five holiday bungalows for artistes

* 15 pc upfront tax on lands leased to foreigners

* USD 150 mn to SriLankan and USD 50 mn to Mihin Lanka

* A donation of 50,000 MT of rice to WFP

* Telecom levy fixed at 25 pct

* 20,000 high quality cows to be imported

November 21, 2013, 12:00 pm -by Saman Indrajith