Colombo (News1st): The Appropriation Bill for the service of the financial year 2019 was presented to Parliament by Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala Samaraweera this afternoon.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs presented the Counter-Terrorism Bill for the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Temporary Provision Act.

The Minister of Justice & Prison Reforms presented a bill for the Recovery of Damages for the Death of a Person caused by a wrongful act, omission, negligence or default of another and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.

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• TISL announces the launch of Global Corruption Barometer 2019
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• Alliance for Economic Democracy educates the public about MCC