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Govt did not sell off state property – Daya Gamage
5Sep By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
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Govt did not sell off state property – Daya Gamage

Despite the allegations directed by the opposition, the government has not sold off any state property, says Social Welfare and Primary Industries Minister Daya Gamage. He stated this addressing an event held in Homagama yesterday (04). The incumbent government has retrieved the valuable lands that had been given to foreign countries by the previous government, according to the Minister. Hambantota Port and Mattala Airport have been built on loan agreements by the previous government, hence ownership of these properties would be taken over by foreign countries if the loans could not be paid off, the Minister further said.
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India develops Most Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thero Village in Anuradhapura
29May By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
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India develops Most Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thero Village in Anuradhapura

At a special ceremony held on Sunday, foundation stone was laid to start the construction work for development of Most Ven Maduluwave Sobitha Thero Village (Elapathagama) in Anuradhapura District with Indian assistance. The foundation stone was jointly laid by Speaker of Parliament Mr. Karu Jayasuriya, Minister of Housing and Construction Sajith Premadasa and Acting High Commissioner of India Arindam Bagchi in the presence of Minister of Land and Parliamentary Reforms Gayantha Karunathilake, Minister of Primary Industries Mr. Daya Gamage and Minister of Social Empowerment Mr. P Harrison and with the blessings from Maha Sangha. The village will be developed using a grant of Rs. 300 million from the Government of India. The project envisages construction of 153 new houses, a mu...
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Officials instructed to promptly provide information of people affected by adverse weather
23May By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
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Officials instructed to promptly provide information of people affected by adverse weather

Minister of Social Welfare and Primary Industries Daya Gamage has instructed the relevant officials to promptly provide information on people affected by adverse weather, flood victims and disabled persons to expedite relief efforts. Over 23,000 families in 16 districts have been affected by the sudden floods resulted from the torrential rains. Nearly 1500 people in Ratnapura, Kalutara and Nuwara Eliya districts have been evacuated and sheltered in 30 camps while a large number of houses have been partly damaged due to landslides in the Badulla District. Social Welfare and Primary Affairs Minister Daya Gamage has advised the Secretary of the Ministry to obtain the reports on the affected people from the Social Services Officers in all relevant Divisional Secretariats.
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Primary industries to the fore
16May By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
Business, Main Story

Primary industries to the fore

Govt. introduces slew of measures to improve food processing to boost rural economy Rs. 16 billion project including $ 101 million WB loan kicked off by  PM to provide grants to 790 companies Rs. 70 billion earmarked in 2018, plans include growing  100 m plants, establishing 200,000 beekeeping units Import 10,000 cattle, set up 20 factory production areas to improve food processing PM insists projects essential to modernise agriculture, provide jobs, increase exports and boost FDI Says Sri Lanka ahead in South Asia in encouraging use oftechnology in agriculture By Uditha Jayasinghe Bringing the Government’s ambitious agriculture modernisation program to the fore, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday displayed renewed focus on expanding primary industries...
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Entrepreneur of the Year award 2017 under President’s patronage
12Dec By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
Business

Entrepreneur of the Year award 2017 under President’s patronage

The ‘Entrepreneur of the Year award 2017’, award ceremony organized annually by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry to give due recognition to the Sri Lankan entrepreneurs who excel in their fields, was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the BMICH, yesterday (11). This awards ceremony was organized for the 22nd consecutive year and awards were presented to the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year 2017, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2017, Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 and Differently-abled Entrepreneur of the Year 2017. These awards were presented under the Agribusiness, Industry, Services and Trading sectors. The main award of the ceremony, the Platinum Award was received by the JAT Holdings Managing Director Aelian Gunawardene...
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South Korean President meets Sri Lankan President at Temple
29Nov By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
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South Korean President meets Sri Lankan President at Temple

Maithripala Sirisena received an unexpected warm welcome from Korean President Moon Jae-In Tuesday, on the eve of their scheduled official meeting. President Sirisena, who arrived in Seoul Tuesday morning visited the famous Buddhist place of worship, Jogyesa Temple and was surprised to find President Moon waiting to receive him together with the Most Venerable Seol Jeong, head of the Jogye Order, the most prominent Buddhist sect in Korea, President's Media division said. President Moon said, although he was not scheduled to visit the temple today, he decided to come unannounced as he wanted to show his respect for President Sirisena. "We have so many things in common and I wanted to meet him and develop friendship and rapport before I meet him officially," President Moon said. ...
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Sri Lankan President arrives in Seoul for state visit
28Nov By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
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Sri Lankan President arrives in Seoul for state visit

Maithripala Sirisena arrived at the Incheon International Airport in Seoul on Tuesday commencing a three-day state visit to South Korea on the invitation of President Moon Jae-in. He was received by the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cho Hyun, Chief of National Security, Chung Eyi-yong and other high dignitaries. An official welcoming ceremony is set for Wednesday and President Sirisena and President Moon are scheduled to hold summit discussions at the Cheong Wa Dae or the Blue House, the official residence of President Moon tomorrow (November 29). After the meeting, the two leaders are scheduled to sign agreements and attend a state banquet. Agreements on economic cooperation, economic development cooperation fund (EDCF) and cultural cooperation, as well as MoUs on investme...
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