District Secretaries to get Rs. 11,250 mn under decentralized budget after three years

21 Dec 2023

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A total of Rs. 11,250 million will be allocated through the decentralized budget to the District Secretaries after a lapse of three years, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Country’s foreign reserves expected to surpass over USD 4 bn by end of this year: PMD

20 Dec 2023

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The gross official reserves in the country are expected to surpass over USD 4 billion by the end of this year with the USD 780 million notable inflows of foreign exchange to the Government, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Substandard Immunoglobulin import: NPP questions why no action against Keheliya

19 Dec 2023

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The National People’s Power (NPP) raised concerns over the failure to arrest former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella even after some of the officials who were arrested in connection with the incident involving substandard Immunoglobulin injections, had given statements that the stock of medicine was purchased with the Minister’s approval and advice.

Wolbachia Project to be extended to Colombo, Gampaha for Dengue control

19 Dec 2023

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Recommendations have been made to extend the implementation of the Wolbachia special dengue control project to all Medical Officers of Health Divisions in the Colombo and Gampaha districts.

Cabinet nod to import Keeri Samba, eggs, maize

19 Dec 2023

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The Cabinet granted approval to import 50,000 metric tons of GR11 rice, which is similar to Keeri Samba, and eggs to meet the shortfall in the market.

Committee recommends banning foreign employment for mothers with children under 5

18 Dec 2023

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A Parliamentary Committee has recommended re-enforcing the law that prevents mothers with children under the age of 05 from leaving for foreign employment, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

Pakistan to seek possibility of onion, corn export to Sri Lanka

18 Dec 2023

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Pakistan will explore the possibility of exporting onions and corn to Sri Lanka, outgoing Pakistani High Commissioner, Major General (Retd.) Umar Farooq Burki said.

Decentralized budget for each district from next year: President

17 Dec 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe said a decentralized budget would be allocated for each district based on the available number of seats starting next year.

No external interference or restrictions should be tolerated: President tells army

16 Dec 2023

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Emphasizing the monumental responsibility borne by the security forces in protecting the sovereignty of the country, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that no external interference or restrictions should be tolerated.

Showers to continue due to wave-type atmospheric disturbance: Met. Department

15 Dec 2023

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The showery weather condition is expected to continue further due to the wave-type atmospheric disturbance, the Meteorology Department said.

Lanka Sathosa slashes prices of 10 essential commodities

15 Dec 2023

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Lanka Sathosa has decided to reduce prices of ten essential commodities from today given the festive season, Lanka Sathosa Chairman Pasanda Yapa Abeywardena said today.

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2024 Budget passed with majority of 41 votes

13 Dec 2023

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The third reading of the 2024 Budget was passed in Parliament today with a majority of 41 votes.

Anura names representative for public debate; Kanchana refuses

13 Dec 2023

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While refusing to participate in a public debate with JVP member Wasantha Samarasinghe as proposed by NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara made a fresh call to Dissanayake to present himself for the debate.

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STF to be removed from expressway duties: Minister

13 Dec 2023

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A decision has been taken to remove the Special Task Force (STF) personnel from expressway duties as they are underutilized there, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said today.

IMF deal will be renegotiated under SJB government: Sajith

13 Dec 2023

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal will be renegotiated under a future Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) government, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

Plans to bring wealthy tourists to Sri Lanka in the coming year: Ministry

11 Dec 2023

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Plans have been made to bring wealthy tourists to Sri Lanka in the coming year, the Ministry of Tourism said.

Women police officers mistreated when granting promotions: Committee reveals

10 Dec 2023

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Women police officers have faced injustice when receiving promotions even though all the other aspects such as recruitment, training, deployment and retirement are the same as male police officers, a Parliamentary committee has revealed.

Many positive steps taken to promote transparency and good governance: President

09 Dec 2023

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Many positive steps have been taken including the establishment of sectoral oversight committees and a budget office in Parliament to promote transparency and good governance, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Parliament to approve VAT increase tomorrow

09 Dec 2023

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Parliament is scheduled to meet tomorrow to debate the second reading of the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill and the Finance Bill, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

Immediate report called for on Beira Lake development project

05 Dec 2023

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Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka has directed the heads of relevant institutions to submit reports on the progress and future plans of the Beira Lake Development Project to the President by December 15, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.