New FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives assumes duties
The newly appointed Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for Sri Lanka and Maldives, Vimlendra Sharan presented his...
Salary anomaly of SLPA employees resolved
The Minister of Ports and Shipping, Rohitha Abeygunawardena, participating in a special function held at the Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi Chaitya premises of Sri Lanka...
More plastic, polythene by-products banned
The Environment Ministry has stated that several one-off use plastic and polythene products to the list of banned plastics and polyphones, are harmful to...
Indian Foreign Secretary Shringla Calls on Prime Minister Rajapaksa
Foreign Secretary of India Harsh Vardhan Shringla called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees yesterday morning.
At the outset, Secretary Shringla conveyed the...
Donation of Rs. 12M medical equipment to Colombo National Hospital
Professor Channa Jayasumana states the National Medicines Regulatory Authority has given permission for the first time for the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for Covid-19.
The donation of...
The Hon. Speaker endorses the Intellectual Property (Amendment) Bill
Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, Speaker of Parliament endorsed the certificate on the Intellectual Property (Amendment) Bill which was taken up for debate on the...
Church of Ceylon too calls on President, PM to quit immediately
The Church of Ceylon has called for the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and the formation of a truly...
Over 10 million kilos of vegetables brought to Dambulla Economic Center
With the opening of the Dambulla Economic Center yesterday, May 30 morning, farmers have brought more than 10 million kilos of vegetables, the traders...
Sittings of Parliament scheduled for the 1st and 2nd next week
Acting Secretary General of Parliament Mr. Chaminda Kularatne stated that the Committee on Parliamentary Business which met recently (22) under the Chairmanship...
Yugadanavi dispute: Govt. ready for dialogue with dissidents
Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has said that the government is prepared to consider dissenting views expressed by various parties critical of the agreement on...
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12th International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters Convenes in Saint Petersburg,...
High-ranking officials from around the world gathered in Saint Petersburg for the 12th International Meeting on Security Matters from April 22nd to...
Ceylon Chamber Welcomes National Digital Economy Strategy
The Ceylon Chamber recognizes the Digital Economy as a key enabler for Sri Lanka’s economic growth acceleration. The National Digital Economy Strategy...
The new High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka calls on the Speaker
The new High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, retired Major General Faheem Ul Aziz, called on the Speaker Hon. Mahinda Yapa...