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FCID generates hundreds of millions in revenue
The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), which completes two years today, is perhaps the only unit in the Police Department to generate revenue other than conduct investigations.
As a result of its probe, what was then claimed to be an 18 acre property in Malwana allegedly belonging to former Minister Basil Rajapaksa is to be sold by public auction on March 29. The price for sale would be more than Rs. 208 million, the value placed by the Government Valuer. Public announcements about the auction have been made through media advertisements.
Earlier, the FCID deposited with the Consolidated Fund Rs. 163 million allegedly belonging to the Carlton Sports Channel. The money was deposited in the Consolidated Fund.
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50 more Forests declared under Wanaspati programme
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
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Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
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Temperature set to increase to ‘Caution level’
The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
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