Over 100 towns in Sri Lanka stop cigarette sales
Over 100 towns across Sri Lanka have boycotted the sale of cigarettes with the aim of making the country tobacco-free,…
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Don’t go near Ranil, might sell you off – Wimal
JNP Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa criticized the government’s policy regarding the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) and the Bandaranaike International Airport…
Rs. 500 m boost for Ceylon Tea promotion
By Chathuri Dissanayake Government this week decided to extend the brand promotion scheme available for Sri Lankan-owned tea brands selling…
Special court hearings from July 4th
Sri Lanka’s first permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar, which is being set up to expedite the high profile corruption cases against…
Iran agrees to build a new refinery for Sri Lanka – Minister
Iran has agreed to build a new oil refinery for Sri Lanka in addition to upgrading its ageing 50,000 barrel…
Common candidate for 2020?
Co-cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Rajitha Senaratne has told the media that after the May Day celebrations, the Prime Minister has discussed…
Discussions on a common candidate for 2020
Co-Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Rajitha Senaratne says that leaders of the United National Front (UNF) would meet today (10) to discuss…
Special Judicature Bill will be passed in Parliament today- Justice Minister
The Judicature (Amendment) Bill aimed for the establishment of a three-member High Court to hear large-scale crimes and bribery and…
E-health cards for all Sri Lankan citizens by 2020
The Ministry of Health announces that a e-Health Card including a personal health record with an individual identification number will…
Sri Lanka to call for bids to explore and develop offshore natural gas deposits
Sri Lanka will call for bids in May for the development of natural gas deposits discovered in the Mannar basin…