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Sri Lanka receives China’s fabric grant for 2025 school uniforms
Sri Lanka receives China’s fabric grant for 2025 school uniforms
Sri Lanka has received the grant of 11.28 million meters of fabric required to be provided for schoolchildren as uniform materials for the year 2025, from the People’s Republic of China. MORE..
| December 10, 2024 6:05 pm
Four arrested during development officers’ protest granted bail
Four arrested during development officers’ protest granted bail
The four protestors arrested during a tense situation in front of the Ministry of Education on December 02 have been granted bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
President chairs discussion on Education Ministry’s expenditure
President chairs discussion on Education Ministry’s expenditure
Preliminary discussions at the ministerial level for the preparation of the 2025 Budget proposal have commenced under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Minister issues scathing response to Ranil’s statement on liquor licenses
Minister issues scathing response to Ranil’s statement on liquor licenses
The Cabinet Media Spokesperson, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, announced that liquor companies owe nearly Rs. 7 billion in taxes, and that the government is taking measures to recover the outstanding dues. MORE..
Book industry renews call for exemption from VAT, citing serious concerns
Book industry renews call for exemption from VAT, citing serious concerns
Sri Lanka’s book industry has renewed its call for books to be exempt from tax, with four industry bodies submitting a proposal to the new government for inclusion in the next national budget. MORE..
Faiszer Musthapha to be appointed NDF National List MP
Faiszer Musthapha to be appointed NDF National List MP
The New Democratic Front (NDF) has informed the Election Commission that Faiszer Musthapha has been nominated to be appointed as a Member of Parliament through its National List, party sources said. MORE..
Former CCD Director remanded
Former CCD Director remanded
The former Director of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), ASP Neville Silva has been ordered to be remanded in custody until December 13 after he was produced before the Ratnapura Magistrate’s Court today (10). MORE..
Eight suspects of ‘Club Wasantha’ murder granted bail
Eight suspects of ‘Club Wasantha’ murder granted bail
Eight suspects, who were arrested and remanded in custody in connection with the murder of two persons including businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as ‘Club Wasantha’, have been granted bail by Homagama High Court today (10). MORE..
CAA launches special raids to enforce new price limits for rice
CAA launches special raids to enforce new price limits for rice
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says that raids will be carried out from today (10) to identify the traders selling rice at prices higher than the maximum retail and wholesale price recently set by the government. MORE..
Dr. Anil Jasinghe appointed Secretary to Ministry of Health and Media
Dr. Anil Jasinghe appointed Secretary to Ministry of Health and Media
Dr. Anil Jasinghe has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Media by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Illegally stored foreign liquor worth over Rs. 50 mln seized in Borella
Illegally stored foreign liquor worth over Rs. 50 mln seized in Borella
A stock of illegally stored foreign liquor bottles worth over Rs. 50 million has been discovered during a raid conducted by the officers of the Excise Office in Gampaha. MORE..
ADB approves USD 30 million financing facility for Sri Lanka’s CEB
ADB approves USD 30 million financing facility for Sri Lanka’s CEB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $30 million Small Expenditure Financing Facility (SEFF) for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), guaranteed by the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, to bolster the sustainability of ongoing and future energy sector projects. MORE..
Speaker will make ‘responsible’ statement soon on doctorate controversy - Minister
Speaker will make ‘responsible’ statement soon on doctorate controversy - Minister
Speaker of the Parliament Asoka Ranwala will soon make a ‘responsible’ statement regarding the recent controversies related to his doctorate, Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. MORE..
| December 10, 2024 12:45 pm
Sri Lanka secures USD 50 million loan from OPEC Fund for economic recovery
Sri Lanka secures USD 50 million loan from OPEC Fund for economic recovery
The Government of Sri Lanka has submitted a request to the OPEC Fund for International Development to secure funds to finance Sri Lanka’s Comprehensive Reform Agenda, in line with the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) implemented with the assistance of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). MORE..
Govt plans economic utilization of presidential residences and VIP homes
Govt plans economic utilization of presidential residences and VIP homes
The Cabinet of Ministers has greenlighted a proposal to introduce a suitable mechanism for the utilization of bungalows, ‘Visumpaya’ and presidential residences in various areas across the island, which are maintained under the administration of the Ministry of Public Administration, in an economically beneficial manner. MORE..
| December 10, 2024 11:59 am
Sri Lanka eyes self-sufficiency in food production
Sri Lanka eyes self-sufficiency in food production
Several proposals related to the production of all food items that can be produced in the country, have received the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers. MORE..
| December 10, 2024 11:56 am
President Dissanayake’s India visit on Dec. 15
President Dissanayake’s India visit on Dec. 15
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake an official visit to India on December 15 following an invitation from the Indian government. MORE..
| December 10, 2024 11:47 am
New appointments for key positions in departments under Finance Ministry
New appointments for key positions in departments under Finance Ministry
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved several appointments for Senior Management in the departments affiliated with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. MORE..
Cabinet approves monthly allowance for small fishing boat owners
Cabinet approves monthly allowance for small fishing boat owners
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a monthly allowance of Rs. 9,375 for small fishing boat owners, effective from November 1, for a period of five months in order to minimize the impact of the economic crisis on the fisheries industry. MORE..
| December 10, 2024 10:56 am
Sri Lanka to introduce digital driving licenses
Sri Lanka to introduce digital driving licenses
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal for the introduction of a new digital driving license to replace the existing driving license. MORE..
| December 10, 2024 10:41 am
Sri Lanka extends moratorium on ‘Parate’ Law execution, focuses on loan repayment strategy
Sri Lanka extends moratorium on ‘Parate’ Law execution, focuses on loan repayment strategy
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the extension of the moratorium on the execution of the ‘Parate’ Law, which halts banks from acquiring creditors’ properties, until 31 March 2025. MORE..
| December 10, 2024 10:41 am
Deadline for accepting O/L exam applications ends today
Deadline for accepting O/L exam applications ends today
The Department of Examinations says the deadline for the accepting of applications for the 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination ends today (10). MORE..
Former CCD Director to be produced before court today
Former CCD Director to be produced before court today
The former Director of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), ASP Nevil Silva, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) yesterday, is scheduled to be produced before court today (10). MORE..
US sanctions Kapila Chandrasena and Udayanga Weeratunga over corruption
US sanctions Kapila Chandrasena and Udayanga Weeratunga over corruption
The United States has imposed sanctions on the former CEO of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena and former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga, along with their immediate family members, for their involvement in “significant corruption”. MORE..
Complaint filed with Jaffna police against MP Archchuna Ramanathan
Complaint filed with Jaffna police against MP Archchuna Ramanathan
A complaint has been lodged with the Jaffna Police against Jaffna District Independent Member of Parliament Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan. MORE..
