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Politics LNP - Tuition classes likely to get green light in two weeks: State Minister
Tution classes might be allowed to resume subject to heath restrictions in a fortnight, State Minister Susil Premajayantha told Parliament today. Responding to…
Politics LNP - President Rajapaksa returns to island after attending UN conference
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa returned to the island this morning (November 04) after taking part in the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the…
Politics LNP - Policy decision will be made and guidelines to be issued on booster vaccine: Dr. Herath
A policy decision on administering booster vaccine will be made and the relevant guidelines will be issued in the future through certification of the required…
Politics LNP - President holds talks with Heads of State in Glasgow
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has held fruitful discussions with Heads of State and Representatives with the aim of promoting trade, tourism and education…
Politics LNP - Over 70% of total population vaccinated: Health Minister
It is an enormous achievement that Sri Lanka has been able to vaccinate over 70% of the total population, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today. He…
Politics LNP - We need a new agricultural revolution that is not against nature – President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has emphasized the imperative need for a new agricultural revolution that is not against nature and pointed out that people should…
Politics LNP - SLMA warns of another COVID wave; writes to President
Lessons learnt from the recent outbreaks in countries such as the UK, Singapore and Israel compel Sri Lanka to believe that another wave is imminent,…
Politics LNP - Central Bank Governor given Cabinet Minister status
The position of the Central Bank Governor has been given the Cabinet Minister status and the fifth rank in the New Precedence of the Government. The Table of…
Politics LNP - Government agrees to re-test fresh sample of rejected Chinese organic fertiliser
The government has decided to re-test a fresh sample of earlier rejected organic fertiliser from China’s Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co. through a mutually…
Politics LNP - Edu. Minister approves proposal to obtain MBBS at the age of 22: GMOA
The Education Minister approved the proposal made by the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) for the Optimization of Medical and Undergraduate Age…
Politics LNP - Railway to be converted into profitable institution by 2023: Minister
The present government is targeting making the Railways Department a profitable entity while maintaining it as a public service, Transport Minister Pavithra…
Politics LNP - Billionaire Gautam Adani arrives; scheduled to meet President
Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group arrived in Sri Lanka last night, a senior official said. Adani, the Chairman of the…
Politics LNP - President attends Parliament sitting
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Parliament this morning to attend Parliament sittings.
Politics LNP - President rejects request from govt’s allied parties
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has rejected the request made by 11 allied parties of the government for a discussion on the agreement reached between the Sri…
Politics LNP - President said some recommendations cannot be implemented - Cardinal
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had told him that it was not possible to implement every recommendation that has been made by the Presidential Commission which…
Politics LNP - Minister Bandula appoints Export Advisory Committees for 24 sectors
The Hon. Trade Minister, Dr. Bandula Gunawardane has appointed Export Advisory Committees covering 24 sectors for a period of 5 years (from 2021 to 2026). In…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka reached successful stage in combating COVID-19 - Health Minister
Sri Lanka has reached a successful stage in combating the COVID-19 pandemic situation, Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has told the UNICEF. In a…
Politics LNP - Central Bank maintains policy interest rates
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate…
Politics LNP - Edu. Minister conveys Govt’s final decision to reopen schools on Oct. 21
Education Minister, Dinesh Gunawardena today assured that the government had taken the final decision to resume school education on October 21. Addressing the…
Politics LNP - State minister addresses speculations on increasing bus fares
State Minister of Bus Transport Services and Train Compartments Dilum Amunugama has assured that bus fares will not be increased amidst the recent price hike…
Politics LNP - Draft Bill on extending retirement age of private sector employees to be presented in Parliament
The Cabinet approval was granted to present in Parliament the minimum retirement age for private sector employees Act which proposed to extend the retirement…
Politics LNP - President raps cabinet over unwanted state expenses as cost of living soars
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday evening instructed his cabinet to cut down on all state expenses including unnecessary fleets of vehicles being used by…
Politics LNP - US tourist left SL after 5 hours stay; minister calls for probe
Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga instructed to launch an extensive investigation into the incident in which an American tourist who arrived in Sri Lanka had…
Politics LNP - SL among top five Global Wellness Tourism Destinations: Minister
Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top five Wellness Tourism Destinations in the world this year, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga. According to the Global…