Justice Minister pays tribute to COVID-19 victims
“Our time here in this world is too short and too precious to be wasted on anger and hate”, said Justice Minister Ali Sabry,...
Steps to expedite work at the East Container Terminal
At an exclusive meeting held with the Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) on July 7, 2021 at Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), Capt.Nihal...
Relief package for private bus operators soon
Plans are underway to give another concessionary package soon for private bus operators for tyres, batteries, lubricants and insurance, said State Minister of Vehicle...
Minimum wage in private sector to be increased
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Labour, chaired by Minister of Labour, Nimal Siripala de Silva, has discussed the Bill to amend the National Minimum...
President outlines vaccination drive
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has presented a comprehensive mechanism to vaccinate a majority of the population against Covid-19 virus before September.
The number of vaccines being...
New revised health guidelines to be issued, lifting some restrictions
Director-General of Health Services will issue revised guidelines, lifting several restrictions, which need to be followed by people due to COVID-19, Army Commander General...
Notable economic recovery by last quarter 2021
Sri Lanka’s first quarter growth would be better than expected, Central Bank Governor, Prof. W. D. Lakshman said.
Despite the fact that GDP estimates for...
Govt. seeking advice on Marine Disaster Preparedness System
The Government is presently seeking advice from the United Nations’ Permanent Representative on establishing a Marine Disaster Preparedness System for Sri Lanka which will...
Committee on Election Law Reforms receives 115 proposals
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Election Law Reforms has so far received 115 proposals with regard to the law reforms of the Elections and...
Support from Bangladesh for development of SL’s shipping industry commended
A friendly meeting between the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, Tareq Md Ariful Islam and the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports...