Govt. aims to develop primary healthcare; pilot projects in two districts this year: Nalinda

23 Jan 2025

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The Health Ministry will give utmost priority to developing primary healthcare in the country this year where pilot projects will initiate in two districts in 2025, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Releasing of red-tagged containers to be probed: Deputy Minister

22 Jan 2025

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While admitting that 323 containers with red tags have been released through the green channel, Deputy Minister of Finance said today that an investigation will be launched into the incident.

Rice mills will be taken under army’s control, if they fail to agree to government mechanism: President

22 Jan 2025

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Claiming that no one will be allowed to sell rice beyond the control price, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said rice mills will be taken under army control if they fail to agree to the mechanism of the government.

Better if MR leaves his residence without waiting till asked to: Nalinda

21 Jan 2025

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It is better for former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to leave his residence without waiting till he is asked to do so, Cabinet spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Several politicians linked to company which supplied Papaverine injection at higher prices: Nalinda

21 Jan 2025

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Claiming that several polticians are linked to the comapny which had supplied Papaverine injection at an exorbinat price from 2019 to 2023, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today that an investigation will be conducted into the incident.

Bi-partial civil aviation agreement between Sri Lanka, Italy

21 Jan 2025

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The Cabinet approved a proposal to sign a bi-partial civil aviation agreement between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Italy to operate air passenger services and air cargo services, Cabinet spoksman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Ready to probe obtaining Rs. 50 mn to offer Parliamentary seat, if complained: Justice Minister

21 Jan 2025

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A certain political party has obtained Rs. 50 million from a person to offer him a Parliamentary seat and the government is ready to investigate into it if a complaint is lodged, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said today.

PTA needs to be used carefully until new Act is enacted: Bimal

21 Jan 2025

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Claiming that enforcing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) is not the policy of the government, Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake said today that the PTA needs to be used carefully until a new Act is enacted.

Government to make Rs. 1,437 mn budget allocation for coconut cultivation: Minister

21 Jan 2025

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The government will allocate Rs. 1,437 million through the Budget 2025 for coconut cultivation in the northern coconut triangle, Plantation and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyaratne said today.

Salaries, allowances of all NPP MPS, Ministers credited to single account: Sunil Watagala

20 Jan 2025

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The salaries and allowances of all MPs and Ministers of the NPP government are credited to a single account as in the past, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala said today.

Discussion to consider possibility of reducing fuel prices soon: President

20 Jan 2025

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Claiming that reducing fuel prices will take some time, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said at a meeting that discussions will be held with relevant parties to consider the possibility of reducing fuel prices soon.

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Government conspiring to evict MR from his residence: Dolawatte

20 Jan 2025

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The government is conspiring to evict former President Mahinda Rajapaksa from his residence, former MP Premanath C. Dolawatte said today.

Tilvin stresses need to win LG polls

20 Jan 2025

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The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva stressed the need to win the Local Government election to be held in April this year if the programme initiated by the government is to be taken forward.

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Pay rent of Rs. 4.6 mn or vacate residence: AKD tells MR

19 Jan 2025

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The rent for the residence of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was valuated as Rs. 4.6 million per month and he could either pay the rent or leave the residence, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Will visit UAE as next official visit: President

19 Jan 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today he will leave for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as his next official visit.

Three parliamentary employees guilty of sexual harassment dismissed from service

17 Jan 2025

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Three employees of Parliament who were found guilty of sexual harassment on female staff of Parliament have been dismissed, Communications Department of parliament said.

AKD invites Chinese President to visit Sri Lanka

16 Jan 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Sri Lanka.

UAE ready to expand job opportunities for Sri Lankans: UAE Ambassador

16 Jan 2025

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed hopes to expand job opportunities for Sri Lankans in the UAE and to create new employment prospects for Sri Lankan professionals.

Govt. to continue with Trinco Petroleum Terminal (Pvt) Ltd to develop oil tanks

16 Jan 2025

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The government will continue to utilise Trinco Petroleum Terminal (Pvt) Ltd which is a joint venture company established under the Ministry of Power and Energy to develop the Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm as a source of earning foreign exchange, the Ministry of Energy said.

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Will continue govt. business despite SJB’s decision to boycott Parliamentary Committees: Lal Kantha

15 Jan 2025

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The government will continue its businesses despite the decision by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to boycott Parliamentary Committee meetings, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Lal Kantha said.