Human Rights Watch says Sri Lanka is ‘all talk no action’ on repealing draconian PTA
The international human right organization, Human rights Watch (HRW) says the Sri Lankan government has been “all talk but no…
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Sustainable solution for SAITM issue
Since the Government has proposed a sustainable solution to issues surrounding SAITM, there is no need to oppose or strike…
Minister Akila Viraj exposes a campaign to slander the PM
Deputy General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP) Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam says the allegations made by some individuals…
Government shutdown fizzles on spending, immigration deal in Congress
Congress voted on Monday to end a three-day U.S. government shutdown, approving the latest short-term funding bill as Democrats accepted…
Government allocates Rs. 65 billion to develop ‘nearest school’
The government has allocated Rs. 65 billion for a four-year program to develop all the schools in the country with…
Ministry of Social Empowerment to provide additional relief to Divulapitiya people affected by winds
Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake stated that the Ministry of Social Empowerment, Welfare will also provide assistance to the people, whose…
Sri Lanka to produce 60% of pharmaceuticals locally by 2020
The government’s latest efforts in import substitution through the establishment of a pharmaceutical manufacturing zone will see 60 percent of…
A ‘free of charge’ floating LNG terminal from South Korea?
The Government of Sri Lanka has received a South Korean proposal for a ‘free of charge’ floating Liquefied National Gas terminal (LNG).…
IMF says economy normalising but reforms essential
Recommends fiscal consolidation and tightening monetary policy 2018 growth predicted at 4.6% below CB projections Further delays in SOE reform, bad…
Sri Lanka government revises visa issuing procedure
In line with the Government’s policy of promoting local and foreign investments for the development of Sri Lanka, it has…