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Measures to build capacity of health sector professionals

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- The Health Ministry has taken measures to improve training system of country's healthcare sector to the proficient level to meet the international standard. With this in view, a... Read More


Internat'l Gita Mahotsav tribute

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayaka said that all necessary arrangements are made to hold the International Gita Mahotsav at Nelum Pokuna ... Read More


Parate executions suspended till December 15

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Cabinet approval has been granted to suspend the procedure to acquire properties whose loans are not paid off by the banks, up to December 15, 2024 and also to amend section 4 of... Read More


SLPP MP Uddika resigns, Muthukumarana to fill vacancy

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Anuradhapura District MP Uddika Premaratne tendered his resignation from his Parliament seat yesterday. In his resignation letter, Premaratne s... Read More


Rs. 20 Bn loan lifeline for SMEs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The government has taken measures to implement a Rs.20 billion credit scheme to revive the micro, small and medium enterprise sector in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Cabinet of M... Read More


Crocs' Watch

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Crocodiles have been involved in violent deaths including attacks on children and a disturbing case of a sea attack near Dehiwala in 2022, resulting in fatalities: Methods of ki... Read More


Media should empower citizens with knowledge and awareness of Parliament - Ajith Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksa recently stressed the importance of increasing public awareness of Parliament saying that it would help to show how Parliament and politics can be ... Read More


PM calls for disciplinary action against CEB spokesman

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has instructed relevant authorities to conduct an inquiry and take disciplinary action against the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) media spokesma... Read More


Cabinet nod to be sought to suspend parate law

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- State Minister of Finance Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said in Parliament yesterday (21) that measures will be taken to suspend parate execution rights for a specific period with ... Read More


Harin's statement is not collective view of government - Prasanna Ranatunga

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Chief Government Whip Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said in Parliament yesterday that the recent statement made by Sports and Tourism Minister Harin Fernando during a recent touris... Read More