Government to raise salaries and allowances in the judicial sector from 1st January
Minister of Justice and Foreign Employment Thalatha Athukorala says steps will be taken to increase the salaries of all judges,…
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Sri Lankan government to temporarily suspend the ban on asbestos
The Sri Lankan government has decided to temporarily suspend a ban that was to be imposed from 1st January…
Seven institutions wrapped up in polythene controversy after CEA raid
The Central Environment Authority, through a special raid, has identified seven institutions that produce polythene products exceeding the regulations. Central…
A VERY UNDEMOCRATIC AUTOCRACY INSTEAD OF GOOD GOVERNANCE
At the end of 2017, we in Sri Lanka have rather little to report to the world if it is…
Doors to close for Grand Hyatt construction as govt battles with financial issues?
The government’s tight finance policies and the scrutiny by the International Monetary Fund may affect the construction of the Grand…
Passenger terminal facilitating 15 million passengers per year to be built in Colombo Airport
The Sri Lankan government has focused on improving the passenger handling capacity of its international airport in Colombo significantly. The…
Sri Lanka announces minimum qualifications for medical education
The government has announced the minimum educational qualifications for admission to medical education in Sri Lankan Universities. The cabinet of…
Govt. green-lights PPP for Port City tunnel link
CHEC Port City Colombo to get first dibs on contract for BOT Tunnel to link country’s road network with Chinese…
Railway strike called off Railways, Health, Education to be closed services
By Rathindra Kuruwita and Shaahidah Riza In a bid to resolve continuous contentious salary issues in the Railways, Health and…
Brexit bill: Government loses key vote after Tory rebellion
The government has been narrowly defeated in a key vote on its Brexit bill after a rebellion by 11 Tory…