Sri Lanka optimistic of a prompt resolution to the tea ban – Minister
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen says Sri Lanka is optimistic of a quick resolution to the…
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Breaking News: President Sirisena to request Russia’s President Putin to cancel ban on SL tea
President Maithripala Sirisena states that he will request his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, in writing, to cancel the ban on…
Legal action to be taken against those who use polythene for election propaganda activities
The Central Environmental Authority says, legal action will be taken against those who use polythene for election propaganda activities and…
IOC bans Russia from 2018 Winter Olympics
Russia has been banned from competing at next year’s Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang by the International Olympic Committee. Any athletes…
Gazette on banning light-coarse fishing
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has instructed Fisheries Director General to take immediate measures to issue the…
Holy Smoke! Vatican bans sale of cigarettes
Pope Francis has ordered a ban on the sale of cigarettes inside the Vatican, beginning next year. The step will…