Revenue license fees up

The revenue license fees for motor vehicles will be increased from next year.

Subsidies given to small tea holders to be increased

Subsidies given to small tea holders will be increased from Rs 300,000 to Rs. 350,000 per hectacre.

Interest on farmers' loans to be written off

Interest on loan obtained by farmers in the drought hit areas will be written off and farmers will be allowed start paying loans from their next harvesting season.

Free pairs of shoe for students

Additional Uniform set and a pair of shoes will be provided free of charge to students in the difficult areas.

Rs. 1000 m for Security Forces as housing loans

Rs. 1000 million will be allocated for housing loans in the three year loan scheme for security forces personnel, President Rajapaksa says.

Budget 2013

13.05 President proposes that Rs 1000 million should be allocated for the Ranaviru Seva Authority 13.05 President says that he intends to hold Provincial Elections in the North next year to strengthen the democratic process. 13:03 President extends his gratitude to the Speaker, Leader of the House and the Leader of the Opposition for successfully handling the 58 Commonwealth Meeting 13:00  The President arrives at Parliament to