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Russian Ambassador says: Chrysotile asbestos not harmful
LOCALMain Story

Russian Ambassador says: Chrysotile asbestos not harmful

Russian made Chrysotile asbestos is not harmful to humans, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka and Maldives, Yury…

byFaraz Shauketaly31/12/2017
Swift legal action on Bond scam possible: UPFA
BUSINESSMain Story

Swift legal action on Bond scam possible: UPFA

Says provisions in Evidence Ordinance provide leeway to fast-track legal proceedings and probe headed by AG By Skandha Gunasekara Ahead of…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/12/2017
Decision to differ ban on the use of white asbestos
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Decision to differ ban on the use of white asbestos

Cabinet has decided to differ the ban on the use of white asbestos for state institutions but will continue the…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/12/2017
Sri Lankan government to temporarily suspend the ban on asbestos
BUSINESS

Sri Lankan government to temporarily suspend the ban on asbestos

  The Sri Lankan government has decided to temporarily suspend a ban that was to be imposed from 1st January…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/12/2017

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