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Kerosene subsidy has been provided to 74,843 persons – Minister
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Kerosene subsidy has been provided to 74,843 persons – Minister

Co-Cabinet Spokesman, Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne says the government has provided the Kerosene subsidy…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/05/2018
Kerosene subsidy for low income families and fishermen from May 10
LOCAL

Kerosene subsidy for low income families and fishermen from May 10

The Government has decided to grant kerosene subsidies to low income households that do not have electricity and owners of…

byFaraz Shauketaly15/05/2018
Susil to lead Group of 16?
LOCAL

Susil to lead Group of 16?

MP Susil Premajayantha has been chosen to lead the Group of 16 SLFP MPs who quit the government and sat…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/05/2018
Fuelling hikes!
BUSINESSMain Story

Fuelling hikes!

Fuel prices hiked across the board Sri Lanka continues to have highest subsidised fuel prices in the South Asian region, even after…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/05/2018
‘Swashakthi’ loan scheme provides Rs. 2.2 billion of loans in 2017 for SME startups
BUSINESS

‘Swashakthi’ loan scheme provides Rs. 2.2 billion of loans in 2017 for SME startups

Under the ‘Swashakthi’ loan scheme launched by the Government with the objective of creating a new generation of small and…

byFaraz Shauketaly08/05/2018
Sri Lanka Central Bank clarifies Treasury Bond service payments
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka Central Bank clarifies Treasury Bond service payments

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has observed media reports erroneously highlighting lack of funds to pay-off Treasury bonds…

byFaraz Shauketaly26/04/2018
SLFP CC decides to continue with unity govt.
LOCAL

SLFP CC decides to continue with unity govt.

The central committee (CC) of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) last night decided to continue with the unity government…

byFaraz Shauketaly25/04/2018
Sri Lanka government to strengthen tourist police to ensure safety of tourists
LOCAL

Sri Lanka government to strengthen tourist police to ensure safety of tourists

The Sri Lankan government has allocated Rs.30 million to establish Police posts at 20 identified tourist hotspots to provide better…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/04/2018
Sri Lanka’s Digital Healthcare Model plays pivotal role in healthcare delivery benefitting over three million
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka’s Digital Healthcare Model plays pivotal role in healthcare delivery benefitting over three million

With the Government looking to improve healthcare access for the entire population, improve productivity and reduce the burden of healthcare…

byFaraz Shauketaly19/04/2018
Several new development projects planned, Sri Lanka PM says
LOCAL

Several new development projects planned, Sri Lanka PM says

Ranil Wickremesinghe says the government has planned to commence several development projects this year. The Premier made this remark today…

byFaraz Shauketaly19/04/2018

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