Duminda’s supporter murdered

THURSDAY, 18 DECEMBER 2014

Nihal Ratnayaka alias Bunty, a 40 year old father of three from Yaya 4 of Rajanganaya has been mysteriously murdered and his body dumped in Lunu Oya say reports. The deceased was a supporter of former Minister Duminda Dissanayaka who resigned from the government to support the common candidate Maithripala Sirisena.

The deceased had gone to the field on a message received by two persons who had come on a motorbike saying they were from Kandy Police. Residents who had gone in search of him as he had not returned had found his body in the stream. The relations have made a complaint to Thambuththegama Police.

‘Miracle’ collapses

THURSDAY, 18 DECEMBER 2014

The latest announcement from the Central Bank reveals that foreign trade is completely breaking down despite Mahinda Rajapaksa faction talks about an economic development on its propaganda stages.

The announcement reveals information of trade in the month of October. The trade deficit in October last year was US$352 million while it has drastically gone up to US$852 million in October this year.

Also, the export income during October last year was US$1041.3 million. However, it has come down to US$898.5 million in October this year. Meanwhile, the export expenditure in October last year was US$1393.7 million while it has increased to US$1750.2 million in October this year.

The cost of imports for consumer items has increased from US$286.2 million in 2013 to US$411.5 million this year.