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4,421 armed forces, police personnel to participate in Independence Day parade: Army Commander

30 Jan 2025

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Some 4,421 personnel of the armed forces and police will participate in the Independence Day parade this time, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo said today.

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Rs. 80 million allocated to 77th Independence Day celebrations: Govt.

30 Jan 2025

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The government has allocated Rs. 80 million for the 77th Independence Day celebrations, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Dr. A.H.M.H Abayarathna said today.

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Independence Day Celebrations open to public this time: Minister

30 Jan 2025

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The government has decided to open the 77th Independence Day Celebrations for the public to witness, Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Dr. A.H.M.H Abayarathna said today.

Will not force farmers to sell paddy to government: Namal Karunaratne

29 Jan 2025

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Claiming that the government will not force the farmers to sell paddy to the government, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Namal Karunarathne requested the farmers to provide some amount of paddy to the government at the minimum guaranteed price.

Cases filed against Aragalaya activists; Govt. to provide reasonable solution: Minister

28 Jan 2025

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Claiming that there is an issue in filing cases with regard to Aragalaya activists who were arrested during the Aragalaya time, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the government will intervene to provide them with a reasonable solution.

Education Ministry calls for report on Jaffna University academic staff’s TU action: Nalinda

28 Jan 2025

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The Education Ministry has called for a report on the trade union action launched by the academic staff of the Jaffna University, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

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LG polls in April, EC to announce date: Nalinda

28 Jan 2025

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The Local Government elections will be held in April and the Elections Commission will announce the date soon, Cabinet spokesman, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

New chairpersons appointed for three Parliamentary committees

28 Jan 2025

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Deputy Minister Harshana Suriyapperuma has been elected as the new Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means of Parliament while Minister Chrishantha Abeysena was elected as the new Chair of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges.

Overall economy remains severely damaged: President

28 Jan 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said even though surface-level indicators may suggest economic recovery, the overall economy in Sri Lanka remains severely damaged.

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Govt. intentionally delaying minimum guaranteed price for paddy: Namal Karunaratne

27 Jan 2025

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The government is intentionally delaying the announcement of the minimum guaranteed price for paddy as there is a distorted situation with regard to paddy purchasing in the country right now, Agriculture and Livestock Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne said today.

Increase export revenue to USD 36 billion by 2030: President directs officials

27 Jan 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake directed officials to take necessary steps to increase the export revenue to USD 36 billion by 2030 in line with the new government’s policy of ’A Thriving Nation - A Beautiful Life’.

If MR has no place to go, will provide suitable house: President

26 Jan 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that if former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has no other house to settle in, the government will provide him with a suitable house.

Government to fill 30,000 vacancies within public service

26 Jan 2025

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The government is planning to fill approximately 30,000 existing vacancies within the public service and to allocate necessary funds in the upcoming budget.

No one needs to worry about those arrested getting bail soon: President

26 Jan 2025

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Claiming that no one should be worried about persons who are arrested being released on bail soon, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the objective of the government is not to keep suspects in remand prison but to file cases before the High Court.

Adani wind power projects not cancelled: Government

25 Jan 2025

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The government has not taken any decision to cancel the Adani wind power projects in Mannar and Pooneryn as reported by some media, Cabinet spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa said today.

No political witch-hunt behind Yoshitha’s arrest: Govt.

25 Jan 2025

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Claiming that Yoshitha Rajapaksa was not arrested just because he is former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today law is implemented if anyone had purchased lands or property illegally or in suspicious manner.

President’s Fund to launch new initiative to deliver services at regional

25 Jan 2025

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The President’s Fund is set to launch a new initiative to deliver services at the regional level through the offices of the Divisional Secretaries, under the leadership of President Anura Kumar Dissanayake on February 7 at the Temple Trees ,President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Swiss government pledges support to reclaim Sri Lankan assets held abroad

24 Jan 2025

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Switzerland has assured its support in recovering assets that have been moved out of Sri Lanka, President’s Media Division (PMD)said.

Philippines political party representatives in SL to study successful conduct of elections

24 Jan 2025

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A group of political party representatives of Philippines met officials of the Elections Commission to study the successful conduct of the recent Presidential and parliamentary elections.

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Vehicle prices increased due to IMF condition: Deputy Minister

24 Jan 2025

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Vehicle prices have gone up before their imports due to an IMF condition which required to match prices in relation to inflation, in order to control inflation, Deputy Finance Minister Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando said yesterday.